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June 13, 2019
Amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu conducts local operations near the Southern California coast. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Kerryl Cacho courtesy of U.S. Navy)

Washougal city councilor revisits Navy ship idea

Seven years after a failed attempt to site a decommissioned Navy aircraft carrier near Fairview, Oregon, a Washougal city councilman has resurrected the idea of bringing a Navy ship to the Columbia River.

June 6, 2019
From left: Diane Wintzer, Ed Fischer and Dore Blaske pose outside Wintzer Acupuncture on May 30. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

10 Years Strong

Four downtown Camas businesses will celebrate a milestone this week with a 10-year-anniversary celebration at Camas Bike & Sport during the Camas First Friday celebrations on June 7.

June 6, 2019
A rendering of what a joint Camas-Washougal community center might include. In April, the Camas-Washougal Community Center Advisory Committee came up with a four-phase option, which would begin with the recreation pool, locker rooms, administration area and a multi-purpose room and work up to the image pictured here. (Contributed illustration by Opsis Architects, courtesy of city of Camas)

Camas carving out community center

Camas officials are moving forward with plans to build a Camas-centric community center and will likely bring the issue to voters in the November general election.

June 6, 2019
The top of the Jan. 8, 1942, front page.

Post-Record Through the Years: 1942

War causes layoffs at Washougal woolen mill: Rationing of wool — a result of World War II efforts in the Pacific — caused the layoffs of about 40 third-shift workers at the Pendleton Woolen Mills in Washougal, according to a front-page article published in the Jan. 8, 1942 Post-Record.

June 6, 2019
Amelia Pullen is one of four valedictorians for the Washougal High School class of 2019. (Contributed photos courtesy of Amelia Pullen)

Washougal High Valedictorians Amelia Pullen

When you ask 18-year-old Amelia Pullen the recipe for what got her to where she is today — preparing to graduate as one of Washougal High School’s four valedictorians for the class of 2019, she likely will point to a mixture that is equal parts family support, the unconditional love of her pets, the guidance of a few dedicated teachers and finding a good balance between hard work and relaxation.

June 6, 2019

Camas to require license for businesses

Camas joined other Clark County cities this week after the Camas City Council unanimously approved a city of Camas business license during its regular meeting Monday.