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January 23, 2025

RU OK? Friendly Caller Program relaunches

The relaunch of a “friendly caller” program that began in the 1980s and gained popularity with a variety of nonprofit and governmental groups during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic will help ensure the safety of isolated individuals living in Clark, Skamania and Klickitat counties.

January 23, 2025
A Washougal School District bus is driven north on 39th Street in Washougal on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. (Photos by Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Washougal nabs $2 million grant for street safety

The city of Washougal has received a $2.06 million grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) Safe Routes to School program will help improve safety to a highly trafficked section of 39th Street near Washougal High School.

January 23, 2025
Jostens Renaissance Education  named Washougal High School senior Riley Vaughan (pictured) the “National Renaissance Student of the Month” for January 2025. (Contributed photos courtesy of Riley Vaughan)

Student honored for work to improve school climate

During the 2024 Jostens Renaissance Global Conference (JRGC), held last July in Orlando, Florida, Washougal High School senior Riley Vaughan was struck by the keynote address, which she said made her realize how important it is to be authentic in her altruistic endeavors.