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August 19, 2021
Washougal eighth-grader Jocelyn Guajardo, works on a bridge-building project during a recent Washougal School District summer school class session. District leaders have confirmed that all students and staff members must continue to wear masks while in school buildings during the 2021-22 school year. (Contributed photo courtesy of the Washougal School District)

Washougal School Board resumes in-person meetings

The Washougal School Board resumed in-person meetings this month for the first time since a May 25 school board meeting ended in disruption and police citations against three community members.

August 19, 2021

Public meetings for the week of Aug. 19-25, 2021

Washougal City Council: The Council will hold a virtual workshop at 5 p.m. and regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23. For more information about the agenda or how to watch or listen to the meetings, visit cityofwasho ugal.us/129/Agend as-Minutes.

August 19, 2021
The city of Washougal has been approved for a $1 million Washington state loan for its wastewater treatment plant expansion project. (Contributed photo courtesy of the city of Washougal)

Washougal gets $1M loan for wastewater facility

The city of Washougal has been awarded a $1 million loan from the Washington state government’s public works assistance account for its wastewater treatment plant improvement project.

August 16, 2021
A motocross rider competes at the Washougal MX Park on July 31, 2019. (Post-Record file photo)

Rider killed in crash at Washougal MX Park

A motocross rider died at the Washougal MX Park over the weekend after suffering fatal injuries from what authorities have called “a significant crash.” Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputies, along…

August 12, 2021
Washougal High School students (from left to right) Mariah Moran, Blake Scott, Josiah Aiton and Jessica Troyer look at the ruins of Xunantunic,  an ancient Mayan city, during an educational tour of Belize in July. (Contributed photo courtesy Rochelle Aiton-Quested)

WHS students embrace new opportunities in Belize

Washougal High School Spanish teacher Rochelle Aiton-Quested does everything she can to educate her students about different languages and cultures in her classroom, but knows there’s no substitute for real-world experience.

August 12, 2021
Camas resident Spike Palmer paints on a canvas at his home studio. Palmer's artwork will be available at the 2021 Washougal Art Festival, to be held Saturday, Aug. 14, at Reflection Plaza in Washougal. (Contributed photo courtesy of Spike Palmer)

2021 Washougal Art Festival: Camas artist inspired by mysteries

Spike Palmer attempts to answer questions when he paints. Inspiration strikes him whenever he sees something he deems wondrous, beautiful or mysterious. For the Camas resident, the mystery lies in the attraction of what he sees, and the ensuing painting is an investigation into that mystery.