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Stories by Dawn Feldhaus

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September 6, 2011
A fountain in downtown Camas includes a plaque in memory of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, "The day that changed our lives." Several local events will commemorate the 10th anniversary.

Remembering 9-11 — a decade later

The Camas and Washougal communities will honor local emergency personnel while remembering the individuals who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

September 6, 2011
A vacant lot, located at 1887 Main St., in downtown Washougal, will become the site of a two-story office and retail "incubator" building in February 2012.

A place to grow in downtown Washougal

Companies that would like to gauge their potential success in the Camas-Washougal market could soon have a new address in downtown Washougal.

August 30, 2011
A 2006 Nissan Titan truck was pulled out of Lacamas Lake in Camas Monday at noon by employees with Orchards Towing & Recovery. The truck's emergency brake had been released near the launch ramp at Heritage Park, around 12:15 a.m. Responding agencies included the Camas Police and Fire departments, Clark County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol Unit, Southwest Washington Organization of Rescue Divers and the Department of Ecology. After the truck was retrieved, material was used to absorb gasoline and oil. According to CPD dispatch records, the registered owner of the truck is Joseph Giles, of Portland.

Fishing for a truck

A 2006 Nissan Titan truck was pulled out of Lacamas Lake in Camas Monday at noon by employees with Orchards Towing & Recovery.

August 30, 2011

Fisher building is named a ‘Top Project’

A five-story building in Northwest Camas is among the "Top Projects," in the Clark County area. The Fisher Investments structure at 5525 N.W. Fisher Creek Drive will be occupied this fall. The first four floors will be filled by the 325 workers from Fisher Investments' satellite office in Vancouver. It is the first of two planned buildings in the $30 million office complex project.

August 23, 2011

Medical marijuana moratoriums could be extended

The Washougal City Council is expected to consider continuing an emergency moratorium on establishing or operating marijuana collective gardens or dispensaries within city limits.

August 18, 2011

Port concert is Saturday

The Port of Camas-Washougal Riverside Concert Series will feature live music Saturday, at Marina Park.

August 16, 2011
Washougal Community Librarian Sean McGill (left) talks with Library Assistant Rachel Kuerzinger (right). For 13 years, McGill has planned events and performances by fiddlers, magicians and a "Creature Feature" snake wrangler, as well as a Lewis and Clark-era cooking demonstration and several doll and teddy bear tea parties. He has been reassigned to serve as the community librarian in Ridgefield, starting Sept. 1. Christine Hughey, community librarian in Stevenson and North Bonneville for six years, will relocate to Washougal.

A new chapter for the Washougal library

A woman whose husband's family tree includes the first librarian in Washougal will soon fill that role herself. Christine Hughey, the community librarian in Stevenson and North Bonneville for six years, will relocate to Washougal, as Sean McGill becomes Ridgefield's community librarian on Sept. 1. McGill, who has served as the community librarian in Washougal for 13 years, will succeed Ann O'Reilly, who is retiring.

August 16, 2011
Wendi and Chris Dierickx and their children Dalton and Ashton, stand in the chapel at Straub's Funeral Home. The business is celebrating its 100th anniversary in downtown Camas. "It is quite a milestone," Chris said. "It's a testament to the service we provide to the local communities and the trust that families have in Straub's Funeral Home."

Straub’s Funeral Home celebrates centennial

A funeral home in downtown Camas has provided countless funerals and memorial services for residents of the local communities and surrounding areas. Straub's Funeral Home is marking its 100th year in business.