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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.

May 29, 2012

Russell to resign from Washougal Council

A man who has served on the Washougal City Council since 2006 has informed city officials and council members he plans to resign, effective July 1. Jon Russell has accepted a job promotion on the East Coast. Since January, he has served as the northwest regional coordinator of Students for Life of America. In July, Russell will start his new position as national coordinator of Medical Students for Life, in Virginia. "We are teaming medical students up with pro-life doctors to mentor them in how to be doctors and protect their rights of conscience and successfully counsel their patients on issues of life and death," he said. "It will be nice to be a part of the pro-life movement on the national level."

May 22, 2012
Deborah Kirkendall, a manicurist and esthetician, offers a variety of nail and waxing services and facial treatments at Glo Beauty Lounge. "It's about making your downtime, your downtime," she said. The new business opened this month at 1887 Main, in downtown Washougal.

Glo Beauty Lounge opens

Deborah Kirkendall is relishing the peaceful surroundings that her new business offers her and her clients. She recently opened Glo Beauty Lounge, in the new 1887 Main building, in downtown Washougal.