Officials celebrate groundbreaking on Washougal waterfront

The crunching sound of 14 gold-plated shovels digging into wet dirt signified the official start of a community development project that is 15 years in the making and designed to honor and celebrate East Clark County’s unique history and natural environment.

The Port of Camas-Washougal and Portland-based RKm Development held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, Oct. 31, at Washougal Waterfront Park to commemorate the groundbreaking of Hyas Point, a master-planned community that will feature a mix of residential units, services — including medical, office and retail — and restaurants, while showcasing views of the Columbia River and Mount Hood.