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April 11, 2019
From left to right, Bolt Minister, Dave Pinkernell and Christopher Lapp stand near the Steigerwald National Wildlife Rufuge with cans of 54-40 Brewing Company's Restoration Ale.

Brewing for a cause

Bolt Minister, owner of 54-40 Brewing Company in Washougal, wants his business to become ingrained in the community by fostering local partnerships in an effort to further the endeavors of everyone involved in a positive manner.

April 4, 2019
Avery Colby, a naturopathic doctor, stands inside her new Petal and Thorn Naturopathic Wellness Center and Apothecary on March 28.

Naturopath opens Camas wellness center

Considering the cozy furniture, wall of colorful dried teas and sunbathed interior at naturopathic doctor Avery Colby’s new downtown Camas wellness center, it’s no surprise that a member of the Camas business community recently asked Colby — jokingly — if they could come work out of the apothecary.

March 14, 2019
Brenda Davis, who owns Ireland Greens Adult Family Home in Camas with her husband, Richard (not pictured), demonstrates a hydraulic Hoyer lift in a resident's room.

Adult home welcoming new residents

It’s a cold winter day and the hills north of Camas are still dusted with snow, but inside the Ireland Greens Adult Family Home in Camas Carol Passow sits in the warm dining room, looking out over the home’s sprawling 5-acre property.

March 7, 2019
Builders, Parade of Homes sponsors and Building Industry Association representatives gather for a groundbreaking at Dawson's Ridge, in Camas, on Feb. 28.

Parade of Homes returning to Camas

After showing off luxury homes at The Parklands at Camas Meadows in September 2018, the NW Natural Parade of Homes is coming back to Camas for a second consecutive year.

February 28, 2019
Jacquie Michelle is the new owner of Body Bliss Yoga in Washougal. (Tina Sillers/Post-Record)

Finding her bliss

Behind the Safeway in Washougal near the Goodwill donation center and Pure Wellness Chiropractic sits a quaint space where locals go to get their yoga on.

February 28, 2019
Mike Scott, lead brewer at the Washougal-based 54o 40' Brewing Company, cleans the brewery's mashton machine in 2017. The brewery is one of more than 100 participating in a "Washington Beer Open House" this weekend. (Post-Record file photo)

Open house event boasts local breweries

Washougal’s 54°40’ Brewing Company will be one of more than 100 breweries participating in the Washington Beer Open House program on Saturday, March 1.

February 7, 2019
Lance Banaszek (center), owner of Kilted Spirits, talks with friends during a food tasting Jan. 30, at his new Irish pub in downtown Washougal. The family-friendly pub is open daily, and minors can be on the premises until 8 p.m.

Irish pub opens in Washougal

Corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash and shepherd’s pie are among the dishes featured on the Irish-inspired menu at the newest business in downtown Washougal.