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Wandering bear caught in Camas neighborhood
Wildlife officials captured a bear early Friday afternoon that had been spotted near Lacamas Lake.
Vacant house destroyed by fire in Camas (with video)
Crews are on scene of a fire that fully engulfed a two-story house on the border of Vancouver and Camas.
Fire destroys Camas house (with videos)
The fire was reported about 11:30 a.m. Callers reported seeing smoke and flames coming from the roof of a two-story house at 1524 S.E. Seventh Ave., one block west of the Camas Community Center.
Camas seeks revenue in forest
Plan to harvest timber it owns near two watersheds also has safety benefits
CAMAS — Ten miles outside of Camas, nestled within two watersheds that provide the city with part of its drinking water, stands of Douglas fir trees rise to the heavens.
Pickets turn out for West Columbia Gorge Humane Society
Dispute continues between animal organization, neighbor
Several dozen supporters of the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society turned out this afternoon to show their displeasure at an ongoing dispute with a neighboring business.
Grass Valley teacher makes every day Earth Day
Grass Valley -- Julie Della Valle is as green as you can get. The first grade teacher is Grass Valley Elementary School's environmental leader, and she was recently honored for all she does by Clark County Environmental Services with a "Make Every Day Earth Day" award. A busy Eco Officers Club that audits school trash and recycling, class by class; a schoolwide Earth Day celebration; a walking field guide students can use to learn about nearby species and wetlands; and native plantings in the school garden are among Della Valle's inspirations and activities, all of which have helped Grass Valley Elementary become an official Washington Green School, Level II.
Four-car chain collision injures five in Camas
A Monday afternoon chain-reaction collision on state Highway 14 in Camas injured five people and was caused by speed, officials say.
Closures planned for Highway 14 bridge
A routine bridge inspection will temporarily close the West Camas Slough Bridge on state Highway 14 this weekend, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
Bear cub spotted in Camas
A black bear cub was spotted in Camas this afternoon, but seemed to wander back into the nearby forested area without any trouble.
Traffic on Highway 14 near Washougal will be delayed until 5 p.m.
A semi-trailer truck that crashed into a pole on state Highway 14 east of Washougal has delayed westbound traffic on the highway.
Washougal council votes to oppose CRC
Resolution calls project too costly, call for more cost-effective option
WASHOUGAL — In a move intended to stake a position on the Columbia River Crossing, the Washougal City Council approved a resolution Monday opposing it.
Dispute over noise goes to the videotape in Washougal
Construction firm, Humane Society filming one another
WASHOUGAL — Double-up those leashes. A dogfight in a Washougal industrial park has reached the breaking point.
Oregon may get 'Project Azalea'
Legislation would benefit rumored high-tech company
PORTLAND (AP) — Oregon lawmakers say the state is in the running to land an electronics factory worth at least $1 billion employing 1,000 workers, and they're proposing to clear the way for it to be built on a tract in Washington County.
Two men arrested during Camas meth bust
Camas police, with assistance from the Clark-Vancouver Regional Drug Task Force and Washougal police, arrested two men today during a drug bust at a Camas residence.
East County Fire & Rescue staffing improves
East County Fire & Rescue improved staffing levels for January and February, according to an evaluation the agency conducted as part of progress reporting for two federal grants it received in 2011.
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