Camas-Washougal Post-Record

December 10, 2020

Lighted displays adorn the Washougal Motocross Park in 2023. (Contributed photo courtesy of Ryan Huffman)

Washougal MX Park hosts ‘Holidays in the Hills’

Even though Ryan Huffman describes himself as more of a “dirt guy” who’d rather move things around with equipment than create them, he’s relished the opportunity to use his imagination while putting together a holiday lights tour at Washougal Motocross Park. He will, for example, point out the fact that he was the one who came up with the idea for one of the tour’s signature displays, a “Grinch” knocking over a tree with a bulldozer.

December 10, 2020

Port bylaws address officials’ behavior

The Port of Camas-Washougal has adopted a set of bylaws that one commissioner hopes will set the tone for a more respectful commission in the future.

December 3, 2020

Fern Prairie Modelers Club member Larry Webberley displays his model airplane at the Port of Camas-Washougal industrial park in October 2020. (Contributed photos courtesy of Steve Carroll)

No-fly Zone: Local model airplane club seeks new home

The Fern Prairie Modelers Club is looking for a new home.

December 3, 2020

Washougal High School (Courtesy of The Columbian files)

Students say they’re struggling

The Washougal School Board recently heard from several students who say the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the school district’s remote-learning situation is taking a toll on their social-emotional wellbeing.

December 3, 2020

Lauren Plumberg (left) and Olivia Peabody (right) own and operate Eden Colletive, a new "mixed-use creative space," located at 1911 Main St., in downtown Washougal. (Contributed photo courtesy of Olivia Peabody)

‘Mixed-use creative space’ comes to downtown Washougal

Downtown Washougal’s newest business can’t be easily described in a few simple words. Even its co-owners are still searching for the best way to explain their new venture.

December 3, 2020

Camas High School's Blake Bell looks to escape double coverage during the Papermakers' game against Prairie High on Dec. 5, 2019. The start of the 2020-21 prep sports season has been postponed until February 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Post-Record file photo)

High school sports delayed again after COVID-19 surge

Camas-Washougal high school athletes hoping to compete this school year will have to wait a bit longer thanks to rising COVID-19 rates throughout Washington state.

November 26, 2020

OurBar manager Sara Wakeman serves meals to a group of people at the Washougal restaurant on Nov. 22, 2019. OurBar permanently closed on Oct. 31, 2020. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Downtown Washougal loses popular eatery

Earlier this year, Alex Yost quietly identified Oct. 31 as a potential final day for OurBar, her restaurant in downtown Washougal.

November 19, 2020

Washougal residents gather in front of City Hall on Oct. 27, 2020, to protest higher-than-normal water bills. The residents have asked city leaders to explain the reasons behind the increased bills, which they say were unexpected and excessive. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Washougal residents protest steep water bills

When Ashley Rheault opened her most recent water bill from the city of Washougal, she simply couldn’t believe her eyes.

November 19, 2020

Washougal passes conservative 2021 budget, keeps existing services

City of Washougal leaders are “cautiously optimistic” about the agency’s financial position heading into next year, but recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic is limiting their options to provide amenity and service enhancements.

November 19, 2020

Washougal football coach Terry Hyde (right) takes the temperature of senior lineman Mason Heath during a practice session at Fishback Stadium on Nov. 12, 2020. (Photos by Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Camas-Washougal athletes resume practice sessions

Jacques Badolato-Birdsell had hoped to lead the Camas High School football team to a second consecutive 4A state championship this fall. But after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of the prep football season, the senior running back has had ample time to reflect on his passion for the sport and the importance of his bonds with his teammates and coaches.