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February 9, 2016
Greg Payne, a firefighter with the Camas-Washougal Fire Department, helps seventh-grader Hailey Bachteler put on the required equipment used for entering a burning structure. It can weigh up to 80 pounds.

New possibilities

Students in Anna Linde's classroom got a sneak peak at their new school last week.

February 2, 2016
Nick Swinhart stands at the Plaza de Mulas basecamp while awaiting an opportunity to climb Aconcagua.

Conquering Aconcagua

"I'm not trying to prove I'm tough. I just want to prove I'm here for the right reasons."

January 26, 2016
From left , Camas Camera Club members Shonda Feather, Clayton Ravsten and Kirsten Muskat are preparing to exhibit their photos at the Camas Public Library's Second Story Gallery next month, along with several other club members.

Love through the lens

Ask someone what the word "love," means, and you'll likely be met by responses as varied as the heart of each individual.

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 5, 2016
Ella Dewars has visited several cities in Switzerland during her stay, including Zurich.

Broadening their world views

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
Shantelle Arney organizes donations made to Washougal Family Dental. The coats, gloves, hats and blankets will be given to local homeless people.

The season of giving

Several area businesses, organizations have donation efforts underway