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September 18, 2025
The West Columbia Gorge Humane Society commissioned Washougal artist Travis London to paint a mural depicting pets of the organization’s supporters on one of its Conex buildings. (Photos by Doug Flanagan/The Columbian)

Furry friends fuel facelift at Washougal animal shelter

For several years, West Columbia Gorge Humane Society Executive Director Micki Simeone longed to do something to spruce up the two shipping-container storage buildings on the east side of the Washougal animal shelter.

September 18, 2025
A C-Tran bus highlighting the city of Camas on one side, the Camas lily on the back and the Camas School District on another side sits outside the Lacamas Lake Lodge during the 2019 Camas State of the Community address on Sept. 19, 2019. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record files)

C-Tran turns to court over small cities

Faced with an impasse over what the state requires and what its own advisory group has suggested, C-Tran’s board of directors has agreed to seek a court-ordered solution.

September 18, 2025

Harvest Festival returns to Washougal this weekend

The 2025 Washougal Harvest Festival will be held from 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Reflection Plaza in downtown Washougal. The 21-and-older event will feature food, beverages and three east…

September 11, 2025
C-Tran Board Composition Review Committee members Sue Marshall, from left, Michelle Belkot and Matt Little listen to public comment Aug. 12 during a meeting at the transit agency’s headquarters in Vancouver. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

C-Tran committee supports 3-3-3 board makeup

Officials representing Clark County’s small cities on a committee revising the composition of C-Tran’s board of directors are willing to risk millions of dollars from the state if it means they get more representation.