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Camas proposes new independent municipal court
A proposal to form a new “bureaucratic level” of city government could actually end up saving Camas thousands of dollars.
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- by Heather Acheson
- February 3, 2012
Camas campsite provides warmth in the winter months
A local campsite known for its summer programs has recently started to offer temporary shelter for the homeless, when other facilities in the area are full.
Camp Lacamas Retreat & Conference Center includes 10 cabins equipped with electric heat, lighting and bunk beds. There are also two restroom buildings with showers.
Offering the facility as a warming shelter is a new venture.
"We just felt it was a very good use of our camp during the ...
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- by By Dawn Feldhaus Post-Record staff
- January 31, 2012
Camas city administrator to retire
The only person to serve as Camas city administrator has announced his plans to retire.
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- by Heather Acheson
- January 31, 2012
Local foundation donates to Maryhill Museum project
A Washougal foundation and a Pendleton Woolen Mills executive are helping the Maryhill Museum of Art realize a goal of expanding.
The "Kind Heart Free Spirit Foundation" has provided a $10,000 grant toward the construction of the 25,000-square foot Mary and Bruce Stevenson Wing.
The vice-chairman of Pendleton Woolen Mills, Broughton"Brot" Bishop, and his wife Mary, of Portland, have donated $200,000 for the project.
Together the gifts bring the museum within ...
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- by Dawn Feldhaus
- January 31, 2012
Private bridge safety will be open house topic
An open house that will provide a forum to discuss the importance of maintenance of private bridges in Clark County will be held Thursday, Feb. 9 in Camas.
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- January 31, 2012
Fire destroys rural Camas Home
Emergency crews responded to a report of a structure fire Saturday night in rural Camas.
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- January 31, 2012
Event is open to the public
Columbia Gorge Invasive Species Workshop to be held in Stevenson
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- January 31, 2012
Camas city administrator announces plans for retirement
The only person serve as Camas city administrator on Friday announced his plans to retire. Lloyd Halverson, who has been the city’s top administrator for nearly 23 years, revealed his decision publicly during the annual planning conference on Friday.
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- by Heather Acheson
- January 30, 2012
Sarah Russell and other volunteers provide free medical services in Washougal
Visitors to Bethel Community Church on the third Saturday of every month are subject to being greeted by several people — including Pastor Rich Blum and musician Mike Logan.
There are also several volunteers at an information table, steering patients toward free medical or massage services. They are all part of the “Compassion C/W” effort to provide services for individuals who do not have access to health care.
Logan, a member of the Bethel congregation ...
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- by Dawn Feldhaus
- January 24, 2012
Camas woman plans to run for 18th District seat
Liz Pike, a former Camas City Council member, announced yesterday that she has filed with the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission as a candidate for 18th District State Representative, Position 2 seat.
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- by Heather Acheson
- January 24, 2012
Eagle Rehabilitation opens at former Highland Terrace site
The facility formerly known as Highland Terrace Nursing Center has a new name, a new administrator and 27 new private rooms.
The rooms in Eagle Rehabilitation At Camas are in a short-term rehabilitation wing for patients who want to recover from orthopedic surgeries or strokes.
The wing features new furniture, fixtures and equipment. There are also new sheets and bedspreads, flat screen TVs, direct dial telephones, locking cabinets and bathrooms with showers.
The intention is ...
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- by Dawn Feldhaus
- January 24, 2012
Washougal council discusses coal trains
Representatives from the Friends of the Columbia Gorge and Sierra Club, as well as other local residents, are concerned about the potential effects of having an additional 20 coal trains travel through Washougal and Camas each day.
Currently, there are two coal trains that travel through the local area per day.
Coal export terminals are proposed in Cherry Point, Gray's Harbor and Longview, to enable coal companies to transport coal through the Pacific Northwest ...
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- by Dawn Feldhaus
- January 24, 2012
Heavy rains douse C-W
Snowfall and heavy rains caused a number of problems with flooding in the local area last week.
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- by Heather Acheson
- January 24, 2012
Camas unveils new city website
For the first time in more than 10 years, the City of Camas has launched a new website that will offer a variety of unique services and tools.
Today the city rolls out the major overhaul that was initiated by Mayor Scott Higgins, who has an interest in technology and saw a need to improve the city's online communications with citizens.
City staff, led by Information Systems Director Sherry Coulter, implemented all of the ...
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- by Heather Acheson
- January 24, 2012
Kurt Hill enjoys career as captain of the world’s biggest dredge
New York City is a long way from Washougal, but that’s where Kurt Hill is turning his dreams into reality.
As a kid attending Washougal schools, Hill always wanted to work with his hands when he got older. However, he never dreamed he’d be using those to command the biggest dredge in the world.
“I didn’t even know this kind of stuff existed before,” he said.
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- by Danielle Frost
- January 24, 2012
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