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July 9, 2020

Public Meetings for week of July 9-16, 2020

Washougal City Council: The Council also will hold a virtual workshop at 5 p.m. and virtual meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, July 13. For more information, visit cityofw ashougal.us.

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.

July 9, 2020
Alex Hugo, 12, works on a Washington Connections Academy "live lesson" from his Camas home. (Contributed photos courtesy of Hugo family)

‘Be kind to yourself, it’s not easy’

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage, many families with school-age children are starting to come to grips with the fact that distance-learning will likely play a role in their family’s future.

July 2, 2020

WSD predicts ‘difficult financial waters’ ahead

Washougal School District leaders say they have “some difficult financial waters to navigate” in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “The state has a $9 billion shortfall for the…

July 2, 2020

Death Notices for July 2, 2020

Easley, Rhonda K., 56, Washougal, died June 16, 2020. All County Cremation and Burial Services, 360-718-7948. Heupel, Mary Ann, 58, Camas, died June 25, 2020. Brown’s Funeral Home, 360-834-3692. Kanooth,…

July 2, 2020
Washougal resident Nathan Coltrane II works to film a documentary in Istanbul. (Contributed photo courtesy of Nathan Coltrane II)

Washougal filmmaker plays ‘Waiting Game’

Ever since becoming a filmmaker, Nathan Coltrane Jr. has wanted to attend the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France. Now, even though one of his films has been selected…