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August 13, 2026
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Malia Cropper’s martial arts journey began before she was old enough to train.
Malia Cropper’s martial arts journey began before she was old enough to train.
It’s no secret that bathrooms can be a hazardous place in the home for older adults. Water can make the floors slippery, and struggling to get off the toilet can easily lead to injury.
Summer is the perfect time for strolls with pets or long hikes on the weekend, but it’s also active tick season. Knowing how to protect yourself from ticks can help reduce your risk of bites and tick-borne illnesses.
At 1:30 p.m. on a sunny Friday, I set out with a friend to drive the entire Clark County’s Barn Quilt Trail. I started in Washougal, the southeastern end of the trail. There’s a barn quilt on a house just a few blocks from where I live. I’d walked by the house dozens of times and never even noticed it, but there it was, plain as day.
Anglers are getting a late-season chance to catch halibut.
Kristen Decker grew up on a farm in Camas and always considered herself a cowgirl. Yet her feet burned with discomfort every time she wore the signature boots.
At a recent gathering, my friend Barbara asked me if I knew where to get edible flowers. She wasn’t having luck finding them in stores. I immediately thought of farmers Kelly Peters and Patrick Dorris of Flat Tack Farm. I’ve been a member of their community supported agriculture program for years and I know that they often offer them. On a visit to the Vancouver Farmers Market, I found the flowers my friend was seeking. It made me realize that one of the many great things about the farmers markets in Clark County is that they’re treasure troves of beautiful and interesting food and drink that can’t be found in a grocery store.
Downtown Camas will celebrate comics, science fiction, fantasy and pop culture during the fourth annual Camas Comic Con from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, as part of the city’s First Friday festivities.
Judging by the theaterless wastelands that Seattle documentarian Rustin Thompson has traversed, moviegoers in Clark County have a lot to be thankful for. Here, there are two thriving yet differing independent cinemas, the Liberty in Camas and the Kiggins in Vancouver, that together offer a rich variety of entertainment — from shameless blockbusters to artsy obscurities, from historical classics to rock concert films and live in-person community events.
For most people, retirement is a time to slow down. For six Clark County singers, it’s become a chance to step into the spotlight.