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Columbian staff writer

Environmental movement continues to grow and change

April 16, 2012, 5:00pm Editorials

A movement that took off as a global initiative in the 1970s to address concerns about the state of the world's land, rivers, lakes and air, has continued to grow and change year-after-year. Read story

Camas police, fire departments negotiate new contracts

April 11, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Camas City Council has approved one-year contracts with the city's police and firefighters' unions. Members of both groups will receive raises this year, after going without in 2011. A contract for 2012 was approved with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local No. 2444. Highlights include a one percent… Read story

Education is key

April 9, 2012, 5:00pm Editorials

Most of us would like to believe that there is inherent good in each and every person. But unfortunately, nearly each and every day there is some news report that proves otherwise. Read story

ECFR commissioner resigns from post

April 4, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

A longtime East County Fire & Rescue commissioner has resigned due to a move out of the district. John Clancy, who has served on the Commission for approximately seven years, stepped down because he moved out of the boundaries of ECFR, according to Chief Scott Koehler. Read story

Camas levy increase will land on Aug. 7 ballot

April 2, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

Camas voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots on a proposal to increase the current emergency medical services levy. Last night, the Camas City Council unanimously voted to send the issue to the Aug. 7 ballot. If approved, the six-year levy would raise the current rate from 35… Read story

Waterfront possibilities

April 2, 2012, 5:00pm Editorials

Looking south from Camas and Washougal toward the Columbia River and the prime waterfront property that was the former Hambleton Lumber Company site, the possibilities seem almost endless. Read story

Eagle Rehabilitation at Camas recently made a pledge to support and honor the men and women who are members of the United States military Guard and Reserve.  Representatives from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense organization, recently visited the local facility to present certificates memorializing this commitment to U.S. troops. The ESGR was established to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment.  Pictured above are (left to right)  Camas resident Art McCallum, ESGR ombudsman; Sheri Boles, occupational therapist at Eagle Rehabilitation; Diane Backstrom, Eagle Rehabilitation director of nursing; Col. Daniel R. Kern, Washington National Guard; Paul McVay, Eagle Rehabilitation administrator; and Joel F. Scott, ESGR area chair for the Washington Committee.

Pledging support for our troops

Eagle Rehabilitation at Camas recently made a pledge to support and honor the men and women who are members of the United States military Guard and Reserve.  Representatives from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense organization, recently visited the local facility to present certificates memorializing this commitment to U.S. troops. The ESGR was established to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment.  Pictured above are (left to right)  Camas resident Art McCallum, ESGR ombudsman; Sheri Boles, occupational therapist at Eagle Rehabilitation; Diane Backstrom, Eagle Rehabilitation director of nursing; Col. Daniel R. Kern, Washington National Guard; Paul McVay, Eagle Rehabilitation administrator; and Joel F. Scott, ESGR area chair for the Washington Committee.

April 2, 2012, 5:00pm News

Eagle Rehabilitation in Camas made a pledge to support and honor the men and women who are members of the United States military Guard and Reserve. Read story

Camas officials propose EMS levy rate hike

April 1, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

In an effort to help bring some long-term stability to a struggling emergency medical services fund, Camas city officials want to place a proposal for an EMS levy rate increase on the Aug. 7 ballot. During a recent Camas City Council meeting, Camas Fire Chief Nick Swinhart said the recommendation… Read story

Camas prepares to begin search for new city administrator

March 26, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

In preparation for the onset of the search for a new city administrator, Camas officials are proposing a 4 percent increase to the position's annual pay scale. On Monday, the City Council will vote on a resolution that would boost the salary to a range that starts at $9,464 and… Read story

Support the U.S. Guard and Reserve

March 26, 2012, 5:00pm Editorials

Each day, thousands of men and women of the U.S. Military's Guard and Reserve units are serving their country through active deployment. They have left behind their families, their homes and their civilian jobs to fulfill this commitment. Read story