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February 9, 2017
Items at the clothing swap at Rushing Water Yoga in Camas included clothing for all different sizes and styles. Shoes, handbags and accessories are also brought in by participants.

Clothes, camaraderie, community

Those who enjoy fashion, socializing and saving money have an option to do all three every month with a local clothing swap.

February 2, 2017
Judy Mason, a retired librarian and volunteer at Two Rivers Heritage Museum, is organizing all of the books into a database for easy access.

A living museum

Thanks to a new grant, the Camas-Washougal Historical Society will be able to refurbish some musical artifacts and make them accessible to the public.

January 26, 2017
The new Excelsior High School is a substantial upgrade from the former drafty portables that occupied the site. It is expected to be finished in April or May, as weather permits.

Changes on the horizon for Washougal

Despite recent winter weather that prevented many from working, construction is expected to remain on schedule in the Washougal School District.

January 19, 2017
Local kids enjoyed sledding on this hilll near the Washougal River Greenway Trail. With temperatures in the 20s all week, the snow became packed down and perfect for sledding. (Danielle Frost/Post-Record)

Snow days

Snow, ice and wind have been the prevailing themes for much of the past month in Camas and Washougal.

January 12, 2017
Mad Science classes feature hands-on activities so that young attendees stay engaged and entertained. The activities also align with state and national science curriculum standards.

Learning, after hours

For many people, the new year is a time to take stock, and evaluate their health, fitness and overall activity levels.

January 5, 2017
Gause artist in residence Peggy Ross assists students with the animal collage process, which took place after students researched and wrote an informational paragraph about their animal.

The Art of Imagination

Collage making and animal classification may not seem related, but students at Gause Elementary are learning just the opposite.

December 22, 2016
Rick James founded His Presents in December 2016. It is an organization that builds tiny houses for the homeless. He lives in Washougal with his wife and children.

Shelter from the storm

Rick James was walking to True Value Hardware in Washougal a year ago when he saw something that stopped him in his tracks.

December 15, 2016
Tom Baltes finished his 2,000 mile ride in St. Augustine, Fla., on Dec. 6. He had planned on cycling farther, but family matters and weather resulted in he and wife Louise cutting the trip short. It is the second time the Camas resident has ridden his bike across the country. In the summer of 2015, he rode 4,000 miles. (Photo courtesy of Louise Baltes)

Wheel in the sky

In the summer of 2015, then 61-year-old Tom Baltes of Camas did what few could imagine: He cycled 4,000 miles across the United States on his Specialized road bike to raise awareness and funds for arthritis research.

December 8, 2016
Washougal School District office staff members decorate a construction themed tree for the annual Festival of Trees last weekend. Proceeds from the event benefit Washougal schools.

Christmas trees for a cause

An air of holiday cheer and the unmistakable smell of pine, spruce and other evergreens filled the air at Hathaway Elementary School this past weekend.