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September 2, 2014
Those who attend the East County Fire and Rescue Sept. 11 ceremonies will have the opportunity to view the granite memorial that signifies the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. The memorial, which was dedicated in 2013, includes the names of the 343 firefighters who died that day, as well as the names of Clark County firefighters who have died in the line of duty during the past several years.

Agencies plan Sept. 11 ceremonies

Ceremonies will be held in the Camas-Washougal area, to remember the lives of firefighters, first responders and others who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

August 26, 2014
Vern Schanilec, of Washougal, has enjoyed his woodworking hobby for five years. The results have included trivets, sunbursts, arbors and a wishing well.

A Cut Above

A retired pharmacist with Midwestern roots is finding joy through the hobby of woodworking.

August 26, 2014

ECFR could face tough budget cuts

East County Fire and Rescue Commissioners will soon be contemplating some difficult decisions as they begin the district's 2015 budget discussions.

August 26, 2014

Port approves Building 17 contract

The Port of Camas-Washougal Commission has taken the next step to add another building to the Steigerwald Commerce Center.

August 21, 2014
Camas resident George Willis, a World War II veteran, points out the places where the 42nd Infantry Division, known as the "Rainbow Division" battled to defeat Nazi Germany. The map was created shortly after the war.

Putting life in his years

By all accounts, George Willis has packed a lot of living into his 89 years on this earth.

August 21, 2014
Merrie Thompson (right) has volunteered at the Washougal Community Library for 10 years. She serves as the book sale chairman for the Friends of the Library. "I have made new friends, stayed in contact with old friends and made my life fuller by helping others through volunteering," said Thompson, 67. "Find something you like to do and share it with others. I love books, so I started with the library." Her husband Glenn, 69 (not pictured), has volunteered at the library for five years.

Golden Givers of Time

Area residents with years of wisdom, expertise and experience are sharing their knowledge with others and enriching their own lives in the process.

August 19, 2014

Camas will not purchase LaCamas Swim & Sport

After hearing a lot of discussions and questions during the Camas City Council workshop and meeting Monday, Mayor Scott Higgins concluded that the consensus among a majority of council members was that they did not want to move forward with the purchase of LaCamas Swim & Sport.

August 19, 2014

Camas eyes retail marijuana ban — with a sunset clause

Camas community development department staff will move forward with planning efforts that could lead to a City Council vote to amend city land use codes banning recreational marijuana retail sales for a period of time. Discussion during last night's workshop also focused on implementing zoning rules that would prohibit marijuana production and processing within city limits.

August 19, 2014
Butch, owned by Angie Untisz of Bend, Ore., cools off after competing in the open class round of the Lacamas Valley Sheepdog Trial at the Johnston Farm in Camas on Friday. The ninth-annual event drew more than 150 dogs and their handlers during its four-day run.

Miles of trials

Blue skies and bright green, expansive fields of grass provided the backdrop for this year's Lacamas Valley Sheepdog Trial.