Posted on: April 8, 2021
The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) recently released a list of 105 cities, towns, and other local governments that have earned the distinguished WellCity Award. The City of Washougal is among this year’s recipients. This recognition is b...
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Posted on: April 8, 2021
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Monday, April 12, 2021, Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods during ...
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Posted on: March 30, 2021
The federal government approved another round of relief from economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic that includes rental and utility arrears assistance for impacted individuals and households.
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Posted on: March 29, 2021
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Monday, March 29, 2021 Virtual Washougal City Council Special Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods dur...
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Posted on: March 18, 2021
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Monday, March 22, 2021, Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods during ...
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Posted on: March 16, 2021
The Parks Board is an advisory board to the city council as to the planning, development, management, and supervision of the city parks, squares, parkways, boulevards, play, and recreation facilities and to submit annual budgetary request to the City Coun...
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Posted on: March 11, 2021
Gov. Jay Inslee announced that effective March 22, the entire state will enter Phase 3 of the Healthy Washington: Roadmap to Recovery plan. Additionally, he announced that starting March 17, everyone in Tier 2 will be eligible for their COVID vaccine.
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Posted on: March 4, 2021
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Monday, March 8, 2021, Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment period...
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Posted on: March 3, 2021
The City of Washougal is now accepting applications from eligible residents to fill a vacancy in Position #1 on the City Council. Council Position #1 is designated as Mayor beginning with the Nov. 2021 election cycle. Applications are due March 24.
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Posted on: February 19, 2021
Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County middle- and high-school students have an opportunity to showcase their video skills and win cash prizes. Stormwater Partners of Southwest Washington is partnering with Oregon’s Regional Coalition for Cle...
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Posted on: February 18, 2021
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Monday, February 22, 2021, Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods duri...
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Posted on: February 12, 2021
Gov. Jay Inslee announced that Clark County has met the metric requirements to progress to Phase 2 of the Healthy Washington reopening plan, starting this weekend.
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Posted on: February 4, 2021
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Monday, February 8, 2021, Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods durin...
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Posted on: January 28, 2021
Gov. Jay Inslee announced several changes to the state’s Healthy Washington — Roadmap to Recovery. Under the new plan, regions will only be required to meet three of the four public health metrics to progress to Phase 2 instead of all four.
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Posted on: January 21, 2021
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Monday, January 25, 2021, Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods durin...
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Posted on: January 20, 2021
Clark County Public Health is now accepting requests for COVID-19 vaccination for those who are eligible in Phase 1b Tier 1 of the state’s vaccination plan. All requests for vaccine must be made through a webform on the Clark County Public Health website.
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Posted on: January 19, 2021
Gov. Jay Inslee announced an updated statewide vaccine distribution and administration plan to increase the number of Washingtonians vaccinated and establish infrastructure capable of mass vaccinations in the coming months.
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Posted on: January 19, 2021
The City of Washougal Water Division has contracted with Haag & Shaw Inc. to change out water meters between 4th Street & Washougal River Road, north of E Street to K Street.
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Posted on: January 7, 2021
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Monday, January 11, 2021, Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods durin...
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Posted on: January 5, 2021
Gov. Jay Inslee announced “Healthy Washington?—?Roadmap to Recovery,” a COVID-19 phased recovery plan. Beginning on January 11, 2021, the state will follow a regional recovery approach with every region beginning in Phase 1.
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Posted on: December 23, 2020
BE FIREWORKS SAFE!
An ordinance passed in November 2017 by Washougal City Council changed the types of fireworks you can set off within city limits. Know Washougal’s new legal changes on fireworks usage now in effect. Learn more below of what types of fire...
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Posted on: December 8, 2020
Gov. Jay Inslee announced additional economic supports for workers and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Inslee also announced a three-week extension of the state’s current restrictions which will now be in place until January 4, 2021.
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Posted on: October 4, 2020
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the City of Washougal the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2020 budget.
