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Washougal animal shelter gets record-setting donation

Gaming streamer Jake Straus raises $50K for West Columbia Gorge Humane Society

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Washougal resident Jake Straus, a professional video game streamer, has served as foster kitten parent for the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society since 2022. (Contributed photo courtesy Jake Straus)

Peggy DiPrima didn’t know about Jake Straus’ position as a well-known professional gaming streamer or the size of his online following when he approached her about his intention to raise money for the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society earlier this year.

In fact, she wasn’t entirely clear about how the Washougal resident planned to raise money.

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