Camas-Washougal Post-Record

December 22, 2015

District, union set third mediation date

Teachers' contract expired Aug. 31

December 22, 2015

A new approach to high school internships

The Camas High School Magnet Program has long been known for its summer internship program. Students often log far beyond the required number of hours and have collaborated on impressive projects.

December 15, 2015

Washougal teachers packed the School Board meeting last Tuesday to air their concerns about working without a contract. The agreement expired on Aug. 31. Mediation sessions are scheduled for later this week.

Washougal teachers air concerns

Washougal teachers packed a recent School Board meeting to air their concerns over a lack of a contract.

December 15, 2015

Cape Horn-Skye Elementary School students Sarah Vandehey and Mercedes Green are served cookies by Mary Ellen Grode and Andi Crockford. The two women, along with five others, baked several dozen cookies for the students to show them that, "people still care and they are loved." Photo by Rene Carroll

A sweet surprise

Skamania County women bring homemade cookies for students

December 15, 2015

Shantelle Arney organizes donations made to Washougal Family Dental. The coats, gloves, hats and blankets will be given to local homeless people.

The season of giving

Several area businesses, organizations have donation efforts underway

December 8, 2015

Children peruse some of the books available at the Free Little Library at 1331 N.E. Sixth Ave. The library is a result of a neighborhood collaboration to improve literacy and community.

Growing literacy and community

What began with a text message has resulted in a small library.

December 8, 2015

This dining room light fixture of vintage swag lamps, is the result of a collaboration with a Portland artist.

Revival of a historic home

Terri Shanahan pauses as she gazes up at the unique light fixture in the dining room of her Dutch Colonial Revival home.

December 1, 2015

Mary Ann Stevan and Nacy Maser (front) peruse some of the choices for Thanksgiving arrangements during a recent Garden Club meeting. The club is one of several organizations that is hosting holiday themed decorating events.

Getting crafty for the holidays

Creating one's own decorations can add a unique touch to holiday home decor.

December 1, 2015

Jaron Barney is the newest WSD board member.

School board fills vacant position

A former classroom teacher and administrator is the newest Washougal School Board member.

December 1, 2015

Washougal students Bridgette McCarthy, Carson Connors and Michael Stevens were recently selected to present their research on underage drinking at the National Prevention Network Conference in Seattle last month. (Contributed photo)

Leaders of today

Washougal teens share their ideas on prevention at Seattle conference