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July 28, 2016
In celebration of its 25-year anniversary, stylists from The Wild Hair recreated the

A community favorite

Camas Days once again proved to be a crowd favorite, attracting approximately 14,000 people during its two-day run July 22 and 23.

July 19, 2016
Kathy Marty, director at Camp Windy Hill, assists 6-year-old Dean Lanier with his astronaut helmet during space camp. Marty offers several themed summer camps at her rural Washougal 5 acre property.

Creative camps

Although it’s only a 10-minute drive from the Washougal Safeway, Kathy Marty’s home feels like a world away.

July 12, 2016
Antiques dealer Deanna Docksteader recently featured items from her space, The Doll House. "I stick to a simple rule, and buy only what I love," she said.

Windows to the past

The eye-catching window displays in Camas Antiques beckon visitors inside, much like a lighthouse guides ships in the bay.

July 5, 2016
A student sifts through dirt to uncover potential artifacts from the Spruce Mill site at Fort Vancouver.

Sifting through history

A student carefully sifts through dirt at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site on a hot summer day.

June 28, 2016
Tori Watrous of Camas coordinated the graduation basket efforts through the MOMS Club of Camas/Washougal and Soroptimist International.

Giving foster kids a hand up

When most kids move out of their family home for the first time, parents are there to provide guidance and items needed for their first residence.

June 21, 2016
Hathaway Elementary School fifth-graders collaborate on projects with their ukuleles, and even have a virtual classroom set up, where they can practice outside of school.

Getting creative in the classroom

Most who live in the local area have likely heard of the Student Stride for Education, where kids and community members run to raise money for local schools.

June 14, 2016
During the CHS commencement ceremony, several Papermakers were recognized for being in the top 10 percent of graduates in Washington state.

The Class of 2016

Friday and Saturday were filled with parental and community pride, as friends and family gathered to watch local students receive their hard-earned diplomas.

June 7, 2016
Maylie Sanders said she enjoys riding Cisco because he is, "sassy, but loves to listen."   Cisco recently celebrated his 32nd birthday, which is nearly 99 in human years.

A life of service

Watching Cisco Kid trot around the barn at Son Rise Ranch in the Fern Prairie area, he has the pep and enthusiasm indicative of a young, healthy, active horse.

May 31, 2016
Pathways students, from left, Nova Delp, Beverly Carlson and Michael Neketuk prepare a table for lunch service at Columbia Ridge Senior Living.

Building confidence and self reliance

There are a few words teacher Eric Balholm doesn’t let students use around him. However, these aren’t of the typical four-letter variety.

May 24, 2016
The orphan care home in Guatemala serves 40 children who were typically removed from "horrific" abuse and neglect. Once at Dorie's Promise, they stay until they are adults.

A passion for helping orphans

Sometimes, one impulsive decision can alter the course of your life forever. For Camas resident Heather Radu, it came shortly after she graduated from high school in Portland.