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November 26, 2020
A Christmas tree lights up Reflection Plaza during the city of Washougal's Lighted Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting event in December 2019. This year's event will be held virtually on Thursday, Dec. 3.

Holiday festivities in Camas, Washougal take on new flavor during COVID-19

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has canceled many traditions in Camas and Washougal this year, including high school graduations in June, the annual Camas Days celebration in July, the Washougal Arts Festival in August, sporting events throughout the fall and even big family gatherings this Thanksgiving.

November 19, 2020

Lacamas Creek Watershed Committee approved

The Camas City Council this week affirmed its commitment to improving the water quality within the Lacamas Creek Watershed, which feeds the city’s Lacamas, Round and Fallen Leaf lakes.

November 12, 2020

Dorothy Fox PTA launches shoe drive fundraiser

The Dorothy Fox Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association in Camas has launched a shoe drive fundraiser to help enhance educational opportunities and support teachers and staff. The PTA will collect worn,…

November 5, 2020
Contributed photo courtesy Amara Farah
Washougal High School student Amara Farah sits at a "Piano Push Play" in Portland on June 28, 2019.

Washougal student honored for leadership, volunteer work

In 2014, Washougal resident Gina Farah took a “Guiding Good Choices” class through Unite! Washougal, and quickly became a valued member and passionate supporter of the community coalition, which works to support youth and promote healthy choices.

October 29, 2020
Washougal residents Eric Dodge (left) and Jason Dodge talk about a prize during one of their "Chubby Leprechaun" YouTube videos. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Washougal brothers give back

Jason Dodge died in his Washougal home during the early morning hours of May 6, 2013, but was brought back to life by Washougal police officers and an automated external defibrillator three minutes later. He awoke from a medically induced coma one week later, diagnosed with sudden cardiac death syndrome. He still has no recollection of what happened to him that night.