Camas-Washougal Post-Record

January 19, 2016

Kierra Thompson, Jasmine Bergstrom, Sophie Schuett and Helena Schuett mix spicy sausage with cheese and rosemary to make cheese balls.

Training young chefs

Ask most elementary school children what cooking involves, and many will answer with putting a frozen pizza in the oven, or zapping a bowl of canned ravioli.

January 12, 2016

Jennifer Samodurov founded Flawless360 in her Washougal home this past summer after being inspired by the book, "Interrupted," Jen Hatmaker. Her mission is to help teen girls who cannot afford to buy new clothes, and work with them to select the best styles. She does it all online, and then delivers the clothing packets to area schools to be distributed. (Photos by Danielle Frost/Post-Record)

Clothing the community

Inspiration can come in some pretty unique ways.

January 5, 2016

Ella Dewars has visited several cities in Switzerland during her stay, including Zurich.

Some Camas High School graduates have chosen to forgo the typical college experience for something more non-traditional and outside-of-the-box. From working as a nanny in France to studying at a culinary arts school in Italy, these students are taking time to gain a new world perspective and have experiences they won't soon forget. The Post-Record interviewed a few of these recent graduates to learn in more detail about their unique adventures.

December 29, 2015

Tommer and Maria Gonser are relocating the Attic Gallery from its Portland location to downtown Camas. The couple have lived in Washougal the past two years and were looking for a space closer to home. "We are looking forward to being a part of a community again," Maria said.

A community gallery

A family owned art business of more than 40 years has found a home in Camas.

December 22, 2015

Kathy Dering launched her mobile painting business this fall. She offers painting parties at Wild Flour Cafe & Cupcakes, Amnesia Brewing and 5440 Brewing, all in Washougal. The classes include all materials and an outline of the painting. Participants choose the colors and use their imaginations.

Brushes & Brews Canvas & Cupcakes

After a spinal cord injury three years ago left her temporarily paralyzed, Kathy Dering turned to painting to help her regain strength and coordination in her hands.

December 15, 2015