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September 8, 2016
Jason Kim, a CHS student, participated in a research program this summer at the New Mexico Institute of Technology. During the 39 day program, he operated a research-grade telescope to take images of a near-earth asteroid, then wrote software to measure its position precisely and calculate its orbital path, including the chance it will impact Earth in the future.

Local teen tracks asteroid

When Jason Kim needed to select a summer internship for the Math, Science and Technology Magnet Program at Camas High School, he went far beyond local opportunities.

August 25, 2016
Ian Palmer (left) and Wiz Wayper pull up old ground cover as part of the prep work before filling 600 feet of trail at Mable Kerr Park in Washougal with gravel. Palmer and volunteers did the work for his Eagle Scout project.

Ready for recreation

On a recent day when the temperature hit triple digits, most kids were likely staying cool inside or splashing in a local waterway.

August 18, 2016
Members of Music in Motion, an American Sign Language show choir, practice for a holiday performance last year. The group is hosting a fundraiser Thursday for a trip where they will perform at Disneyland. Pictured are Abby Young, Matt Hickey Ashley Cayton and Jake Klackner, performing a song called "I Love Christmas." (Contributed photo)

Making music accessible

Imagine attending a concert or performance as a person who is hearing impaired.