Camas-Washougal Post-Record

August 19, 2014

Butch, owned by Angie Untisz of Bend, Ore., cools off after competing in the open class round of the Lacamas Valley Sheepdog Trial at the Johnston Farm in Camas on Friday. The ninth-annual event drew more than 150 dogs and their handlers during its four-day run.

Miles of trials

Blue skies and bright green, expansive fields of grass provided the backdrop for this year's Lacamas Valley Sheepdog Trial.

August 12, 2014

Skamania County Fire District first reponders assisted a woman with a shoulder injury and a boy who got his foot trapped between two rocks on Saturday. Both incidents occurred in the Naked Falls area of the Washougal River.

Two people rescued near Naked Falls

Two people were rescued in separate incidents that occurred in the Naked Falls area of the Washougal River on Saturday.

August 12, 2014

Briggs, Vick move on to general election

Approximately 28 percent of Clark County voters turned in ballots for the Aug. 5 primary election.

August 12, 2014

The Lacamas Valley Sheepdog Trial began Thursday in Camas and continues through the weekend. It is the ninth year the competitive event has been held at the Johnston Dairy Farm. According to farm owner and host Lynn Johnston, it's become popular for participants and spectators. "Visitors enjoy the beautiful venue and are truly amazed at the partnership between handler and dog," he said. "The level of communication is remarkable and this is total joy for the dogs. They have so much heart and are out there doing what they are bred to do."

Sheep dog trials return to Camas

A decade ago Lynn Johnston brought home border collie puppy Anna, and his life hasn't been the same since.

August 6, 2014

Aug. 5 Primary Election Results

Following the release of the first round of election results tonight, Washougal resident Mike Briggs has a secure lead in the Primary Election race for 18th District state representative.

August 5, 2014

Accomplished distance runner Alexa Efraimson is congratulated by Camas Mayor Scott Higgins on Monday night, following his proclamation that Friday, Aug. 8, would be "Alexa Efraimson Appreciation Day." Efraimson, who will be a senior at Camas High School in the fall, has a long list of state and national track and cross country accolades, including Gatorade National Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year. "If it's OK, I'd love to get my picture with you, so that I can put that on my wall, and maybe someday you could sign it for me," Higgins said to Efraimson.

Mayor declares ‘Alexa Efraimson Appreciation Day’

On Monday, Camas Mayor Scott Higgins declared that Friday, Aug. 8, will be "Alexa Efraimson Appreciation Day."

July 30, 2014

Pianist will perform concert on Sunday in Washougal

A recent Marylhurst University graduate will perform a piano concert in Washougal on Sunday. Ian Guthrie, the pianist at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Washougal for the past two years, will put on a short piano concert at the church, located at G Street and Washougal River Road, at 12:45 p.m.

July 24, 2014

Road work will begin in Camas next week

Beginning Monday, July 28, crews will begin asphalt repair work at several locations around Camas. Northwest Lake Road from Northwest Everett Street to Northwest Sierra will undergo base repairs, a full width grind of the existing surface, and will then be capped with an asphalt lift.

July 22, 2014

Cal Hittle, 67, will retire as the City of Camas chief sanitation worker at the end of the month. During his 30-year career with the city, he has spearheaded innovation within the department and placed a focus on providing a high level of customer service. City Councilman Don Chaney recently commented that Hittle has been an "ambassador" for Camas. "Over the years of my time on Council, I can't remember an employee that I've heard more positive comments about [regarding] their level and quality of service, and the smile he brings to the job every day. We've benefitted by having him as an employee."

The end of the road

Cal Hittle hauled his first garbage can when he was just 5 years old. To make ends meet, Hittle's father had to work a variety of jobs -- wildcatter in the oil fields, ranch hand and logger, to name a few. Wherever there was work, that is where the family went. All told, they lived in seven different states, and the children attended 13 different schools.

July 22, 2014

Camas approves $10.5 million bond ordinance

The Camas City Council on July 21 approved an ordinance that could provide up to $10.5 million in limited tax general obligation bonds to fund several different projects.