Camas-Washougal
UPDATE: Congresswoman Herrera Beutler is expecting
Her Facebook page says baby is due in fall
Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, and her husband are expecting a baby, according to her Facebook page.
Motorcyclist injured in Highway 14 collision
A motorcyclist was injured in a crash that blocked westbound traffic on state Highway 14 for about an hour this morning.
Fire destroys home in Camas (with video)
Homeowner says it was caused by gas can that got knocked over
Firefighters battled a house fire today in Camas that the homeowners say was caused by a gas can that got knocked over.
Report of Washougal home invasion unfounded
Police say that a 5-year-old Washougal girl who reportedly woke up to a man in her bedroom was an unfounded report.
Kayakers rescued on Washougal River
Woman, two boys, teen girl became stuck on gravel bar
Firefighters Sunday afternoon rescued four kayakers who were stranded in the Washougal River at milepost 2, near Blair Road.
Washougal mayor announces he'll run for re-election
Guard believes city will benefit from stability in office
Washougal Mayor Sean Guard wants to buck the trend.
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.
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