Former Washougal mayoral candidate’s death ruled a suicide

Former Washougal mayoral candidate’s death ruled a suicide

The death of Derik Ford, the former Washougal mayoral candidate who died unexpectedly last week at the age of 45, has been ruled a suicide. A representative from the Butler County, Ohio, coroner’s office confirmed the manner of death on Thursday, Oct. 21. Rebecca...
Former Washougal mayoral candidate’s death ruled a suicide

Drug take-back event in Washougal this Saturday

The Drug Enforcement Agency’s annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at five Clark County locations, including the Washougal Silver Star Search and Rescue headquarters at 1220 “A” St., Washougal....
Former Washougal mayoral candidate’s death ruled a suicide

Washougal yoga studio to hold open house this weekend

Forest Moon Yoga will hold an open house at its downtown Washougal studio from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. “(Attendees can) meet our teachers and staff, mingle with fellow students, enjoy discounts on retail and class packages (and receive) opportunities to...
Former Washougal mayoral candidate’s death ruled a suicide

Washougal School District recognizes principals

The Washougal School District is celebrating National Principals Month in October. District superintendent Mary Templeton lauded the district’s principals during the Washougal School Board’s Oct. 12 meeting at Jemtegaard Middle School. “Navigating through the last...
Former Washougal mayoral candidate’s death ruled a suicide

Public Health offers tips for having a COVID-free Halloween

Clark County Public Health is encouraging residents to take precautions during Halloween activities to reduce the risk of catching or spreading COVID-19. Clark County’s COVID-19 case rate is slowly decreasing but remains very high. Last week’s case rate of 450.9 cases...
Former Washougal mayoral candidate’s death ruled a suicide

County seeks volunteers for Parks Advisory Board

Clark County is accepting applications to fill four vacancies on a seven-member Parks Advisory Board for terms that begin Jan. 1, 2022. Board members serve three-year terms. Upon expiration of a term, a member can apply again. There is no limit on how many terms a...