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Washougal City Council

Filing week in Clark County opens with familiar names seeking elected positions

May 5, 2025, 5:12pm Clark County News

the five-day window for candidates who want to run for an elected office to submit the required forms and pay the filing fee — officially kicked off Monday. Filing week… Read story

Washougal City Council opts for land use map that keeps boundaries intact

April 26, 2025, 6:05am Clark County News

The Washougal City Council has selected a land use map that will play an integral role in the city’s growth over the next 20 years. Read story

Drivers pass an “Ax the Tax” sign Thursday on Northwest Sixth Avenue, near the Georgia-Pacific paper mill in Camas.

Opponents of Proposition 1 don’t believe Camas-Washougal officials will dissolve the joint fire department

Drivers pass an “Ax the Tax” sign Thursday on Northwest Sixth Avenue, near the Georgia-Pacific paper mill in Camas.

April 19, 2025, 6:05am Clark County News

A group of Camas-Washougal residents are urging voters in both cities to “ax the tax” by voting against Proposition 1 on April 22. Read story

Sun shines through trees hanging over the Washougal River at Schmid Family Park in Washougal on Oct. 21, 2024.  The city of Washougal is launching a project to transform the park by restoring a 13-acre river floodway into a wetland to create educational elements and provide higher-impact recreational amenities. At top, a sign announces future development at the park.

Washougal working to create ‘vibrant’ space at Schmid Family Park

Sun shines through trees hanging over the Washougal River at Schmid Family Park in Washougal on Oct. 21, 2024.  The city of Washougal is launching a project to transform the park by restoring a 13-acre river floodway into a wetland to create educational elements and provide higher-impact recreational amenities. At top, a sign announces future development at the park.

April 5, 2025, 6:10am Clark County News

The city of Washougal is launching a project to transform its Schmid Family Park. Read story

A pedestrian crosses a darkened crosswalk at the corner of 19th and Main streets in Washougal. City Councilor Molly Coston is advocating for the City of Washougal to upgrade the lighting and brighten a dark downtown.

Is it time to light up downtown Washougal?

A pedestrian crosses a darkened crosswalk at the corner of 19th and Main streets in Washougal. City Councilor Molly Coston is advocating for the City of Washougal to upgrade the lighting and brighten a dark downtown.

March 24, 2025, 6:07am Clark County News

While driving back to Washougal after an early morning indoor cycling class in east Vancouver on March 14, Lori Reed couldn’t help but notice the stark contrast between the lighting in downtown Camas and downtown Washougal. To her, the difference was literally night and day. Read story

Blackline Inc. employees conduct grind and inlay treatments on Main Street in Washougal.

Washougal’s roads in better condition than Washington average

Blackline Inc. employees conduct grind and inlay treatments on Main Street in Washougal.

March 8, 2025, 6:10am Clark County News

The city of Washougal has some of the best-conditioned and well-maintained roads in Washington, according to a recent report. Read story

Washougal City Hall (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Washougal opens applications for Citizen Academy

Washougal City Hall (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

March 8, 2025, 6:08am Clark County News

The city of Washougal is accepting applications for its inaugural Citizen Academy, a six-week program designed to educate and engage residents in local government. Read story

Pendleton Woolen Mills has proposed a 63-acre mixed-use development for downtown Washougal.

Pendleton Woolen Mills and Washougal reach deal for development of downtown property

Pendleton Woolen Mills has proposed a 63-acre mixed-use development for downtown Washougal.

March 5, 2025, 6:10am Business

Pendleton Woolen Mills has reached an agreement with the city of Washougal to develop 63 acres of its downtown property for industrial, recreational and residential uses. Read story

Washougal Senior Association President Charlie Walker, standing, talks with fellow older adults during a celebration event at the Washougal Community Center on Feb. 18.

Washougal Community Center reopens after five-month closure

Washougal Senior Association President Charlie Walker, standing, talks with fellow older adults during a celebration event at the Washougal Community Center on Feb. 18.

March 1, 2025, 6:08am Clark County News

The city of Washougal and the area’s older adults are celebrating the reopening of the Washougal Community Center after a five-month closure. Read story

The city of Washougal will hold an open house on Wednesday at the Washougal Community Center to present information about its two land use alternative proposals (Alternative 1 pictured above) to residents.

Washougal officials mull land use maps that will dictate city’s growth through 2045

The city of Washougal will hold an open house on Wednesday at the Washougal Community Center to present information about its two land use alternative proposals (Alternative 1 pictured above) to residents.

February 22, 2025, 6:07am Clark County News

The Washougal City Council will soon select a land use map that will set the stage for the city’s growth over the next two decades. Read story