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Stories by Dawn Feldhaus

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September 21, 2017
Winter weather can cause havoc in the eastern parts of Clark County. In January of this year, several streets closed due to ice and snow, including Dallas Street, above Sixth Avenue in Camas, pictured here, which was closed for a week. (Post-Record file photo)

Are we ready for the next big catastrophe?

Having watched a spate of hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires devastate areas throughout the United States and Mexico in recent weeks, the question of natural disaster prep is likely on many people’s minds.

September 14, 2017

City leaders reignite fireworks debate, may impose ban

In the days following the disclosure that the massive Eagle Creek fire burning more than 35,000 acres in the Columbia River Gorge may have been sparked by a Vancouver teen’s inexplicable throwing of fireworks off a trail during one of the hottest, driest days of the summer, Camas City Administrator Pete Capell said his staff received a number of phone calls and email messages from citizens concerned about the city’s stance on fireworks.

September 14, 2017
Wilma "Willi" McOmie (right) serves a cherry-dipped ice cream cone to a customer on Sept. 1, at the Camas Dairy Queen. McOmie, 80, has owned the restaurant for 37 years, and plans to retire by the end of this year.

A bittersweet goodbye in downtown Camas

Family and friends, as well as employees and customers, recently gathered at the Camas Dairy Queen to show their appreciation and affection for the woman who has owned the restaurant for 37 years.

August 31, 2017
The owners of Washougal Lumber Co., Inc. Brett Scott (left) and his brother, Kevin Scott (right) were joined by their father, John Scott (middle) and mother, Judy Scott (not pictured) at the lumber and hardware store's centennial celebration luncheon, Aug. 4. John and Judy previously owned Washougal Lumber.

Business celebrates 100 years in C-W area

Owners of Washougal Lumber Co., Inc. — past and present — recently celebrated the company’s centennial birthday by thanking the people who helped the business survive challenging economic times.

August 24, 2017

Camas shooting is under investigation

A 29-year-old man is hospitalized in serious, but stable condition, after being shot once in his right shoulder during an apparent domestic disturbance in Camas Wednesday afternoon. Miguel Fernandez has…

August 24, 2017
A bird's-eye view of the Port of Camas-Washougal. The Port's existing industrial park has a 100-percent occupancy rate, the highest in the region, and more development is coming. (Contributed photo/courtesy of Port of Camas-Washougal)

Business booming at area ports, industrial parks

As the Port of Camas-Washougal continues to increase construction on its properties, building is booming at other ports in the region, with both the Port of Portland and the Port of Vancouver reporting increased interest in industrial park property.

August 24, 2017

Mayoral candidate wants more inclusive invocations

Three years after the Washougal City Council approved a resolution that provides for invocations just prior to council meetings, one of the mayoral candidates wants the time of inspiration to appeal to a larger population.