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November 5, 2020
Contributed photo courtesy Amara Farah
Washougal High School student Amara Farah sits at a "Piano Push Play" in Portland on June 28, 2019.

Washougal student honored for leadership, volunteer work

In 2014, Washougal resident Gina Farah took a “Guiding Good Choices” class through Unite! Washougal, and quickly became a valued member and passionate supporter of the community coalition, which works to support youth and promote healthy choices.

October 29, 2020
Washougal residents Eric Dodge (left) and Jason Dodge talk about a prize during one of their "Chubby Leprechaun" YouTube videos. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Washougal brothers give back

Jason Dodge died in his Washougal home during the early morning hours of May 6, 2013, but was brought back to life by Washougal police officers and an automated external defibrillator three minutes later. He awoke from a medically induced coma one week later, diagnosed with sudden cardiac death syndrome. He still has no recollection of what happened to him that night.

October 22, 2020
Camas High School equestrian Ashlyn Anderson rides at the Pacific Northwest Invitational Championship in June 2019. (Contributed photo courtesy of Ashlyn Anderson)

Practice for Washougal equestrian team OK’d

Although the Camas and Washougal equestrian teams are both members of the Washington High School Equestrian Teams Association, only one team may be able to compete this season.

October 22, 2020
Vicki Swanson (left) and her daughter Lindsey Lamb recently opened the Pearl Senior Care assisted living facility in Washougal. (Contributed photos courtesy of Lindsey Lamb)

Washougal care home aims for ‘compassionate care’

Phyllis and Earl Gildehous played a significant role in the upbringing of their granddaughter, Lindsey Lamb. The Washougal residents often cared for Lamb when their daughter — Lamb’s mother — was working, and developed a close relationship with her.