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Clark County News

Effort aids enrichment programs for youth

July 8, 2013, 5:00pm Business

A locally led effort that funds student enrichment opportunities around the country through credit card purchases is looking to boost its impact in the Vancouver area. Read story

Steven W. Timmons, 54, of Camas is arraigned today on a charge of first-degree assault.

Man pleads not guilty to brandishing gun over hydrant color

Steven W. Timmons, 54, of Camas is arraigned today on a charge of first-degree assault.

July 8, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

A Camas man pleaded not guilty today in Clark County Superior Court to threatening a city employee with a gun June 17 after the employee informed him that he had painted a city fire hydrant the wrong color. Read story

Wendell Heim created Japanese-style calligraphy with Noelle Schmidt, a sophomore at Washougal High School. Heim, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, recently talked about his personal and military experiences with the Japanese class at WHS. &quot;I enjoyed having him in class discussions,&quot; Schmidt said.

Different generations are speaking the same language

Wendell Heim created Japanese-style calligraphy with Noelle Schmidt, a sophomore at Washougal High School. Heim, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, recently talked about his personal and military experiences with the Japanese class at WHS. &quot;I enjoyed having him in class discussions,&quot; Schmidt said.

July 8, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

A Washougal senior citizen recently provided information about Japan to local students based on his personal experiences. Wendell Heim, 87, was a guest speaker in the Japanese class at Washougal High School. The class is taught by Fuchigami Parker. "He is a great man who cares about a multicultural education… Read story

Alpha-Tec will build a facility in Camas

July 8, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

A biotechnology company has submitted engineering and building documents to begin construction of a new facility in Camas. According to Paul Dennis, president and CEO of the Camas-Washougal Economic Development Association, Clark County based Alpha-Tec Systems, Inc., plans to construct a 42,000 square foot building on Northwest Camas Meadows Drive.… Read story

Washougal defers decisions on ballot items

July 8, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Washougal City Council is expected to consider putting a 10 cent levy lid lift before voters, as early as the Nov. 5 General Election. If approved, the lift would be expected to generate $129,000, which could be identified for fire and emergency medical services. The annual cost to the… Read story

Capital projects issue could end up on Nov. 5 ballot

July 8, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

East County Fire and Rescue district residents are being encouraged to fill out a questionnaire regarding a proposed capital projects bond issue that could end up on the ballot. Read story

Kevin Coombs gets his shot at playing in the Senior U.S.

Coombs approaches Senior U.S. Open

Kevin Coombs gets his shot at playing in the Senior U.S.

July 8, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

There are a total of 156 golfers practicing for the Senior U.S. Open today. Kevin Coombs is thrilled to be one of them. "As long as I walk away knowing I played great for me, it's just going to add to how great this week is going to be," he… Read story

Evergreen Storm makes a splash at regional meet

July 8, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Several Evergreen Storm athletes from Camas and Washougal qualified for the USATF Junior Olympic Track and Field National Championships July 22 to 28, at the North Carolina A&T University, in Greensboro. A team record 33 medals led the Storm to third place at the regional championship meet Saturday and Sunday,… Read story

School notes for July 9, 2013

July 8, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

VBS set at United Methodist Church During Monday to Friday, July 15 to 19 there will be a free Vacation Bible School at Camas United Methodist Church from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Read story

WHS students can earn volunteer letter

July 8, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Washougal High School students who demonstrate commitment to their school and community through documented volunteer service work can now earn a varsity letter for that effort. "We are very excited to be able to provide recognition that is very meaningful to students for the time and energy they put forth… Read story