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Stories by Heather Acheson

Columbian staff writer

Camas continues efforts to secure C-Tran Board seat

July 15, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

A proposal mentioned at the recent C-Tran Board Composition Review Committee meeting has Camas Mayor Scott Higgins feeling optimistic that a change could be on the horizon. At the end of last Tuesday's meeting Clark County Commissioner Steve Stuart suggested a new configuration of the C-Tran Board that would reduce… Read story

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Pro National events get underway on Saturday at the Washougal Motocross Park.

Motocross park is ready to ‘Welcome the world to Washougal’

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Pro National events get underway on Saturday at the Washougal Motocross Park.

July 15, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Thousands of racing fans will descend on the Washougal Motocross Park this week, for round eight of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Series. The local venue is a longtime host of the national event that draws the world's fastest motorcycle racers. "We are ready to welcome the world to… Read story

Opportunities to inspire

July 8, 2013, 5:00pm Editorials

One generation inspiring another. This theme is weaved throughout the pages of today's Post-Record. A World War II and Korean War veteran going out of his way to share his story and American history with Washougal High School students. The First Friday car show that brought car aficionados of all… Read story

Alpha-Tec will build a facility in Camas

July 8, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

A biotechnology company has submitted engineering and building documents to begin construction of a new facility in Camas. According to Paul Dennis, president and CEO of the Camas-Washougal Economic Development Association, Clark County based Alpha-Tec Systems, Inc., plans to construct a 42,000 square foot building on Northwest Camas Meadows Drive.… Read story

Capital projects issue could end up on Nov. 5 ballot

July 8, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

East County Fire and Rescue district residents are being encouraged to fill out a questionnaire regarding a proposed capital projects bond issue that could end up on the ballot. Read story

Tapping into Camas-Washougal tourism

July 1, 2013, 5:00pm Editorials

Camas and Washougal are great towns with lots to offer and lots of potential. This was one of the overriding themes emphasized during a town hall meeting in Washougal on Saturday, where among the discussion items was promotion of the city's current festivals, events, businesses and activities, as well as… Read story

Camas Council approves loan for new ambulance

July 1, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Last night, the Camas City Council approved an ordinance that will help facilitate the purchase of a new ambulance for the Camas-Washougal Fire Department. Funding for the $174,046 vehicle will come from a six-year, 1.25 percent interest loan from the state Local Option Capital Lending program. Fire Chief Nick Swinhart… Read story

Pike, Rivers schedule public meeting

July 1, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Rep. Liz Pike (R-Camas) and Sen. Ann Rivers (R-La Center) recently announced that a public meeting will be held Friday, July 5, in Camas. It's a meeting that is likely to be well attended, in the wake of an "open letter to public educators" posted on Facebook by Pike on… Read story

A 1954 Beechcraft plane owned by David and Susan Holt, of Port Ludlow, Wash., made an emergency landing near Grove Field Airport north of Camas this morning. The couple were not injured.

Plane makes emergency landing near Grove Field

A 1954 Beechcraft plane owned by David and Susan Holt, of Port Ludlow, Wash., made an emergency landing near Grove Field Airport north of Camas this morning. The couple were not injured.

June 27, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

A pilot and his passenger escaped injury today when their small plane completed an emergency landing in a corn field west of Grove Field Airport north of Camas. Read story

Jo Grace Buck (left) owns Ever Green Farms with her husband, Roy (not pictured).

Camas Farmer’s Market, a non-profit organization, participates in the SNAP and Fresh Match programs

Jo Grace Buck (left) owns Ever Green Farms with her husband, Roy (not pictured).

June 26, 2013, 5:00pm

Beautiful, deep red bing cherries. Bunches of luscious, sweet scented lavender. Tall, bright green, crisp asparagus. Tender, light crepes stuffed with smooth, creamy peanut butter and drizzled with chocolate sauce. A cool glass of tart lemonade, with just a hint of sweet flavor. These freshly picked and homemade items are… Read story