‘Black Pearl’ could soon become event center

The owner of the long-vacant “Black Pearl” building on the Washougal waterfront says she has plans to open an event center for weddings, board meetings, corporate retreats and other occasions.

Kimberly Sherertz said the 12,000-square-foot concrete, steel and glass building overlooking the Port of Camas-Washougal marina, could also be the site of art auctions, high school graduation parties, Oktoberfest celebrations and private fundraisers.