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March 5, 2020
Camas City Council members Ellen Burton (left), Melissa Smith (second from left) and Shannon Roberts (right) listen to citizen comments with Camas Mayor Barry McDonnell at a December 2019 city council meeting. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

Camas not likely to open public comments

The majority of Camas City Council members have voiced opposition to the idea of opening two-way conversations with citizens during council workshops and meetings.

February 27, 2020
Georgia-Pacific has announced it will reinvest $15 million in capital improvements at the Camas paper mill. The projects are designed to make the mill more environmentally sustainable and make the mill's one remaining paper line more competitive. (Post-Record file photo)

Georgia-Pacific reinvesting in Camas paper mill

A little more than two years after Georgia-Pacific (GP) announced a major restructuring that eliminated close to 300 positions, closed the “Roaring 20” office paper line and shuttered pulp operations at the Camas paper mill, the company says it is reinvesting in the local manufacturing plant.

February 20, 2020
Camas City Council members Ellen Burton (left), Melissa Smith (second from left) and Shannon Roberts (right) listen to citizen comments with Camas Mayor Barry McDonnell at a December 2019 city council meeting. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

Council urged to embrace dialogue

Camas City Council members are taking a closer look at how they and the mayor interact with citizens during twice-monthly council workshops and meetings.

February 13, 2020

Around Town

PUBLIC MEETINGS Camas City Council: The Council will hold a workshop at 4:30 p.m. and regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Camas City…

February 13, 2020
Heather DeVore and her dog, Myla, enjoy a day hiking in the snow. DeVore's love of dogs led her to her to open Heather's Hounds, a Camas-based pet-care company. (Contributed photos courtesy of Heather DeVore)

Camas woman turns puppy love into business venture

Camas entrepreneur Heather DeVore knows the downfall of having a hectic commute combined with a high-stress job. For several years before starting her own business, DeVore spent her days commuting from Camas to Portland to work in the healthcare insurance industry.