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Cape Horn-Skye Elementary students participate in the school's annual Sport-a-Thon. The event raised more than $6,000 for the school and got students active.
Cape Horn-Skye Elementary students participate in the school's annual Sport-a-Thon. The event raised more than $6,000 for the school and got students active.

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March 31, 2022
Washougal Girls on the Run coach Denise Wilson (second from right) leads her team in a warm-up exercise during a Washougal Girls on the Run practice at Columbia River Gorge Elementary School in Washougal on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (Photos by Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Girls on the Run comes to Washougal

When Lilia Grundy and Denise Wilson first heard about the Girls on the Run (GOTR) organization, they assumed it primarily helped young females become better runners. After familiarizing themselves with what GOTR had to offer, however, they discovered it’s more than just a running program — much more.

March 31, 2022

Public meetings for week of March 31 to April 6, 2022

Camas City Council: The Council will hold a workshop meeting at 4:30 p.m. and a regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 4. The council will hold four public hearings during the regular meeting. For more information about the agendas or how to attend the meetings, visit cityofcamas.us/yourgovernment/minuteagendav ideo

June 24, 2014
Schools use several methods to encourage students to exercise. Here, children at Grass Valley Elementary participate in a game during field day.

Understanding wellness

Childhood obesity has reached epidemic levels in Washington and throughout the United States. Overweight children are at higher risk for lifelong physical and emotional health problems, among other issues.