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September 14, 2023
Visitors to the Camas-Washougal Fire Department's 2022 open house and safety fair browse NW Natural's

‘Get Ready’ at Camas-Washougal Fire Department safety fair

Are you prepared for a fire, flood, earthquake or other type of emergency situation? Do you know what to pack and where to go when disaster strikes? Do you have a “go bag” in your home or in your car? Are you ready to care for your pets in an emergency?

September 14, 2023
Washougal Police Chief Wendi Steinbronn walks her dog during the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society's Hike on the Dike fundraising event in June 2022. (Contributed photo courtesy Peggy DiPrima)

‘A day for the dogs’

The West Columbia Gorge Humane Society (WCGHS) and Camas High School students have joined forces to make Saturday, Sept. 23, “a day for the dogs.”

September 14, 2023
Camas artist Angela Swanson, 54, a founding member of the Artisans Guild of Camas, is pictured with her artwork in 2023. (Contributed photo courtesy of Angela Swanson)

Community mourns Camas artist Angela Swanson

Camas-Washougal artists are mourning a Camas artist known as “the backbone of many art organizations in the Clark County area.” Angela Swanson, 54, a founding member of the Artisans Guild of Camas, died unexpectedly Aug. 24, following heart surgery complications.

September 14, 2023
From left to right, Washougal City Councilwoman Michelle Wagner, Washougal City Councilwoman Janice Killion, Holst Architecture owner Kevin Valk, Washougal City Councilman Ernie Suggs, Washougal Mayor David Stuebe, Killian Pacific Development Manager Adam Fractor, Port of Camas-Washougal Commissioner John Spencer, Port of Camas-Washougal Commissioner Larry Keister, Washougal School District Superintendent Mary Templeton, Port of Camas-Washougal Commissioner Cassi Marshall and Washougal City Councilwoman Molly Coston cut a ribbon during a grand-opening ceremony at Eagle View Park in Washougal Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Officials laud opening of new Washougal park

Port of Camas-Washougal Commissioner John Spencer concluded his speech at the grand-opening ceremony for Washougal’s newest park on Thursday, Sept. 7, by sticking out his elbows to mimic a bird’s wings.

September 14, 2023

Washougal to apply for grants to improve parks

The city of Washougal is seeking more than $100,000 of grant funding to improve the infrastructure at several of its parks. The City is applying for a Washington Wildlife and…

September 7, 2023
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Camas First Friday celebrates art, mourns gallery owner

An annual tradition in Camas was marked by sadness this year, after the event’s organizer, Camas Gallery owner Marquita Call, died unexpectedly Aug. 29, three days before artists gathered in downtown Camas for the Camas Gallery’s popular “plein air” event.