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Stories by Heather Acheson

Columbian staff writer

Officials investigate attempted arson at CHS

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

Law enforcement officials are currently seeking information about an attempted arson at Camas High School. According to a press release from the Camas Police Department, on Saturday, Feb. 4, a subject attempted to set CHS, located at 26900 S.E. 15th St., on fire. The attempt was unsuccessful and only minimal… Read story

Law enforcement investigates attempted arson at CHS

February 16, 2012, 4:00pm News

Local law enforcement officials are currently seeking information about an attempted arson at Camas High School. Read story

Learn about ECFR at ‘Citizens Academy’

February 16, 2012, 4:00pm News

Local residents interested in learning more about how a fire district works are invited to attend the upcoming East County Fire and Rescue Citizens Academy. The free event will be held Saturday, March 17, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Fern Prairie Fire Station, 600 N.E. 267th Ave.,… Read story

The Camas Post Office has been on the market since early 2010.

USPS in negotiations with potential Post Office buyer

The Camas Post Office has been on the market since early 2010.

February 13, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

After being on the market for two years, the Camas Post Office may soon have a buyer. Ron Anderson, public relations coordinator for the Portland postal district, said on Friday that there is an interested buyer who is in active negotiations with representatives from the USPS real estate office in… Read story

Many benefits to a thriving arts community

February 13, 2012, 4:00pm Editorials

"Poetry, pottery, punk rock. It's all art. The more that we can identify where we all are creatively, and the more we can come together around that, the better off we all are." Read story

Update: Police seek man who approached girl at Camas school

February 10, 2012, 4:00pm News

The Camas Police Department is reporting that on Tuesday night a student was approached by a stranger at Grass Valley Elementary during a Community Education basketball practice. Read story

Fire chief recommends regional fire authority study

February 8, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

Following initial success in the trial merger between the Camas and Washougal fire departments, Camas Fire Chief Nick Swinhart is recommending the effort be extended and a formal exploration of the feasibility of establishing a regional fire authority be explored. Read story

Support an important cause: Grad night

February 6, 2012, 4:00pm Editorials

It's hard to believe it, but in just a few short months Camas and Washougal high school seniors will be preparing for the future as they reach one of the most significant milestones in their young lives so far -- graduation. Read story

Camas proposes new independent municipal court

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

A proposal to form a new "bureaucratic level" of city government could actually end up saving Camas thousands of dollars. Read story

Camas city administrator to retire

January 30, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

The only person to serve as Camas city administrator has announced his plans to retire. Read story