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August 13, 2020
Construction on the city of Washougal's Columbia River Trail project is set to begin in September. (Contributed graphic courtesy of the city of Washougal)

Washougal to start work on Columbia River Trail

One of the city of Washougal’s major projects for 2020, the Columbia River Trail, is scheduled to get under way later this year after a slight delay; while another, the Schmid Ballfields project, has been pushed back to 2021.

July 30, 2020
An illustration shows publicly and privately owned land, as well as landmarks, in the city of Camas' North Shore area. (Contributed illustration courtesy of the city of Camas)

Camas North Shore ‘vision’ taking shape

The vision for Camas’ North Shore area — an 800-acre swath of land extending from Lacamas Lake to Camas’ northern city limits long touted for its potential to house the city’s burgeoning population, provide parks and open spaces for future generations and build the city’s inventory of commercial and light-industrial lands — is beginning to take shape.

July 30, 2020
Students in Heather Lundy Kahl's theater class wear masks to help stem spread of COVID-19. (Contributed photo courtesy of Downstage Center Productions)

‘Pass the Mic’ brings theater classes to all students

When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered schools and extracurricular classes throughout Southwest Washington this spring, theater teacher Heather Lundy Kahl knew she would have to move in a different direction to help her tightknit group of students.

July 23, 2020
Visitors to the 2019 Washougal Arts Festival browse artist booths. The 2020 art festival will be held online throughout the month of August due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (Contributed photos courtesy of Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance)

Washougal Arts Festival heads online throughout August

The Washougal Art Festival will look markedly different this year, morphing from a single-day in-person event to month-long social media showcase. But its mission of promoting the work of local and regional artists will remain exactly the same.