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May 1, 2018
Paige Maas, an eighth-grader at Jemtegaard Middle School, during an advocacy trip with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in Washington D.C., March of 2018. Maas was diagnosed with type one diabetes when she was seven years old and was selected by the ADA to be an advocate for people with diabetes. She has gone to D.C. three times as an advocate and has called on members of congress for funding to find a cure, technology and transparency with insulin prices. (Contributed photos courtesy of Brad Maas)

Washougal teen fights for diabetes research

The thought of juggling dance, soccer, track and cross country may sound like a lot of work for a 14 year old, but Jemtegaard Middle School student Paige Maas makes it work.

April 19, 2018

Treating the whole person

A Camas woman who experienced relief of chronic hip and shoulder pain through Holistic Yoga Therapy™, seeks to help others through the same movements and techniques. Moriah Diederich, who…

June 24, 2014
Erick Gelbke curls around the shore at Lacamas Lake. The Sweetwood Paddleboard guide, from Whitefish, Mont., loves tooling around the water with beginners and experienced riders. "I always enjoy the stoke people have," Gelbke said.

Escape with paddleboarding

Terry Click escapes life's hustle and bustle with a board and a paddle. "There is great calmness as I am gliding across the water," he said. "I usually am mesmerized by the water peeling off the nose of the board, how quiet it is, how elegant. I appreciate all the nature around me and feel at one with it."

June 24, 2014
Dogs and their owners enjoy the open spaces of the Donald and Angeline Stevenson Off Leash Area, at 32nd and Addy streets in Washougal. The park includes a separate area for smaller dogs.

Constant companions

There are benefits for dogs and their owners to spend time running or walking. Justin Anderson, of Washougal, said his 4-month-old goldendoodle, Kirby behaves better with a walk.

June 24, 2014
Lacamas Elementary School student Jesse Raunig has several servings of fruits and vegetables on his lunch tray. Recent federal regulations require that students take at least one-half cup of these for the lunch to count as a reimbursable meal.

School lunches promote healthy eating

When one hears the words "school lunch," memories of rubbery chicken nuggets, canned vegetables and unappetizing pizza typically come to mind. But during the last several years, school lunches have received a major overhaul due to changing beliefs about nutrition and federal requirements.

June 24, 2014
Lacamas Elementary School student Jesse Raunig has several servings of fruits and vegetables on his lunch tray. Recent federal regulations require that students take at least one-half cup of these for the lunch to count as a reimbursable meal.

School lunches promote healthy eating

When one hears the words "school lunch," memories of rubbery chicken nuggets, canned vegetables and unappetizing pizza typically come to mind. But during the last several years, school lunches have received a major overhaul due to changing beliefs about nutrition and federal requirements.

June 24, 2014

Is your child eating kid-friendly foods that support overall health and wellness?

It's 3 o'clock in the morning and your child is awake complaining of aches and pains. You take his temperature, give him some water, and sit with him to encourage rest. Parents commonly experience long nights like these, and it can be tormenting when you can't make your ill child feel better. What's a loving parent to do?