Nan Henriksen insists she’s never been a princess type of gal, but the crowd gathered at the July 12 Camas Days Royal Coronation event to see Henriksen crowned queen of the 2017 Camas Days celebration, clearly see Camas’ former mayor as royalty.
The long, lazy days and warm nights of July are an ideal time to get out and visit art galleries. From the Second Story Gallery at the Camas Public Library, to the Attic Gallery, opportunities abound to view local artwork.
Camas City Councilwoman Melissa Smith has been on the rollercoaster that is local politics since 2004 — arms held high during the nauseating down times, breaths of relief when the city swung back uphill — and now she’s hoping for at least one more chance to ride.
Like many who find themselves drawn to local politics, Camas City Council candidate Amanda Stamness says it was a hot-button issue that first caught her attention.
Miss Nola’s owners, Melissa McCusker (left) and Tim McCusker (right) stand with their daughter, Cyenna, 12, outside their downtown Camas restaurant before First Friday festivities got started…
A scared dog stranded for days on the side of a Camas area cliff is safe today, thanks to local first responders. Camas-Washougal Fire Department Battalion Chief Larry Larimer said…
If you were one of the estimated 5,000 people who attended last year’s 11th annual Camas Car Show, chances are pretty good that Janelle and Richard Cummins’ restored 1948 GMC pickup truck caught your eye.
SKAMANIA COUNTY — Police say a teen girl struck and killed by a freight train a few miles east of North Bonneville in Skamania County on Sunday may have been…
If approved as-is by the Camas City Council later this summer, the city’s latest public park would offer residents a new space to play with their children on the play structure, picnic with their families at ADA-accessible picnic tables and barbecue pits, play a game of volleyball or basketball or simply walk on the trails and take in the gorgeous views.
Nan Henriksen is sitting in a remote corner of a downtown Camas cafe, trying to look as inconspicuous as possible. But that doesn’t stop well-wishers from shouting “Hi, Nan!” to the woman who was once named Camas’ “Political Leader of the Century” as soon as they spot her.
kelly.moyer@camaspostrecord.com
