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August 26, 2021
Children dress up and gather around a tree at the TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center's  2018 "Run Wild!" event in Camas.

Community groups, supporters help TreeSong thrive during pandemic

Michelle Fox is overcome with joy, gratitude and a bit of disbelief when she thinks about how the TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center’s two recent major projects were completed thanks to the hard work and financial assistance from a variety of community members, organizations and businesses who love nature and believe in her mission.

August 19, 2021

Washougal movie night to feature ‘Beethoven’

The Washougal Business Association will present its second “Movies in the Plaza” event on Saturday, Aug. 21, at Reflection Plaza in Washougal. “Beethoven,” a 1992 comedy starring Charles Grodin, will…

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.

August 5, 2021

Camas kicks off 2021 Movies in the Park series

The city of Camas Parks & Recreation’s free Movies in the Park series returned to Crown Park on July 30, with a showing of “Onward,” and will continue with another…

August 5, 2021
David Ripp competes in the Vancouver Courthouse Criterium bicycle race in 2009. Ripp, the Port of Camas-Washougal's executive officer, has been a competitive cyclist for more than 20 years. (Contributed photo courtesy David Ripp)

Port director rides for a good cause

Port of Camas-Washougal Executive Director David Ripp usually hops on a bicycle to exercise, de-stress and connect with the natural environment. Later this summer, he’ll add “riding for a good cause” to that list.

July 29, 2021
Katherine Brown celebrates after completing a lift during the 2021 International Weightlifting Federation World Masters Championships in June 2021. (Contributed photo courtesy Katherine Brown)

Washougal weightlifter goes for ‘grand slam’

When Katherine Brown started lifting weights in 2015, she simply wanted to get into better shape. She had never touched a barbell in her life, and didn’t know if she could succeed in her newly chosen activity. If somebody would have asked her back then about breaking national records and winning world titles, she likely would have laughed. Those types of achievements were simply unfathomable to her.

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.