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October 23, 2025

Trick or Treat returns to downtown Washougal

The Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce, Washougal merchants and the city of Washougal will hold the third annual Trick or Treat on Main Street event from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct.

October 23, 2025

Camas Library to host Haunted Happenings

The Camas Public Library will hold its annual Haunted Happenings event from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25. People of all ages are invited to participate in the free, two-hour…

October 16, 2025
Washougal’s newest piece of public artwork has been installed on the campanile at Reflection Plaza, as seen Monday morning. The Two Rivers Heritage Sculpture, created by Vancouver artist Sharon Agnor, made of metal and glass, depicts key events from Washougal’s history and displays the city’s location near the confluence of the Washougal and Columbia rivers. (Photos by Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Sculpture symbolizes spirit

The campanile at Reflection Plaza in downtown Washougal has a whole new look, designed to celebrate the history and natural beauty of the area and foster a sense of community.

October 9, 2025
Singed trees remain standing in the Columbia River Gorge’s Coyote Wall Recreation Area in mid-September, about six weeks after the Burdoin Fire. (Photos by Scott Hewitt/The Columbian)

Drastic change of scenery at Coyote Wall

BINGEN — In spring, you can count on the Columbia River Gorge’s Coyote Wall trail network to dazzle the eyes with crowded carpets of yellow and purple wildflowers. In the heat of summer, Coyote Wall’s jagged, tilting grassland dries out into a furrowed plateau of glowing gold.