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April 20, 2023
Two Rivers Heritage Museum volunteer Madeline Mesplay Madeline Mesplay has done extensive research on homes and buildings in downtown Washougal built before the 1940s. (Contributed photo courtesy Rene Carroll)

Walking map highlights Washougal history

Two Rivers Heritage Museum’s lead researcher, Madeline Mesplay, will introduce a walking map of historic downtown Washougal and talk about the history of east Clark County kit houses at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Washougal Community Center, 1661 “C” St., Washougal.

April 20, 2023
Graffiti covers a building in Washougal in 2022. The city of Washougal is preparing to launch a community aesthetics program in an effort to help address code compliance issues, beautify the city and help attract more people to the area. (Contributed photo courtesy of the city of Washougal)

Washougal to launch community aesthetics program

The city of Washougal is preparing to launch a community aesthetics program in an effort to become more forward-looking in its approach to code compliance and attract people to the area.

April 13, 2023
A "vote no on Washougal School Levy" supporter waves a sign on the corner of "E" Street and Washougal River Road on Monday, April 10, 2023. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Washougal school levy foes rally ahead of April 25 election

Two weeks ahead of the April 25 special election that will decide the fate of two Washougal School District levies that pay for everything from athletics and arts classes to roof repairs, technology and school nurses, a group led by Washougal resident and Clark County Republican Party Precinct Committee Officer Glenn Kincaid gathered in downtown Washougal on Monday, April 10, to wave “vote no” signs and urge voters to turn against the school levies.

April 13, 2023
Valerie Ross performs a song at her new downtown Washougal studio on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Pianist opens music studio in downtown Washougal

Some of Valerie Ross’ earliest childhood memories involve her mother teaching piano lessons to eager youngsters from their home in northern California. Gazing upon the teacher and student from across the room, she became mesmerized by the sounds they were making. She finally convinced her mother to teach her how to play when she was about 4 years old.

April 6, 2023
Washougal School District Director of Teaching and Learning Tracey MacLachlan (center) talks to attendees at the school district's "listening tour," held Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Washougal High School. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Washougal School District launches listening tours ahead of levy vote

After the Washougal School District’s replacement educational programs and operations and technology and capital projects levy proposals failed in February, district leaders knew that they had to revamp their communication process and engage in “straight talk,” in the words of WSD Superintendent Mary Templeton, if they hoped to convince enough community members to vote for the measures on Tuesday, April 25.

April 6, 2023
Port of Camas-Washougal Commissioner Cassi Marshall cleans a section of garden at Parker's Landing Historic Park in 2023. (Contributed photos courtesy of Parkersville National Historic Site Advisory Committee)

Parker’s Landing cleanups set

The Parkersville National Historic Site Advisory Committee (PAC) will host “park cleanup” sessions at Parker’s Landing Historical Park in Washougal from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, and Tuesday, May 16, in preparation for the second annual Parkersville Day event.