Washougal welcomes new council member, art commission members. Tia Robertson was sworn in as the Washougal City Council’s newest member during a meeting on Monday, Jan. 8. Robertson ran unopposed in last November’s general election for the council’s No. 2 position, previously occupied by Michelle Wagner, who ran unopposed for …Poland resident Joanna Krzysztonek suffered a 75-day labor, perhaps the longest in recorded history, according to the Huffington Post. In 2012, five months into Krzysztonek’s pregn...Jun 16, 2022 · Doug Flanagan/Post-Record The American Empress riverboat docks at Parker's Landing Marina in Washougal on Wednesday, June 8. “Camas, Wash.” has been emblazoned on the stern of the American Empress paddlewheeler since 2014, but 2022 was the first time the Empress, the largest riverboat west of the Mississippi River, has attached itself to ... The Columbia Land Trust has reached an agreement to purchase 300 acres of land along the West Fork Washougal River for conservation efforts. The Vancouver-based nonprofit organization received grants from the Salmon Recovery Funding Board, the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, The Conservation Alliance, and the …Quinn was tapped in November 2022 to be the city of Camas' next city administrator. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record files) The city of Camas’ 18-month-long, nationwide search for a new city administrator has come full circle. Camas Mayor Steve Hogan announced this week that he has selected Doug Quinn, a former city director and …Children gather at Hamllik Park on Addy Street in Washougal to cool off beneath the spray of the Camas and Washougal Fire Department fire hose in 2015. (Post-Record file photo) Washougal city leaders said in 2020 that the 23-year-old playground at Hamllik Park is so old, they have trouble finding replacement parts.By Kelly Moyer and Doug Flanagan | July 2, 2020 11:50 am | comments. ( Kelly Moyer /Post-Record) Of the 52 candidates vying for a position on the first Clark County Home Rule Charter Review Commission, 10 are from Camas-Washougal. After three failed attempts (in 1982, 1997 and 2002), the Home Rule Charter won voter approval in …Doug Flanagan/Post-Record The American Empress riverboat docks at Parker's Landing Marina in Washougal on Wednesday, June 8. “Camas, Wash.” has been emblazoned on the stern of the American Empress paddlewheeler since 2014, but 2022 was the first time the Empress, the largest riverboat west of the Mississippi River, has …Washougal SD proposes first round of $3M budget cuts, at least 26 positions impacted Camas, Washougal students to perform in honor band Camas school levy supporters …Oct 12, 2023 · A California-based aerospace manufacturer has made an offer to purchase a 3.4-acre lot in the Port of Camas-Washougal’s industrial park, where it plans to construct a 16,000-square-foot facility that would bring at least 100 jobs to east Clark County. United Precision Corporation (UPC), which purchased 200,000 square feet of developable land ... Nov 23, 2023 · Johnson told the Washougal City Council in 2022 that he hoped that the VHA could have shovels in the ground by 2024 or 2025. “We still own the parcel,” he told the Post-Record. “There were some changes that the City put in place about parking (after we) purchased (the property), but it is still on our to-do list to get some housing there. Jan 11, 2024 · The Port of Camas-Washougal has updated its mission statement to reflect its commitment to sustainability and green initiatives. Port commissioners approved the update during their meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 3. The new statement reads, “It is the mission of the Port of Camas-Washougal to enhance the community’s quality of life by bringing ... Doug Flanagan/Post-Record Washougal Business Association board member Lori Reed talks during an open house event on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 54-40 Brewing Company in Washougal. Doug Flanagan/Post-Record Washougal Business Association board member Margaret Rice (right) selects a raffle ticket during an open house event on …Aug 31, 2023 · Now, both of those needs have been met. Royer, a member of the Camas-based Boy Scout Troop 562, and several of his Scout friends spent a significant amount of their summer vacation revitalizing the historical Washougal park — removing grass that had blocked the Apple Tree Heritage Grove’s access to water, enlarging the bark ring that ... The proposed EPO levy rates for 2023-25 would be lower than the rates voters approved in 2020: $1.99 per $1,000 assessed property value (APV) in 2024, 2025 and 2026, down from $2.14 per $1,000 APV in 2021, 2022 and 2023. If approved, the levy would collect $9.5 million in 2024, $10.5 million in 2025 and $11.5 million in 2026.Camas Post RecordThe Washougal Police Department (WPD) is adequately staffed, but not operating at peak efficiency and could benefit from a series of schedule shifts and position reallocations, according to the results of a recently completed study. The city of Washougal commissioned the Portland, Maine-based consulting firm BerryDunn earlier this year to ...May 13, 2021 · More than 20 Camas-area residents — including the owner of a Washougal pediatric health clinic and several parents who have pulled their students out of public Camas schools — wrote letters and spoke at an in-person Camas School Board meeting on Monday, May 10, lambasting mask mandates and other COVID-19 safety measures; remote learning; racial justice and equity programs; and “woke ... A fire engine sits in front of the Camas-Washougal Fire Department's Station 43 in Washougal, April 30, 2022. