On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans hit the streets to protest the environmental effects of more than 100 years of uncontrolled fossil-fueled industrial development. It was the first Earth Day.
It was shocking to read that a scant number of small businesses are taking advantage of federal tax credits designed to make health insurance more affordable.
On Friday, Pres. Barack Obama designated April 10-16 National Volunteer Week. It's an effort to recognize the selfless work of those who, through small and large acts of kindness alike, spend their time to help others.
Camas is home to some of the most beautiful parks and trails in Clark County.
City officials across our state are committed to leading open and transparent agencies that engage constituents and reflect the very best of their communities. During Sunshine Week - a week dedicated to promoting a dialogue about the importance of open government -- we took a moment to stand up and applaud the thousands of city and town officials, staff, and committee members who work to support these principles.
Road and bridge tolls keep many elected officials awake at night.
On the April 1 First Friday, the Downtown Camas Association will be leading a celebration of the city's history. Highlighted will be Operation 4-Sight, an effort that began more than 50 years. Business leaders hoped to improve the look of the historic district to draw and retain shoppers.
Vancouver oil terminal threatens the Gorge
Members of the UNITE! Washougal Community Coalition are enthusiastically awaiting word on its application to receive a five-year $625,000 federal Drug-Free Communities grant. It's money that has the potential to have a very significant impact on the incredible work already being done by this grass-roots, community-based and intensely-focused organization.
The threat from the misuse of anonymous shell companies is real, and routine. Criminals use them to scam consumers, defraud the government, and launder money.
