Camas-Washougal Post-Record

September 23, 2014

Washougal Council votes to allow invocations

After lengthy discussions and a few amendments, the Washougal City Council approved a resolution that provides for invocations just prior to council meetings.

September 16, 2014

Washougal City Council discusses potential oil train resolution

The Washougal City Council is expected to consider a resolution, expressing concerns about the potential increase in rail traffic if an oil terminal is built at the Port of Vancouver.

September 16, 2014

Andy Morones prepares teriyaki chicken at Local Girls Hawaiian Shave Ice & Grill. The former food cart business, in Portland, opened in the One Stop Shopping Center, in Camas, in August.

A taste of the Hawaiian islands

The former owner of a food cart in Portland has opened a restaurant in Camas. James Culp operates Local Girls Hawaiian Shave Ice & Grill, with a lot of help from his family.

September 11, 2014

Firefighters, representatives from Camas and Washougal and area residents gathered in remembrance of Sept. 11, in downtown Camas.

A day of remembrance

Local community honors victims of Sept. 11

September 9, 2014

The City of Washougal is purchasing approximately 17 acres west of 32nd and Q streets, for development of future park land. The City Council approved the $599,000 purchase last night. George Schmid & Sons, Inc., offices and equipment used to be located at the site.

Schmid property is purchased for future park land

The land once occupied by George Schmid & Sons, Inc., offices and bulldozers has been purchased by the City of Washougal, as a future park site.

September 2, 2014

Jake Walton and Erik Cloe, friends who met in primary school, were inspired by various end of the world predictions when they named their Doomsday Brewing Co., in Washougal. The business has a seven-barrel brew house and a taproom.

Doomsday is brewing in Washougal

Two former grade school buddies have moved Doomsday Brewing Co. LLC, to Washougal.

September 2, 2014

Those who attend the East County Fire and Rescue Sept. 11 ceremonies will have the opportunity to view the granite memorial that signifies the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. The memorial, which was dedicated in 2013, includes the names of the 343 firefighters who died that day, as well as the names of Clark County firefighters who have died in the line of duty during the past several years.

Agencies plan Sept. 11 ceremonies

Ceremonies will be held in the Camas-Washougal area, to remember the lives of firefighters, first responders and others who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

August 21, 2014

Merrie Thompson (right) has volunteered at the Washougal Community Library for 10 years. She serves as the book sale chairman for the Friends of the Library. "I have made new friends, stayed in contact with old friends and made my life fuller by helping others through volunteering," said Thompson, 67. "Find something you like to do and share it with others. I love books, so I started with the library." Her husband Glenn, 69 (not pictured), has volunteered at the library for five years.

Golden Givers of Time

Area residents with years of wisdom, expertise and experience are sharing their knowledge with others and enriching their own lives in the process.

August 19, 2014

Camas will not purchase LaCamas Swim & Sport

After hearing a lot of discussions and questions during the Camas City Council workshop and meeting Monday, Mayor Scott Higgins concluded that the consensus among a majority of council members was that they did not want to move forward with the purchase of LaCamas Swim & Sport.

August 19, 2014

Local New Markets Tax Credits advisory committee is formed

Four projects will be proposed as potential recipients of New Market Tax Credits.