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It could be time for a change in Washougal city government
Sometimes change can be good. In the near future, we may see changes in government at the county level. In the recent past, Ridgefield and Battle Ground changed their city governments from a strong mayor to a council-manager form. Maybe now is the time for a similar change in Washougal.
At the June 10 Washougal city workshop, Councilwoman Joyce Lindsay requested time at the next workshop (June 24) to discuss putting forth to voters the ...
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- by By Joyce Lindsay and Jennifer McDaniel, Guest columnists
- June 18, 2013
Graduates have an exciting road ahead
This weekend, more than 600 seniors will go through commencement ceremonies in their quest to officially become high school graduates.
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- by Heather Acheson
- June 11, 2013
Letters to the Editor for June 11, 2013
Commemorate Flag Day
June 14 is National Flag Day. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Schick-Ogle Post 4278 asks that local residents commemorate this day by flying our national flag.
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- June 11, 2013
It’s about the animals
At its heart, the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society is an organization that does an incredible amount of good work in the Camas and Washougal communities.
The no-kill shelter located in the Port of Camas-Washougal Industrial Park is a nonprofit group funded mainly through donations. The city of Washougal also contracts with the dog shelter to provide space for dogs brought in by animal control.
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- by Heather Acheson
- June 4, 2013
Letters to the Editor for June 4, 2013
Coal trains will benefit jobs, economy
I've spent 13 years at BNSF Railway, working on trains as conductor and engineer. I’ve dealt with a lot of manufactured products traveling on our trains. However, I've never had to deal with a manufactured issue until the recent conversation about coal dust.
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- June 4, 2013
‘Paying it forward’
“Paying it forward.”
It's a term we've often heard used in the movies, but when one Washougal resident uses this term to describe some of her recent activities, she truly means it.
Mary LaFrance has overcome some serious medical issues in her life. Diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer in 2005, she underwent radiation and chemotherapy treatments. And when doctors later discovered that some potentially cancerous cells were once again growing ...
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- by Heather Acheson
- May 28, 2013
Remembering on Memorial Day
Originally, Memorial Day was created to recognize the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the American Civil War. Today, however, it serves as a day to remember all Americans who have died while serving in the military, in past and present conflicts.
In Camas and Washougal, a number of services and ceremonies at local cemeteries are scheduled to commemorate Memorial Day. Those events are profiled in an article in today's Post-Record.
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- by Heather Acheson
- May 21, 2013
Letters to the Editor for May 21, 2013
Two public employments can lead to corruption
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- May 21, 2013
Outstanding contributions
The Camas-Washougal area is home to many fundraisers that aim to generate money and awareness for any number of worthy causes.
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- by Heather Acheson
- May 14, 2013
Tax increases will hurt retailers
Recently, Gov. Jay Inslee proposed several tax increases to the Legislature in a time that state revenues are increasing.
That's a combination of factors that will hurt consumers and retailers.
Just last month, Inslee's chief economist, Steve Lerch, described Washington state consumer confidence as fragile. Recent payroll tax increases and rising gasoline prices do nothing to encourage companies to hire or consumers to spend, which would help the economy recover faster.
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- by By Jan Teague Guest columnist
- May 14, 2013
Making a difference
Children in Third-World countries often live lives that most of us couldn’t even imagine.
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- by Heather Acheson
- May 7, 2013
Letters to the Editor for May 7, 2013
Paid, volunteer firefighters deserve recognition
I have been a volunteer victim at Port of Camas-Washougal emergency drills three times now, including at events held at the industrial park, the airport and the marina. Each time has been fun, rewarding and educational.
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- May 7, 2013
Hit reset on Columbia River Crossing project
Citizens expect government to be fiscally responsible.
Regarding the Columbia River Crossing, legislators are being asked to allocate $450 million toward a $3.5 billion mega-project. The CRC has spent $170 million so far on a $50 million "maximum" contract to design a replacement bridge. We've not purchased the first steel I-beam or poured any concrete footing.
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- by By Liz Pike Guest columnist
- May 7, 2013
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