August 5, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
The former Camas city administrator was among the first Monday morning to file for election to one of the Clark County charter freeholder positions. Lloyd Halverson, who retired from his appointed city post in March after 24 years on the job, is seeking one of 15 freeholder positions that will… Read story
August 5, 2013, 5:00pm Editorials
More than 100 acres of open space, plenty of fresh air, lots of room to roam, completely natural surroundings. For many city dwellers, even small cities like Camas and Washougal, these aren't things they get to experience on a day-to-day basis. But fortunately, it's not necessary to travel too far… Read story
Stepping onto the grounds at Camp Melacoma is a lot like stepping back in time.The 142-acre heavily wooded site is tucked away in the hills of Skamania County, 13 miles up Washougal River Road. It has been a kids' camp since 1948, when Robert Wineberg deeded the first chunk of… Read story
August 1, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
The Washougal City Council will hold a special meeting Monday, Aug. 5, at 5 p.m., in the Washougal Council Chambers, to formally appoint two committees to prepare statements for and against a proposition that will appear on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot. Read story
July 30, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
When Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler gave birth to her first child earlier this month, doctors believe the little girl was likely the first baby to survive a diagnosis previously considered fatal. Camas residents Herrera Beutler and her husband, Daniel Beutler, on Monday announced that their daughter, Abigail Rose Beutler, was… Read story
July 30, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
The man believed to be responsible for robbing the U.S. Bank in downtown Camas remains in the Multnomah County Jail after he turned himself in to police. Christopher A. Arrington, of Washougal, surrendered himself to the Multnomah County Jail, Wednesday, at approximately 5 p.m. His description and several photos were… Read story
July 30, 2013, 5:00pm Editorials
With a controversial issue, its mayoral seat and several City Council seats set to be on Washougal voters' General Election ballots this year, it certainly won't be a boring election season in the small city of 15,000 people. But on Aug. 6 Primary Election ballots, there's just one city government… Read story
July 22, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
The East County Fire and Rescue Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to place a $1.275 million capital projects bond on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot. After some discussion during its July 16 meeting, Jack Hoober, Gary Larson and Vic Rasmussen voted in favor of the resolution, while Martha Martin… Read story
July 22, 2013, 5:00pm Editorials
After many years of discussion and speculation, during this most recent session state legislators and ultimately Gov. Jay Inslee approved funding in the state operating budget that will allow for a greater number of schools to offer full-day kindergarten to some students. As detailed in a article in today's Post-Record,… Read story
July 15, 2013, 5:00pm Editorials
It's officially "Summer in the City." The cities of Camas and Washougal, that is. And next to the beautiful weather that has graced the area during the past few weeks, the best indication of this are the many events and activities on the calendar that bring these communities together, and… Read story
