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Stories by Doug Flanagan

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March 16, 2023
Professional chef Kara Hendrie stands outside the building in downtown Washougal that will soon house her catering business, Miere Catering, on Monday, March 13, 2023. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Miere Catering moving to Washougal

Kara Hendrie decided to start a small catering business to complement her full-time job as a chef for a cafe in downtown Portland, in 2019. The side-gig started small but quickly grew into something that demanded more and more of her attention.

March 2, 2023
The Port of Camas-Washougal is partnering with Clark Public Utilities to construct an 800-megawatt solar grid at its industrial park, similar to CPU's first solar project at its Orchards solar project (pictured) in Vancouver. (Contributed photos courtesy of Clark Public Utilities, Port of Camas-Washougal)

Port writes the book on sustainability

Port of Camas-Washougal officials have been promoting renewable energy sources lately — partnering with a county agency to install solar panels at its industrial park and taking the lead on installing electric vehicle chargers in East Clark County — and, now, the Port has literally written the book on how public agencies and businesses can improve their decarbonization efforts.

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.

March 2, 2023
Recovery Cafe Clark County recovery coach supervisor Ethan Gonzales (right) talks with a woman in the Washougal-based Recovery Cafe on Monday, April 18, 2022. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record files)

Washougal city officials address homelessness

During the Washougal City Council’s workshop on Monday, Feb. 13, Washougal Police Department Chief Wendi Steinbronn told councilmembers about the department’s recent experiences with a Washougal resident who is experiencing homelessness.

March 2, 2023
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 Attendees look at student artwork during the 2022 Washougal Youth Arts Month gallery exhibit at Washougal High School on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record files)

Washougal to celebrate Youth Arts Month

The 2023 Washougal Youth Arts Month celebration, coordinated by the Washougal School District and the Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance (WACA), kicks off this week, featuring a variety of events and activities showcasing many forms of artwork by Washougal youth.

March 2, 2023
The Port of Camas-Washougal will hold a public auction on Monday, March 13, to sell a boat that was abandoned at Parker's Landing Marina. (Post-Record file photo)

Port to auction abandoned boat

The Port of Camas-Washougal will hold a public auction to sell a boat that has been abandoned at Parkers’ Landing Marina.