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August 6, 2026
Residents raise alarm over gravel mine proposed north of Washougal
Residents in Camas and Washougal are worried about a proposed gravel mine in Skamania County.
Residents in Camas and Washougal are worried about a proposed gravel mine in Skamania County.
WASHOUGAL — David Scott helped secure federal funding for Washougal’s long-awaited 32nd Street rail crossing project, one of the defining accomplishments of his 17 years leading the city. But when asked what he’s proudest of, the retiring city manager doesn’t cite roads or buildings. He credits the city employees who deliver services to residents every day.
During a recent visit to Stevenson Community Library, FVRLibraries Executive Director Jennifer Giltrop observed a group of teens exploring the library through a scavenger hunt to answer questions and win prizes.
Clark County councilors last week expressed concern that fee increases proposed for health and safety permits would hurt business owners.
Camas residents will have an opportunity next month to learn more about a potential change to the city’s form of government and share their thoughts during a town hall meeting 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Camas School District’s Zellerbach Administration Center.
For most of us, the long days of summer mean enjoying more sunshine than we can in winter. The same goes for bats, who use the critical time to build up the thick layers of body fat they need to survive winter hibernation.
As the long-planned replacement of the Interstate 5 Bridge edges forward, project leaders have begun reaching out to companies interested in a piece of the action.
In-home care aide Vicki Bickford has dedicated the past 15 years to assisting Clark County residents with such daily tasks as getting to school, walking, cleaning and eating.
The Fort Vancouver Regional Library District and the FVRL Foundation have announced a $6 million gift from The Endeavour Fund to support the new Washougal Community Library, scheduled to break ground this winter.
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, the Skamania County Democrat who edged out a six-term Republican incumbent during the 2022 primary election, is seeking her third term in Congress.