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June 5, 2012
Jenn Bonner dropped 187 pounds in 15 months and Trey Bonner lost 105 pounds in eight months using the Medifast plan. They are certified optimal health coaches with the "Take Shape for Life" program.

Camas couple loses weight together

Trey Bonner likes to say he and his wife Jenn are "half the couple, living twice the life."Three years ago, they started to lose weight. Jenn dropped 187 pounds in 15 months, and Trey lost 105 in 8 months. The Bonner's methods included being on the Medifast weight loss plan. The meal replacement program includes a selection of more than 80 products such as shakes, bars and pancake mixes. During the weight loss process, the Bonners received support and encouragement from a certified optimal health coach with the “Take Shape for Life” program. Now they are both serving in that same role for others. "He was there to support us and provide a listening ear," Trey said regarding their coach. The Bonners, 39, are the parents of Hayley, 17, and Ava, 7.

June 5, 2012

School board approves boundary changes

After months of meetings and review, the Camas School Board has approved district boundary changes at the elementary and middle-school levels. Board members essentially kept the proposal that the Camas School District's boundary review committee decided upon, with one change. Phase seven of the Deer Creek neighborhood is now included in the Prune Hill Elementary attendance boundary. In the original proposal, students who live in that area of the subdivision were slated to attend Dorothy Fox Elementary.

June 5, 2012

CFD earns $491,000 federal grant

Camas Fire Chief Nick Swinhart announced yesterday that the fire department has earned a nearly $491,000 grant that will pay the salaries and benefits of three new firefighter/IV technicians for two years. The $490,818 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant, administered through the Department of Homeland Security, is aimed at providing funding directly to fire departments to help increase the number of trained, front line firefighters. "These [SAFER Grants] are very difficult to get and we are proud of the team for getting us to this point," said Swinhart, crediting Capt. Kevin Bergstrom, Firefighter/Paramedic Darren Deibler and Administrative Assistant Alicia Ramsey for crafting the successful grant application.

June 5, 2012

Washougal Council vacancy could be filled July 2

Interest in filling the Washougal City Council seat currently held by Jon Russell has already begun, according to Mayor Sean Guard. He mentioned during the City Council meeting last night that there have been phone calls from individuals interested in succeeding Russell. Those persons will have until 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 26, to turn in one-page cover letters indicating their interest and general qualifications for the position and resumes of no more than two pages.

June 5, 2012

Possible juvenile cougar attack on horses is investigated

Fish and Wildlife officials are investigating minor injuries sustained by two horses on Mount Norway -- possibly caused by a juvenile cougar. Deputy Chief Mike Cenci said a warden responded to a property Monday, on Southeast 339th Street, Washougal.

May 31, 2012

Bus driver resigns after being charged with theft

A long-time bus driver for the Mount Pleasant School District has resigned after being charged with third-degree theft for allegedly using a district credit card to purchase gas for her personal vehicle.

May 29, 2012

Search continues for boy missing in Columbia River

Law enforcement released the names today of those involved in a capsized boat accident Monday morning that resulted in the apparent drowning death of a 13-year-old near the east end of lady Island in Camas.

May 29, 2012

No charges filed in Washougal investigation

After reviewing a detective's report, the Clark County Prosecutor's Office has decided to not file any charges as a result of the Washougal financial investigation. The report, prepared by Clark County Sheriff's Office Det. Tom Mitchum, had referred the case to the prosecutor's office for review with no recommended prosecutorial action.

May 29, 2012

Halverson captures ‘Citizen of the Year’ recognition

When Lloyd Halverson was a boy, his parents once told him he was "born under a lucky star." Now, reflecting back decades later, he believes they may have been right. The Camas city administrator counts himself very lucky to have had a long career in public service that has offered both interesting challenges and great rewards. He will retire from his full-time duties in September after spending more than 23 years in Camas as its only city administrator.

May 29, 2012
Charlie Bishop, left, vice president of mill operations at Pendleton Woolen Mill in Washougal, talks with Ted Prince, finishing supervisor. Prince has worked at the mill for 26 years. Pendleton has been named the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year.

Pendleton Woolen Mill is named ‘Business of the Year’

Charlie Bishop enjoys looking out his office window, to see people walk, run and bicycle through the pedestrian tunnel located near the Pendleton Woolen Mill, in Washougal. But Bishop, vice president of mill operations at Pendleton, does not often have time to people watch, since he walks through the 300,000 square foot mill several times a day.