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Stories by Heather Acheson

Columbian staff writer

Camas urges BPA officials to look at transmission line alternatives

March 19, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

City of Camas leaders are making their voices of opposition heard when it comes to the Bonneville Power Administration's plans for the I-5 Corridor Reinforcement Project and its potential impacts on the city and its current and future residents. Read story

An opportunity for something new

March 19, 2012, 5:00pm Editorials

More than 60 years ago, a local man who had a true entrepreneurial spirit and what absolutely had to be a love of music and the industry itself built a live music dance hall and roller skating rink in Camas. Read story

Camas approves resolution focusing on coal trains

March 13, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Camas City Council recently approved a resolution that outlines a series of concerns about the potential impacts of coal trains on the city and its residents. The resolution, approved by six of the seven members of City Council, states that an increase in the number of coal trains passing… Read story

Photos courtesy of Amy Hansen
With the help of Chelsea's Closet, children of all ages get a break from dealing with their serious illness and play dress-up. They also get to play games including cards, Sudoku and paddle ball and do activities including drawing and painting. Donations of new items are being collected through March 26 at several Camas locations.

Non-profit organization provides dress-up parties for seriously ill children

Photos courtesy of Amy Hansen
With the help of Chelsea's Closet, children of all ages get a break from dealing with their serious illness and play dress-up. They also get to play games including cards, Sudoku and paddle ball and do activities including drawing and painting. Donations of new items are being collected through March 26 at several Camas locations.

March 12, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News

A Camas High School student is leading a local campaign to collect donations to help an organization that works to brighten the days of children who are dealing with some of life's most traumatic health crises. Read story

Brewery could be a great fit for Washougal

March 12, 2012, 5:00pm Editorials

A brewery and pub in downtown Washougal? It's a concept that has been mentioned often when discussions have focused on what types of businesses might do well in the local area. Read story

Potential local impacts of coal trains need to be taken seriously

March 5, 2012, 4:00pm Editorials

In Camas and Washougal, the sounds of trains passing through our communities have become almost commonplace. Each day we see and hear them go by, often as we wait for the train cars to clear local BNSF railroad crossings. We may not like them much, but we live with them… Read story

Photo courtesy of One Stop Home Furnishings
Beginning Friday, traffic on Highway 14 in Camas-Washougal will be shifted to a new southern frontage road that runs parallel to the highway. This route will take drivers through two roundabouts at Union (above) and Second streets for the next 10 months.

SR-14 traffic shifts to frontage road on Friday

Photo courtesy of One Stop Home Furnishings
Beginning Friday, traffic on Highway 14 in Camas-Washougal will be shifted to a new southern frontage road that runs parallel to the highway. This route will take drivers through two roundabouts at Union (above) and Second streets for the next 10 months.

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

Drivers on state Route 14 in Camas and Washougal will see some major changes in their trips next week when crews start the second half of a $49 million construction project that when complete will improve safety and traffic flow between Vancouver, east Clark County and the Columbia River Gorge.… Read story

Just as Pat Mason was getting ready to open Wagon Wheel Park, the Memorial Day flood of 1948 hit.

Wagon Wheel Park was once a popular roller skating rink and dance hall in Camas

Just as Pat Mason was getting ready to open Wagon Wheel Park, the Memorial Day flood of 1948 hit.

March 5, 2012, 4:00pm

In its heyday during the late 1940s and 1950s, the Wagon Wheel Park skating rink and dance hall was the "rockin' place to be" on Saturday nights in Camas.While the venue located on Northeast Third Avenue on the banks of the Washougal River was a skating rink on the weekdays,… Read story

Benefit will raise funds for local woman

February 20, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

Friends, family and fellow business owners of a local woman have banded together to put on a Feb. 26 concert and auction that aims to provide some financial relief as she recovers from a severe stroke. Read story

WSDOT will activate a temporary stoplight at Sixth Avenue and Highway 14 on Wednesday.

Traffic flow change signals next phase of SR-14 project

WSDOT will activate a temporary stoplight at Sixth Avenue and Highway 14 on Wednesday.

February 20, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

On Wednesday construction crews on state Route 14 will switch on a new, temporary signal at Sixth Street in Washougal. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, while the overall goal of the SR-14 Camas-Washougal widening and interchange project is to eliminate signals and improve traffic flow, the temporary… Read story