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July 2, 2020
Washougal Police Chief Wendi Steinbronn (left) talks with outgoing police chief Ron Mitchell (right) and citizens at a November 2019

Washougal officials pass pro-cops resolution

Washougal City Council members have overwhelmingly rejected the nationwide Black Lives Matter movement’s calls to “defund the police.” In a resolution that passed 7-1 on June 22, with Councilwoman…

June 25, 2020
Unite Washougal Community Coalition's Megan Kanzler (far right) participates in an activity with members of Washougal High School's PEP Unite! club. (Contributed photo courtesy of Margaret McCarthy)

Washougal tackles suicide prevention

Washougal School District students and educators will soon have access to a successful, nationwide youth suicide-prevention program known as “Sources of Strength,” thanks to a Washington State Department of Health grant awarded to the Unite! Washougal Community Coalition.

June 18, 2020
A motorist drives past Limitless America, a gun store in Washougal on June 11. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Washougal gun shop draws criticism for response to Black Lives Matter march

A Washougal gun shop received scathing online criticism and negative reviews after several people were spotted wielding guns and donning protective gear in front and on top of the Limitless America store on Sunday, June 6, while a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest calling out systemic racism and police brutality against people of color marched nearby.

June 18, 2020
As part of this year's West Columbia Gorge Humane Society's

Annual humane society fundraiser goes virtual

The West Columbia Gorge Humane Society (WCGHS) usually encourages community members to “hike on the dike” for its annual spring fundraising event, but this year, the organization is asking people to “hike where they like.”

June 18, 2020
Camas High School basketball player Faith Bergstrom catches a pass during a practice session in March. Bergstrom has made a verbal commitment to continue her basketball career at California Polytechnic State University. (Post-Record file photos)

CHS basketball star commits to Cal Poly

Scott Thompson is convinced that if Faith Bergstrom had waited a while longer, she would’ve received offers to play for some of the most prominent women’s basketball programs in the nation. But at the same time, he knows that her decision to attend a university known for its prestigious engineering programs most likely will turn out to be a wise one.