Entries by lacamas

Camas’ Hometown Holidays, Christmas Tree Lighting Set for Dec. 6

Camas, WA -– The City of Camas’ Hometown Holidays, which draws thousands to downtown Camas, will take place Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 pm– 8 pm.  This festive event will include a full slate of activities, including the popular tree lighting ceremony. Residents and visitors will once again enjoy a bustling downtown Camas, filled with […]

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Navigating End-of-Life Care: Lessons from a Daughter’s Tragic Experience

In an aging society, you might face difficult end-of-life decisions for your loved ones sooner than expected. And when you do, you’ll realize the journey through end-of-life care is rarely straightforward. A recent and heartbreaking story from Maggie Schneider Huston in Newsweek illustrates this. In this article, I’ll highlight key insights from Maggie’s experience and […]

CW Historical Society Invites All to Camas Mill Interpretive Center

Camas-Washougal, WA – The Camas-Washougal Historical Society is inviting members and the community to take a closer look at the fascinating history of the Camas Mill.  They are hosting a private access event at the Camas Mill Interpretive Center on Saturday, November 16 at 2 pm. The center opened around eight years ago and is located […]

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Clark College Orchestra Fall Concert Celebrates 35th Season with Appert

Vancouver, WA — The award-winning Clark College Orchestra performs their Fall Concert of the 2024-2025 Grand Finale season under the baton of Music Director/Conductor Dr. Donald Appert on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 7:30 pm at Skyview High School, 81300 NW 139th St. Vancouver, WA.  The program features works by Coleridge-Taylor, Harty, and Chadwick as well […]

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The First Stevenson Mushroom Festival Shares Success

Festival Draws Mushroom Lovers and the Fungi-Curious of All Ages to the Columbia River Gorge Stevenson, WA – In its inaugural year, The Stevenson Mushroom Festival captivated attendees of all ages with a celebration of the fascinating world of mushrooms. The weekend kicked off with the Mushroom Gala at the Columbia Gorge Museum, hosting 140 […]

Election 2024: Rep. Perez Holds 4-Point Lead Over Challenger Kent

Vancouver, WA — Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez holds a four point lead over Republican Joe Kent on Tuesday in a re-match that has been watched nationally, with implications on which political party will control the U.S. House of Representatives. Gluesenkamp Perez, who is seeking a second term representing the 3rd Congressional District in […]

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Washougal Student Award Winners Recognized by VFW Auxiliary

Washougal, WA — Washougal students earned a number of recognitions in several prestigious Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary competitions: the Illustrating America Art Contest and the Get Excited for the Red, White & Blue National Anthem Singing Contest. The awards reflect the efforts of Washougal students to beautifully share their understanding and appreciation of […]