Camas-Washougal Post-Record

March 12, 2018

(Photo contributed by the Clark County Sheriff's Office.)
A collision involving a Subaru Legacy sedan (left) and a Kia Spectra sedan (right), caused the death of Joshua Schmid, 21, of Vancouver, prior to 8:15 p.m., Sunday, at the 36500 block of Northeast Washougal River Road, in Washougal. According to evidence gathered at the scene and witness statements, Schmid was driving the Subaru northbound on Washougal River Road, passing cars and traveling over the centerline of the roadway when it met the southbound Kia.

Vancouver man killed in Washougal River Road collision

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a collision that killed a Vancouver man and injured two other area residents in Washougal. Joshua Schmid, 21, died…

March 9, 2018

Declan Reagan (right) and his twin brother, Adrian, enjoy playing with dinosaur toys in a treehouse at Skamania Lodge, in Stevenson. They stayed with their parents, Washougal Police Officer Francis Reagan and Lauren Reagan, in the treehouse in January, after Declan, 5, was released from the hospital with a terminal cancer diagnosis. "Making fun memories is one of our top priorities for our little dinosaur," Lauren said. (Contributed photos courtesy of the Reagan family)

Making Memories

The young son of a Washougal police officer, who has been battling cancer off and on for two years, recently visited the movie sets of “Jurassic World” and its sequel, “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” thanks to the Make a Wish Oregon program.

March 8, 2018

Washougal Community Library Branch Manager Rachael Ries packages seeds for check out in the first seed bank in Southwest Washington on Feb. 22. Seeds that have been sorted include peas, kale, cabbage, carrots, spinach and hot peppers.

Check out that garden

A new Washougal-based hybrid of library protocol and seed-sharing is expanding the idea of “community gardening.”

March 8, 2018

Washougal City Councilwoman Joyce Lindsay (left), a Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance (WACA) board member, celebrates the Aug. 5, 2017 dedication of "Forever Faithful," a life-size bronze sculpture of a Belgian Malinois created by Susan Bahary (right). The artwork is located in front of the Washougal Police station. Lindsay is resigning her seat on the Washougal City Council, but plans to continue serving on the WACA board after she moves to Bellingham later this year. (Contributed photo by Rene Carroll)

Lindsay to leave Washougal City Council

Washougal is losing a longtime arts advocate and member of its city council.

March 3, 2018

Camas man is arrested in human trafficking operation

A Camas man has been arrested for commercial sexual solicitation, unlawful possession of methamphetamine and driving under the influence of a controlled substance. Richard T. Green,…

March 3, 2018

Attempted murder suspect is in custody

A Camas woman has been booked into the Clark County Jail for first degree attempted murder of her boyfriend. Camas Police arrested Emily Javier, 30, Saturday,…

March 2, 2018

Joyce Lindsay plans to resign from the Washougal City Council, effective May 31, and move closer to her daughter in Bellingham. Lindsay has served on the council for six years. (Contributed photo)

Washougal City Councilwoman to resign

An enthusiastic advocate for the arts in Washougal plans to resign from the Washougal City Council in May.

March 1, 2018

Port plans for future industrial growth

With most of a future industrial park building pre-leased in Washougal, Port of Camas-Washougal officials are optimistic enough to already be talking about the construction of another structure in the Steigerwald Commerce Center.

March 1, 2018

Aundre Pitts, 12, of Washougal, plays the Lucky Duck game during the Salvation Army of Camas/Washougal open house Saturday, Feb. 24, at 1612 "I" St., Washougal. Free hot dogs and popcorn were provided to the more than 400 people who enjoyed the carnival atmosphere.

Salvation Army celebrates 20 years, new building

It may have been all fun and games for the children playing Operation and Connect Four inside the Salvation Army of Camas-Washougal (Salvation Army)’s new Washougal-based community center on Saturday, Feb. 24, but for many adults, the Salvation Army’s 20th anniversary celebration dredged up quite a few memories and thanks for the local ministry’s work in the Camas-Washougal area.

March 1, 2018

Brandon Merritt, 28, communicates with a friend via Facebook Messenger, while relaxing in a severe weather shelter Thursday, Feb. 22, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, in Washougal. The site, at 716 Washougal River Road, will be open from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m., when the forecast is 30 degrees or lower, or if ice or snow are expected, and there are enough volunteers to be there, particularly from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Coming in from the cold in Washougal

The temporary severe weather shelter, which opened several nights last week at the Washougal-based St. Matthew Lutheran Church, after the outside temperatures dropped below 30 degrees, has attracted a small group of men who needed to come in from the cold.