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Vendors, a professional pet photographer, dog trainer and more will be at the Yacolt Recreational Park as the Yacolt Mutt Strut returns Aug. 24 to benefit the Humane Society of Southwest Washington.
Yacolt Mutt Strut returns Aug. 24 benefiting SWWA Humane Society
Last year, Desireee Lorentz kickstarted the Yacolt Mutt Strut to raise money for the Church of Pug in honor of her pet. This year, the Yacolt woman is bringing back the annual event to benefit the … more
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A worker at City Bark & Recycling loads a yard of wood chips into a customer’s truck. Landscaping materials such as gravel and soil are recycled from waste and repurposed for landscaping projects.
Local recyclers transform landscaping waste into sustainable solutions
Each week, thousands of pounds of yard waste are repurposed by recycling companies and turned into new soil. From organic materials to concrete and sand, these companies promote a sustainable option … more
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Birth Notice
Katrina and Ryan Karvonen, Yacolt, welcomed a baby girl, Millie Beth Karvonen, June 6, at PeaceHealth. Millie Beth was 8 pounds at her birth. more
The hot summer sun can cause people to suffer medical emergencies if they are exposed to the heat and don’t maintain proper hydration and body temperature regulation.
People can beat the heat and avoid illness this summer by taking precautions
With temperatures peaking above 100 degrees once already, people should take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses going forward this summer. Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County Public Health … more
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Phyllis Hyatt, an 80-year-old retired Ridgefield school teacher and sewing instructor, now makes quilts for sight-impaired youth with a stockpile of fabrics and materials she has accumulated over the years.
Retired Ridgefield resident makes quilts for sight-impaired youth to learn shapes, textures
A retired Ridgefield school teacher is using her decades of experience sewing and quilting to help sight-impaired youth learn shapes and textures with quilts. As a Ridgefield Lions member, Phyllis … more
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Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Clark County with the majority involving unvaccinated individuals, according to the Clark County Public Health Department.
Whooping cough cases on the rise in Clark County, most involve the unvaccinated
The number of whooping cough cases in Clark County in 2024 is more than four times as high as the same time last year, according to the Clark County Public Health Department. The majority of the 60 … more
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The Thursday Walkers Club held by Battle Ground Senior Citizens currently walks around Kiwanis Park’s paved trails. The club may hold advanced walks at Clark County’s various trails and parks for interested members.
Battle Ground senior walker group looking for new members
Battle Ground Senior Citizens (BGSC), a nonprofit dedicated to organizing community events for residents over 50, seeks new members for its recently established Thursday Walkers Group. The club meets … more
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Melatonin supplements used to help regulate sleep should be taken mindfully, Dr. Kristin Reinecke, pediatric sleep specialist with Kaiser Permanente in Portland.
Pediatricians at Kaiser Permanente urge caution using melatonin for children
Dr. Kirsten Reinecke, pediatric sleep specialist with Kaiser Permanente Northwest, talks about melatonin usage all day with the majority of her patients in the Portland Metro area. A recent … more
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Thanksgiving: From our family to yours this holiday season
Easy, “Almost” Consomme Madrilene From Reflector editor Jessica Keller While traditional recipes for Consomme Madrilene are much fancier, this is easy to make and hard to mess … more
Trainer Angie Parker displays the equipment used during Silver&Fit classes: hand weights, resistance belts and a chair for extra stability.
Healthful benefits of senior exercise classes with Silver&Fit
Keeping seniors healthy and moving is important for their long-term independence. Helping seniors reach their health goals is part of gym owner Angie Parker’s mission at Resolution Fitness, in … more
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Stairs lead down toward the base of the falls and a foot bridge that crosses Big Tree Creek at the site of Yacolt Falls.
From an iconic bridge to swift waters to waterfalls, Moulton Falls Regional Park has many features
The East Fork Lewis River features multiple parks along its waters, but one may stand out the most. When thinking of key Pacific Northwest features, the rivers, bridges and especially waterfalls … more
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Museum in Amboy hosting Native American Heritage Month program
North Clark Historical Museum is hosting a Native American program and exhibit at 2 p.m. Nov. 18. The museum is located at 21416 NE 399th St. in the renovated 1910 United Brethren Church. The guest … more
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Asher Anderson
Ridgefield High School senior named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
Ridgefield High School senior Asher Anderson has been named a semifinalist for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship program. About 1.3 million students from more than 22,000 high schools across … more
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U.S. Navy Machinery Repairman 1st Class Walter Hurt, from Amboy, prepares to machine metal stock using a lathe in the machinery repair shop aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 7. Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations.
Hard at work in the Pacific
Chestnut the marmot, who originally lived in Mount Rainier National Park, has moved to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Eatonville after becoming acclimated to humans and aggressively begging for food.
Food-conditioned marmot from Mount Rainier National Park finds new home at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
A hoary marmot living in Mount Rainier National Park now calls Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Eatonville home and made his public debut last week. The young marmot, estimated to be born in spring … more
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Orange and gold combined with some fuzzy sheep skins can make a space feel warm and soft.
Local designers offer tips on winter home
During chilly, gray winters, people can create a cozy home that appeals to the senses and make an excellent cold-season retreat. For comfort’s sake, Marisa Kaski, designer and owner of … more
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WSU Extension Cowlitz County Master Gardeners to host master gardener training classes
Washi ngton State University Extension Cowlitz County Master Gardeners will host master gardener training classes starting in January. “This is a great opportunity to learn more about … more
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Naturescaping to host Mason bee class
Naturescaping is inviting the gardening community to join what has become known as the “annual Mason Bee experience.” “Did you know Mason Bees are one of about 4,000 native … more
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The Oregon iris flower is seen here in the wild. The flower is one of many that will be available for purchase in the Clark Conservation District’s native plant sale.
Clark Conservation District annual native plant sale coming soon
The Clark Conservation District’s upcoming annual native plant sale gives gardeners the opportunity to purchase high-quality plants native throughout the Pacific Northwest. Customers will … more
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A sandhill crane flies by with a buddy Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge’s River “S” Unit.
Sandhill crane back at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
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