If this past week's traumatic events in Washougal have taught us anything, it might be that life can take some tragic and unexpected turns, and put us in situations we never imagined possible. The truth is, we really never know what may lie just around that corner or behind that door.
Five days after a raging house fire and shoot out stunned the small town of Washougal, police confirmed yesterday that the remains of three people were found among the blackened ashes and rubble.
Police are hoping the public can help find a Camas man who disappeared Monday, Dec. 5.
Another major step in the trial merger effort between the Camas and Washougal fire departments was put into place last week. On Dec. 6, two captains "swapped" departments. WFD Capt. Larry Saari is now working out of the downtown Camas fire station as the training officer, while CFD Capt. Greg Payne is now based from WFD Station 171. "This is a significant event in the history of the Camas and Washougal fire departments, and likewise a major event in the trial merger between the two departments," CFD Chief Nick Swinhart said in a written statement.
Police are asking for the public's help in locating 57-year-old Christopher Michael Kane, who was reported missing by family members on Wednesday.
As of 6 p.m. Wednesday, neighborhoods finally re-opened and power restored following a tense situation that began just after 8 a.m. and involved a house fire, explosions and numerous gunshots fired from a Washougal residence.
The dead bodies of two adults and four dogs were discovered today at the scene of Wednesday's house fire and shooting at 3275 "F" Place in Washougal.
With the mandatory recount of the votes in the tight Washougal City Council Position No. 2 race finally complete, we can officially say the 2011 General Election has come to a close.
After a manual recount conducted today by the Clark County Elections Department, the results of the Nov. 8 Washougal City Council election remain unchaged.
In just a few days, one of the largest volunteer efforts in Clark County will get underway. The Walk & Knock started in 1982, by two men who simply had a desire to help those in need, an idea about how to do it, and a serious drive to make it happen.
heather.acheson@camaspostrecord.com
