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July 19, 2019
A Washougal house burns on Friday morning. The house was declared a total loss, and the occupant was hospitalized with burns. (Photo courtesy Camas-Washougal Fire Department)

Washougal home destroyed by fire

A Washougal man was hospitalized after his house was destroyed by fire on Friday. The occupant was rescued by a neighbor and was transported to a local hospital with severe…

July 18, 2019
Vancouver musician Mac Potts performs at Washougal Times on July 3.

Former “American Idol” contestant lands gig at Washougal eatery

For more than three hours on a recent Wednesday night, Mac Potts performed a variety of pop songs in front of an engaged crowd at one of Camas-Washougal’s newest eateries, Washougal Times, displaying his technical abilities as a piano player and range as a singer.

July 18, 2019
The Port of Camas-Washougal's "Boulevard" concept design for its waterfront development. (Contributed illustrations courtesy of the Port of Camas-Washougal)

Port unveils concepts for Washougal waterfront

The Port of Camas-Washougal’s waterfront development should take advantage of the area’s natural features and incorporate local history, the owner of RKm Development said at a “Lunch With Dave” event, held July 10 at the Port of Camas-Washougal office.

July 11, 2019

Washougal School District deficit grows

The Washougal School District’s (WSD) budget deficit is bigger than originally anticipated. At the WSD board of directors’ June 25 meeting, superintendent Mary Templeton said that two recent developments combined…

July 11, 2019
Port of Camas-Washougal commissioner Larry Keister (left) talks with Washougal resident Martha Martin after a July 1 meeting. Keister and Martin are members of a steering committee that will propose the formation of a performing arts and cultural center on the Washougal waterfront.

Washougal group plans waterfront arts center

A group of Camas-Washougal area arts advocates have formed a steering committee to discuss the creation of a performing arts and cultural center on the Washougal waterfront. Washougal residents Martha…

July 4, 2019
Washougal Police Department chief Ron Mitchell will retire later this year, ending a 23-year career.

Washougal to seek new police chief

Washougal Police Department (WPD) chief Ron Mitchell will retire later this year. Mitchell, who has worked for the WPD for 23 years, told city of Washougal leaders in 2018 that…

June 27, 2019
The Port of Camas-Washougal has approved a 4 percent fee increase for its marina, which is at 100 percent occupancy and has a waiting list for 100 more interested boat owners.

Port of C-W to hike marina rates 4 percent

Port of Camas-Washougal commissioners voted to approve a 4 percent rate increase for the Port’s marina at their June 17 meeting. Port staff members said they believe the increase,…