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February 21, 2019
Local AARP Foundation Tax-Aide coordinator Sherry Davis (right) inspects documents provided by taxpayer Nadia Samiee (left) of Vancouver at the Camas Public Library on Feb. 14, while Tax-Aide counselor Vicki Millard (second from right), of Washougal, watches and Tax-Aide counselor Mike Leonardich (third from right), of Vancouver, works on another tax return.

Tax season got you down? Let Tax-Aide help

If the thought of doing your taxes this year makes you feel like running in the other direction, a service offered at the Camas Public Library on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons might be able to help.

February 7, 2019
Amanda Prince, of Washougal, spends time with Jerzey, a shelter dog at the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society (WCGHS) in Washougal. Prince is a foster volunteer who provides a temporary home for dogs until they are adopted. Jerzey was adopted on Feb. 4.

Fostering furry friends

Pets in need of a temporary home are finding shelter with a few local families in a process known as “fostering.”

January 24, 2019
Crochet Club participants on Jan. 17 include (from left to right) Cecillie Bond, Cheryl Lawson, Keira Lana, Diana Smith, Debika Finucane, Laurinda Reddig and Athena McElrath. They each have varying levels of experience with crocheting and invite other local residents to attend the club from 3:30 to 5 p.m., Thursdays, in the Camas Public Library.

Stitching Stories

Dispel any preconceived notions you might have about what type — and age — of person might be interested in crocheting.

January 17, 2019
Patty and Gordon French, owners of LJC Feed in Camas since 1995, previously worked at a car dealership in Portland. Twice a month, they escape to their second home in Lincoln City, Ore.

Corporate Couples

After a long day at work, a partner can provide companionship and a chance to vent about your day. But what happens when your partner in love also is your partner at work?

December 27, 2018
Heidi Jo Curley shows the recent sketches she's done for her father, Jim, inside her new Camas art studio above Arktana shoe store on Northeast Fourth Avenue.

Coming full circle

Artist Heidi Jo Curley is sitting inside her new second-story, downtown Camas art studio, surrounded by memories.

December 20, 2018
Estelle Monaghan (left) reveals her team's answer for a "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"-related question during a Dec. 5 trivia night at 54?40' Brewing Company, in Washougal. 54?40' hosts a trivia night with the Washougal Community Library, at 6 p.m., on the first Wednesday of the month.

Trivial pursuit

Want to combine your love of factoids and pop culture with a night out on the town? Several Camas and Washougal brewpubs and wine bars host trivia events that give guests a chance to answer questions about everything from music and sports to entertainment and history while enjoying local brews and having a bite to eat.