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October 15, 2020

Republican Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler (right) and her Democratic challenger, Carolyn Long (left), who are running in the Nov. 3 election to represent Washington's 3rd Congressional District, faced off over the environment, health care, far-right violence and more during a virtual debate on Oct. 9. (Contributed photos)

3rd District candidates face off in debate

Congressional candidates vying to represent Southwest Washington’s 3rd District faced off last week in an Oct. 9 online forum that proved to be anything but dull.

October 15, 2020

Liberty Middle School students gather at their lockers during the Camas School District's 2017-18 school year. (Post-Record file photo)

Even online, WEB still helping sixth-graders

School may be remote right now, but the stress of transitioning from elementary school to middle school still exists.

October 15, 2020

An overhead view of the Grains of Wrath Brewery in downtown Camas shows the restaurant's outdoor seating. Co-owner Brendan Ford said a forgivable federal loan has helped the brewery retain jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Contributed photo courtesy of Brendan Ford)

57 Camas-Washougal businesses have received PPP loans over $150K

Nearly 60 Camas-Washougal businesses have received forgivable federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans in excess of $150,000 according to documents released by the Small Business Administration and United States Treasury.

October 15, 2020

Public meetings for week of Oct. 15-21

Camas City Council: The Council will hold a remote workshop meeting at 4:30 p.m. and a remote regular meeting at 7 p.m. via Zoom on Monday, Oct. 19. For more information, visit cityofcamas.us/yourgo vernment/minuteagend avideo

October 15, 2020

Jade, an 11-year-old German shepherd, was adopted from the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society by Vancouver residents Jerry and Dena Rossi. (Photo courtesy of West Columbia Gorge Humane Society)

Washougal animal shelter takes annual fundraiser online

Forced to change its annual “A Tail To Remember” fundraising event in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society shifted its popular silent auction online this year.

October 9, 2020

Anna Presley (right) and Joe Costa (left, white shirt) and Lucas Kellum, all of Ridgefield, order food at the box office off the Liberty Theatre in downtown Camas on Friday, Oct. 9. The trio was the first to show up for the Liberty Theatre's first show in seven months -- the Goonies, which showed at 4 p.m. Friday. The historic theater, which closed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is now able to seat 75 people per show, with safety restrictions such as required face coverings and new concession rules, thanks to Gov. Jay Inslee's Oct. 6 changes to the state's Safe Start reopening plan, which loosened restrictions for theaters, restaurants, realtors, libraries and more throughout Washington state. (Photos by Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

It’s showtime, folks! Liberty Theatre reopens after seven-month closure

The historic Liberty Theatre in downtown Camas opened its doors to movie-goers Friday, Oct. 9, for the first time in nearly seven months. “It’s so huge,” Carrie Schulstad, executive director…

October 8, 2020

Public Meetings for Oct. 8-14, 2020

Camas School District: The Camas School Board will meet remotely at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12. Citizen comments will be accepted in written form only and must be received no later than 3 p.m. Oct. 12. To send a comment, email [email protected]. For more information about the meeting or how to watch or listen to the meeting, visit camas.wednet.edu/about-csd/school-board/meetings-minutes/

October 8, 2020

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