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September 10, 2020
Fire crews work the Washougal River Road fire just past mile marker 5 near Washougal on Tuesday, Sept. 8. By Wednesday, Sept. 9,  the fire was 100-percent contained. (Alisha Jucevic courtesy of The Columbian)

Wildfire causes ‘Be Ready’ order near Washougal

A 10-acre fire burning near Washougal River Road mile marker 5 on Tuesday, Sept. 8, sparked a Level 1 “Be Ready” warning for residents in about 60 homes between Paradise Road and Northeast Rosemary Drive.

September 10, 2020

An artistic pursuit

Graduating from college in the midst of a global pandemic that has shuttered much of the entertainment industry and severely impacted school music programs was not what Camas natives Ellie Cook and Sierra Aton envisioned when they finished their respective musical theater and music education degrees.

September 10, 2020
The proposed performing arts and cultural center on the Washougal waterfront would include a 1,200-seat auditorium, orchestra pit, fly tower, view tower, wardrobe, lobby, gallery, studios, classrooms and a rooftop garden. (Contributed illustration courtesy of Martha Martin)

Performing Arts Center backers still hopeful

A group hoping to build a performing arts and cultural center at the Washougal waterfront say they remain optimistic their vision will someday become a reality.

September 10, 2020

County seeks Parks Advisory Board volunteers

Clark County is accepting applications to fill three vacancies on a seven-member Parks Advisory Board for terms that begin Jan. 1, 2021. Board members serve three-year terms. Upon expiration of…

September 10, 2020

Public Meetings for Sept. 10-16, 2020

Washougal City Council: The Council will hold a remote workshop at 5 p.m. and remote regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14. For more information about the agenda or about how to watch or listen to the meetings, visit cityofw ashougal.us/129/Agend as-Minutes.

September 10, 2020

Emergency grants available for Clark County businesses

The Columbia River Economic Development Council is accepting applications for the Clark County Main Street Support Program, which will provide new emergency grants of up to $10,000 each for businesses…