April 15, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
Wet and chilly weather in the Columbia River Gorge couldn't cool off the Washougal track and field teams Saturday. "Everyone stepped up and fought through the hail, rain and the wind. I even thought I saw some snow," said senior sprinter Austin Tofell. "We competed hard." The Panther girls racked… Read story
April 15, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
The Camas baseball team picked up league wins against Battle Ground and Evergreen, but the Papermakers were unable to get the best of the Heritage Timberwolves Monday. Camas scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning to tie the game at 2-2, but Heritage added three runs in… Read story
April 15, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
Softball is exciting again in Washougal. Courtney Shelley threw strikes and let the defense behind her turn double plays and pick off runners on base. She pitched seven shut out innings April 9, and limited R.A. Long to six hits. "It's such a weight off my shoulder to know the… Read story
April 15, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
The former youth pastor of a Camas church recalls helping people affected by Hurricane Katrina, in New Orleans. Ricky Ortiz coordinated the April 2-9, 2011, trip through Forward Edge International, of Vancouver. The team of 12 volunteers from River Rock Church ranged in age from 17 to 74. Ortiz said… Read story
April 15, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
The frustrations continue near the West Columbia Gorge Humane dog shelter. Jesse Hutton, owner of Northwest Underwater Construction, has been seen videotaping the shelter -- reportedly on the advice of his attorney. Hutton has previously expressed frustrations with the noise levels of dogs barking at the shelter. Read story
April 15, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
Last night, the Camas City Council approved a professional service contract for a study of the municipality's water, sewer, storm water and solid waste utility rates. The $85,330 contract with Financial Consulting Solutions Group, Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., includes a scope of work that covers data collection, an analysis… Read story
April 15, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
Sparks crackled and popped when truck driver Benjamin Chandler, of Carson, struck a telephone pole at Milepost 21 April 9, while traveling westbound on State Route 14. "People said sparks were flying all over the place," said Washington State Trooper Will Finn. "It sounded pretty dramatic." The incident occurred at… Read story
April 15, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
Fishback Stadium is finally getting a facelift. After more than two years of discussion, research, and fund-raising, the $449,000 project will start June 24 at Washougal High School. Fieldturf USA, Inc., in conjunction with Beynon Sports Surfaces, has been selected for the turf field replacement project. Read story
April 15, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
Meghal Sheth and Sophie Shoemaker are making Papermaker history. They are the first Camas High School students to qualify for the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Ariz. In addition, they are just sophomores and only 10 students across the state of Washington were selected for the prestigious event.… Read story
April 15, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News
Environmental education class set for teachers Teachers from Camas and Washougal are invited to participate in the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Day Saturday, May 4. Read story
