ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS
2014
Living Large in a Tiny House - Dee Williams visits Clark County WA Dee Williams is a Washington woman who has become a pioneer for the small, make that tiny, house movement. After suffering a heart attack at the age of 41, Williams began questioning her life and what really mattered. It turns ou...
08/31/2014
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Heron Sitings - Lacamas Heritage Trail, Camas WAThe Lacamas Heritage Trail runs along Lacamas Creek and the western shore of Lacamas Lake. The mostly gravel pathway winds through a canopy of old growth forest giving trail-goers a glimpse of wildlife, including Great Blue Herons. Yesterday mornin...
08/30/2014
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Labor Day Weekend Marks End of Summer Labor Day is celebrated in the U.S. on the first Monday in September – this year it is September 1st. Ironically, this celebration of the American labor movement is typically observed by taking the day off – it is an official Federal holiday. Many families ...
08/29/2014
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Uh oh Stucco (EIFS) in the Pacific NorthwestWe found the perfect home for my buyer yesterday. It’s a sprawling one-level home that’s been updated with top of the line appliances. An abundance of large windows let in natural light and open up to forever views. A neutral palette of tiles, paints, a...
08/28/2014
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And he'll have fun, fun, fun, till his Oma takes the TT away. We were at a Birthday party on Saturday night. Connor, my grandson, was in town and attended the celebration with us. When it was time to go, he climbed into my lap and pretended to drive as we waited for his parents. One of these ...
08/27/2014
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Paddleboarding in Washougal - Fun for Whole Family Stand Up Paddleboarding or SUP, has really caught on in the Pacific Northwest. An off-shoot of surfing, the activity has been around for many years in the South Pacific. Instead of waiting for a wave, the boards are propelled with a paddle, ei...
08/26/2014
6th Annual Camas Vintage & Art Faire This Saturday We hope you've discovered the charm, and ease of shopping in downtown Camas. Tree-lined streets are dotted with a variety of boutiques and stores owned and operated by friendly faces. It's generally easy to find a parking space too.Shopping ...
08/22/2014
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The Importance of the Sound CheckDuring my days in broadcasting, the station engineers were neurotic about our microphones. They consistently checked the on-air talent’s mic settings and fussed over the sound. It’s that important. Naturally, I learned many terms during that time and one is calle...
08/21/2014
Back to School in Camas - Still “Pee Chee” after all these Years! You’ve got to remember the Pee Chee folders from our school days. Each year we’d head back to class with the pale yellow folders, unmarked and crisp. By years end, the corners would be tattered and a variety of scribbles and doo...
08/20/2014
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Average Sale Prices in Camas Out-Perform Area Homes As we enter the soaring temperatures of August, home prices in Clark County are matching the hot gains across the country. It is especially apparent in Camas, which has seen an increase in 8.0% over this time last year. Even with increasing ...
08/19/2014