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March 9, 2023

Washougal High to host hiring fair

The 2023 East County Industry Hiring Fair will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, at Washougal High School. The free event, coordinated by the Camas and…

March 2, 2023

Camas School District facing $6M in cuts

In the wake of a budget cycle that will cut $6 million — about 5% of the Camas School District’s overall budget — during the 2023-24 school year, Camas school officials say they want to help community members better understand the complexities of Washington’s K-12 school funding.

March 2, 2023
Washougal resident Laurie Johnson (center) and her daughters, Kaitlyn (left) and Kari, attend Washougal High School's graduation ceremony in June 2013. (Contributed photo courtesy of Laurie Johnson)

Washougal High grad recalls school levy failure in early ’80s

The consequences of the Washougal School District’s failed educational programs and operations (EPO) levy of 1981 had severe repercussions on Laurie Johnson’s senior year at Washougal High School, creating an impact that she is, to some extent, still feeling.

February 16, 2023
Bamini Pathmanathan, of Camas, answers questions during a Camas School Board workshop on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. (Screenshot by Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

Camas School Board fills vacancy

The Camas School Board has found a replacement for former board member Doug Quinn, who resigned his school board position in December 2022, after being named the city of Camas’ new city administrator. On Monday, Feb. 13, the school board voted unanimously to appoint Bamini Pathmanathan to the vacant District 4 seat.

February 15, 2023
Washougal School District Administrative Assistant Kori Kelly (left), Washougal School Board member Angela Hancock (center) and WSD Assistant Superintendent Aaron Hansen (right) hold

Washougal School District levies failing

Preliminary results show Washougal School District voters are rejecting the school district’s two replacement levies placed on the Feb. 14 special election ballot. As of Tuesday, Feb. 14, with…