February 23, 2017
Letters to the Editor for Feb. 23, 2017
Camas Cemetery needs improvements
Camas Cemetery needs improvements
I applaud our own Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission for its 7-2 vote on Jan. 14 to reach a compromise that has our state moving in the right direction for conservation of endangered salmon and steelhead. This recent decision removes all commercial gill nets from the lower Columbia River during the spring and summer runs and allows commercial nets in the fall in selected areas - but only through 2019 with the commitment to remove all gill nets completely after that time. This two-year extension of fall gill netting is a compromise to the original plan in favor of the gillnetters, to allow more time to develop selective commercial fishing methods and help the commercial fishery achieve financial goals.
As the City of Camas tries to deal with pressing budget issues, officials would be wise to heed the words of Councilwoman Bonnie Carter. When it comes to pursuing additional…
Quality schools reflect community support
For education officials, attempting to devise new school boundaries is a thankless task. Inevitably, you are going to generate some rancor. So, as the Washougal School District prepares to open…
Camas levy is a small price to pay
In February 2000 I traveled east down Highway 14, 27 years old and full of nerves and anticipation as I was on my way to an interview for a job in a little mill town nestled along the Columbia River.
City should not charge for services not rendered
According to the Clark County Elections office, ballots will be mailed on Saturday for the upcoming Feb. 14 special election.
Merchants look to emerge from ‘Snowpocalypse 2017’
