The League of Women Voters has released video interviews with seven of the nine candidates running for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District seat in the Aug. 2 primary election.
For the 28th year, Camas Parks and Recreation is set to host the popular Summer Concerts in the Park series in Crown Park. This free concert series offers…
A Washougal family is speaking out against a Kelso company’s plan to construct a quarry near their home in rural Skamania County.
When Martha Martin started researching the potential for building a performing arts and cultural center on the Washougal waterfront, she didn’t expect to discover that was one of the area’s historical uses.
Paul J. Bettasso Paul Joseph Bettasso died Nov. 23, 2014.
A representation of the Camas community's generosity was bolted into place on Friday. A new granite monument at the grave site of Alexander Stuber was secured into place at the Camas Cemetery by employees from Vancouver Granite Works. The original one, more than 100 years old, was destroyed by vandalism in October 2013. Vancouver Granite Works worked to replicate the original monument, which included an image of a rose and the Bible verse "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith," from the second book of Timothy 4:7.
The first league victory came in the nick of time for the Washougal boys basketball team. Austin Tran netted 13 of his team-leading 27 points in the fourth quarter to help the Panthers defeat Ridgefield 62-48 Jan. 28, at Washougal High School. He also made all eight of his shots from the foul line during those final eight minutes. "I think this was one of the most important games," Tran said. "It was either win this or not make districts. Hopefully, this will be the start of our run back into the playoffs."
The Camas girls basketball team finished the deal with Union Friday, but the boys ended up digesting another bitter pill. Senior Night started off right for the Papermakers when Rachel Rice, the only senior on the Camas girls team, delivered the first basket of the game. Rice also served Brenna Khaw and Nikki Corbett passes on a silver platter to help the Papermakers put the finishing touches on a 37-30 victory against the Titans.
Athletes from around the globe are coming to Washougal to stand up on a board and paddle in the Columbia River. The World Paddleboard Association's first Salmon Classic takes off from Cottonwood Beach Saturday, Aug. 31, at Capt. William Clark Park. An 8-mile long course challenge kicks off at 9 a.m., followed by a 4-mile short course race at 11 a.m., and a 2-mile novice event at noon. The winning male and female competitors will receive a $2,000 prize. Awards will also be given to the top three winners in each class.
