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May 21, 2026
Washougal resident David Knight holds a copy of his memoir, “Journeys Over Water,” on May 4 at Hathaway Park in Washougal. (Doug Flanagan/The Columbian)

Washougal resident’s memoir depicts unplanned life

David Knight has been a Silicon Valley executive, commercial fisherman, boatbuilder, coffee entrepreneur and bus-dweller — a life so varied that his memoir, “Journeys Over Water,” took shape not as a traditional chronology, but as a collection of self-contained stories.

May 21, 2026

Parkersville Heritage Fair returns July 31

The Parkersville Advisory Committee, in partnership with the Port of Camas-Washougal, will hold the Parkersville Heritage Fair from 4 to 6 p.m. July 31 at Parker’s Landing Historical Park.

May 14, 2026

Washougal BrewPass now available

Visit Washougal has launched its 2026 Washougal BrewPass, a collaborative community effort inviting beer lovers from across Southwest Washington to discover the growing craft brew scene in Washougal — and earn a keepsake pint glass along the way.

April 30, 2026

Camtown expands as art and music festival

The city of Camas Parks & Recreation Department will launch the inaugural Camtown Arts & Music Festival on June 6 at Crown Park, reintroducing the longtime Camtown event as a broader arts and culture festival for all ages.

April 30, 2026

Plant fair returns to Washougal museum

The Camas-Washougal Historical Society will host its annual Plant Fair on May 16 and June 14 at the Two Rivers Heritage Museum, offering a variety of locally grown plants as a fundraiser to support the organization's mission of preserving local history.