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Stories by Heather Acheson

Columbian staff writer

Camas approves formation of CWEDA

June 6, 2011, 5:00pm News

Last night the Camas City Council approved 5 to 0 an inter-local agreement that will help form the Camas-Washougal Economic Development Association. The agreement sets in motion the formation of the CWEDA, which will have a mission of expanding existing businesses and bringing new businesses and jobs to the east… Read story

Home educators will host book sale

June 6, 2011, 5:00pm News

Clark County Home Educators will host its annual book sale Friday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at First Evengelical Church in Vancouver. Read story

Nani Sasaki (left), a junior at Washougal High School, is organizing a live music concert to benefit the victims of the recent earthquake in Japan.  She was inspired to pursue the project after discussing the issue during her Japanese studies class taught by Shoko Fuchigami (right).

Kids helping kids

Nani Sasaki (left), a junior at Washougal High School, is organizing a live music concert to benefit the victims of the recent earthquake in Japan.  She was inspired to pursue the project after discussing the issue during her Japanese studies class taught by Shoko Fuchigami (right).

May 30, 2011, 5:00pm Schools

When 16-year-old Washougal High School student Nani Sasaki first heard about the massive earthquake that hit Japan in March, she wasn't sure how to respond. "It was really sad," she said. "I didn't know what to think about it at first. Nothing like that ever happens in Washington. I just… Read story

A poignant call to action

May 30, 2011, 5:00pm Editorials

As if on cue, the sun began to peek through the clouds just in time for the annual Memorial Day event at the Washougal Memorial Cemetery on Monday. The rays highlighted the hundreds of tiny American flags marking the graves of those who served their country, and flowers placed to… Read story

Camas mill will test warning siren on June 7

May 30, 2011, 5:00pm News

The Georgia-Pacific Camas mill will run a test of its community warning system on Tuesday, June 7 at 8 a.m. Camas mill spokeswoman Nancy Viuhkola said Friday the test will include an wailing alarm siren lasting several seconds, followed by a verbal message indicating that the sound was a test. Read story

City seeks to fill vacant Camas mayor position

May 30, 2011, 5:00pm News

Today is Camas Mayor Paul Dennis' final day in office, and the city has issued a community-wide call to find his replacement. The deadline for applications to be considered for appointment to the seat is 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 21 Read story

Highway 14 safety project will break ground

May 30, 2011, 5:00pm News

The largest local road improvement project in recent Camas-Washougal history will get underway this week with a ground breaking event. The state Route 14 safety improvement project, which is expected to take two years to complete, will kick off Wednesday as government officials turn the first shovels of dirt. Read story

Body found on Evergreen Highway

May 26, 2011, 5:00pm News

Camas police arrested a man today for allegedly murdering a woman whose body was found near Evergreen Highway. Read story

The Camas High School Science Olympiad celebrates their 14th place win at the National Science Olympiad tournament in Madison, Wis., on May 21.

Camas Science Olympiad team captures 14th place at National tournament

The Camas High School Science Olympiad celebrates their 14th place win at the National Science Olympiad tournament in Madison, Wis., on May 21.

May 23, 2011, 5:00pm News

The Camas High School Science Olympiad team made its mark as it competed against the top 60 teams from across the nation on Saturday in Madison, Wis. The Papermakers earned 14th place overall in the National Science Olympiad competition, and took home individual medals in two events. According to team… Read story

Discussions focus on benchmarks for economic development association

May 23, 2011, 5:00pm News

Bringing jobs and dollars to the Camas-Washougal area will be a focus of the soon-to-be-created Camas-Washougal Economic Development Association, but exactly how to measure its success at doing so has yet to be determined. Yesterday during a joint meeting between the Camas and Washougal City Councils and the Port of… Read story