January 2, 2020
Letters to Editor for Jan. 2, 2020
Officials who promote anti-government violence must be held accountable
Officials who promote anti-government violence must be held accountable
In November 2019, in an unprecedented move, President Donald Trump pardoned war crimes charges against three United States military service members. The decision provoked former military leaders and many veterans, but was applauded by some lawmakers and media.
The massive Eagle Creek Fire burning on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge since Saturday, Sept. 2, jumped the Columbia River Monday, sparking a separate fire in Skamania County on the Washington side of the Gorge.
While working on his second masterpiece for the Cape Horn Trail, Michael Byrne hiked a half-mile back to show his granddaughter the waterfall overlook he completed a year ago.
A local shoe store is partnering with a children's charity based in Vancouver, to raise money and awareness for orphans around the world.
Obsession. Madness. Love. Forgiveness. All of these will portrayed on stage for audiences with the opening of "The Phantom of the Opera" at Washougal High School this Friday. Based on a novel by French writer Gaston Leroux, it is partly inspired by historical events at the Paris Opera during the nineteenth century. Its plot revolves around a beautiful soprano, Christine Daae, who becomes the dark obsession of a mysterious, mentally ill musical genius with a severe disfigurement.
The owners of a new business were inspired by a trip they took three years ago to Melbourne, Australia. At that time, champagne was already the drink of choice for Krystal Curtis and Scott McElhaney. In downtown Melbourne, they visited The Champagne Lounge and enjoyed its seating areas and art. After that, the married couple sought out additional ideas in Greece, Costa Rica, England, France, Belgium, Canada and Mexico. For more information, call 954-5981, email krystalschampagnelounge@yahoo.com or visit www.krystalschampagnelounge.com.