Camas-Washougal Post-Record

September 29, 2015

Candidates will participate in upcoming forums

Two events will be held in Camas

September 22, 2015

City Council limits fireworks in Camas

Period when Independence Day fireworks can be discharged is reduced to two days

September 22, 2015

Camas Planning Commission recommends support of retail marijuana sales

City Council will make the final decision on the issue

September 20, 2015

A fire broke out Sunday afternoon at a house located at 20709 S.E. Evergreen Highway in Camas. The two-story structure was destroyed, but there were no injuries. The cause is being investigated. (Photo courtesy of the Camas-Washougal Fire Department)

Fire destroys Camas house

No injuries are reported

September 15, 2015

David Zavortink has spent the past 21 years as the director of the Camas Public Library. He will retire Oct. 2, capping a 40 career that has spanned 40 years. Starting from young age, libraries have always been places where Zavortink has felt at home. ìI remember being allowed to walk to the library by myself,î he said. ìI remember the summer reading program, back in the old days when the librarian would sit down with you and say ìtell me about the book you read,î and youíd have discussion.î

Puzzles and periodicals

Since announcing his retirement, Camas Public Library Director David Zavortink has been asked many times about his future plans.

September 2, 2015

Artists painting "in the open air," will line up along Northeast Fourth Avenue in downtown Camas on Friday. The event is part of First Friday events.

Enjoy plein air art at First Friday

On First Friday, artists will line Northeast Fourth Avenue, from Adams to Dallas, to "paint the town" throughout the day.

September 1, 2015

Second Story Gallery Society Board of Governors member Ulrike Halverson works meticulously to hang the fiber art pieces that are part of this month's show at the Second Story Gallery at the Camas Public Library. Also part of the effort were Tulla Burke, Mary Alice Pfeifer and Joel Emanuel. "We have a lot of fun," Halverson said.

The art is in the details

Second Story Gallery Society volunteers create a unique monthly display

August 25, 2015

Jake and Abby Wall make posters thanking firefighters battling the 60-acre Gold Rush Fire, located approximately 12 miles northeast of Washougal. The effort was organized by Cape Horn-Skye Elementary School third-grade teacher Darcy Hickey. "There is absolutely no threat to structures in the area, including our school," she said. "But this is only because of the amazing men and women who are dedicated to fighting this fire."

Students deliver messages to firefighters

Cape Horn-Skye Elementary School and Canyon Creek Middle School are playing important roles in fighting the Gold Rush Fire.

August 25, 2015

A wildfire was reported on Monday, approximately 7.5 miles past Dougan Falls in west Skamania County. As of Monday, it burned approximately 60 acres and is 100 percent contained. Some mop-up operations are underway. (Photo courtesy of Mary McDonald/DNR)

Gold Rush Fire is 100 percent contained

Some resources will be demobilized this week

August 24, 2015

Gold Rush Fire is 100 percent contained

The Gold Rush Fire located 12 miles northeast of Washougal is now 100 percent contained. According to DNR Spokesman Brian Poehlein, as of Monday there are 85 personnel on site.