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October 22, 2013

Washougal could use utility rate phase-in strategy

Some Washougal residents who live in single-family homes could see water rate decreases in 2014. According to the final results of a rate study conducted by the FCS Group, 61 percent of the water bills for single family residences with three-quarter inch meters would be lower than current rates. The current average bi-monthly bill for customers who use 10 ccf of water is $60.38. That could decrease to $58.21 next year. A proposed rate for 2015 would be $58.83. One ccf equals 748 gallons.

October 15, 2013

Retirement party for Washougal drug dog is set for Saturday

As Washougal Police K-9 Officer Dingo prepares for retired life, his successor is already in training. "Ranger," a 2-year-old male Dutch shepherd, and his handler Officer Kyle Day are in a 10-week class, provided by the Vancouver Police Department and Clark County Sheriff's Office.

October 15, 2013

Camas woman to vie for Miss Washington title

A former Camas High School cheerleading captain is preparing for the Miss Washington USA pageant this week. Shelby Meader, Miss Greater Clark County USA, will be among the 75 participants in the pageant Friday and Saturday, at the Highline Performing Arts Center, in Burien. She spent this past Saturday in Seattle with other contestants, practicing wearing high heels from noon to 6 p.m., and enunciating their names and titles in front of a microphone. In case of a technical issue, they have to be prepared to speak "super loud," according to Meader. It was the last in a series of four workshops held during the past month and a half.

October 15, 2013

City council hears potential impacts of Prop. 1

Washougal City Administrator David Scott presented a transition plan during last night's City Council meeting, in the event that Proposition 1 is approved. The measure would change the form of government, from mayor-council with a city administrator to council-manager.

October 8, 2013
Faye Schanilec, a volunteer, sorts donations at the Inter-Faith Treasure House food bank. The Treasure House provides 45,000 to 65,000 pounds of food a month for area families. That includes monthly food boxes, USDA commodities, a backpack home program for children on weekends and meals served at the Lost & Found Cafe. Public and private donations have decreased, and the Treasure House no longer receives goods from the Oregon Food Bank. iWe need food,i said Treasure House Executive Director Nancy Wilson. "Our shelves are very empty now."

Treasure House deals with food bank shortages

There are some empty shelves at the Inter-Faith Treasure House, of Camas/Washougal, and Executive Director Nancy Wilson is hoping area residents will help fill them. "We're really short on food," she said. "If people would just buy one or two extra cans, it would make a lot of difference here in our little town. "We appreciate one can, two cans, a sackful," Wilson added.

October 1, 2013
Post-Record file photo Amnesia Brewing owners will move the brewery's operations from North Portland to downtown Washougal. The company has sold its Portland location to StormBreaker Brewing. A new 15-barrel brewing system began production in March, at 1834 Main St., in Washougal. It was a month after a tasting room opened at the 5,500-square-foot site.

Amnesia will move headquarters to Washougal

Amnesia Brewing has announced it is moving all of its operations to downtown Washougal. The company, owned by Kevin King and his wife, Kristina, has sold its Portland location to StormBreaker Brewing. The site, at 832 N. Beech St., will remain open through December. A new 15-barrel brewing system began production in March, at 1834 Main St., in Washougal. It was a month after a tasting room opened at the 5,500-square-foot site. The brewery is expected to produce up to 6,000 barrels of beer a year. For more information, call 335-1008 or visit www.amnesiabrews.com.

October 1, 2013

Mayoral candidates focus on local issues

Two men who have lived in the local area for most of their lives -- incumbent Sean Guard and challenger Earl Scott -- are hoping to serve as the mayor of Washougal for the next four years. Utility rate reductions, parks and promoting economic development are among the issues of interest among them. Scott, a Washougal resident for 28 years, said he has always had political aspirations. He previously considered running for Port of Camas-Washougal commissioner, but it would have been a conflict of interest since he was the fire marshal with the City of Washougal. The duties of a fire marshal include inspecting port buildings. "This is not a quick decision," Scott said regarding his city council candidacy. "It's been in the works for quite a long time.

October 1, 2013

Washougal proposes utility rate relief

The people who attended the Washougal Town Hall Saturday morning at Washougal High School received an education about water and sewer rates and the potential for them to decrease. City Administrator David Scott presented preliminary cost of service and rate results, developed by FCS Group. Major findings include the indication that multifamily residential customers have been subsidizing other customer classes. A phase-in strategy would keep rates flat for multifamily customers, while other groups "step up," according to Scott.

September 30, 2013
"Earth," a steel and glass sculpture created by Sharon Agnor, will be installed and dedicated during a ceremony on Tuesday, at 4 p.m., at the state Route-14 pedestrian tunnel. The piece is approximately 8 feet tall and 32 inches wide.

“Earth” sculpture to be installed in Washougal Tuesday

"Earth," a kinetic metal and glass sculpture, will soon be installed and dedicated near downtown Washougal. The artwork, created by Sharon Warman Agnor, will be presented during a ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 4 p.m., at Pendleton Way and the state Route-14 pedestrian tunnel.