Spike Palmer attempts to answer questions when he paints. Inspiration strikes him whenever he sees something he deems wondrous, beautiful or mysterious. For the Camas resident, the mystery lies in the attraction of what he sees, and the ensuing painting is an investigation into that mystery.
The city of Camas Parks & Recreation’s free Movies in the Park series returned to Crown Park on July 30, with a showing of “Onward,” and will continue with another…
One morning earlier this summer, David Stuebe walked out onto his deck, cup of coffee in hand, and took in a view of Hathaway Park, which was strewn with trash and debris, a sight that dismayed and annoyed the Washougal city councilman.
Port of Camas-Washougal Executive Director David Ripp usually hops on a bicycle to exercise, de-stress and connect with the natural environment. Later this summer, he’ll add “riding for a good cause” to that list.
When Katherine Brown started lifting weights in 2015, she simply wanted to get into better shape. She had never touched a barbell in her life, and didn’t know if she could succeed in her newly chosen activity. If somebody would have asked her back then about breaking national records and winning world titles, she likely would have laughed. Those types of achievements were simply unfathomable to her.
The Camas Public Library’s 2021 “Read for Change” program will host a community block party starting at 5 p.m. Friday, July 23. The outdoor block party will feature live music,…
Fort Vancouver Regional Library (FVRL) will hold a series of community forums at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at 1700 Main St., Washougal. FVRL is…
In the winter of 2018, Washougal residents Paul and Sara Kitchen packed up their motorhome and drove their 17-old son Levi to Kentwood, Louisiana, where he would enter the Real Deal motocross training program at the Wildwood MX Park. They knew Levi couldn’t solely rely on his talent anymore and needed professional training if he wanted to become the best motocross racer he could be. They also knew that they couldn’t continue to financially support his burgeoning career and that it was time for him to turn his passion into a living.
Downtown Camas’ latest community event, the monthly Third Thursday -- described as a more grown-up version of First Friday -- will feature new cocktails, pop-up shops, art displays, live music and extended shop hours throughout Camas’ historic downtown area starting after 5 p.m. Thursday, July 15.
The Cellular Plus store in Washougal will hold a backpack giveaway event from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 31. The free packs will be filled with school supplies. “We…