The award represents a significant achievement by the City. It reflects th...
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Posted on: December 4, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Monday, December 7, 2020, Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods durin...
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Posted on: November 23, 2020
Gov. Jay Inslee announced additional financial support funds for families and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor was joined by Lisa Brown, Department of Commerce director, for the announcement.
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Posted on: November 20, 2020
City of Washougal continues to innovate to keep the holiday spirit alive with the creation of two new events to help families welcome the season.
“We had to cancel our traditional Downtown Washougal Christmas Tree Lighting and Lighted Parade due...
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Posted on: November 17, 2020
**DEADLINE EXTENDED** Qualified applicants that have not yet submitted materials for the City of Washougal’s COVID-19 Residential Utility Assistance Program still have a few days to do so. All program materials are now due Friday, Novem...
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Posted on: November 13, 2020
Gov. Jay Inslee issued a travel advisory for Washington today, recommending a 14-day quarantine for interstate and international travel and asks residents to stay close to home.
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Posted on: November 12, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Monday, November 16, 2020, Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment pe...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: November 12, 2020
Please note that the November 16th 5 pm workshop is cancelled. However, the regular council meeting will convene at 7 pm on November 16th via zoom.
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Posted on: November 10, 2020
Qualified applicants that have not yet submitted materials for the City of Washougal’s COVID-19 Residential Utility Assistance Program and Small Business Grant Program still have a few days to do so. All materials are due on Friday, November 13 ...
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Posted on: November 5, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Monday, November 9, 2020, Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment per...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: October 29, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Monday, November 2, 2020, Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods durin...
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Posted on: October 28, 2020
The City of Washougal will have two propositions on the upcoming November 3, 2020 general election ballot:
Proposition 9
Proposition 9 allows voters to decide whether to directly elect the Mayor every four years, or, to continue to have the Council select o...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: October 22, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Monday, October 26th Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods during the...
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Posted on: October 19, 2020
The Washougal City Council has allocated a portion of CARES Act funding to directly support residents and small businesses adversely effected by the COVID-19 pandemic through two new programs. Funding was authorized by Emergency Order 2020-08 that was ado...
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Posted on: October 14, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Salary Commission Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods during the meeting ...
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Posted on: October 9, 2020
*Update 12/15/2020 - There are an additional 50 patches available for purchase.*
Washougal Police Department is joining several other police agencies in Washington (including La Center, Ridgefield and Battle Ground) in the Pink Patch Project. This project ...
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Posted on: October 14, 2020
The Parks Board is an advisory board to the city council as to the planning, development, management, and supervision of the city parks, squares, parkways, boulevards, play, and recreation facilities and to submit annual budgetary request to the City Coun...
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Posted on: October 8, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Monday, October 12th Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods during the...
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Posted on: October 12, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Planning Commission Public Hearing regarding Miscellaneous Code Amendments through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during publi...
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Posted on: October 5, 2020
City of Washougal Pumpkin Harvest Festival has been a popular community event for the past six years. Local families would dress in Halloween costumes and gather at Reflection Plaza in downtown Washougal for children’s games, free snacks, entert...
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Posted on: October 5, 2020
Clark County Councilors approved use of CARES funding to provide financial operational support to food establishments impacted by COVID-19 public health measures placed to prevent the spread of illness. Fund disbursement for each eligible food establishme...
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Posted on: October 1, 2020
The City of Washougal will have two propositions on the upcoming November 3, 2020 general election ballot:
Proposition 9
Proposition 9 allows voters to decide whether to directly elect the Mayor every four years, or, to continue to have the Council select o...
https://cityofwashougal.us/2020Election
City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: September 28, 2020
HOW CAN WE MAKE PARKS AND RECREATION BETTER?
The City of Washougal is updating our Parks Master Plan to guide investments and decisions into the future. We need your help to identify community needs and priorities for parks, trails and recreation facilitie...
