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Columbian staff writer

Carrie Schulstad, owner of The Uncommon Gift and a leader among downtown Camas merchants, was recently named the Citizen of the Year by the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce.

Carrying the torch for Camas

Carrie Schulstad, owner of The Uncommon Gift and a leader among downtown Camas merchants, was recently named the Citizen of the Year by the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce.

May 23, 2011, 5:00pm News

By some standards Carrie Schulstad might be considered a newcomer to the city of Camas. But there is little doubt that she has quickly become one of the city's most enthusiastic cheerleaders, supporters and promoters. Thirteen years ago, Schulstad and her husband Craig moved their family to Camas from Portland.… Read story

Girls Night Out focuses on the ‘now’

May 23, 2011, 5:00pm Editorials

"Girly photo shoots," "big girl panty decorating," and "shooting hoops for boas," don't sound like typical activities one would find in downtown Camas on a Thursday night. But this week it's all part of the fun during the second annual Girls Night Out event. Read story

Camas mayor pinpoints May 31 for resignation

May 16, 2011, 5:00pm News

Paul Dennis announced last night that his last day as Camas mayor will be May 31, as he resigns to accept the position of director of the newly formed Camas-Washougal Economic Development Association. It was announced by the Port of Camas-Washougal last week that after a process that involved interviews… Read story

The Camas Public Library will soon be closed on Saturdays, from May 28 to Sept. 3.

Budget cuts lead to library closures beginning May 28

The Camas Public Library will soon be closed on Saturdays, from May 28 to Sept. 3.

May 16, 2011, 5:00pm News

In one of this year's most publicly visible impacts of a whittled down budget, the Camas Public Library will be closed each Saturday from May 28 through Sept. 3. According to Library Director David Zavortink, Saturdays were selected for the closure because library data indicates that this is the day… Read story

South Dakota man will become new CFD chief

May 16, 2011, 5:00pm News

The current chief of the Watertown, S.D. Fire Department has been selected to become the new leader of the Camas Fire Department. It was announced on Friday that Dominick J. Swinhart was chosen from a pool of five top candidates who went through a recent in-person interview process in Camas.… Read story

Black Pearl presents an opportunity

May 16, 2011, 5:00pm Editorials

"From tragedy sometimes comes opportunity," and the current owners of the partially completed building that was supposed to become the community's signature Black Pearl on the Columbia restaurant hope this becomes this statement will soon ring true. Read story

Camas picks South Dakota man to lead fire department

May 12, 2011, 5:00pm News

The current chief of the Watertown, S.D. Fire Department has been selected to become the new leader of the Camas Fire Department. Read story

Higgins announces bid for Camas mayor’s seat

May 12, 2011, 5:00pm News

Current Camas City Councilman Scott Higgins officially announced Thursday that he plans to run for election to the mayor's seat in the fall. Read story

Candidate filing week for upcoming election begins June 6

May 9, 2011, 5:00pm News

Candidate filing week is quickly approaching, and several local political seats will be up for re-election. Filing week is Monday, June 6 through Friday, June 10. The primary election will be held Tuesday, Aug. 16. The top two candidates in each race will move on to the Tuesday, Nov. 8… Read story

Camas narrows fire chief search down to final two

May 9, 2011, 5:00pm News

Two top finalists are in the running to become the new leader of the Camas Fire Department. Mayor Pro-Tem Scott Higgins met with Scott Sorenson, current deputy chief of Clark County Fire District 3, and Dominick Swinhart, current chief of the Watertown, S.D. fire department on Thursday for final interviews.… Read story