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September 26, 2024
Washougal resident Christopher Corbell’s poem, “A Present from Apollo,” has been selected for the Artstra 2024 Poetry Moves program and will be featured inside C-Tran buses for the next 12 months. (Contributed photo courtesy of Christopher Corbell)

Washougal poet selected for C-TRAN’s ‘Poetry Moves’

Christopher Corbell started writing poems when he was a teenager. He published a chapbook and worked on a literary journal in the 1990s, but largely drifted away from the medium during the next several decades to focus on his music career, professional responsibilities and other interests.

September 19, 2024
The West Columbia Gorge Humane Society will hold its annual Hike on the Dike event on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Contributed photo courtesy West Columbia Gorge Humane Society)

Hike on the Dike returns Sept. 21

The West Columbia Gorge Humane Society (WCGHS) is inviting the community and animal lovers everywhere to take a “hike” on the scenic Columbia River dike to help support…

September 12, 2024
The Eagle Eyes, a British Columbia-based Eagles tribute band, will perform at the Camas-Washougal Harvest Fest, to be held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26-27, at Marina Park in Washougal. (Contributed photo courtesy of Sean Guard)

Camas-Washougal Harvest Fest comes to fruition

Sean Guard has done a lot of things in his decades-long professional career, which has included stints as Washougal High School athletic director, event manager for professional golfer Peter Jacobson, the mayor of Washougal, and owner of an event production company, among other titles.