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Stories by Heather Acheson

Columbian staff writer

Approve Camas EMS levy request

July 30, 2012, 5:00pm Editorials

It's safe to say that at first glance nobody is ever happy to hear about a proposal to raise property taxes, no matter what the purpose. But sometimes, when those proposing the increase have done their homework and it becomes clear based on the facts that it is justified, it… Read story

Changes needed at Mt. Pleasant School

July 23, 2012, 5:00pm Editorials

At the administrative level, the Mount Pleasant School District is broken, and it's going to take some dramatic efforts to fix it. The small school district of 50 kindergarten through six-grade students and approximately three teachers has seen more than its share of challenging times in recent years, often involving… Read story

Camas ends search without selecting a new city administrator

July 18, 2012, 5:00pm News

The search for a new Camas city administrator came up empty as none of the five finalists were selected to fill the position. Read story

Camas ramps up ‘battle’ with BPA

July 17, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Camas officials are looking to serve up their opposition to the Bonneville Power Administration I-5 Corridor Reinforcement Project directly to the decision maker at the top: BPA Administrator and Chief Executive Officer Stephen J. Wright. Read story

Saving lives after we’re gone

July 16, 2012, 5:00pm Editorials

Unless it directly impacts a person's life, organ donation isn't something most people think about on a daily basis. Read story

Bodies of drowning victims recovered

July 10, 2012, 5:00pm

The Wasco County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of two people who drowned Monday afternoon at the main falls of White River Falls Day Use area east of Tygh Valley. Read story

Health officials lift Lacamas Lake advisory

July 9, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

A health advisory warning against contact with Lacamas Lake and Round Lake has been lifted following a series of clean test results, according to Clark County Public Health. On Friday, it was announced that Lacamas Lake is no longer a threat to the health of people and pets. Officials had… Read story

Downtown Camas: Its transformation continues

July 9, 2012, 5:00pm Editorials

With a recent infusion of excitement and purpose, the downtown Camas area is entering a new phase in its journey from a sleepy downtown without a whole lot to offer into what many hope will eventually be a thriving downtown that is bustling on a daily basis. Read story

Two-alarm fire at dairy farm in Washougal

July 2, 2012, 5:00pm

Emergency crews responded to a two-alarm fire early Monday morning at Stauffer's Dairy Farm in Washougal. East County Fire and Rescue was dispatched to 541 S.E. Blair Road at approximately 12:30 a.m., and arrived to find a loafing shed and milking shed fully involved with fire, said ECFR Public Information… Read story

Signs posted at various entry points around the contiguous Lacamas and Round lakes in Camas warn people to avoid contact with the water. On Friday, Clark County Public Health announced that blue-green algae was discovered in Lacamas Lake through routine testing.

Blue-green algae found in Lacamas Lake

Signs posted at various entry points around the contiguous Lacamas and Round lakes in Camas warn people to avoid contact with the water. On Friday, Clark County Public Health announced that blue-green algae was discovered in Lacamas Lake through routine testing.

July 2, 2012, 5:00pm

The public is being advised to avoid contact with Lacamas Lake and Round Lake in Camas, including swimming, wading and jet skiing or water skiing, due to high levels of blue-green algae. On Friday Clark County Public Health announced that routine test results confirmed the presence of the algae, also… Read story