The much-awaited opening of the Klondike Tavern in the Riverfront District of St. Helens is set for 4 p.m. Friday evening June 24. This sitting area welcomes customers entering the building. The Klondike Tavern, located at 1st and Cowlitz Streets in the Riverfront District of St. Helens, is expected to open June 24.

Employee Tammy Wilhelm, left, and manager Debbie Bushnell smile outside Fireside Cafe on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Kalama. The restaurant is part of the Camp Kalama RV Park off Meeker Drive. KALAMA — A breakfast and lunch spot inside a long-running RV camp isn't just for visitors, says manager Debbie Bushnell.

Kalama's downtown along North First Street is a picture of small-town charm, with well-kept shops, plenty of parking and lots of trees. (Monika Spykerman/The Columbian) Photo Gallery KALAMA — This city is a mere 30-minute drive north of Vancouver, and yet our family hasn’t considered it more than a brief stop on the way to Seattle.