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Disjointed: Vancouver dentist advocates for integrated health care after experiences with chronic jaw pain
Author: Chrissy Booker

Vancouver dental practitioner Suzie Bergman has struggled with chronic pain for 35 years.

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From the Newsroom: We moved the furniture
Author: Craig Brown

As I mentioned last week, we are in the process of combining the Camas-Washougal Post-Record’s two-person news staff with The Columbian’s 14-member local news team in an effort to improve both papers. This week the effort took physical shape as we rearranged some of the newsroom furniture.

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Check It Out: Books written by, about presidents
Author: Beth Wood for The Columbian

The recent death of former President Jimmy Carter got me thinking about what prolific writers our presidents have been. Every chief executive since Herbert Hoover (the 31st U.S. president) has a presidential library established in his home state. These archives house the documents and artifacts of each president’s administration.

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Gardening with Allen: Test your old seeds for germination
Author: Allen Wilson

Before I buy new seeds for my garden, is there some way I can test my seeds from last year to see if they are still good?

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Top Stories: Rising ager toward homeless; streets initiative declared legally invalid; Bay students walkout
Author: Amy Libby

Can we expect rain or more rain this week? Check out our local weather forecast before you head outside.

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Pierce County mall site among Macy’s closures
Author: Debbie Cockrell, The News Tribune

TACOMA — A major national retailer is saying goodbye to at least one mall in Pierce County.

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Clark County history: Early climbers of Beacon Rock
Author: Martin Middlewood

When the Army Corps of Engineers sought to reduce Beacon Rock to rubble, Henry Biddle purchased it for $1 in 1915. Before World War I, he spent another $10,000 building a steep trail to the 848-foot summit, which allowed easy access for the first time. The trail’s popularity soon attracted rock climbers and motorcyclists.

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Poll: WA voters want 2025 Legislature to focus on their pocketbooks
Author: Josh Cohen, CascadePBS.org

Washington voters have a clear message for state legislators: Make life more affordable.

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How to talk to family about bequests
Author: Danielle Labotka, Morningstar

Beyond the general discomfort of talking about death, the topic of inheritance brings in a whole other set of sticky issues.

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6 trends coming to restaurant tables in 2025
Author: Kate Krader, Bloomberg News

What’s the food forecast for 2025? If you like spice, there’s good news: A big cloud of peppercorns is on the horizon, happily rolling in.

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