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July 22, 2021

Washougal man shot while riding motorcycle

A Washougal man was shot in the hand while riding his motorcycle in Camas on Friday, July 16, according to the Camas Police Department (CPD). The 69-year-old man told Camas…

July 22, 2021
Former Washougal mayoral candidate Derik Ford is pictured in downtown Washougal. (Photo courtesy of Derik Ford)

Oregon court records dispute Washougal mayoral candidate’s claims

Questioned earlier this summer about a 2003 lawsuit he had filed against an Oregon city and its police chief, Washougal mayoral candidate Derik Ford claimed he filed the lawsuit after being dismissed from the Sweet Home, Oregon, police department for being a “probationary, non-union-represented employee” who “didn’t fit in.”

July 22, 2021
Washougal native Levi Kitchen competes during the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship's RedBud National in Buchanan, Mich., on Saturday, July 3, 2021.

Revved up: Washougal racer competes in his first pro event

In the winter of 2018, Washougal residents Paul and Sara Kitchen packed up their motorhome and drove their 17-old son Levi to Kentwood, Louisiana, where he would enter the Real Deal motocross training program at the Wildwood MX Park. They knew Levi couldn’t solely rely on his talent anymore and needed professional training if he wanted to become the best motocross racer he could be. They also knew that they couldn’t continue to financially support his burgeoning career and that it was time for him to turn his passion into a living.