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August 15, 2024
Electric vehicles sit outside a Seattle car dealership during an Aug. 1, 2024, kick-off event for the Washington Department of Commerce’s Electric Vehicle Instant Rebate Program. (Contributed photo courtesy Washington State Department of Commerce)

Washougal car dealership first in county to offer new statewide EV rebate

Like many other car dealerships across the United States, Westlie Ford has been impacted by the decreased customer demand for electric vehicles in the past several years. Nevertheless, the Washougal-based dealership remains firmly invested in the EV market, cautiously optimistic that consumers will view EVs more favorably as technology improves.

August 15, 2024
Washougal Business Association President Paul Greenlee extends his arms in disbelief next to the city of Washougal’s wayfinding sign on Main Street, Aug. 1, 2024. (Photos by Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Washougal Business Association head proposes new wayfinding kiosk

In 2019, Paul Greenlee traveled to Windsor, California, with his wife for a wine-tasting vacation. One of the first things he noticed upon arriving in the Russian River Valley town was its wayfinding sign, composed of 18 smaller, brightly-colored signs featuring the names of local businesses (salons, restaurants, toys, real estate, etc.) and arrows pointing to the left or right.

July 18, 2024
Rediviva Distilling maintenance technician Paul Clark (left), owner Gary Phillips (center) and lead distiller Daniel Ruiz hold bottles of the Washougal distillery’s spirits, July 11, 2024. (Photos by Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Washougal distillery earns double-gold medal

Gary Phillips, a chemical engineer by trade, figured he could succeed in the world of distilling by deploying a strict science-based approach. He quickly learned, however, that it takes much more than simple recipe-following to create an exceptional liqueur.

April 4, 2024
Students partcipate in a Vancouver Elite Gymnastics Academy class in an undated photo. (Contributed photo courtesy Vancouver Elite Gymnastics Academy)

VEGA gymnastics academy expanding to Washougal

The Camas-based Vancouver Elite Gymnastics Academy (VEGA) is turning 20 later this year. To celebrate, its leaders are giving their students and families a gift — a long-awaited third facility.