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Washougal mayor faces challenge for job
Opponent plans to retire from city's fire department
The challenger for Washougal's top elected position promises to retire from his city job this fall to avoid a conflict of interest.
In Our View: Crowded Races in Local Cities
Voters have numerous choices as council candidates prepare for battle
Every politician — regardless of party or position — needs to be challenged by opponents. It's good for the elected officials to not only be held accountable but to respect and even fear that process as he or she works for the voters. And it's good for the electorate to not only have choices but to leverage the electoral process as an ominous reminder throughout the term of office.
Spring chinook angling to reopen Saturday
Spring chinook fishing in the lower Columbia River will open Saturday and continue daily, segueing into the summer salmon season debut on June 16.
State golf takes over region today
The state championships for the Class 4A boys and girls and the Class 3A boys and girls tee off this morning in Camas, Ridgefield, Vancouver, and Woodland.
Sowell: Undo 'brainwashing' by making students hit the books
This time of year, as college students return home for the summer, many parents may notice how many politically correct ideas they have acquired on campus. Some of those parents may wonder how they can undo some of the brainwashing that has become so common in what are supposed to be institutions of higher learning.
Prairie claims berth in 3A state softball tournament
Battle Ground eliminated in 4A bi-district play
It took longer than expected, but the Prairie Falcons clinched a berth to the Class 3A state softball tournament.
La Center high losing patron of the arts
Don Landes-McCullough retiring after three decades of teaching at school
LA CENTER — The halls of La Center High School are like wings of an eclectic museum, where artwork from various periods, of different styles and motifs, mingle.
Adventist Health pays $2.38M for Fisher's Landing building
Adventist Health has purchased the Fisher's Landing Medical Building at 417 S.E. 164th Ave. for $2.38 million, according to commercial brokerage firm NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson. Adventist Health has occupied the 10,550 square foot building since August 2011, when it signed a lease with a purchase option.
Full-fat cheese is key to this healthful quesadilla
At its heart, a quesadilla is a Mexican grilled cheese. Take a tortilla, stuff it with something savory, add some cheese, fold it in half and toast it. It's also pretty delicious.
Death Notices
Dodge, Sally L., 81, Vancouver, died May 7, 2013. Hamilton-Mylan Funeral Home, 360-694-2537.
Letter: Madore wrong about removing fees
Madore wrong about removing fees
Retirement, anniversary party set for May 28
Peterson & Associates, an accounting firm in Clark County since 1962, is inviting people to celebrate the retirement of the firm's founder, Vern Peterson, and the 58th wedding anniversary of Vern and his wife, Jelene. The celebration is at Bethany Vineyards, 4115 N.E. 259th St. in Ridgefield. RSVPs are appreciated. Register at http://www.vernandjelene.eventbrite.com, peggy@vancouvercpa.com or 360-574-0644.
High school scoreboard
Monday's results and Tuesday's schedule:
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