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January 10, 2025
The Camas High School outdoor tennis courts are viewed from nearby bleachers on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record files)

Camas High School’s tennis court revamp gets environmental OK from City

The city of Camas has determined the Camas School District’s plan to revamp the Camas High School tennis courts — adding an all-weather dome and resurfacing the courts, installing new lights and improving an adjacent parking lot — will not adversely impact the environment.

January 10, 2025
Camas City Councilwoman Bonnie Carter attends a League of Women Voters of Clark County candidate forum at the Vancouver Community Library, Oct. 4, 2023. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record files)

Camas city councilor announces surprise resignation

Bonnie Carter, the longest-serving member of the Camas City Council, resigned unexpectedly Monday night, telling Camas Mayor Steve Hogan and other Council members that she planned to stay in her position through the Council’s Feb. 3 meeting.

January 10, 2025
Washougal pet photographer and owner of Fuzzy Butt Pet Photography, Jess Kristen Peterson, captured this image of a client and their dog in an undated photo.  (Contributed photo courtesy of Jess Kristen Peterson)

Washougal pet photographer plans expansion

Growing up on a farm, with separated parents and no siblings, Jess Kristen Peterson gravitated to the dogs, cats, horses, chickens and other animals that were around her on a daily basis.

January 10, 2025
The Camas Public Works Operations Center, at 1620 S.E. Eighth Ave., is seen on Monday, March 28, 2022. A 2022 assessment showed that the 30-year-old building is not adequate to meet the city of Camas’ future public works staffing and equipment needs. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record files)

Camas Council split on $6.17M land purchase

Camas City Council members this week narrowly approved a $6.17 million property purchase that will eventually house the city’s public works operations center.

January 2, 2025
East County Fire and Rescue Fire Chief Ed Hartin (Contributed photos courtesy of Ed Hartin)

Retiring ECFR fire chief reflects on 50-year career

To East County Fire and Rescue (ECFR) Fire Chief Ed Hartin, serving as a firefighter has been more than just a job. It’s been a way of life and a calling that began when Hartin was a young child growing up in a firehouse with his father.

January 2, 2025
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 The Big Foot Inn in Washougal is pictured Dec. 27, 2024. Jesse Shehan, 85, of Washougal, faces vehicular homicide charges after allegedly driving his Suburu Legacy into two people outside the local tavern on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, killing one.

Washougal man faces vehicular homicide charges

An 85-year-old Washougal man is facing vehicular homicide charges after allegedly hitting two people with his car outside the Big Foot Inn tavern in Washougal on Sunday, Dec. 22, killing one.

January 2, 2025
Backpacker Pizza owners Rod Harris (left) and Jami Harris stand behind the counter of their newly opened downtown Camas pizza shop on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

Backpacker Pizza opens in downtown Camas

Pizza has returned to downtown Camas and, this time, even people adhering to vegan and gluten-free diets will have the chance to enjoy a slice or even a whole pie.