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Stories by Heather Acheson

Columbian staff writer

Dennis tapped to lead economic development group

May 9, 2011, 5:00pm News

Camas Mayor Paul Dennis and the company he owns have been selected to lead the newly formed Camas-Washougal Economic Development Association. Port of Camas-Washougal Commissioner Mark Lampton said Monday that Dennis, principal of Cascade Planning Group, rose to the top after three finalists were interviewed on Friday. His proposed appointment… Read story

Dogs and cats need community’s support

May 9, 2011, 5:00pm Editorials

The West Columbia Gorge Humane Society has been an integral part of the local community for many years. Despite having to deal with a number of financial ups and downs over the years, this vital organization has continued to survive, and maintain its focus of helping care for and find… Read story

Camas City Council implements changes to fireworks regulations

May 2, 2011, 5:00pm News

The Camas City Council has reduced the number of days fireworks are allowed to be sold and discharged within city limits each calendar year. Last night, the council voted 5-0 to approve an ordinance that makes the legal use and sale period run from July 1 to July 3, from… Read story

EMS services in east county should change

May 2, 2011, 5:00pm Editorials

The Camas and Washougal city councils are going to have some tough decisions ahead, when it comes to the method of providing emergency medical services in east Clark County. For more than 30 years, EMS services in Camas, Washougal and the East County Fire and Rescue district have been supported… Read story

Washougal man arrested on child pornography charges

April 28, 2011, 5:00pm News

Detectives from the Vancouver Police Department's Digital Evidence Cybercrime Unit arrested Darin R. Vance, 41, of Washougal. Read story

CHS Science Olympiad team members, including sophomore Katelynne Jones (left) and senior Ryan Gompertz (right) gathered Monday night to practice for the upcoming national tournament on May 20 and 21 in Wisconsin. Five days a week the team works out of its &quot;clubhouse,&quot; one of the portables at Lacamas Heights Elementary School.

Countdown to Nationals

CHS Science Olympiad team members, including sophomore Katelynne Jones (left) and senior Ryan Gompertz (right) gathered Monday night to practice for the upcoming national tournament on May 20 and 21 in Wisconsin. Five days a week the team works out of its &quot;clubhouse,&quot; one of the portables at Lacamas Heights Elementary School.

April 27, 2011, 5:00pm News

When Ron Wright formed the first Camas High School Science Olympiad team in 2007, he had some pretty specific aspirations in mind. "I just knew Camas High School could send a team to Nationals, so I set a five-year-goal," Wright said. "And we made it in just under five." Getting… Read story