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Columbian staff writer

New marijuana law is still hazy

December 10, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

Marijuana possession is now legal in Washington, but local officials say there are still many more questions than answers surrounding the implementation of this controversial ballot measure passed by voters in November. "There's still a lot about the new law that is pretty cloudy," said Camas Police Chief Mitch Lackey… Read story

Camas names city administrator finalists

December 10, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

On Wednesday, four applicants hailing from Washington, California and Idaho will begin an interview process that will ultimately result in one of them being selected as the next Camas city administrator. Read story

Leaders are taking the port in the right direction

December 3, 2012, 4:00pm Editorials

Port of Camas-Washougal leaders have been making many important, strategic and smart decisions during the past few years, and recently agencies beyond the borders of Camas and Washougal have taken notice. It was announced last week that the Port of C-W had been named "Port of the Year" by the… Read story

City administrator interviews will be held in Camas next week

December 3, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

Finalists who hope to become the next Camas city administrator will go through the interview process next week. After initially receiving 70 applications, consultants from Waldron -- firm hired by the city to help with the effort -- has narrowed the pool to the top 10 applicants. A selection committee,… Read story

Expect delays on Highway 14 near Camas Saturday

November 28, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

Drivers planning to travel State Route 14 near Camas on Saturday will encounter delays during an inspection of the West Camas Slough Bridge. Read story

Last year, donations collected by Walk &amp; Knock volunteers were brought to the Tidland Corp., parking lot in Camas, one of 10 drop off sights throughout Clark County. There, the non-perishable food items were boxed up and loaded into a truck by volunteers including members of Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops and other service organizations. This year's Walk &amp; Knock food drive is scheduled for Saturday.

Volunteers will Walk & Knock on Saturday

Last year, donations collected by Walk &amp; Knock volunteers were brought to the Tidland Corp., parking lot in Camas, one of 10 drop off sights throughout Clark County. There, the non-perishable food items were boxed up and loaded into a truck by volunteers including members of Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops and other service organizations. This year's Walk &amp; Knock food drive is scheduled for Saturday.

November 26, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

In Clark County's largest food drive on Saturday, thousands of pounds of food will be collected in an event that is made possible by the efforts of thousands of volunteers. Inside today's Post-Record, readers will find a Walk & Knock grocery bag that can be filled with non-perishable food and… Read story

Students fill a school bus with non-perishable food items during last year's Stuff the Bus food drive, which generated 61,000 pounds of food.

Stuff the Bus: Neighbors helping neighbors

Students fill a school bus with non-perishable food items during last year's Stuff the Bus food drive, which generated 61,000 pounds of food.

November 19, 2012, 4:00pm Schools

An annual food drive that brings together hundreds of kids to help generate thousands of pounds of food for the needy is underway. Stuff the Bus, organized by the Camas-Washougal Business Alliance, is a friendly competition between Camas and Washougal high school students. Each and every school in both cities'… Read story

Shop local this holiday season

November 19, 2012, 4:00pm Editorials

Most of us of us have seen the deluge of national commercials advertising "door buster sales," and heard catchy slogans designed to lure shoppers to buy, buy, buy. It's holiday shopping season, and the multi-million dollar companies are all competing for the money in our pockets. Read story

BPA selects ‘Central Alternative’

November 19, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

The Bonneville Power Administration announced Wednesday that it has identified the "Central Alternative" using Central Option 1 as its preferred alternative for the I-5 Corridor Reinforcement Project. "We have heard from many people their desire for us to identify a preferred alternative sooner rather than later," said BPA Administrator Steve… Read story

Burglary suspect apprehended by police

November 19, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

The suspect in a Camas burglary has been captured and booked in jail on multiple charges following a manhunt on Monday that lasted several hours. Camas Police Department Sgt. Scot Boyles said the incident came to a close just after 1 p.m. when a resident called 911 to report that… Read story