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July 27, 2023

Port cancels 2024 July Fourth celebration

Citing logistics and safety concerns, the Port of Camas-Washougal said this week that it will not host its traditional Fourth of July celebration in 2024.

July 20, 2023
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 Dakima Hicks poses for a photograph at her downtown Washougal botique, which opened for business earlier this month. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

‘More than just a store’

A large white sign, adorned with a photo of Dakima Hicks and the words, “I will never have it all together; I can only control me,” hangs on the west wall of the Daria Maria Boutique, downtown Washougal’s newest business.

July 13, 2023
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg (right) talks with Rep. Marie Glusenkamp-Perez about the city of Washougal's 32nd street underpass project on Friday, July 7, in Washougal. (Contributed photo courtesy of the city of Washougal)

Pete Buttigieg touts Washougal intersection project

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Washougal Friday, July 7, to tout the city of Washougal’s 32nd Street underpass project, which he said will reconnect the community, improve safety, help freight move more efficiently and ensure first responders can get to those in need.