The disappointment was obvious Tuesday night among area pilots, after they heard the Port of Camas-Washougal Commission vote 3-0 to not apply for $10 million from the Federal Aviation Administration to pay for improvements at Grove Field Airport.
Several local residents are already planning to participate in a Flag Day ceremony next year.
Residents of "G" Street in Washougal can dismiss concerns they have had regarding their properties being rezoned to allow particular businesses locating next to their homes.
Katie High's life has gone to the dogs, and she could not be any happier about it. High, of Camas, has been training puppies and adult dogs for three years, but she has been around canines most of her life. High, 34, moved to Camas at the age of 4. Her family lived on the west end of Lacamas lake, and she later attended Mountain View High School. During High's childhood, she grew up with hunting breed dogs -- Labrador retrievers and vizslas. "Ruby," a German shorthaired pointer, was her first personal dog.
The Port of Camas-Washougal has received a $200,000 grant that could lead to the cleanup of the former Hambleton Lumber Company site. Port Executive Director David Ripp announced receipt of the grant from the Washington Department of Ecology during the July 5 port commission meeting. Commissioners are expected to approve a professional services agreement with Maul, Foster and Alongi July 19. The consulting firm would analyze the site and determine a cleanup plan. According to Ripp, the port is exploring the opportunity to acquire, cleanup and redevelop property along the waterfront that extends east of its existing marina and connects to port-owned property at Sixth Street in Washougal.
Former Camas City Councilwoman Liz Pike asked Port of Camas-Washougal commissioners if they had made a deal with landowners to the west of Grove Field Airport -- for campaign contributions.
Hot coffee drinks, cigarettes and a variety of baked goods will be among the items available to purchase at "Wake Up Call," a new business in Camas.
Individuals seeking pain relief through chiropractic care, acupuncture or massage therapy have a new office they can visit.
Washougal Mayor Sean Guard has entered a plea of not guilty, on a charge of second degree criminal impersonation.
A long standing automotive business that specialized in oil changes has closed, while its neighbor continues to serve homemade cinnamon rolls and biscuits and gravy. The owner of Neder's Service Gary Lively said he closed it because of the economy, the construction on "E" Street and the price of petroleum products.
dawn.feldhaus@camaspostrecord.com
