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Stories by Doug Flanagan

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July 28, 2022
Event-goers look at pieces of art during the 2021 Washougal Art Festival. (Contributed photo courtesy of Rene Carroll)

Washougal Art Festival returns Aug. 13

The Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance (WACA) will hold its seventh annual Washougal Art Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Reflection Plaza, 1703 Main Street, Washougal.

July 28, 2022
Contributed photo courtesy of AXON 
 An officer models the type of AXON body-worn camera and taser Camas police officers began wearing in April 2022. The city of Washougal is hoping to launch a body-worn camera program of its own in early 2023.

Washougal set to get $1M in federal funds

The city of Washougal is set to receive more than $1 million in federal funds to help pay for body-worn police cameras and upgrade the city’s wastewater treatment facility.

July 28, 2022
Renae McMurray

Washougal schools leader leaving to be closer to family business

Chris and Renae McMurray knew that they’d have to spend some time apart in order to achieve their career goals when they purchased an outdoor outfitter company in northern Wisconsin in 2019. Chris moved to the Badger State to run the business while Renae stayed behind in Washougal and continued to serve in her role as assistant superintendent for the Washougal School District.