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December 10, 2011
Police search for missing Camas man
Police are asking for the public's help in locating 57-year-old Christopher Michael Kane, who was reported missing by family members on Wednesday.
Police are asking for the public's help in locating 57-year-old Christopher Michael Kane, who was reported missing by family members on Wednesday.
As of 6 p.m. Wednesday, neighborhoods finally re-opened and power restored following a tense situation that began just after 8 a.m. and involved a house fire, explosions and numerous gunshots fired from a Washougal residence.
The dead bodies of two adults and four dogs were discovered today at the scene of Wednesday's house fire and shooting at 3275 "F" Place in Washougal.
After several hours, a lock down for the Washougal School District has been lifted.
The dreamcatcher attached to Sherian Wright's banjo could be symbolic of her accomplishments and aspirations -- musical and otherwise. She said the dreamcatcher is a reminder of her roots since she is one-sixteenth Cherokee. Wright, of Washougal, is a member of "Another Shade of Bluegrass," -- a band that performs at retirement and assisted living facilities as well as farmers markets and festivals. "I dreamed of playing the banjo, and after eight years of practice, practice, practice, I've become a strong intermediate player," she said.
After a mandatory manual recount conducted Monday by the Clark County Elections Department, the results of the Nov. 8 Washougal City Council Position 2 election remain unchanged from the official certified election results.
A Camas resident is among the individuals charged in connection with securities kickback schemes. James Wheeler, 51, chief executive officer of MicroHoldings US, Inc., has been charged with mail fraud and conspiracy to commit securities fraud.
Christmas will be in the air this weekend, with the second annual "Washougal Festival of Trees," as well as a parade and tree lighting ceremony. The trees will be on display Friday, from 3 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Washougal Town Square, 1700 Main St., in downtown Washougal. During that time, silent auction bids can be made on the decorated trees as well as wreaths and baskets. Winners will be notified by phone.
After a manual recount conducted today by the Clark County Elections Department, the results of the Nov. 8 Washougal City Council election remain unchaged.
A visit from Santa Claus and the lighting of the community Christmas tree will be among the highlights of the popular Hometown Holidays event on Friday.