Typically, in large cities and small communities across America, humane societies provide a “safety net” for animals … providing food, shelter and veterinary care to lost animals, and…
Growing up, my family owned a small business — John’s Fresh Produce. When I was in seventh grade and my father became ill, I dropped out of school to help my mom open the store. When he got better, I returned to school, and our family worked hard to keep the store running. That produce stand was our livelihood and our connection to the community. It’s where I learned the value of hard work and the joys and difficulties of operating a small business.
By Don C. Brunell Guest Columnist By now it is apparent that, barring a miracle, a cure for COVID-19 will not happen soon; however, to make it a…
By Mary Templeton Guest Columnist As we celebrate National Teacher Appreciation week, May 4-8, I am convinced that our teachers are “heroes” in our society and that their…
Recent press reports reveal that Camas-Washougal Economic Development Association (CWEDA) Director Paul Dennis was recently investigated by the Camas Police Department for financial impropriety. Specifically, he is suspected of using $15,000 of public funds for personal expenses. Camas police have referred the case to the Clark County District Attorney with a recommendation for prosecution.
Every morning I document the numbers of COVID-19 cases in the United States via Worldometer, a site that gets its numbers from state health departments, which obtain theirs…
In late December of last year, the Chinese announced an epidemic in Wuhan. The autocratic Chinese government should have made that outbreak known…
Last year around this time, my biggest worry was how the inclusion of the Trump administration’s proposed citizenship question would depress participation in the decennial census. Thankfully, our Supreme Court…
On March 6, Clark County Public Health announced its first case of COVID-19. As of March 16, we have four confirmed cases in Clark County (as of March…
We understand that these are anxious and uncertain times in our community as we respond to the evolving COVID-19 Pandemic. The safety of Clark County residents and employees is our…