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Posted on: September 28, 2020
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
The City of Washougal is excited to announce the potential re-development of Hamllik Park! We are applying for a Community Development grant that, if awarded, allows us to replace deteriorating structures and install new ones includin...
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Posted on: September 21, 2020
WE WANT YOUR INPUT!
Learn about the options the Washougal City Council has for deciding what to do with the Position 5 vacancy. Mayor Molly Coston would like your input and will be taking questions regarding this topic or anything else you would like to kn...
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Posted on: September 25, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Monday, September 28th Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment period...
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Posted on: September 21, 2020
WE WANT YOUR INPUT!
Learn about the options the Washougal City Council has for deciding what to do with the Position 5 vacancy. Mayor Molly Coston would like your input and will be taking questions regarding this topic or anything else you would like to kn...
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Posted on: September 17, 2020
At 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, crews will begin closing the northbound span of the Interstate Bridge, which will remain closed until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 while crews replace mechanical parts that help raise and lower the bridge.
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Posted on: September 17, 2020
Construction crews will be closing and paving a section of Evergreen Way from 39th Street east to 45th Street on Monday, September 21st from 7 am to 7 pm. Detour signs will be placed to reroute traffic
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Posted on: September 14, 2020
News Release from Clark Co. WA Communications
*UPDATED 9/14/2020* Deadline for the small business grant applications from September 12th to September 25th
Vancouver, Wash. – As small business owners continue to grapple with the economic ramificati...
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Posted on: September 11, 2020
Over the last couple of days fire crews throughout Clark County have responded to over 100 brush fires. Unseasonably high easterly winds coupled with low humidity and high temperatures have created a perfect fire storm for the western side of the cascades...
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Posted on: September 10, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Monday, September 14th Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment period...
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Posted on: September 9, 2020
Construction crews will be paving a section of Evergreen Way east of 32nd Street to 39th Street on Thursday, September 10th from 7 am to 7 pm. Drivers will be routed through the project, but are encouraged to use marked detours.
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Posted on: September 14, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Park Board Meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 3:00 pm through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods during the ...
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Posted on: September 7, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Wednesday, September 9, 2020 Cemetery Board Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods during the workshop a...
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Posted on: September 2, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Planning Commission Work Session through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods during the wo...
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Posted on: September 2, 2020
News Release from Columbia River Economic Development Council
VANCOUVER, Wash. (September 2, 2020) – The Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) is accepting applications for the Clark County Main Street Support Program (CCMS...
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Posted on: August 28, 2020
Commerce has funded a second round of $10 million in grants to support small businesses with 20 or fewer employees. Grant amounts will not exceed $10,000 total per business and is made possible by the Federal CARES Act. Nonprofits are not eligible for thi...
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Posted on: September 2, 2020
On September 3, 32nd Street will be closed from E Street north to J Street. No parking signs will be placed by the city during a two day period from September 2nd thru September 3rd.
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Posted on: August 26, 2020
City of Washougal is challenging local kids to be “on the lookout” for a wide variety of household and commonly seen items in their neighborhood as part of the Washougal Summer Scavenger Hunt. This safe, new event kicked off ...
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Posted on: August 25, 2020
Clark County Community Services - Vancouver, Wash. – A new rent assistance program is available to assist tenants in Clark County who owe partial or full rent to their landlord in March 2020 or later. Households must also have an incom...
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Posted on: August 21, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Monday, August 24 Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods dur...
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Posted on: August 19, 2020
City of Washougal is challenging local kids to be “on the lookout” for a wide variety of household and commonly seen items in their neighborhood as part of the Washougal Summer Scavenger Hunt. This safe, new event kicks off T...
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Posted on: August 19, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Thursday, August 20, 2020, 3:00 pm Virtual Park Board Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods during the ...
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Posted on: August 19, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Thursday, August 20, 2020 10 am Virtual Cemetery Board Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods ...
