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Stories by Heather Acheson

Columbian staff writer

Seminar will focus on PTSD and America’s veterans

November 2, 2011, 5:00pm News

On Monday, in honor of Veterans Day, Clark College's Mental Health Mondays series will focus on post-traumatic stress disorder. Read story

Among the energy efficiency elements of Hayes Freedom High School is its use of solar panels. The roof is sloped to the south to take advantage of 2,500 square feet of the photovoltaic panels.

Hayes Freedom is named a Community Pride Design winner

Among the energy efficiency elements of Hayes Freedom High School is its use of solar panels. The roof is sloped to the south to take advantage of 2,500 square feet of the photovoltaic panels.

October 31, 2011, 5:00pm News

Hayes Freedom High School in Camas will be among six facilities honored later this month as part of the annual Community Pride Design Awards. The projects are being recognized for their innovative approach to historic restoration, sustainability, community enhancement, public facilities and commercial development. Read story

WaferTech unveiled its $1.6 million energy conservation project on Thursday. Industry executives, and local and regional elected officials were on hand to mark the occasion including (left to right) Camas Mayor Scott Higgins, 18th District State Sen.

WaferTech’s new cooling system saves energy, dollars

WaferTech unveiled its $1.6 million energy conservation project on Thursday. Industry executives, and local and regional elected officials were on hand to mark the occasion including (left to right) Camas Mayor Scott Higgins, 18th District State Sen.

October 31, 2011, 5:00pm News

On Thursday WaferTech unveiled a new $1.6 million, energy efficient cooling system at its Camas manufacturing facility. According to President KC Hsu, the company now has a solid hold on bragging rights for producing the lowest carbon footprint of any semi-conductor manufacturer in the world today. "Saving energy and being… Read story

It’s time to vote

October 31, 2011, 5:00pm Editorials

With the General Election just a week away, the time has come for the procrastinators to cast those ballots, which must be postmarked by Nov. 8 to be counted. Read story

Impacts of local coal train travel is forum topic

October 24, 2011, 5:00pm News

The impacts of coal export trains traveling through local communities will be the topic of discussion during an upcoming forum. The "Power Past Coal Coalition," is presenting the event today, at 7 p.m., at First Congregational Church in Vancouver. Read story

Keep Clancy, Hoober and Larson

October 17, 2011, 5:00pm Editorials

For the first time in years, all three seats up for election on the East County Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners are being challenged in the Nov. 8 General Election. The three incumbents with more than 50 years of history on the commission between them are hoping to retain… Read story

Upcoming candidate forum features Camas races

October 10, 2011, 5:00pm News

One of the only local candidate forums planned this General Election season will be held Monday, Oct. 24, in Camas. The Camas Youth Advisory Council event will begin at 7 p.m., at the Camas High School Theatre. Three local races will be featured including Camas City Council Ward 3 (Shannon… Read story

Ward is recommended for Port position

October 10, 2011, 5:00pm Editorials

Voters have two choices as they cast their ballots for Port of Camas-Washougal Commission District 2, and while the Post-Record is recommending Bill Ward to fill that seat, his challenger Neil Cahoon has presented himself as a noteworthy opponent. Read story

Turk, Tweet seek Camas Council seat

October 10, 2011, 5:00pm News

While Shannon Turk and Margaret Tweet reside in the same Camas neighborhood, when it comes to their opinions on local issues, there are few similarities between them. Tweet, a Camas resident since 1997, believes: more public process needs to take place on a wider variety of local and regional topics;… Read story

Higgins aims to retain mayor’s seat

October 3, 2011, 5:00pm News

A former City of Camas employee is looking to unseat the current mayor in the Nov. 8 General Election. Scott Higgins was a city councilman from January 2002 until June 2011, when he was appointed to the mayor's seat after Paul Dennis resigned to become the director of the Camas-Washougal… Read story