Camas-Washougal Post-Record

August 12, 2014

The Lacamas Valley Sheepdog Trial began Thursday in Camas and continues through the weekend. It is the ninth year the competitive event has been held at the Johnston Dairy Farm. According to farm owner and host Lynn Johnston, it's become popular for participants and spectators. "Visitors enjoy the beautiful venue and are truly amazed at the partnership between handler and dog," he said. "The level of communication is remarkable and this is total joy for the dogs. They have so much heart and are out there doing what they are bred to do."

Sheep dog trials return to Camas

A decade ago Lynn Johnston brought home border collie puppy Anna, and his life hasn't been the same since.

August 12, 2014

After having spinal fusion surgery, Doug Murray, a City of Vancouver firefighter from Camas, builds strength and flexibility in his back at Washougal Sport & Spine.

Healing a hero

Doug Murray dedicated 31 years of his life to fighting fires for the City of Vancouver.

August 5, 2014

Washougal Motocross Park became a playground for Spartans of all ages Saturday. Men and women crawled through miles of mud and conquered obstacles to get to the finish line.

Thousands of Spartans from all over the globe gathered at Washougal Motocross Park Saturday to conquer Horsepower Hill on their hands and knees, plunge down a 50-foot water slide, slither under barbed wire, throw a spear, scale up walls, jump over fire and cross the finish line in one piece.

August 5, 2014

Evergreen Storm Track Club runners Emily Wilson, Brooklyn Jackson, Kaylee Merritt and Presley Timmons (left to right) show off their third-place medals from 3,200-meter relay race July 23, at the National Junior Olympic Championships, in Humble, Texas.

Camas track and field athletes reach Junior Olympic nationals

Haleigh Sudbeck loves launching her favorite toy into space like a comet.

July 29, 2014

Camas-Washougal Granite's Braden Devlin tags out the runner caught in a pickle between first and second base Thursday, at Kindsfather Field across the street from Clark College.

Baseball teams reach regionals

With a championship opportunity no longer in the cards, the Camas-Washougal Granite Construction Senior Babe Ruth baseball team walked off the field as winners at the Pacific Northwest regional tournament Thursday.

July 29, 2014

Ryan Dungey (5) charges out of the gate Saturday, at Washougal Motocross Park. The KTM 450 class rider from Belle Plaine, Minn., won the Washougal National for the sixth time in his career.

Dungey runs this town

No rider or obstacle could keep Ryan Dungey from winning his sixth Washougal National in the last seven years Saturday.

July 29, 2014

A pack of Lacamas Lake Half Marathon and 5K runners head down the hill on Dallas Street toward the finish line on Fourth Avenue Sunday.

Lacamas Lake Half Marathon fills streets with smiling faces

Jerry Kotsovos could hold the unofficial crown as "Mister Lacamas Lake Half Marathon." The 68-year-old from Camas has crossed the finish line at this 11-year-old event 11 times. "Unfortunately, my times keep getting slower," Kotsovos said. "It's a beautiful course. The fact that I've run it every year, I know it so well. I know every turn."

July 22, 2014

Washougal native Tommy Weeck hopes to make his mark during the ninth round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Series at Washougal Motocross Park. Gates open Wednesday, amateurs race Thursday and Friday, and then the pros take over Saturday.

Born to be wild

Tommy Weeck looks forward to gaining more ground during the ninth round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Saturday, at Washougal Motocross Park. "The biggest thrill is having a home race and hearing all the local families and fans cheering for you," said the 23-year-old Washougal native. "It makes you want to push harder and make more passes. The better you're doing, the louder they get. You can feel the excitement from them."

July 22, 2014

The Camas-Washougal Babe Ruth 13-year-old all-star team finished in third place at the state tournament held at Louis Bloch Park, in Camas. Players are Conner Blair, Trevor Milton, Preston Thornton, Alec Van Pelt, Gavin Holley, Trent Palen, Shane Jamison, Dillon Hamilton, Caleb Jones, Carter Sutton, Ryan Behnke, Kayden Jorgenson, Isaac Hoidal, Jake Blodgett and Colin Friese.

Youth ball clubs honor hometown

Louis Bloch Park provided a perfect setting for the Southwest Washington 13-year-old Babe Ruth state tournament. Fans enjoyed burgers, hot dogs and five days of baseball under the sun in Camas. After an 11-1 loss to Longview Wednesday, Camas-Washougal defeated Chehalis-Centralia 11-0 Thursday, Richland 11-0 Friday and Kennewick 6-0 Saturday to reach the semifinals Sunday.

July 22, 2014

Michelle Annett digs up a pickleball, while RD Fisher and Kathy Rambousek celebrate after scoring a point in the background. The Washougal Pickleball Mixer brought 96 players, and their friends and family members, to the city's six new courts at Hathaway Park.

First pickleball mixer brings hundreds to Hathaway Park

Six new courts welcomed 96 players, family members and friends to Hathaway Park for the first Washougal Pickleball Mixer Saturday and Sunday. As the 48 teams in this double elimination tournament paddled a plastic ball back and forth, Columbia River Pickleball President Mike Wolfe stood in the background and watched his dream come to life. It was impossible to wipe the smile off his face.

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