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Opinion

May 24, 2016

Outstanding leaders

Comments made by this year’s Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce Businesspersons of the Year Jerry and Mary Sauer and Citizen of the Year Randy Curtis, illustrate their passion and commitment to improve and enhance the communities of Camas and Washougal, where they work, live and volunteer:

May 17, 2016

On the frontline to prevent elder abuse

Proclamations recently signed by the mayors of Camas and Washougal recognize the upcoming World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It’s a time to put the spotlight on efforts to encourage all citizens to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of Camas seniors, while treating them with dignity, respect and kindness.

May 10, 2016

Take a step toward stamping out hunger

During the past week, local letter carriers have been stuffing mailboxes with bright yellow plastic bags, signalling that it is once again time for the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

May 3, 2016

Anticipating filing week

The candidate filing period for the upcoming primary and general elections is less than two weeks away.

April 26, 2016

Finding senior housing solutions

According to the Clark County Commission on Aging, during the next 15 years this area will see a major surge in the number of residents who are ages 60 and older.

April 19, 2016

Fire sprinkler ordinance just makes sense

The process of making the installation of residential fire sprinkler systems into a main-stream feature of newly built homes in Camas has been a slow process.