Camas-Washougal Post-Record

June 4, 2020

Motocross riders race at an event held May 8-9 at Washougal MX Park. The motocross park reopened to riders recently, but has rules in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Contributed photos courtesy of Ryan Huffman)

Racers return to Washougal MX Park

Racing is back on at the Washougal MX Park, but motocross enthusiasts have a whole new set of COVID-19 rules and regulations to contend with.

June 4, 2020

Lillian Middour will graduate with her Washougal High School Class of 2020 peers this weekend. Middour, 18, says she struggled throughout her early high school years, but has made significant strides over the past two years -- transforming her grades, finding stability in her personal life and planning for a future in the veterinary field. (Contributed photos courtesy of Lillian Middour)

WHS senior overcomes challenges, set to graduate

Washougal High School will celebrate its Class of 2020 graduates with a series of events this weekend, including a senior car parade through downtown Washougal on Friday, June 5, and a virtual graduation ceremony broadcast live on the high school’s YouTube channel at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 6.

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.

May 28, 2020

Washougal artist Angela Ridgway greets a customer at the 2019 Washougal Studio Artists tour. Ridgway, the event's creator and organizer, led an effort to move the 2020 tour to a virtual format. (Contributed photo courtesy of Angela Ridgway)

Artists head online after 2020 Washougal Studio Artists Tour cancellation

Angela Ridgway reluctantly cancelled the 2020 Washougal Studio Artists Tour after the COVID-19 pandemic struck in mid-March.

May 28, 2020

Construction crews work at the Steigerwald wildlife refuge.

Restoration work at Washougal wildlife refuge begins Monday

Construction at the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Washougal is set to begin Monday, June 1.

May 21, 2020

Washougal to get $495K in federal funds to help weather crisis

The city of Washougal will receive $495,000 in federal funds to help that city cope with the fallout from COVID-19. Now, city leaders are trying to decide how best to…

May 21, 2020

(Post-Record file photos) Crowds gather at Fishback Stadium in June 2019 for the Class of 2019 graduation event. Washougal High plans to hold an in-person graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 graduates on Aug. 8. District officials say the event will follow COVID-19 distancing restrictions in place at the time.

Washougal High School plans in-person graduation ceremony for Class of 2020

Washougal High School’s class of 2020 graduates will get two graduation ceremonies this year, including an in-person event scheduled to take place Aug. 8 at Fishback Stadium.

May 21, 2020

A sign indicates that the Steamboat Landing dock in Washougal is closed. Access to the dock is restricted because proper social distancing can’t be guaranteed, according to city of Washougal leaders. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Washougal councilors push for looser COVID-19 restrictions

Several Washougal City Council members say they believe many of the statewide restrictions meant to slow the spread of COVID-19 are no longer necessary on a local level. …

May 15, 2020

(Contributed photo courtesy of Kaylee Sugimoto) Camas High School senior Kaylee Sugimoto (second from left) celebrates with her father, Glen (far left), mother Marnie (second from right) and sister Mia (far right) during a signing event at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland. Sugimoto signed a letter of intent to continue her gymnastics career at Illinois State University.

Canceled by COVID-19: Camas gymnast mourns loss of senior season

This isn’t the ending that Kaylee Sugimoto envisioned for her club gymnastics career. The Camas High School senior had hoped to earn high marks for her…

May 14, 2020

Washougal School District Superintendent Mary Templeton visits with students at Gause Elementary School in Washougal. (Contributed photo courtesy of Rene Carroll)

Camas-Washougal schools recognized for positive impacts on students

Four local schools have been recognized for their academic excellence by Washington state education leaders. Washougal’s Jemtegaard Middle School and Gause Elementary School (GES), and Camas’ Dorothy Fox Elementary…