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July 18, 2024
Rediviva Distilling maintenance technician Paul Clark (left), owner Gary Phillips (center) and lead distiller Daniel Ruiz hold bottles of the Washougal distillery’s spirits, July 11, 2024. (Photos by Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Washougal distillery earns double-gold medal

Gary Phillips, a chemical engineer by trade, figured he could succeed in the world of distilling by deploying a strict science-based approach. He quickly learned, however, that it takes much more than simple recipe-following to create an exceptional liqueur.

July 18, 2024
Screenshot by Doug Flanagan/Post-Record 
 Washougal resident speaks about an upcoming blasting project in his neighborhood during a Washougal City Council workshop session on July 8.

Blasting project rankles Washougal neighbors

A group of Washougal residents are voicing their concerns about a blasting project set to begin later this month in their neighborhood, claiming that it has the potential to damage nearby homes and negatively impact their neighborhood’s livability.

July 11, 2024
Terri Niles (top), a Democratic candidate for Washington’s 17th Legislative District, Position 2, and Washougal Mayor David Stuebe, a Republican candidate for the 17th District, Position 2 seat, speak during a League of Women Voters of Clark County candidate forum held Wednesday, June 26, 2024. (Screenshots by Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

ELECTION 2024: 17th Legislative District candidates face off

Two of the three candidates vying for state Rep. Paul Harris’ 17th Legislative District Position 2 seat — including the mayor of Washougal — recently faced off during a League of Women Voters of Clark County candidate forum.

July 11, 2024
Washougal Motocross Park Manager Ryan Huffman (right) has been working with Bobbie Casteel (left), a Veteran Motocross Foundation board member, to bring a “military appreciation” event to the 2024 Washougal National, to be held Saturday, July 20, 2024. (Contributed photo courtsey of Shelly Huffman)

Motocross race to honor military

The 2024 Washougal National professional motocross race will put a special spotlight on past and present United States military members, some of whom will have a chance to get on a bike and zip around the track themselves.