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September 13, 2018
David Lamb Sr., co-owner of Silver Star Computers and Solutions, in Washougal, helps customer Kathleen Washenberger with a laptop computer issue.

Computer store boasts superior service

A Washougal-based computer sales and service shop has survived and even thrived while competing with competitively priced “big-box” stores like Best Buy and Walmart in nearby Vancouver and Portland and online computer retailers.

September 6, 2018
One of the properties in the NW Natural Clark County Parade of Homes -- a 4,200-square-foot, four-bedroom home, "The Maldivian," by Gecho Homes -- is available to purchase. The showcase of 10 homes, each worth at least $1 million, in The Parklands at Camas Meadows kicks off Friday, Sept. 7, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 23. The tour is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. (Contributed photo courtesy of Taylour White Images)

Parade of Homes to kick off in Camas

This year’s NW Natural Clark County Parade of Homes will feature 10 Camas homes worth at least $1 million in The Parklands at Camas Meadows.

August 30, 2018
Exterior Wood's processing facility, located in the Port of Camas-Washougal Industrial Park, in Washougal, is expected to continue operating as usual, following the company's purchase by Taiga Building Products Ltd., of Burnaby, British Columbia. Exterior Wood President Dave Perry said the 95 to 100 Exterior Wood employees will retain their jobs.

Canadian firm purchase Exterior Wood

Employees of Exterior Wood Inc., in Washougal, are expected to keep their jobs, following the company’s sale to a Canadian wholesale distributor of building materials.

August 30, 2018
Several individuals are involved in GroundSwell, a Washougal-based social purpose corporation that creates custom branded Visa debit cards to benefit nonprofits. Pictured from left to right: consultant Floyd Wilkes; adviser Lisa Schumacher; co-founder, chief experience officer and shareholder Joseph Graves; shareholder Wes Hickey; founder, chief executive officer and shareholder Dan Rubano; and consultant and shareholder Andrew Bielat. Karen Johns, a consultant who works on GroundSwell's partnerships with nonprofit organizations, is not pictured.

A ‘groundswell’ of support for nonprofits

Two local residents with diverse backgrounds and common interests in social and environmental issues are turning debit card banking fees into a way of helping socially conscious nonprofits through their Washougal-based company, GroundSwell.

August 2, 2018
Sunbridge Solar has purchased a new 5,400 square foot building, at 421 "C" St., Washougal, from NextNet Investments. Sunbridge Solar, which installs solar electric panels for residential and commercial customers, is currently located in a 1,400 square foot building in Vancouver.

Solar firm on way to Washougal

A company that installs solar electric panels for residential and commercial customers will soon move its operations from Vancouver to a new building in Washougal.

July 26, 2018
Don Riedthaler (left) enjoys a festive grand opening celebration at Hey Jack restaurant with co-owner Peter Rudolph (center), as Camas Mayor Pro Tem Don Chaney (right) looks on, July 6, in downtown Camas. Hey Jack is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, and for brunch on Sunday.

At Hey Jack, dining is fancy not fussy

People who walk by the new Hey Jack restaurant, located in the Camas Hotel in downtown Camas, might think they have to dress up to dine there.