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record files) The city of Washougal is moving forward with its plans to construct a new fire station facility. The City issued a request-for-pricing (RFP) proposal Dec. 8, to solicit interest from consulting …Hitting the road this summer? Here are some important car trip tips to keep in mind before your road-trip vacation. Editor’s note: This post is regularly updated. Nothing says summ...Venture capitalists went hard in 2021. Data collected from a number of sources indicates that last year set venture capital records around the world. From dollars invested to deal ...The Washougal United Methodist Church will hold a bazaar featuring crafts, baked goods and its popular “hamburger soup” from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, and from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at 4020 “M” St., Washougal. The Washougal School District will hold its annual Holiday Marketplace Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov ...Washougal historian Donna Sinclair to open Clark County Historical Museum’s 2024 Speaker Series. Live Traffic. Travel time. 32nd St. exit on SR 14 to I-205. 32nd St. exit on SR 14 to I-5. More traffic cameras. Camas officials will soon decide the fate of two city-owned homes, including one that is on the National Register of Historic Places. By Doug Flanagan, Camas-Washougal Post-Record. Published: January 13, 2024, 6:06am. David Ripp, ‘Very honored to be a part of the whole process’. CAMAS …Jul 7, 2023 · Additionally, many Odyssey and Discovery students and parents who talked to The Post-Record said Smith, who had been the Camas School District’s only openly gay principal, created a welcoming, safe space for LGBTQ students and their families. “I felt like he was an advocate,” Camas parent Carrie Kuba said of Smith. Camas Post Record. Public meetings: Feb. 15-21, 2024. Camas City Council: The Council will hold a workshop at 4:30 p.m. and regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 ...The new sewer rates for single-family residence ratepayers, for instance, will increase from $81.41 with a $5.96 per 100 cubic feet (CCF) volume charge in 2024, to $88.12 with a $6.44 per CCF (748 gallons) in 2028. The Council reviewed a utility rate analysis conducted by FCS Group, a Redmond, Washington-based consulting firm, at a …Dec 7, 2023 · Camas Post Record. Washougal Business Association relaunches. In the summer of 2022, the Washougal Business Association (WBA)’s new leadership group met for a full-day retreat at board member Greg Goforth’s residence to talk about the purpose of the nonprofit organization, which had basically gone dark months earlier, and what it could do to help the Washougal business community thrive. The Saudi Arabian Oil Company, commonly referred to as Saudi Aramco, posted a record profit of $161 billion in 2022 amid all-time high oil prices and increased demand as Russia inv...Washougal SD proposes first round of $3M budget cuts, at least 26 positions impacted Camas, Washougal students to perform in honor band Camas school levy supporters get out the vote ahead of Feb. 13 election The annual parade was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but is back this year and set to begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, on Main Street in downtown Washougal. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record files) Washougal’s major holiday celebration is returning after a one-year absence. The city of Washougal’s annual …A fire engine sits in front of the Camas-Washougal Fire Department's Station 43 in Washougal, April 30, 2022. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record files) The city of Washougal is moving forward with its plans to construct a new fire station facility. The City issued a request-for-pricing (RFP) proposal Dec. 8, to solicit interest from consulting …Nov 2, 2023 · Doug Flanagan/Post-Record Washougal Business Association board member Lori Reed talks during an open house event on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 54-40 Brewing Company in Washougal. Doug Flanagan/Post-Record Washougal Business Association board member Margaret Rice (right) selects a raffle ticket during an open house event on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 54 ... Nonprofit to save land along Washougal River; Columbia Land Trust to secure 300 acres on West Fork Updated 5 hours ago By Doug Flanagan, Camas-Washougal …The Washougal Police Department (WPD) is adequately staffed, but not operating at