One morning earlier this summer, David Stuebe walked out onto his deck, cup of coffee in hand, and took in a view of Hathaway Park, which was strewn with trash and debris, a sight that dismayed and annoyed the Washougal city councilman. But a few moments later, he...

An overwhelming majority of people who responded to a recent survey about the future of Camas’ parks, recreational activities and open spaces felt very strongly that parks and recreation is critical to the city’s quality of life. Of the 1,385 people who responded to...

The dull yellow interior walls of the Forest Moon Yoga studio in downtown Washougal are bereft of any decoration whatsoever. There’s no artwork, no photographs, no shelves, no signs ? absolutely nothing. One would never be able to tell the space formerly housed a...

Washougal City Council : The Council will hold a virtual workshop at 5 p.m. and regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9. For more information about the agenda or how to watch or listen to the meetings, visit cityofwashougal.us/129/Agendas-Minutes. Camas School...

Barber, Jettann Eleanor, 80, Washougal, died Aug. 3, 2021. Brown’s Funeral Home, 360-834-3692. Bogue, Elizabeth A., 60, Washougal, died July 29, 2021. All County Cremation and Burial Services, 360-718-7948. Cooke, Mary L., 73, Camas, died July 31, 2021. All County...

Modern-day democracy has numerous weaknesses, as we’ve been made well aware: policy differences that cannot be resolved, corruption, manipulation of voting and elections, and the refusal of one side to allow the other to pass legislation. One other weakness deserves...