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October 15, 2020
Jade, an 11-year-old German shepherd, was adopted from the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society by Vancouver residents Jerry and Dena Rossi. (Photo courtesy of West Columbia Gorge Humane Society)

Washougal animal shelter takes annual fundraiser online

Forced to change its annual “A Tail To Remember” fundraising event in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society shifted its popular silent auction online this year.

October 8, 2020
The second picture in Washougal artist Sandra Longmore's COVID-19 series, "The Warriors," represents the strength needed to overcome the pandemic, and the role of essential workers. (Contributed photos courtesy of Sandra Longmore)

Washougal artist paints pandemic story

Sandra Longmore began work on three paintings during a visit to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, for an artists’ retreat in January. The Washougal resident wasn’t quite sure how they would look when she was finished with them or what they would represent, but she was captivated by them nonetheless. She wasn’t sure why, but she knew they were going to be important.