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Posted on: August 15, 2020
Due to expected high temperatures, the City of Washougal is activating an outdoor cooling station in the shade this weekend (August 15-16) from 4-7pm. Physical distancing guidelines will be enforced. Please share this message if you know someone in need.
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Posted on: August 3, 2020
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE — OLYMPIA, WA — The Washington State Broadband Office and state Public Works Board have launched a mapping initiative to identify gaps in high-speed internet service and areas of broadband infras...
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Posted on: July 31, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Monday, August 3, 2020 6:00 pm Virtual Washougal City Council Special Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment per...
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Posted on: July 30, 2020
Due to expected high temperatures, the City of Washougal is activating an outdoor cooling station in the shade this afternoon, July 30, from 4-7pm. Physical distancing guidelines will be enforced. Please share this message if you know someone in need.
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Posted on: July 23, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Monday, July 27 Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods durin...
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Posted on: July 20, 2020
Experts say the Pacific Northwest could be in for a busy wildfire season this summer and the American Red Cross needs volunteers to help in our local communities.
The coronavirus pandemic will make it challenging to deploy trained disaster volunteers from ...
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Posted on: July 15, 2020
The City of Washougal is pleased to announce the opening of the new Washougal Permit Center located at 211 39th Street in the former East County Fire & Rescue (ECFR) Station 95.
The City’s Community Development department has reloca...
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Posted on: July 15, 2020
The Rotary Club of Camas-Washouagl approved a PPE grant of $100 for local Camas and Washougal businesses to help purchase items they may need for their business. There are 25 grants available.If you are interested in receiving a grant please complete this...
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Posted on: July 10, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Monday, July 13th Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods dur...
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Posted on: July 8, 2020
Fingerprinting for concealed pistol license (CPL) processing will resume Wednesday, July 8 by appointment only at Washougal Police Department. Moving forward, appointments will be scheduled on Wednesdays only until further notice. All applicants must wear...
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Posted on: July 7, 2020
Last week, Congress approved legislation, signed into law on July 4, that extends the deadline to apply for forgivable Paycheck Protection Loans to August 8th. Small businesses, non-profits, independent contractors and other eligible borrowers are all enc...
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Posted on: June 26, 2020
On June 23, Washington state Secretary of Health John Wiesman announced an order that mandates the use of cloth face coverings in most public areas. The order takes effect today, Friday, June 26.
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) provides inf...
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Posted on: June 24, 2020
Paycheck Protection Loans
According to the Small Business Administration, June 30 is the last day small businesses in Southwest Washington may apply for forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Small businesses, non-profits, independent contract...
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Posted on: June 22, 2020
Be fireworks safe!
The Fire Marshal’s Office and the Camas and Washougal Police Departments will have an increased presence during the fireworks season this year enforcing the fireworks laws as adopted by Camas and Washougal City Councils.
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Posted on: June 18, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Monday, June 22 Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods durin...
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Posted on: June 9, 2020
June 9, 2020
Dear community partners,
I’ve been your chief of police for six months now. I have felt your support from day one. Washougal is a beautiful, welcoming city, and I’m proud to be your chief. I have received emails, calls, and ...
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Posted on: June 5, 2020
The City of Washougal Public Works Department is responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency and related federal, state and county directives and guidelines in order to ensure the health, safety and well-being of the community and our staff. We are...
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Posted on: June 5, 2020
Greetings members of the Washougal Community. I’d like to provide you with some great news and an important update on the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation as it relates to the Washougal community.
Clark County Public Health received notificati...
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Posted on: June 8, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Monday, June 8 Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods during...
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Posted on: June 3, 2020
City of Washougal Public Works Department has re-opened most park restrooms across the city and will be following appropriate CDC protocols to ensure cleanliness and safety for park users. Restrooms at Hamllik Park and the men’s restroom at Uppe...
