Hannah Schrager didn’t consider herself to be particularly “outdoorsy” when she was growing up, even though she thought at one point that she wanted to become a vegetable farmer. But now, every time she sees the leaf of a Trillium flower or trout lily delicately emerging from recently thawed ground in springtime, she experiences feelings of wonder and awe.
In 2021, a group of Camas and Washougal residents came together to discuss critical race theory — an academic movement that examines social, cultural and legal issues as they relate to race and racism — and to try to figure out why CRT had become a highlight of contentious school board meetings across the country.
A new Washougal High School program is helping students earn school credits while connecting the things they’ve learned in their career and technical education classes with real-world work skills.
County urges residents to recycle Christmas trees
Washougal wastewater treatment plant collections specialist Joe Miller has seen an increase in demand for his services since the outbreak of COVID-19. “With people home more,…
There is no shortage of news about the trials facing small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. In fact, a study released…
Cardon, William F., 77, Camas, died April 30, 2020. All County Cremation and Burial Services, 360-718-7948. Cook, Ruth H., 99, Vancouver, died May 4, 2020. Straub’s…
By Mary Templeton Guest Columnist As we celebrate National Teacher Appreciation week, May 4-8, I am convinced that our teachers are “heroes” in our society and that their…
The TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center, a Washougal-based nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering connections to nature, community and self, has traditionally carried out its mission through in-person…
More consequences for distracted driving needed On April 11, my husband and I were on our daily walk to get outside and enjoy some fresh air. We are…
