Camas-Washougal Post-Record

February 8, 2018

A restaurant serving contemporary American cuisine is expected to open in April at 401 N.E. Fourth Ave., on the ground floor of the Camas Hotel, in downtown Camas. The space, previously occupied by Miss Nola's Cafe, has been vacant since September of 2017.

New restaurant coming to the Camas Hotel

A new restaurant serving “contemporary American cuisine” will soon occupy the empty dining spot on the ground floor of the Camas Hotel in downtown Camas.

February 8, 2018

Ninety-seven apartments are being constructed at 2340 Main St., site of the former Angelo soccer field. The building in front will include an exercise room, manager's office and residence.

Projects add to Washougal’s housing stock

For the first time in more than a decade, apartments are going up in downtown Washougal.

February 1, 2018

Daren Bowlby, owner of the Growler USA location in Camas (left) credits Assistant General Manager/Brew Guru Joshua "Bear" Trim (center) and General Manager Corey Mathews (right) with helping him run the new pub. Trim and Mathews previously managed a Growler USA franchise in Austin, Texas.

New Camas pub boasts 100 taps, local brews

A longtime chiropractor from Castle Rock, Washington, is bringing his passion for microbrews to Camas.

February 1, 2018

The 0.6-mile Columbia River Trail will start at the trailhead at the eastern end of Washougal Waterfront Park and Trail, 335 S. “A” St., and connect to Steamboat Landing Park, 100 S. Washougal River Road. A retaining wall be built, to separate the trail from state Route 14.

Washougal recreation trail nabs $1M in state funding

Runners, walkers and bicyclists can plan to enjoy using a new trail in Washougal, starting in the summer of 2019.

January 25, 2018

Port sells industrial land to Quantum Leap for $370K

Two companies that will locate in the Steigerwald Commerce Center are expected to bring 75 jobs, with annual average salaries of more than $60,000, to the Port of Camas-Washougal.

January 25, 2018

Port Commission divided on airport expansion

The Port of Camas-Washougal Commission has voted 2 to 1, in favor of pursuing an airport layout plan and studies related to a potential expansion of Grove Field Airport, after hearing comments for and against the issue.

January 25, 2018

Dave and Deanna DePonceau, along with their official office greeter, Sophie, work in a remodeled 1920s-era, craftsman-style house in downtown Camas. Dave owns DePonceau & Associates Certified Public Accountant & Business Advisors, a practice that provides tax preparation and planning services for businesses, estates, trusts and individuals.

Camas CPA half of ‘community minded couple’

A former California couple has relocated their tax practice from California and become part of the Camas community.

January 18, 2018

This map shows a potential trail that would connect Schmid Family Park, at 1407 32nd St., with Hathaway Park, at 799 25th St., in Washougal. The Washougal City Council is expected to decide during its Jan. 22 meeting whether to pursue the purchase of .22 acres. Contributed illustration, courtesy of the city of Washougal

Washougal eyes land purchase for trail

The city of Washougal is hoping to purchase land that would connect Schmid Family Park to the lower portion of Hathaway Park.

January 18, 2018

Progress continues on the Port of Camas-Washougal's Building 18, located in the Washougal-based Steigerwald Commerce Center. Port Commissioners recently approved a 10-year lease with iFillCup, a distributor of coffee pods and automatic filling machines, to occupy 9,900 square feet of the 49,500-square-foot building. Panther RV Products, LLC, also will lease 9,900 square feet. That leaves 29,700 square feet available in the building, which is expected to be completed in May of 2018. (Photo contributed by the Port of Camas-Washougal)

Coffee pod distributor to move to Washougal

A Vancouver coffee pod distributor moving into a new Washougal industrial park building this summer plans to double its current workforce of 11 and start to manufacture eco-friendly versions of the popular coffee pods used in commercial and home single-cup coffee machines.

January 18, 2018

Jeryl Swanson, owner of Little Chick's Art Play, in Camas, is a former preschool teacher who shares her love for art with children. She defines art play as an invitation to engage in the materials around you to discover your true art interests.

Littlest artists thrive at Little Chick’s

There are several important components for a successful children’s art program — acrylic paint, glue sticks and markers in colorful shades such as sunset orange, yellow blaze and deep sea blue, as well as an enthusiastic teacher and youngsters who are eager to learn.