Speak out against BPA plan Bonneville Power Administration is coming, are Camas citizens ready? BPA has created multiple 5oo kilovolt transmission line routes through populated areas and all cross the Columbia river at Camas to get to the Troutdale substation. Many impacted citizens have opposed the oppressive lines and are concerned about health risks, environmental impacts and property values.
Hometown spirit was on display in nearly every corner of Camas and Washougal this week as local seasonal events, outreach efforts to help those in need and tree lighting events took place in the local area. These holiday activities truly brought our communities together.
A solution for airport security I have a simple solution to the current airport body search flap sometimes referred to as being "felt-up."
Some of us will thankfully never know what it's like to wonder where our next meal is coming from, or whether we'll be able to afford to properly nourish our children. The truth, however, is that this is the reality for many of our neighbors who struggle every day to make ends meet.
Council needs to drop personal agendas I just read the article regarding the Washougal City Council tabling Mike Briggs' appointment to the Planning Commission. First, the interview and vetting process is open and inclusive.
The City of Washougal is short of money in its general fund and its enterprise funds for our water, storm water, and sewer utilities. The problem is a structural imbalance between revenues and expenses. In other words, we are spending more than we are bringing in.
What should make a candidate qualified for appointment to a position on a local government body? This question will be up for discussion during Monday night's Washougal City Council meeting. The topic is a result of councilman Jon Russell's opposition to the recommendation by a panel that Mike Briggs be appointed to the city's Planning Commission. That panel included a current planning commissioner, city councilman and city department head.
Athletic program financing explained First of all, let me take this opportunity to thank you for your support of the student athletes in the Camas School District. It has been a great fall and you have been there for our teams every step of the way. The support we get from our students, parents, boosters, community, staff and administration is outstanding and has been noticed with envy by many of our opponents. Thanks for all you do for our kids.
For nearly 80 years, the Washougal volunteer firefighters have been making sure an annual hometown tradition remains in-tact. That tradition continues once again this weekend, as local residents and their families will gather at the Washougal Fire Department on A Street to take part in the Turkey Carnival. There are few things that illustrate the unique aspects of small town more than these kinds of long-standing community events that bring people together, with the added benefit that it also supports a variety of efforts that helps friends and neighbors in need.
Parent says enough is enough
