September 3, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
The Camas-Washougal Fire Department recently welcomed to its ranks three new employees whose salaries and benefits are being funded through a federal grant. Eric Bridges, Katie Linton and Matt Baldwin were all hired by the local department thanks to a $489,818 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant, administered… Read story
September 3, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
Washougal City Councilwoman Joyce Lindsay wants to form an exploratory advisory committee, that would look into the possibility of bringing a Boys and Girls Club to Washougal. She mentioned her intent during the Aug. 27 City Council workshop. Lindsay has communicated with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington.… Read story
September 3, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
The Washougal School Board has approved a $28.8 million budget for the 2012-13 school year. It is a $1.5 million increase over the 2011-12 budget. Of that, approximately $800,000 is for a planned gym floor and turf field replacement at Washougal High School. "I feel very positive about this year's… Read story
September 3, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
Washougal teachers overwhelmingly approved a new three-year contract on Thursday. The new agreement came after negotiations between the Washougal Association of Educators and the School District. "I am very pleased with the negotiation process," said Dawn Tarzian, district superintendent. "It is important and we have learned a lot, and reached… Read story
September 3, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
A Camas-Washougal firefighter was recently one of several individuals who helped save a man's life near Disneyland. Ben Porter, 23, was on vacation with his wife and several of her family members when the incident occurred Aug. 18, around 2:30 p.m., "Downtown Disney" -- a shopping area outside the theme… Read story
September 3, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
A two-car, non-injury crash snarled traffic on westbound state Highway 14 midday Tuesday. Read story
September 3, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
Sullivan graduates from Juilliard Macy Elizabeth Sullivan of Camas graduated with a bachelor of fine arts degree in dance from The Juilliard School in New York City. Read story
September 3, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Camas Educational Foundation. To celebrate, board members have named the annual auction, "Soaring with CEF: Our 15 year Journey," and are asking community members to donate unused airline miles. "The idea came from the Make-A-Wish Foundation," said Mandy Huth, CEF president. "They… Read story
September 3, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
Investigators on Tuesday continued to sift through the remains of the destroyed Thunderbird Hotel in Hayden Island on Sunday. Read story
September 3, 2012, 5:00pm Clark County News
Home prices in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area, including distressed sales, increased by 3.7 percent in July 2012 compared with July 2011, California-based CoreLogic reported Tuesday. Read story