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April 25, 2019
Tiffany Jones (left) introduces Hayes Freedom High School senior Maggie Mack to insurance concepts April 18 at Nathan Loren State Farm Insurance in Washougal. Mack began an internship at State Farm earlier this month.

Hayes Freedom students get to work

Hayes Freedom High School senior Mitch McKowan couldn’t figure it out, and he couldn’t figure out why he couldn’t figure it out.

April 25, 2019
Ben Jackson stands in front of what he calls "the best shuffleboard in Clark County" at Washougal Times, which hosted its grand opening in mid-April.

For Washougal Times chef, a ‘dream come true’

Ben Jackson, chef and manager at the new Washougal Times restaurant, which hosted its grand opening the weekend of April 12, has been working around food almost as long as he can remember.

April 18, 2019
Roy Kim of RKm Development talks about his previous projects at Port of Camas-Washougal meeting April 15.

Port picks Portland firm

For the past 18 years, Roy Kim, owner of commercial real estate developer RKm Development, has created a variety of mixed-use suburban neighborhoods in the Portland area. His success has been predicated on his philosophy of emphasizing community and diversity in his projects.

April 18, 2019
The cast of the Washougal High School advanced acting class production of "The Awesome '80s Prom" strikes a post at the school theater on April 11.

‘Awesome ’80s Prom’ coming to Washougal High

For its final production of the 2018-19 school year, the Washougal High School advanced acting class wanted to challenge itself. The students wanted to test the limits of their abilities while learning new skills at the same time. They just simply weren’t interested in doing what they had done in the past.

April 18, 2019

Board adds 2nd chance to speak up

Visitors to the Washougal School District’s school board meetings will soon have more chances to voice their opinions.

April 12, 2019

Washougal School District to host budget conversations

The Washougal School District will host two conversations to present information on the district’s budget, help patrons learn about budget development and answer questions about school finances. The conversations will…

April 11, 2019
Reed Ebeling (left), Erin Ebeling and Susan Bennett of General Federation of Women's Clubs Camas-Washougal during a recent 1,2,3 Grow and Learn session at Hathaway Elementary School. (Photo submitted by Rene Carroll)

Building a solid foundation

As a Washougal School District board director, Teresa Lees has high praise for Educational Services District 112’s 1,2,3 Grow and Learn program, which purports to provide growth and learning skills to young children in Clark County.

April 11, 2019
From left to right, Bolt Minister, Dave Pinkernell and Christopher Lapp stand near the Steigerwald National Wildlife Rufuge with cans of 54-40 Brewing Company's Restoration Ale.

Brewing for a cause

Bolt Minister, owner of 54-40 Brewing Company in Washougal, wants his business to become ingrained in the community by fostering local partnerships in an effort to further the endeavors of everyone involved in a positive manner.

April 11, 2019
The renovation of the George Schmid Memorial Ballfields includes the addition of a third playing field. (Contributed illustration courtesy of the city of Washougal)

A whole new ballgame

When George Schmid Memorial Ballfields in Washougal were constructed, they weren’t completely finished. There were originally supposed to be three baseball/softball fields, but only two were built. There is no concession stand or toilets or lighting or paved driveways.