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February 29, 2024
Washougal to kick off annual Youth Arts Month
Art is therapeutic for Canyon Creek Middle School sixth-graders Sophia Genova and Lilly Kogel, albeit in different ways.
Art is therapeutic for Canyon Creek Middle School sixth-graders Sophia Genova and Lilly Kogel, albeit in different ways.
A 2018 Washougal High School graduate was one of five United States Marines killed in a helicopter crash during a training flight in Southern California earlier this month.
The Washougal School District (WSD) is planning to reduce Superintendent Mary Templeton’s compensation package by almost $21,000 as part of its efforts to address a $3 million budget shortfall.
One of Washougal’s most visible public art installations has been restored after receiving an unwelcome new coat of paint last month.
East County Fire and Rescue (ECFR) leaders say they are facing staffing shortages, an aging vehicle fleet and a “significant” revenue shortfall that could lead to lower levels of service.
The city of Washougal is exploring ways to expand public use at two of its city-owned facilities.
Family members of Sandra Ladd, the 71-year-old Washougal grandmother found murdered in her home in June 2020, say they are frustrated by what they consider a lack of movement in the homicide investigation.
John Furniss has told the story about his life, which has included bouts of chronic illness and depression, drug addiction, financial despair, the loss of his sight following a failed suicide attempt at the age of 16, a loving marriage, and a fulfilling career as a renowned woodworker, to audiences many times, especially during the past few years.
Mihaela Keller-Loss has worked diligently to improve her grappling and wrestling techniques since switching from sport karate to mixed martial arts (MMA) several years ago. But the Washougal resident’s greatest strength continues to be her striking ability, which she used to win more than 20 world championships during her two decades as a karate fighter.
Yvonne Gee is not an artist herself, but she has become one of the key figures in the art community since moving to Washougal in 2019, publicly supporting and promoting the work of her partner, their friends, and local organizations.
