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As temperatures exceeded 90 degrees on Monday, people of all ages flocked to local waterways, including the Washougal River. Local officials recommend wearing life jackets and not mixing swimming with alcohol. "It's a really bad combination," said Doug Young, who works with the SWORD dive team.
As temperatures exceeded 90 degrees on Monday, people of all ages flocked to local waterways, including the Washougal River. Local officials recommend wearing life jackets and not mixing swimming with alcohol. "It's a really bad combination," said Doug Young, who works with the SWORD dive team.

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January 27, 2022
Washougal resident Mike Amodeo lowers his boat into the Columbia River at Parker's Landing Marina on Jan. 25, 2022. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Port permits peeve users

Unhappy with the Port of Camas-Washougal’s recent decision to eliminate annual launch ramp permits, a group of outspoken Parker’s Landing Marina users said this week they are optimistic they can change the Port commissioners’ minds.

July 29, 2014
As temperatures exceeded 90 degrees on Monday, people of all ages flocked to local waterways, including the Washougal River. Local officials recommend wearing life jackets and not mixing swimming with alcohol. "It's a really bad combination," said Doug Young, who works with the SWORD dive team.

Officials stress water safety

As 90-degree temperatures heat up Camas and Washougal again this week, Southwest Washington Organization of Rescue Divers member Doug Young hopes swimmers pay attention to the hazards before they plunge into nearby lakes and rivers.