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Stories by Heather Acheson

Columbian staff writer

Hosman snapped this photo of a great blue heron at the National Wildlife Refuge in Ridgefield.

Show featuring work of former educator opens Friday

Hosman snapped this photo of a great blue heron at the National Wildlife Refuge in Ridgefield.

January 2, 2012, 4:00pm News

After spending most of his life capturing moments in time with his camera, Stan Hosman will share some of his most treasured images with the community. Hosman, retired Camas School District superintendent and well known locally as a camera buff, will display his photography during a show at the Second… Read story

New IAFF contract will save Washougal more than $30,000

December 26, 2011, 4:00pm News

A one-year contract between the city of Washougal and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2444 will save the city thousands of dollars in the coming year. Read story

Ring in the New Year — safely

December 26, 2011, 4:00pm Editorials

The New Year is just around the corner, and for many it will be a time to get dressed up and celebrate the countdown to 2012. Read story

Georgia-Pacific officials presented a check for $10,000 to the Camas Fire Department.

CFD earns Bucket Brigade grant from Georgia-Pacific

Georgia-Pacific officials presented a check for $10,000 to the Camas Fire Department.

December 21, 2011, 4:00pm News

A grant from Georgia-Pacific will help the Camas Fire Department purchase new turnouts for its firefighters. Read story

Man arrested at ‘Mary Jane’s House of Glass’

December 21, 2011, 4:00pm News

One man was arrested and 5 pounds of dried marijuana seized Friday following a police search at a Washougal business. Read story

Helping the homeless

December 21, 2011, 4:00pm Editorials

Amid all of the holiday cheer that can be found around town -- from Christmas tree lightings and parades to visits from Santa -- it is incredibly sobering to read that two local homeless shelters that serve the Clark County area were packed to their limits on the first day… Read story

Economic Forecast Breakfast is Jan. 10

December 21, 2011, 4:00pm Business

Tickets are currently available for the 2012 Columbian Economic Forecast breakfast, set for Tuesday, Jan. 10, at The Hilton Vancouver. The event will focus on information to help get Clark County's economy growing again. Read story

CFD, WFD ‘swap’ captains

December 12, 2011, 4:00pm News

Another major step in the trial merger effort between the Camas and Washougal fire departments was put into place last week. On Dec. 6, two captains "swapped" departments. WFD Capt. Larry Saari is now working out of the downtown Camas fire station as the training officer, while CFD Capt. Greg… Read story

Police search for missing Camas man

December 12, 2011, 4:00pm News

Police are hoping the public can help find a Camas man who disappeared Monday, Dec. 5. Read story

Police closed a four-block area in Washougal Wednesday morning as they responded to reports of shots fired and a house on fire. All businesses and residences within a four-block area between 32nd and 34th Streets, and between Evergreen Way and Webster Lane were evacuated.

Three bodies found in Washougal home

Police closed a four-block area in Washougal Wednesday morning as they responded to reports of shots fired and a house on fire. All businesses and residences within a four-block area between 32nd and 34th Streets, and between Evergreen Way and Webster Lane were evacuated.

December 12, 2011, 4:00pm News

Five days after a raging house fire and shoot out stunned the small town of Washougal, police confirmed yesterday that the remains of three people were found among the blackened ashes and rubble. Read story