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Posted on: May 29, 2020
The City of Washougal Public Works Department is responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency and related federal, state and county directives and guidelines in order to ensure the health, safety and well-being of the community and our staff. We are...
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Posted on: May 28, 2020
THE LARGEST RESTORATION PROJECT THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER HAS SEEN
One of the mightiest rivers of the West is about to experience one of its mightiest restoration efforts. Starting June 1st, 2020, construction begins at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Re...
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Posted on: May 26, 2020
The key findings of the 2020 Community Survey completed by the City of Washougal are that Washougal citizens give the City high marks for the overall quality of City services and that residents have a positive perception of the City. According to the resu...
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Posted on: May 23, 2020
Clark County Public Health was notified today that the state has put the county’s request for a Phase 2 variance on pause until further discussion next week. The decision is the result of a current COVID-19 outbreak at a Vancouver food processin...
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Posted on: May 26, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the Tuesday, May 26 Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods durin...
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Posted on: May 14, 2020
The Steamboat Landing dock will remain closed to the public until further notice to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community because adequate social distancing cannot be maintained on the narrow dock.
The city has received several complain...
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Posted on: May 12, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the May 15 Virtual Washougal City Council Annual Planning Session through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods d...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: May 11, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the May 11 Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods during the wor...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: May 7, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 7, 2020
Greetings members of the Washougal Community. I hope this message finds you and your family well and coping as our community responds to the COVID-19 pandemic and we all continue to “Stay Home, Stay Healthy.&r...
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Posted on: April 27, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the April 27 Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods during the w...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: April 22, 2020
To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the City of Washougal strongly encourages citizens to take advantage of E-billing and online payment options. These resources will eliminate the physical handling of paper bills, envelopes, cash and checks among mult...
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Posted on: April 16, 2020
The City of Washougal Parks Department is responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency and related federal, state and city directives in order to ensure the health, safety and well-being of the community and our staff. It is critical to continue to ...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: April 13, 2020
The City of Washougal Parks Department is responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency and related federal, state and city directives in order to ensure the health, safety and well-being of the community and our staff. To ensure the safety of our ci...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: April 10, 2020
Here’s what you need to know to participate in the April 13 Virtual Washougal City Council Workshop and Meeting through the online ZOOM application and/or by phone. Residents may call in and participate during public comment periods during the w...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: April 8, 2020
The City of Washougal supports businesses and their employees during this unprecedented time. With the assistance of our partners in the City of Vancouver, Clark County, the Greater Portland region, Washington State, and at the federal level, the city has...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: April 7, 2020
Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant (WWSBEG) is a new program offered by Governor Jay Inslee and administered by Department of Commerce to assist small businesses—with up to 10 FTEs—impacted by COVID-19 to survive and ret...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: April 3, 2020
Greetings members of the Washougal Community. I’d like to provide you with an update on the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation as it relates to the Washougal community.
Yesterday, Governor Inslee issued a necessary extension of the “St...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: March 26, 2020
According to Governor Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy Proclamation, in general, commercial and residential construction is not authorized because construction is not considered to be an essential activity.
