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August 13, 2020
Washougal resident Jess Moore, a former professional fighter, opened Champ Camp Training & Fitness in Washougal last month. (Contributed photo courtesy Jess Moore) (Contributed photos courtesy of Jess Moore)

Former pro fighter opens Champ Camp Training in Washougal

Several years ago, John Watkins struggled with depression after his young son was diagnosed with cancer. But one day, Jess Moore, a Washougal resident, strength and conditioning coach and former professional fighter, invited Watkins, a kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu enthusiast, to train with him — not, he said, because he wanted Watkins’ money, but because he genuinely cared about his friend’s well-being.

July 9, 2020
Reed Creative owner Lori Reed (right) and designer/illustrator Kyla Friedrichsmeyer display some of the materials that the Washougal marketing firm created for the Emeril Lagasse Foundation's 15th annual fundraising weekend, held in November 2019 in New Orleans. Reed is leading an effort to formulate a marking campaign to support local businesses. (Post-Record file photo)

‘ShougStrong’ to help struggling local businesses

Several Washougal agencies, organizations and leaders are coming together to help local businesses not only recover from the devastating financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but thrive in the long-term.

June 11, 2020
Cori Pacanins, wearing a face mask and "sneeze shield," treats a patient at Washougal Family Dental on Tuesday, June 9. (Contributed photo courtesy of Tarra Cochell, Washougal Family Dental)

Washougal Family Dental opens after 2-month shutdown

Washougal Family Dental reopened to the public in mid-May, almost exactly two months to the day after it closed in response to the outbreak of COVID-19, and so far, says Tarra Cochell, office manager and co-owner of Washougal Family Dental, business has been good.