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Opinion

September 27, 2011

FAA funding proponent ignores important facts

Bob Elliott's Aug. 23 Post-Record guest column offered a "different perspective on FAA funding" for the Port of Camas-Washougal's Grove Field. Unfortunately, Bob's perspective seems to be from the rather narrow viewpoint of many Grove Field airport users.

September 20, 2011

‘Save the market’

A decade ago some said a farmer's market just wouldn't work in downtown Camas, citing competition from other established markets as the primary concern.

September 20, 2011

Letters to the Editor for Sept. 20, 2011

Re-elected ECFR Commission incumbents The East County Volunteer Fire Fighters Association endorses the current fire commissioners for re-election.

September 13, 2011

Volunteers will work in memory of 9-11 victims

A handful of memorial events, remembering the thousands of victims of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, took place over the weekend in Camas and Washougal.

September 13, 2011

Letters to the Editor for Sept. 13, 2011

Maintain neighborhood friendly programs and regulations Camas is fortunate to have a variety of quality and livable neighborhoods. Some are new and some have been established and maintained for many years.

September 6, 2011

Letters to the Editor for Sept. 6, 2011

Coston, Morris and Greenlee see the 'big picture' During times of economic uncertainty, Washougal City Council must make tough decisions on our economic future.

September 6, 2011

Councilman needs to verify information, accurately

I read with both interest and disappointment Councilman Dave Shoemaker's editorial of Aug. 30. Interest that some of our council are working to communicate with the public, but disappointment that Councilman Shoemaker's information was incorrect and misleading.

August 30, 2011

Authorities should pursue penalty against vessel owner

After months of work aimed at deconstruction and removal of the derelict ship the SS Davy Crockett, the last major piece of metal was hoisted out of the water on Thursday. It was a major milestone for the project that involved what was described as a "massive and carefully engineered" effort.

August 30, 2011

Elected officials must earn citizens’ trust

Lately Washougal City Council members have been urged to trust various local leaders on issues ranging from granting a half million dollar economic development contract to the management of financial reserves. Among those proffering the advice have been other elected officials, our local newspaper publisher, and individual citizens.