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August 14, 2012

A new Washougal library: What do citizens think?

In recent months, a dedicated group of Washougal residents, primarily members of the Friends of the Washougal Community Library, have been working to drum up support for finding an existing space or constructing a new building that would be offer a bigger, better location for the Washougal Community Library. The current facility, operated by the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District, is housed in a 2,400 square foot space adjacent to the Washougal Community Center in the City Hall complex. Approximately 1,800 square feet is dedicated to public use, while the remainder is reserved for staff space and storage.

August 7, 2012

Take care of our community, and don’t forget the animals

We often hear about the importance of taking care of our community and helping our neighbors, but we sometimes forget pets should be included in that concept as well. There appears to be a cat population problem in Southwest Washington. And it's a problem we should all be involved in solving.

July 31, 2012

Approve Camas EMS levy request

It's safe to say that at first glance nobody is ever happy to hear about a proposal to raise property taxes, no matter what the purpose. But sometimes, when those proposing the increase have done their homework and it becomes clear based on the facts that it is justified, it just makes sense.

July 24, 2012

Changes needed at Mt. Pleasant School

At the administrative level, the Mount Pleasant School District is broken, and it's going to take some dramatic efforts to fix it. The small school district of 50 kindergarten through six-grade students and approximately three teachers has seen more than its share of challenging times in recent years, often involving conflicts between the district's superintendents and members of the School Board.

July 17, 2012

Saving lives after we’re gone

Unless it directly impacts a person's life, organ donation isn't something most people think about on a daily basis.

July 10, 2012

Downtown Camas: Its transformation continues

With a recent infusion of excitement and purpose, the downtown Camas area is entering a new phase in its journey from a sleepy downtown without a whole lot to offer into what many hope will eventually be a thriving downtown that is bustling on a daily basis.

July 3, 2012

A little more stability for Washougal?

Last night, the Washougal City Council voted to have Brent Boger join the group as its newest member. Boger, the Vancouver senior assistant city attorney for the past 13 years and a Washougal resident since 2003, has the skills and background to be a high quality councilman. Maybe most telling in this selection process, when it comes to predicting how Boger might fit in with the new group dynamic, is the fact that the vote was unanimous. He clearly gained the confidence of each member of the Washougal City Council -- a government body that has so often been divided on a variety of issues.

June 26, 2012

Time will tell if new fireworks laws make a difference

Fireworks. Some people love them, others absolutely hate them. It's a touchy subject for many. The issue typically comes to a head right around this time of year as fireworks sales begin in preparation for the Independence Day holiday, and the community is forced to deal with those who use the explosives both wisely, and not-so-wisely.

June 19, 2012

Lighting the way toward a cure

Cancer. It's a word describing a disease that has unfortunately crept its way into nearly every person's life in one way or another. Some have battled the disease themselves, others have supported a family member or friend going through treatment, and others have tragically lost a person close to them to one of the hundreds of forms this disease takes.