peak efficiency and could benefit from a series of schedule shifts and position reallocations, according to the results of a recently completed study. The city of Washougal commissioned the Portland, Maine-based consulting firm BerryDunn earlier this year to ...The current utility rates, adopted by the Washougal City Council in 2018, will remain in place through 2023. The average bi-monthly utility bill in Washougal is $153.84, according to the city of Vancouver website. Rates for other cities in Clark County are between $90 and $110.Camas Post Record. Sections Search Subscribe. Search Subscribe. News. Camas. Washougal. Arts & Entertainment. Business. Hometown. Schools. Government. Sports. Obituaries. Death Notices; Opinion. ... Washougal High School has canceled plans to hold an Aug. 8 in-person graduation ceremony for Class of 2020 graduates at Fishback …Company to remove warehouse, docks/piers, more over three years. By Kelly Moyer, Camas-Washougal Post-Record. Published: August 19, 2023, 6:07am. An …Jan 12, 2024 · A city of Camas de-icing vehicle sprays de-icer along Northeast Sixth Avenue in downtown Camas, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, ahead of a winter storm expected to drop 2 to 4 inches of snow on the greater Vancouver area Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record) The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning for the ... Quinn was tapped in November 2022 to be the city of Camas' next city administrator. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record files) The city of Camas’ 18-month-long, nationwide search for a new city administrator has come full circle. Camas Mayor Steve Hogan announced this week that he has selected Doug Quinn, a former city director and …Port of Camas-Washougal. Port of Camas-Washougal Office 24 S. "A" St., Washougal, WA, United States. The Port of Camas-Washougal Commission meets at noon on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Members of the public may attend by calling 253-215-8782. For more information, visit portcw.com. Mon 12.Grover died May 22, 2023, at the age of 53, two years after being diagnosed with stage-four lung cancer. (Contributed photo courtesy of Rene Carroll) ( Doug Flanagan /Post-Record) Washougal artist Suzanne Grover, who died May 22, 2023, was known for her pastel, acrylic and watercolor artwork portraying wildlife and pets.The company says its unclear how the decision was made. This post has been updated. Nigeria’s regulators have increased the fine against MTN to $3.9 billion 24 hours after reducing...The Washougal police force is now one of 61 police departments in Washington state — including the Camas Police Department, which earned its accreditation in 2001 – to have achieved the WASPC accreditation. “What that means in terms of percentage is your police department is one of about 20% of Washington law …Jun 11, 2020 · This year’s Camas Days may have been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and statewide ban on large gatherings, but the Camas Days 2020 Senior Royalty Court lives on. The Camas-Washougal chapter of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs this week named Ann and Kay Prouty, of Washougal, the 2020 Camas Days queen and king. Mar 16, 2023 · ReFuel currently serves an average of 100 to 120 meals — double the amount that it served before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic — at the Washougal Community Center every Friday night, according to Stevens. “ (The number is) growing,” she said. “I have been seeing some new faces, which isn’t necessarily a good thing. Washougal city council members are troubled over the cost of mandated improvements to the city’s water system. There’s no doubt that water — and how to pay …Nov 23, 2023 · Johnson told the Washougal City Council in 2022 that he hoped that the VHA could have shovels in the ground by 2024 or 2025. “We still own the parcel,” he told the Post-Record. “There were some changes that the City put in place about parking (after we) purchased (the property), but it is still on our to-do list to get some housing there. The second time may be a charm for the Washougal School District’s replacement levies. Preliminary election results published Tuesday evening, April 25, show the school district’s largest levy — the three-year educational programs and operations (EPO) levy that funds student learning and staffing and operations costs not covered by …Washougal resident Jake Straus raised more than $50,000 for the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society last month via a fundraiser on Twitch, a streaming platform popular with gamers. Contributed photo courtesy Jake Straus Washougal residents Jake and Kelsey Straus serve as foster kitten parents for the West Columbia Gorge …Doug Flanagan/Post-Record The American Empress riverboat docks at Parker's Landing Marina in Washougal on Wednesday, June 8. “Camas, Wash.” has been emblazoned on the stern of the American Empress paddlewheeler since 2014, but 2022 was the first time the Empress, the largest riverboat west of the Mississippi River, has …Washougal FBLA students make mark at regional competition. On Feb. 2, Washougal High School students in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competed at the Winter Leadership Conference at Lower Columbia College in Longview, and qualified for state competitions. The conference brought together FBLA chapters from across the …The Camas City Council will hold public hearings on Monday, Nov. 21, to discuss two possible tax increases that will help determine the final scope of the city’s biennial 2023-24 budget. Earlier this month, during the Council’s Nov. 7 meeting, council members weighed five possible taxing options — including the scenario Camas Mayor …Camas, WA 5 Day Forecast. This Week's Front Page. News. News Camas Days Great Getaways Health and Wellness Passionate Pursuits. Sports; Business; Schools. ... by …The school board will host a “listening tour” from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, at Washougal High School’s Excelsior building, and Templeton will hold a superintendent’s roundtable event to share information about the budget shortfall and gather more community input from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at the Washougal School …May 11, 2023 · That is just one of the messages former Washougal City Councilwoman Joyce Lindsay wanted to convey in her newly released book, “Knock, Knock: How a 72-year-old woman got mad, ran for city council, and knocked on 1,000 doors to win the election.”. “I think being old was an advantage,” Lindsay recently told The Post-Record. The Washington Department of Ecology has fined a Washougal company $25,000 for improperly managing hazardous waste. The state said this month that Burlington Environmental, located at 632 S. 32nd St., in the Camas-Washougal Industrial Park, improperly stored dangerous waste on its Washougal site for several months and failed …Now in its 77th year of funding nonprofits that help Camas-Washougal students, families and individuals in need, the Community Chest recently launched its 2024 fundraising campaign with the goal of raising $120,000. “To reach its goal for the 2024 campaign, the Community Chest needs donations from individuals and businesses in …6. Camas skatepark gets a long-awaited revamp. The long-awaited Riverside Bowl Skatepark in Camas opened to public fanfare, skateboarding demonstrations and the unveiling of the park’s murals created by a Washougal artist on July 27. Camas Mayor Steve Hogan said the park remodel has been a long time coming.The Camas City Council will hold public hearings on Monday, Nov. 21, to discuss two possible tax increases that will help determine the final scope of the city’s biennial 2023-24 budget. Earlier this month, during the Council’s Nov. 7 meeting, council members weighed five possible taxing options — including the scenario Camas Mayor …RKm Development announced in August 2022, that the development will be named Hyas Point. (Contributed graphic courtesy of the Port of Camas-Washougal) A rendering shows a bustling, "gathering space," with Mount Hood views, at the Port of Camas-Washougal's and RKm Development's future Hyas Point development on the …Camas Post Record. Sections Search Subscribe. Search Subscribe. News. Camas. Washougal. Arts & Entertainment. Business. Hometown. Schools. Government. Sports. Obituaries. Death Notices; ... Above the tree hangs the four words that have been adopted by the Washougal education provider as its theme for the 2020-21 school year: Making …As record-breaking crowds go through airport security, TPG offers tips on how to get through TSA checkpoints quickly. Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information...The Crouches' "Hill of a Garden" is one of three Camas-Washougal gardens included in the 2022 Natural Garden Tour on July 17. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record files) Clark County residents looking for natural gardening inspiration can explore nine local gardens maintained using earth-friendly techniques during this month’s Natural Garden Tour.The city of Washougal has apparently solved one of its oldest mysteries. Michelle Wright, the city’s public works administrator, recently announced the city’s cemetery board has discovered the body of Washougal founder Betsy “White Wing” Ough buried next to the body of her husband, Richard Ough, in the Washougal Memorial Cemetery ...The Camas-Washougal Post-Record is a newspaper that covers the latest news and events in Camas-Washougal, a community in Washington state. Find out about budget cuts, storms, school district, historical society, arts, sports and more from this local source.Doug Flanagan/Post-Record The American Empress riverboat docks at Parker's Landing Marina in Washougal on Wednesday, June 8. “Camas, Wash.” has been emblazoned on the stern of the American Empress paddlewheeler since 2014, but 2022 was the first time the Empress, the largest riverboat west of the Mississippi River, has …Jan 18, 2024 · Jessica Beehner, the Washougal School District’s facilities, maintenance and grounds manager, is being honored by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)’s