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Editorials

September 2, 2014

A touch of France in Camas

Downtown Camas will come to life this weekend -- with a touch of French flair that will focus on some of the finer things in life -- featuring original artwork, live entertainment, dancing and fine dining under the stars.

August 26, 2014

Difficult decisions loom for ECFR

Local governmental entities are just now beginning to dive in to the work of planning and preparing their 2015 budgets.

August 19, 2014

Profiling an ‘American Hero’

World War II concentration camps. It's a period time in history that most of us today can barely imagine, and probably wouldn't want to due to the truth of its sheer disturbing brutality.

August 12, 2014

School districts make safety a top priority

It's hard to believe, but the start of the new school year is right around the corner. A summer filled with swimming, flip flops, outdoor adventures and carefree fun will soon be gone. They will be replaced by days that will include schedules and homework, as well as opportunities to once again see beloved teachers and close friends.

August 5, 2014

Elections matter

As of this morning, Primary Election Day, of the 251,730 ballots mailed to Clark County voters, only 55,466 have been returned.

July 29, 2014

Citizens input needed to outline vision

Decades ago, when Camas was still considered by many to be a small, sleepy mill town, local community leaders had a vision. Since that time, new industries have made their way into the landscape, and along with them new homes, neighborhoods, schools, roads and other infrastructure, parks and trails, and businesses of all varieties.

July 22, 2014

Get ready for Camas Days

It's that time of year again. It's summertime and Camas Days is just around the corner. Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce staff and many volunteers work for months to prepare for and put on this event, which highlights the many special attributes of this small community.

July 15, 2014

Use caution when swimming in local waterways

During the past few weeks, temperatures have begun to heat up. It's the time of year when many are drawn to the area's natural waterways. Pacific Northwest residents are blessed to have access to rivers, streams, lakes and ponds to enjoy from afar and to cool off in up close.

July 8, 2014

‘Help find Anji’

It's a tragic story. One that many are hoping and praying has a happy ending. Angelic "Anji" Dean, who recently completed her junior year at Camas High School, disappeared from her west Camas home late in the evening on Monday, June 23. Nobody has seen or heard a word from her since. She's sent no text messages, and made no credit card transactions, phone calls or posts on social media that anyone can trace.

July 1, 2014

Celebrate freedom

On the Fourth of July, we celebrate freedom. While many of us are enjoying the food and fireworks, and spending time with friends and family, those who have truly sacrificed for our freedoms should be in our minds as well.