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Opinion

July 20, 2017

Local leaders should follow Vancouver, pass fireworks ban

Confronted by residents who told tales of terrified pups and neighbors worried about fire risks, a group of Washougal leaders are going to look into the pros and cons of instituting a complete ban on private fireworks.

July 13, 2017

Cheers & Jeers — the July edition

Having built up quite a list of people and groups we’d like to thank, pat on the back or, in some cases, reprimand for the things they do and say, we’ve decided to take a page from our sister paper, The Columbian, and print our own “Cheers & Jeers” section each month.

July 6, 2017

Want wildlife in your garden? Follow these master gardener tips

There are many benefits to attracting wildlife — birds, frogs, bats, pollinators and others — to your garden. They can control insect pest populations, pollinate your crop plants, improve soils and be a delight to observe basking or foraging about in your yard.

June 29, 2017

Letters to the Editor for June 29, 2017

Comprehensive traffic plan needed Thanks to Rep. Liz Pike, R-Camas, for a recent meeting she coordinated to discuss comprehensive transportation solutions between Clark County and the Portland area. Ideas presented…