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October 11, 2011

Turk, Tweet seek Camas Council seat

While Shannon Turk and Margaret Tweet reside in the same Camas neighborhood, when it comes to their opinions on local issues, there are few similarities between them. Tweet, a Camas resident since 1997, believes: more public process needs to take place on a wider variety of local and regional topics; the formation of the Camas-Washougal Economic Development Association isn't the best way to accomplish economic development or use city dollars; and that in the current economy city leaders should focus on funding necessities and not amenities. Appointed to the council in July, Turk, on the other hand, says she is satisfied with how the city is currently being operated and doesn't see a need for any major changes. She also supports what she describes as a "balanced" approach to budgeting, is supportive of the mission and goals of the CWEDA, and is cautious about overspending on public outreach efforts that might not produce results.

October 11, 2011

Ward is recommended for Port position

Voters have two choices as they cast their ballots for Port of Camas-Washougal Commission District 2, and while the Post-Record is recommending Bill Ward to fill that seat, his challenger Neil Cahoon has presented himself as a noteworthy opponent.

October 11, 2011

Upcoming candidate forum features Camas races

One of the only local candidate forums planned this General Election season will be held Monday, Oct. 24, in Camas. The Camas Youth Advisory Council event will begin at 7 p.m., at the Camas High School Theatre. Three local races will be featured including Camas City Council Ward 3 (Shannon Turk and Margaret Tweet); Port of Camas-Washougal Commission District 2 (Neil Cahoon and Bill Ward); and Camas mayor (Scott Higgins and Ken Kakuk).

October 4, 2011

Higgins aims to retain mayor’s seat

A former City of Camas employee is looking to unseat the current mayor in the Nov. 8 General Election. Scott Higgins was a city councilman from January 2002 until June 2011, when he was appointed to the mayor's seat after Paul Dennis resigned to become the director of the Camas-Washougal Economic Development Association.

September 27, 2011
Singer, song writer and author Jimmie Rodgers (left) chats with Camas resident Barry Lutz (right) as others wait in line during a book signing event Saturday afternoon for Rodgers' autobiography "Dancing on the Moon." Rodgers, a Camas native, also performed two concerts at Journey Community Church on Sunday. Lutz had Rodgers sign an old 45 rpm vinyl record version of Rodgers' song "I Always Knew," produced by Zig Zag Records.

Rodgers returns home

Singer, song writer and author Jimmie Rodgers (left) chats with Camas resident Barry Lutz as others wait in line during a book signing event Saturday afternoon for Rodgers' autobiography "Dancing on the Moon."

September 20, 2011
The Farrell House, located at 416 N.E. Ione St., has undergone extensive interior and exterior renovations since being purchased by Heidi Curley. She had hoped to open her home up for public events, but last night the Camas City Council turned down her permit application.

Council rejects Farrell House permit request

In a unanimous vote, the Camas City Council made a clear statement that a proposal to use the historic Farrell House for public events did not meet city code criteria and could be detrimental to the Evergreen Terrace neighborhood.

September 13, 2011

Volunteers will pitch-in for local clean-up projects

Several wards of the Latter-day Saints church are spearheading local service projects, and the greater community -- including service groups, churches and families -- are being invited to lend a hand.

September 13, 2011

Trial merger begins on the right foot

The Camas City Council received its first progress report on the trial consolidation effort underway between the Camas and Washougal fire departments, and so far the results are positive. During last Tuesday's workshop, Camas Fire Chief Nick Swinhart and Washougal Fire Chief Ron Schumacher said relationships are being built, and some savings are being recorded. While the inter-local agreement was initiated July 13, the trial consolidation process officially began Aug. 20, which marked the point at which the IV technician hired by the Washougal Fire Department was fully trained. Schumacher commented that the effort is moving ahead surprisingly well.