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Columbian staff writer

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May 13, 2013, 5:00pm Editorials

The Camas-Washougal area is home to many fundraisers that aim to generate money and awareness for any number of worthy causes. Read story

Camas City Council approves subdivision

May 13, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Camas City Council has approved the second phase of a subdivision that will eventually be the site of more than 120 homes. The green light was given to the final plat of Summit at Columbia Vista Phase 2, which is located north of Northwest 16th Avenue and Northwest Klickitat… Read story

Making a difference

May 6, 2013, 5:00pm Editorials

Children in Third-World countries often live lives that most of us couldn't even imagine. Read story

An emergency situation that involved an explosion in the maintenance basement at the Port of Camas-Washougal offices was staged as part of a drill on Tuesday, April 23.

Port of Camas-Washougal hosts disaster response drill

An emergency situation that involved an explosion in the maintenance basement at the Port of Camas-Washougal offices was staged as part of a drill on Tuesday, April 23.

April 29, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

On the morning of April 23, emergency vehicles descended onto the scene at the Port of Camas-Washougal offices. "Smoke" drifted from inside the building as firefighters rescued "victims" who were screaming for help inside. It was all part of a scheduled emergency drill, but there were many times throughout the… Read story

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Bear cub captured in Camas neighborhood

Photo courtesy of WDFW Sgt.

April 29, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Following several recent reports of a small bear being spotted in the Camas area, the animal was finally captured by Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife officials on Friday afternoon. According to WDFW Sgt. Jeff Wickersham, after the initial reports wildlife officers set up a trap on the south… Read story

Officials continue to investigate cause of Camas house fire

April 29, 2013, 5:00pm

Camas-Washougal Fire Marshal Ron Schumacher said Monday that the cause of the blaze that destroyed the two-story home is still under investigation. According to Fire Chief Nick Swinhart, emergency crews from the C-W Fire Department were called to 1524 S.E. Seventh Ave., near the Camas Community Center, at approximately 11:30… Read story

‘Challenge’ comes to a close

April 29, 2013, 5:00pm Editorials

Nearly one year ago, the mayors of Camas and Washougal, along with nearly 500 residents of the local communities, embarked on a weight loss challenge and friendly competition between the two cities. "Camas and Washougal on a Diet" began with an event at Capt. William Clark Park. Mayors Scott Higgins… Read story

Emergency crews work to put out a house fire at 1524 S.E. Seventh Ave., in Camas. Firefighters from Camas, Washougal and East County Fire and Rescue were dispatched at approximately 11:30 a.m.

Crews battle house fire in Camas

Emergency crews work to put out a house fire at 1524 S.E. Seventh Ave., in Camas. Firefighters from Camas, Washougal and East County Fire and Rescue were dispatched at approximately 11:30 a.m.

April 22, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Emergency crews from the Camas-Washougal Fire Department battled a house fire today at 1524 S.E. Seventh Ave., near the Camas Community Center. Read story

‘Unleashing the Power of Age’

April 22, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Our nation's senior citizens, or "older Americans" to use the more politically correct term, are changing the world -- in small ways and big ways -- every day. These men and women are contributing in a variety of ways, from helping to raise their grandchildren and serving as elected leaders,… Read story

City Council ponders long-term street maintenance issues

April 22, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Camas continues to look at possible solutions to the question of how to fund the long-term maintenance of the city's roadways. A recent report suggests that ideally the city should be investing upwards of $700,000 per year in its streets. On April 15, the City Council was presented with the… Read story