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Washougal’s new library could be located downtown, next to Reflection Plaza

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Attendees of the Dinner in White on the Columbia view silent auction items, Sept. 9 at Marina Park, in Washougal. The event served as a fundraiser for a new library in Washougal. (Contributed photo courtesy of Terri London)

The former location of a First Interstate Bank building in downtown Washougal could be the future site of a new Washougal Community Library — as well as residential, retail and restaurant spaces.

Fort Vancouver Regional Library District Executive Director Amelia Shelley received informal permission from FVRL Board of Trustees members during their Sept. 18 meeting to start working toward a formal letter of intent with Lone Wolf Development LLC owner Wes Hickey to build a new library at 1625 Main St.

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