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February 29, 2012
Drowning victim is identified
The woman who was found dead earlier this week in the Little Washougal River has been identified as a Washougal resident.
The woman who was found dead earlier this week in the Little Washougal River has been identified as a Washougal resident.
A local man sells a product that has been in the development stages for four years. Jim Hill, of Camas, is the national marketing director for BatheEZ, a bath tub insert that fits over an existing tub. "Our never before seen product will greatly help individuals in the elderly/senior health care industry," he said. "It is a safe, easy, economical way for the elderly, seniors and physically impaired to take a quality bath."
Positive. Unwavering dedication. Heartfelt hope. These are just a few of the adjectives people who know her use to describe Virginia Warren. "Her personality has consistently been upbeat, vivacious, loyal, dedicated, fun-loving, and with a 'glass is half full' outlook on life," said Krista Bashaw, special events coordinator for Camas Parks and Recreation. Bashaw has known Warren since she moved to Camas in 1995 and began volunteer work with the Friends of the Camas Community Center. Warren has served on the board since 1985 and is retiring for the third time.
Five Washougal City Council members oppose any future state legislation that would prevent local jurisdictions from using the E-Verify system.
On Dec. 31, 2011, Belle Mathieu's life changed forever when she suffered a severe brain stem stroke as she was getting ready to go for a walk with a friend.
Washougal Volunteer Firefighter Jacob "Jake" Grindy plans to be among the more than 1,500 individuals who will climb 1,311 steps in Seattle. Grindy will be joined by Washougal volunteers Tyler McMahon and Dustin Bross and paid firefighter Ron Nickles, as well as East County Fire & Rescue Firefighters/Emergency Medical Technicians John Prasch and Kelby Kiedrowski, in the "Scott Firefighter Stair Climb" Sunday, March 11. The event, which will take place in the Columbia Center, raises money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. "It's a really good cause and a fun way to make money for the society," Grindy said. "I've been affected, as many people have, with cancer in my family. I think this is a good way to give back."
Body found in Little Washougal River
The body of a dead adult woman was found in the Little Washougal River today. According to a press release, at about 10:49 a.m. the Clark County Sheriff's Office and East County Fire Rescue were called to the 200 block of Northeast Blair Road.
An intruder and a getaway driver are arrested after allegedly taking jewelry and several electronics from a Camas home.
Friends, family and fellow business owners of a local woman have banded together to put on a Feb. 26 concert and auction that aims to provide some financial relief as she recovers from a severe stroke.