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CHS student wins big

July 15, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

When Meghal Sheth won a coveted spot at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, she was thrilled. As one of only 10 students from the state of Washington to win the all-expenses-paid trip to Phoenix, Ariz., Sheth, 16, enjoyed being surrounded by others who shared her passions. She was… Read story

Photos provided by Connie Jo Freeman
Freeman described the Home of Love as &quot;an oasis in the midst of chaos.&quot; The orphanage provides housing and education for 87 girls, ranging in age from 5 to 18. Chennai, India, is a city with a population of 12 million.

Camas-Washougal residents visit orphanage in India

Photos provided by Connie Jo Freeman
Freeman described the Home of Love as &quot;an oasis in the midst of chaos.&quot; The orphanage provides housing and education for 87 girls, ranging in age from 5 to 18. Chennai, India, is a city with a population of 12 million.

July 15, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Ten area residents recently traveled to India to show care and support at an orphanage for girls. The travelers, primarily from Bethel Community Church, in Washougal, included Connie Jo Freeman. They visited the Home of Love, which provides housing and education for 87 girls, ranging in age from 5 to… Read story

Public input will help shape waterfront property

July 15, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Port of Camas-Washougal is seeking input from area residents as it plans to revitalize some of the former Hambleton Lumber Company site. The plan is to include a park and a trail at 335 S. "A" St., Washougal, that will connect to other area trails in the future. Read story

Camas continues efforts to secure C-Tran Board seat

July 15, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

A proposal mentioned at the recent C-Tran Board Composition Review Committee meeting has Camas Mayor Scott Higgins feeling optimistic that a change could be on the horizon. At the end of last Tuesday's meeting Clark County Commissioner Steve Stuart suggested a new configuration of the C-Tran Board that would reduce… Read story

Camas runner Alexa Efraimson finished in third place at the World Championships, held July 10 to 14, in Ukraine.

Efraimson takes third at World Youth meet

Camas runner Alexa Efraimson finished in third place at the World Championships, held July 10 to 14, in Ukraine.

July 15, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

It was less than three years ago that a Camas eighth-grader named Alexa Efraimson first began turning heads after she helped lead the Evergreen Storm Track Club to eighth place at the USA Track and Field Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships. That skinny girl with braces is now a world-class… Read story

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Pro National events get underway on Saturday at the Washougal Motocross Park.

Motocross park is ready to ‘Welcome the world to Washougal’

Post-Record file photos
Pro National events get underway on Saturday at the Washougal Motocross Park.

July 15, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Thousands of racing fans will descend on the Washougal Motocross Park this week, for round eight of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Series. The local venue is a longtime host of the national event that draws the world's fastest motorcycle racers. "We are ready to welcome the world to… Read story

Mark Vasat has qualified to compete this week in the National Clay Court Championship, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Camas teen qualifies for national tennis tournaments

Mark Vasat has qualified to compete this week in the National Clay Court Championship, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

July 15, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

A local student has a lot to look forward to, as he excels in tennis on a national level. Mark Vasat, 14, is competing this week in the National Clay Court Championship, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He qualified for it by winning all of his singles and doubles matches in… Read story

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Decision in Starr murder case will take two weeks

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July 15, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Clark County Superior Court Judge Rich Melnick says it'll take about two weeks to rule on a motion to dismiss a murder charge against Matthew E. Starr. Starr is accused of robbing and killing his roommate, Joshua R. Schenk. Read story

Energy Department names acting BPA administrator amid probe

July 15, 2013, 5:00pm Business

PORTLAND -- The newly appointed administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration has been replaced in the midst of an inspector general's investigation into allegations that veterans were not given proper preference in hiring, and managers may have retaliated against employees cooperating with the investigation. Read story

La Center women arrested on meth charges

July 15, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Two La Center women were arrested Thursday on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to sell. Read story