October 22, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
Jonathan Ho was tired of playing second fiddle. He wanted to be the best. On Saturday, the Camas High School sophomore defeated Tanner Blake 6-4, 6-4 for the 4A district singles championship at the Vancouver Tennis Center. "It feels good to finally beat somebody from Union," Ho said. "That's what… Read story
October 22, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
The Washougal High School girls cross country team captured the league championship for the first time since the school joined the 2A Greater St. Helens League in 2006. "Washougal hasn't won league in a long time," said sophomore Karina Miller. "For our girls to be league champions is a big… Read story
October 22, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
The Camas High School cross country teams reached the Greater St. Helens summit, but there are more mountains to climb. Both the boys and the girls captured the 4A district championship Thursday, at Lewisville Park in Battle Ground. The Papermakers clinched both titles for the second year in a row.… Read story
October 22, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
Thirty-five years ago, Gary Ritter helped design the first pipe organ installed at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Washougal. And today, as one of the church organists, he is celebrating the expansion of that instrument into one that can now produce rich, complex tones. "It's a wonderful way for us… Read story
October 22, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
Federal, state and local officials will be in Camas today to cut the ceremonial ribbon that will officially re-open to traffic a newly built section of Highway 14. Officials expected to attend the event include Shari Hildreth representing U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler’s office; Schuyler Hoss of Gov. Chris Gregoire's… Read story
October 22, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
The expansion of Fastenal into the Port of Camas-Washougal Industrial Park is among the recent accomplishments of the Camas-Washougal Economic Development Association. CWEDA President Paul Dennis said a Fastenal representative contacted him early on in their search for space in the local area. "I provided them with a listing of… Read story
October 22, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
A Washougal couple has lovingly transformed a property that once housed racehorses into a farm that grows a variety of vegetables and other produce. Roy and Jo Grace Buck purchased 7.5 acres 14 years ago. With one-half acre currently under cultivation, they hope to eventually increase that to around four… Read story
October 22, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
Since its inception 15 years ago, the Camas Educational Foundation has given $1 million to local schools. Organizers of this year's annual dinner and auction are planning to celebrate that milestone, as well as raise $100,000 that night. "This year's auction is a celebration of the journey CEF has made… Read story
October 22, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
A supporter of David Madore came up with a bold way to appeal to bridge-bound commuters. But the state says his method is against the law. Read story
October 22, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
Being energy conscious is paying off for local schools. The Washougal School District has saved $379,000 in energy costs since beginning a new program two years ago. Money saved from lowering costs has been used to support facility operations and fund future energy-saving measures throughout the district, according to a… Read story
