The owner of the historic Farrell house has dreams of one day making her home and property the site of tea parties, weddings, anniversary celebrations, and other special events -- once again opening the dramatic landmark house to the community.
The Port of Camas-Washougal has received a $200,000 grant that could lead to the cleanup of the former Hambleton Lumber Company site. Port Executive Director David Ripp announced receipt of the grant from the Washington Department of Ecology during the July 5 port commission meeting. Commissioners are expected to approve a professional services agreement with Maul, Foster and Alongi July 19. The consulting firm would analyze the site and determine a cleanup plan. According to Ripp, the port is exploring the opportunity to acquire, cleanup and redevelop property along the waterfront that extends east of its existing marina and connects to port-owned property at Sixth Street in Washougal.
Former Camas City Councilwoman Liz Pike asked Port of Camas-Washougal commissioners if they had made a deal with landowners to the west of Grove Field Airport -- for campaign contributions.
Primary election candidates seeking seats on the Washougal City Council have been invited to participate in an upcoming forum presented by the League of Women Voters of Clark County.
Two candidates stepped forward this week to file with the Clark County Elections Office for the vacant Ward 3 position on the Camas City Council. Margaret Tweet and Shannon Turk will have their names appear on the Nov. 8 General Election ballot. They will be competing to serve a portion of the 2.5 years remaining on Scott Higgins' term, from Dec. 5, 2011 to Dec. 31, 2013. The special three-day filing period ended Friday at 5 p.m.
Two candidates have stepped forward this week to file with the Clark County Elections Office for the vacant Ward 3 position on the Camas City Council.
Washougal Mayor Sean Guard has entered a plea of not guilty, on a charge of second degree criminal impersonation.
Emergency crews responded to a small plane crash in the Larch Mountain area this morning.
As local residents filled up their grocery carts and gas tanks at the Camas Safeway, Friday in preparation for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, there were numerous motorcyclists gathering nearby to honor a Vietnam veteran. Members of the Patriot Guard Riders assembled in the Safeway parking lot, prior to the memorial service for Master Sgt. Ed Spencer, 72, of Washougal. Spencer received four Bronze Stars, two Purple Hearts and one Silver Star during his 22 years in the Army. That included two tours and hand-to-hand combat in Vietnam.
Strategic planning managers for Washougal are hoping to receive input from residents about a variety of issues such as recreation opportunities, code enforcement services and quality drinking water.
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