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July 2, 2020

WSD predicts ‘difficult financial waters’ ahead

Washougal School District leaders say they have “some difficult financial waters to navigate” in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “The state has a $9 billion shortfall for the…

July 2, 2020
Washougal resident Nathan Coltrane II works to film a documentary in Istanbul. (Contributed photo courtesy of Nathan Coltrane II)

Washougal filmmaker plays ‘Waiting Game’

Ever since becoming a filmmaker, Nathan Coltrane Jr. has wanted to attend the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France. Now, even though one of his films has been selected…

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.