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Columbian staff writer

Filling a need

January 30, 2012, 4:00pm Editorials

As the saying goes, "Necessity is the mother of invention," and some local parents proved this statement true when they formed Vancouver's first "sensory friendly" Cub Scout group. Read story

Camas city administrator announces plans for retirement

January 30, 2012, 4:00pm News

The only person serve as Camas city administrator on Friday announced his plans to retire. Lloyd Halverson, who has been the city's top administrator for nearly 23 years, revealed his decision publicly during the annual planning conference on Friday. Read story

Camas woman plans to run for 18th District seat

January 23, 2012, 4:00pm News

Liz Pike, a former Camas City Council member, announced yesterday that she has filed with the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission as a candidate for 18th District State Representative, Position 2 seat. Read story

Water rushed across M Street, at 39th Street, from culvert to culvert, on Thursday following rainfall that totalled approximately 3 inches.

Heavy rains douse C-W

Water rushed across M Street, at 39th Street, from culvert to culvert, on Thursday following rainfall that totalled approximately 3 inches.

January 23, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

Snowfall and heavy rains caused a number of problems with flooding in the local area last week. Read story

Camas unveils new city website

January 23, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

For the first time in more than 10 years, the City of Camas has launched a new website that will offer a variety of unique services and tools. Today the city rolls out the major overhaul that was initiated by Mayor Scott Higgins, who has an interest in technology and… Read story

Renovation of American Legion building will begin soon

January 16, 2012, 4:00pm Clark County News

Planning and design are underway for a $1 million renovation of the former American Legion building in Camas. According to Leonard Felix, CID Bio-Science president, Portland-based ZGF Architects LLP has been selected to design its new headquarters and operations facility in Camas that when complete will “celebrate a Northwest style… Read story

State of local business economy is improving

January 16, 2012, 4:00pm Editorials

In about two weeks, community leaders and citizens from around Clark County will gather at Washougal High School as Clark County Commissioner Marc Boldt delivers this year's "State of the County" address. It is likely that Boldt's speech will touch on a variety of topics -- the struggles the county… Read story

Camas School District asks city for impact fee exemption

January 9, 2012, 4:00pm News

The Camas City Council will likely approve a resolution that exempts the School District from paying thousands of dollars in traffic impact fees for the Woodburn Elementary School project, but they stopped short of agreeing to consider changing city code so that the same exemption would apply to all future… Read story

Proceed with consolidation cautiously and thoughtfully

January 9, 2012, 4:00pm Editorials

The trial consolidation process between the Camas and Washougal fire departments that began in July is approaching the six-month mark. Read story

WHS sophomore Austin Tran (14) has been a bright point in the Panthers' recent string of losses, after starting the season with eight consecutive wins.

Panthers look to bounce back from series of tough losses

WHS sophomore Austin Tran (14) has been a bright point in the Panthers' recent string of losses, after starting the season with eight consecutive wins.

January 2, 2012, 4:00pm Sports

Washougal boys basketball coach Malcom Estes is looking for his team to bounce back after being dealt a few tough losses during the past couple of weeks. On Friday, the Panthers (8-3) were handed their third consecutive loss as Kennewick used its strength and speed to put on the defensive… Read story