Columbia River chapter for her commitment to energy conservation and sustainability. The AEE recently presented Beehner with its 2023 Commercial Wrench of the Year award, which the ... (Screenshots by Kelly Moyer/Post-Record) Washougal physician assistant Scott Miller speaks against COVID-19 safety precautions such as mask mandates and distance-learning during a Camas School Board meeting on May 10, 2021. ... who moved to the Camas-Washougal area in 2014 and established a popular pediatric practice in …A Washougal man has been charged with first-degree attempted murder for a Dec. 12 stabbing that left another Washougal man seriously injured. Washougal police said Cody Slot, 40, of Washougal, was arrested Dec. 19, on charges of assault and attempted murder, in connection with the Dec. 12, 2023, stabbing of 27-year-old Washougal …May 11, 2023 · That is just one of the messages former Washougal City Councilwoman Joyce Lindsay wanted to convey in her newly released book, “Knock, Knock: How a 72-year-old woman got mad, ran for city council, and knocked on 1,000 doors to win the election.”. “I think being old was an advantage,” Lindsay recently told The Post-Record. Professional chef Kara Hendrie stands outside the building in downtown Washougal that will soon house her catering business, Miere Catering, on Monday, March 13, 2023. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record) Kara Hendrie decided to start a small catering business to complement her full-time job as a chef for a cafe in downtown Portland, in 2019.Dec 14, 2023 · Now in its 77th year of funding nonprofits that help Camas-Washougal students, families and individuals in need, the Community Chest recently launched its 2024 fundraising campaign with the goal of raising $120,000. “To reach its goal for the 2024 campaign, the Community Chest needs donations from individuals and businesses in Camas and ... Construction at the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Washougal is set to begin Monday, June 1. The work is part of the multi-year Steigerwald Reconnection Project, a collaborative effort led by the Portland-based Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership (LCEP), United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Port of Camas …2023 Washougal Art and Music Festival. 2023 Camas Days celebration “Spring into History” April First Friday in downtown Camas ‘Tis the Season: December 2021 holiday celebrations in Camas-Washougal. Subscriber Services. Contact Us; Subscribe; Vacation Stop; Home Delivery Issues;A League of Women Voters of Clark County candidate forum held Oct. 1, online on CVTV, featured two candidates running for the Port of Camas-Washougal’s Board of Commissioners’ No. 3 position. The incumbent, Port of Camas-Washougal Commission President Larry Keister, said told voters during the forum that he is “focused on leading …Browse the obituaries of people who passed away in Camas and Washougal, Washington, and read their stories, photos and tributes. Find the dates, locations and links to view the full obituaries on the Camas-Washougal Post-Record website. Children gather at Hamllik Park on Addy Street in Washougal to cool off beneath the spray of the Camas and Washougal Fire Department fire hose in 2015. (Post-Record file photo) Washougal city leaders said in 2020 that the 23-year-old playground at Hamllik Park is so old, they have trouble finding replacement parts.6 days ago · The city of Washougal is exploring ways to expand public use at two of its city-owned facilities. Washougal City Manager David Scott said the City’s community center, located at 1681 “C” St., directly west of Washougal City Hall, can host a wider array of activities now that the restrictions that came with a Community Development Block ... . RKm Development announced in August 2022, that the developmeJun 30, 2022 · District leaders named Morris — who had been with th Dec 30, 2021 · A look back at the top 10 Camas-Washougal stories of 2021. Pictured clockwise from upper left: A "No Drug Detox" sign stands in Camas' Prune Hill neighborhood on March 16, 2021 (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record files); an illustration shows what the Port of Camas-Washougal's future waterfront development might look like (courtesy of Port of Camas-Washougal); children sit in a Camas kindergarten ... Camas-Washougal Rotary supports literacy at local elementary schools. December 14, 2023 12:28 pm | comments. ... ‘Mileage Club’ proves popular with Washougal students. By Doug Flanagan | December 7, 2023 3:54 pm | comments. Every Tuesday, Columbia Gorge Elementary (CRG) School students spend 15 minutes of their time running or walking ... May 4, 2023 · 2023 Washougal Art and Music Festival. 2023 Cam Washougal High School’s class of 2020 graduates will get two graduation ceremonies this year, including an in-person event scheduled to take place Aug. 8 at Fishback Stadium. May 14, 2020 Camas-Washougal schools recognized for positive impacts on students The Washougal Transfer Station is seen Tuesday,...
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