Entries by Ernest Geigenmiller

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‘Hearts of Glass’ Documentary Highlights Disabled Workforce at Vertical Harvest

Washougal, WA — Awareness of the needs for competitive employment opportunities for young adults with disabilities is the topic of an upcoming webinar, June 9 from 4-5 pm.  It will feature members of the cast and crew of the award-winning documentary Hearts of Glass and local participants with experience surrounding local jobs for individuals with […]

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2021 Winners Selected For CW Chamber of Commerce College Scholarships

Camas, WA – The Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Riverview Community Bank, names Taylor Greenberg of Washougal High School and Joey Stanley of Camas High School as this year’s recipients of the Camas/Washougal Chamber College Scholarships. They were selected for their dedication to academics, extra curricular activities, sports, volunteerism, and community involvement. On […]

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Protesters Challenge Washougal School District; Hold Rally at Admin Building

Washougal, WA — About 300 protesters gathered outside the Washougal School District (WSD) Administration Office Tuesday night to support two parents —Patricia Bellamy and Melissa Mcilwain — who were cited for trespassing two weeks ago at the last WSD School Board meeting. Bellamy and Mcilwain attended the meeting to speak out against mask wearing and […]

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Camas School Board Approves $79,000 For Automated, Cordless Vacuum Fleet

Camas, WA — Amid a backdrop of outside protests Monday evening, including one man who screamed outside the board meeting window for more than 30 seconds (https://youtu.be/V1Ey7SwsejI), the Camas School Board heard from several parents who lashed out about equity programs, critical race theory proposals and mandatory mask wearing in classes while voting to approve […]

What Do Our Local Educators Need? CEA President Explains

Camas, WA — Last week, several parents expressed frustrations with the Camas School Board about how students are faring under pandemic rules, but how are teachers faring and what do they need? Lacamas Magazine asked Camas Education Association President, Shelley Houle, several questions about what local educators need. Question: What are your thoughts, as president […]