The city of Washougal is introducing a new program, aimed at helping motorists locate businesses. The "Washougal Informational Sign Program" will include the installation of two signs this summer and an additional sign after the state Route 14 widening project is completed.
Deborah Kirkendall is relishing the peaceful surroundings that her new business offers her and her clients. She recently opened Glo Beauty Lounge, in the new 1887 Main building, in downtown Washougal.
Three contracts, totalling $198,000, have been given the go-ahead by the Port of Camas-Washougal Commission, for construction engineering services pertaining to the Steigerwald Commerce Center. The contracts for phase one of the Steigerwald project include the production of civil engineering plans and the construction specifications for the site grading and utility improvements. The fee for that work, to be completed by MacKay & Sposito, Inc., is $163,000.
A Washougal resident has relocated her office from Vancouver to Washougal. Courtney Wilkinson, a financial representative for Country Financial, said she and her husband Kurt decided almost 11 years ago to build their home in Washougal.
Soroptimists to serve strawberry shortcakes at New Seasons Market this weekend Several members of Soroptimist International of Camas/Washougal plan to serve strawberry shortcakes this weekend, to help raise money for domestic violence prevention programs.
A new American Family Insurance office in Washougal is providing several types of coverage for area residents.
A couple actively involved in the local community has decided to expand their business to the 192nd Avenue corridor. Don Mills and Morgan McColum, owners of Twilight Pizza Bistro, have co-hosted car shows, raised money for the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, accepted donations for Children's Center and entered a team in the Camas Days bathtub races.
In an ongoing effort to help people protect their personal information, Lacamas Community Credit Union is sponsoring two free shred day events in May. The Vancouver area Shred Day will be Saturday, May 5, at LCCU's Terrace Branch, 19200 S.E. 31st St., in Camas, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Skamania County Shred Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Stevenson Branch, 147 S.W. First St., in Stevenson. Both events are free and open to the public.
Skamania Lodge recently added two new employees to its executive team. Todd Gillespie has assumed the role of director of sales and marketing, while Karlyn Dewald is the new revenue management director.
Dave and Becky Dotson, of Washougal, are very excited to own a game, card and toy store in their hometown. The Dotsons opened Hero Support today. "It's been a work-in-progress for about 2 1/2 months," Dave said. That process included renovating the former County Communications space with new flooring and paint, and the water fountain feature outside has been repaired. "It was the right time and the right opportunity," Dave said. "The building became available for lease four or five months ago."
