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June 18, 2020
As part of this year's West Columbia Gorge Humane Society's

Annual humane society fundraiser goes virtual

The West Columbia Gorge Humane Society (WCGHS) usually encourages community members to “hike on the dike” for its annual spring fundraising event, but this year, the organization is asking people to “hike where they like.”

June 18, 2020
From left to right: Lindsay Inzalaco, Sandy Burgess and Steve Inzalaco, of Shady Grove Farm in Camas, wait for customers at the Camas Farmer's Market on Wednesday, June 10. (Photos by Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

Camas Farmer’s Market opens for 2020 season

Camas-Washougal residents looking for fresh, local produce and a family-friendly outdoor space to visit with neighbors while still safely social-distancing in this COVID-19 era are in luck: The Camas Farmer’s Market is back for another season and has put precautions in place to help keep vendors and visitors safe from the coronavirus.

June 18, 2020
Camas High School basketball player Faith Bergstrom catches a pass during a practice session in March. Bergstrom has made a verbal commitment to continue her basketball career at California Polytechnic State University. (Post-Record file photos)

CHS basketball star commits to Cal Poly

Scott Thompson is convinced that if Faith Bergstrom had waited a while longer, she would’ve received offers to play for some of the most prominent women’s basketball programs in the nation. But at the same time, he knows that her decision to attend a university known for its prestigious engineering programs most likely will turn out to be a wise one.

June 11, 2020
Ann and Kay Prouty, of Washougal, shown here with their great-grandson, Jonathan, in Ann's arms, have been named the 2020 Camas Days queen and king. The Proutys are longtime volunteers in their community and active in the Church of Christ. (Contributed photo courtesy of Ann Prouty)

Washougal couple named Camas Days royalty

This year’s Camas Days may have been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and statewide ban on large gatherings, but the Camas Days 2020 Senior Royalty Court lives on.

June 11, 2020
Cori Pacanins, wearing a face mask and "sneeze shield," treats a patient at Washougal Family Dental on Tuesday, June 9. (Contributed photo courtesy of Tarra Cochell, Washougal Family Dental)

Washougal Family Dental opens after 2-month shutdown

Washougal Family Dental reopened to the public in mid-May, almost exactly two months to the day after it closed in response to the outbreak of COVID-19, and so far, says Tarra Cochell, office manager and co-owner of Washougal Family Dental, business has been good.

June 4, 2020
Washougal resident AJ Bogue is organizing a meal-delivery service for local residents in need. (Post-Record file photo)

Giving back to the community

AJ Bogue hasn’t been able to leave his Washougal home since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak in mid-March. He can’t risk exposing his wife, Beth, who has multiple sclerosis, to the coronavirus that causes the disease.