January 1, 2026 8:06 am
Camas, Life 
Shelbie McQueen, a third-grader at Woodburn Elementary School in Camas, poses with members of her family for a group photo following an awards presentation held at the school Dec. 3. Shelbie was recognized for her bravery and quick response in helping two members of her community in distress by alerting emergency responders. (John Hughel/Oregon Military Department)
Camas-Washougal Fire Department Chief Cliff Free gives Shelbie McQueen, a third-grader at Woodburn Elementary School, an “Honorary CWFD member” T-shirt during an awards presentation held at the school Dec. 3. “She wears that shirt all the time,” said Shelbie’s mother, Tiesha McQueen. “She thinks it’s really cool.” (John Hughel/Oregon Military Department)
U.S. Army Col. Tannis Mittelbach, director of logistics for the Oregon National Guard, hugs Shelbie McQueen during an awards ceremony at Woodburn Elementary School in Camas on Dec. 3. (John Hughel/Oregon Military Department)
Oregon Army National Guard Lt. Col. Eric Christensen presents a medal to Shelbie McQueen, 8, at Woodburn Elementary School in Camas on Dec. 3. (John Hughel/Oregon Military Department)
Shelbie McQueen poses for a photo after completing a gingerbread house earlier this month. (Contributed by Tiesha McQueen)
An observant girl’s quick action may have saved two lives in the span of three days.
Shelbie McQueen, a third-grader at Woodburn Elementary School in Camas, was walking from a bus stop to her house Sept. 9 when she heard somebody crying out for help.
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