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October 15, 2013
The Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge, located off of Highway 14 just east of Washougal, remains closed to the public, due to the federal government shutdown that closed all national parks across the country. The government has been partially closed since Oct. 1, and the Oct. 17 debt ceiling deadline is right around the corner. If the US debt ceiling is not raised by Thursday, the Treasury would run out of money and could begin defaulting on its obligations. Today, there have been reports that Senate leaders are working on a deal that could re-open the government soon.

Steigerwald remains closed to visitors

A local National Wildlife Refuge that is home to a trail popular with walkers and bird watchers has been much quieter than usual during the past two weeks. The 1,049-acre Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge remains closed as a result of the federal government shutdown --now entering its 15th day.

October 15, 2013

Software upgrade will be installed

The Camas Finance Department will be closed for nearly three days as its computer software is upgraded. The closure allows for the installation of new Springbrook software and employee training.

October 8, 2013

School notes for Oct. 15, 2013

Childfind screening set There will be free screenings for all children ages 3 to 5 years old who live within the Camas School District boundary.

October 8, 2013

Obituary for Oct. 8, 2013

The complete obituaries can be found in the Oct. 8 print edition of the Post-Record. Frances K. Candee Frances Katherine Candee died Sept. 24, 2013. She was 92.

October 8, 2013
Cape Horn-Skye Elementary student Haleigh Byrd (left) helps Allison Drake during the recent Sport-a-Thon. The event raised more than $6,000 for the school.

Sport-a-Thon raises more than $6,000

Cape Horn-Skye Elementary students were jumping, running, tossing and throwing to earn money for their school recently as a part of the Booster Club's annual Sport-a-Thon fund raiser.

October 8, 2013

Hogan for Camas Council Ward 2

In the Camas City Council Position 2, Ward 2 race, incumbent Steve Hogan is being challenged by former Camas city employee Ken Kakuk. Hogan, 61, has served on the council for the past eight years. He has a long history of volunteering for a number of roles within the community, including the Camas Educational Foundation, Downtown Camas Association, Camas-Washougal Rotary Club, Camas-Washougal Economic Development Association board of directors and Journey Community Church, to name a few.

October 8, 2013

Letters to the Editor for Oct. 8, 2013

Martin is an asset to ECFR board Voting for a fire district commissioner has always been a bit of a mystery to me in that they, the commissioners, are of rather low profile in the political arena. They just quietly do their job in support of the many dedicated fire and rescue professionals.

October 8, 2013

Birth for Oct. 8, 2013

A son has been born to Toby Cummings and Michele Rodocker of McMinnville, Ore.

October 8, 2013

City names acting city administrator

Camas Mayor Scott Higgins announced last night Human Resources Director Jennifer Gorsuch is serving as the acting city administrator. Gorsuch, who has been with the city since August 2005, will handle the day-to-day operations of the city following the death on Oct. 6 of City Administrator Nina Regor.

October 2, 2013

School notes for Oct. 1, 2013

Letters about Literature begins Now in its ninth year in Washington, the Letters About Literature competition encourages young readers to write letters to their favorite authors, living or dead. The contest, co-sponsored by the Washington State Library, is for children in fourth- through 12th grade.