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October 1, 2020
A graphic on the Clark County Public Health website shows COVID-19 activity has entered the "high" category this week, with more than 75 cases per 100,000 residents. To bring students back to the classroom in Camas and Washougal, the county's COVID-19 transmission rate must be in the low or moderate categories, with fewer than 75 cases per 100,000 residents, for three consecutive weeks. (Illustration courtesy of Clark County Public Health)

Rising COVID-19 rates derail classroom return

A recent uptick in COVID-19 cases throughout Clark County means Camas-Washougal students will have to wait at least two weeks longer before returning to the classroom.

October 1, 2020

Stipend increase for mayor, councilors eyed

The Camas Salary Commission agreed this week to postpone a decision that could increase monthly stipends and technology allowances for Camas Mayor Barry McDonnell and members of the Camas City Council.

October 1, 2020

Public Meetings for Oct. 1-7, 2020

Camas City Council: The Council will hold a remote workshop meeting at 4:30 p.m. and a remote regular meeting at 7 p.m. via Zoom on Monday, Oct. 5. For more information, visit cityofcamas.us/yourgovernment/minuteagendavideo.

October 1, 2020
In 2019, the Camas School District purchased the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) building, shown here in 2012. The district currently leases space to private companies, including Kagwerks, a firearms training business and manufacturer of military-grade tactical gear. (Courtesy of The Columbian files)

Camas School District cuts rent for private tenant

The Camas School District agreed this week to temporarily reduce rent for Kagwerks, a private business leasing space inside the former Underwriters Laboratories (UL) building now owned by the school district.

October 1, 2020
Washougal resident Kevin Howard's first book, Onward, At Last: A Tome on Behalf of our Progeny, published in July and is available for purchase on amazon.com. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Washougal author rethinks ‘American dream’

For 40 years, Kevin Howard strived to achieve the typical American dream. He had a wife and children, a well-paying job, a nice house, fancy cars and other “toys.” Basically, he had attained the ideal middle-class life.

September 24, 2020

Donate to WSU-V food pantry at Washougal Safeway

Washington State University Vancouver’s Cougar Food Pantry was selected to receive donations from the Safeway Foundation’s annual Nourishing Neighbors campaign. The aim is to ensure WSU-V…

September 24, 2020
The Sept. 14 Washougal teachers union Facebook post.

Teachers union backtracks after post showing Black Lives Matter support

The Washougal Association of Educators, which represents K-12 teachers in the Washougal School District, found itself caught in an online controversy regarding the Black Lives Matter movement this week, after posting support for students of color on its social media channels.