Camas-Washougal Post-Record

January 20, 2022

An illustration shows the goals and community feedback that went into crafting a draft update of the city of Camas' Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces (PROS) Comprehensive Plan. (Illustration courtesy of the city of Camas)

Camas unveils PROS plan draft outlining parks, recreation and open spaces projects

Community members interested in the future of Camas’ public parks, trails and open spaces can still weigh in on the city’s soon-to-be-update Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. The city recently launched its second virtual PROS Plan open house on the city’s Engage Camas website (engagecamas.com/parks-recreation-open-space-comprehensive-plan), and is asking the public to weigh in with comments on the draft PROS Plan through Feb. 4.

January 13, 2022

An aerial view shows the Georgia-Pacific paper mill in downtown Camas. Washington's Department of Ecology is working with G-P on an environmental cleanup plan to remedy toxic contamination on the site. The mill downsized in 2018, and shuttered its pulp mill, but still operates one paper line. (Contributed photo courtesy of the Downtown Camas Association)

Camas mill cleanup: Community advisory group forms, plans public meeting

Members of Camas’ newly formed community advisory group will meet this week to kick off their work guiding public participation during the state’s environmental cleanup of the historic Camas paper.

January 13, 2022

Washougal resident Jeannine Mills sits near some of the items she has collected for foster children in need. Community members can donate needed supplies for foster children through donation bins located throughout the city of Washougal. (Contributed photo courtesy of Jeannine Mills)

Foster parent revives supply drive for foster children

As a child, Jeannine Mills was a part of the foster care system. As an adult, she’s not only a foster parent, but a regional representative for the Washington State Department of Children Youth and Families and a former court-appointed special advocate for foster children in Clark County.

January 13, 2022

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