In June 2010, laws governing the use of cell phones for making and taking calls and text messaging while driving got a whole lot stricter. This is when these actions became primary offenses, meaning police can issue drivers a $124 ticket for this violation alone.
Alcohol advertising is damaging to minors In recent years, numerous studies have proven that alcohol advertising causes minors to consume alcohol. Alcohol companies still spend billions of dollars in advertising their products that are statistically shown to be seen by minors.
Nature in its most glorified state is on display at the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Washougal. In addition to more than 200 species of birds that have been spotted there, the refuge contains more than 1,000 acres of historic lakebed, river bottomland habitat and oak woodlands. It often serves as a migration corridor for a variety of birds, and supports anadromous fish migration, breeding neo tropical birds and wintering ducks and geese.
BPA should 'do the right thing' BPA appears to take the position that since they have an existing right-of-way they can do anything on it with impunity no matter how it affects the community.
To a kid, heroes are often considered the characters who are camouflaged by mysterious masks, wear elaborate armor, and fly, catapult or otherwise transport themselves from one location to another -- saving lives and fighting crime against evil villains.
Thankful for downtown events I have not done a good job of expressing my appreciation for events held in downtown Camas. Ms. Spencer's letter (March 8) helped me realize how much I take for granted.
Most school districts in the state of Washington collect voter-approved levy funds to fill the gap between what the state allocates for education and the actual cost of quality staff and programs for students. School taxes paid by property owners are based on two metrics, the fixed dollar amount set by the district and the total assessed value of all properties within the district.
It seems as if the new year just began, but the upcoming 2011 elections are already on the minds of many local residents and the elected officials who may have to battle to keep their positions. While a few current elected leaders have announced their intention to seek re-election, speculation is beginning to surface about those who may want to give public service a try.
Port commissioners are working hard We should be grateful for the outstanding service that our three port commissioners have exhibited.
After much discussion and deliberation during the past year on the issue of tweaking local fireworks regulations, the Camas City Council has finally whittled down an option that reduces the period of time fireworks can be legally discharged within city limits.