However, there are a few exceptions:
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: March 24, 2020
Greetings members of the Washougal Community. I hope this message finds you and your family well and coping with the changes we are all experiencing as our community responds to the COVID-19 pandemic. As you know, the situation regarding our national and ...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: March 23, 2020
Effective immediately, all City of Washougal playgrounds, sports courts/fields, and picnic shelters are closed. This will last until at least April 30. The City will be in continued contact with Clark County Public Health to evaluate our options ...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: March 23, 2020
To comply with Governor Inslee’s order regarding social distancing, the City of Washougal has made several changes to their public meetings. For Monday, March 23, the council will hold its normally scheduled Washougal City Council workshop and m...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: March 16, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 16, 2020
Greetings members of the Washougal Community. The situation regarding our national and state response to COVID-19 is rapidly evolving. Earlier today, Governor Inslee announced new measures to contain the spread of COVID-...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: March 13, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 13, 2020
Greetings members of the Washougal Community. The City of Washougal is taking steps to contain the spread of coronavirus as well as preparing for further actions as they are needed. We understand and empathize with the g...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: March 16, 2020
The City of Washougal is taking steps to contain the spread of coronavirus as well as preparing for further actions as they are needed. The Washougal Police Department lobby will be closed until further notice. Additionally, the department will no longer ...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: March 13, 2020
This information is being shared on behalf of the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Contact: Don Hamilton, 503-704-7452
ODOT needs to know more about how travelers use Interstate 205 in Clackamas County as part of efforts to manage congestion and raise r...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: March 13, 2020
Friday March 13th the Camas-Washougal Fire Department will be conducting a training burn on a house located in the Prune Hill area. This training follows the National Fire Protection Association guidelines and is supervised by the CWFD training officer. P...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: March 11, 2020
On December 2, 2019, Washougal City Council adopted new sewer and stormwater rates for the remaining 4 years of the rate window. Along with new sewer rates, a new rated model was implemented: a flow-based sewer which seeks to provide all our customers wit...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: March 3, 2020
Law enforcement agencies in Clark and Skamania Counties seek non-law enforcement community members to serve on the new Independent Investigation Team (IIT).
This posting is for the position of Independent Investigation Team (IIT) Non-Law Enforcement Commun...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: March 3, 2020
Fingerprinting services will be unavailable during the week of March 3-6 at Washougal Police Department. We apologize for any inconvenience.
City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: February 12, 2020
OLYMPIA, WA, FEBRUARY 12, 2020—Today, the Washington Council of Police & Sheriffs (WACOPS) named Washougal Police Officer Francis Reagan, Officer of the Year for a heroic water rescue on the Washougal River in May 2019. Founded in the 1950s,...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: February 6, 2020
The City of Washougal lost a passionate public servant. George “Jeff” Guard passed away early morning on Tuesday February 4, 2020.
He served as Washougal’s Mayor for one term from 2002-2005. He also served on the Washougal Cit...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: January 10, 2020
The Cemetery Board is an advisory board to the city council as to the planning, development of the cemetery, and submit annual budgetary requests to the City Council for funds needed to administer cemetery programs.
Washougal citizens may apply ...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: December 16, 2019
BE FIREWORKS SAFE!
An ordinance passed in November 2017 by Washougal City Council changed the types of fireworks you can set off within city limits. Know Washougal’s new legal changes on fireworks usage now in effect. Learn more below of what types of fire...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: December 18, 2019
With forecasted heavy rains on the way, the City of Washougal has made sand and sandbags available to residents for emergency use at the locations listed below from 8am-4:30pm. Please bring your own shovel.
Public Works Operations Center2201 C St...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: November 6, 2019
WASHOUGAL, WA, NOVEMBER 6, 2019— Wendi Steinbronn, a 25 year veteran of the City of Portland, OR Police Bureau, has been appointed the City’s new Police Chief by City Manager David Scott. Steinbronn will replace Chief Ron Mitchell, who...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: October 21, 2019
Starting this Wednesday, October 23rd and ending Thursday, October 24th a contractor will be performing an asphalt grind/inlay on “W” Street and on 39th Street in Washougal.
Construction will be 7:00am to 7:00pm daily. Affected roads wi...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: October 2, 2019
This summer and fall, WSDOT will begin work to improve safety and access to and from SR 14 in Washougal by installing two roundabouts on the highway at Washougal River Road/15th Street and 32nd Street.
To keep residents informed and min...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: October 4, 2019
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the City of Washougal the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2019 budget.
The award represents a significant achievement by the City. It reflects th...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: October 2, 2019
The City of Washougal is now seeking applications for positions on the Washougal Arts Commission. The commission was established at the May 29, 2018 city council meeting to identify and actively encourage the development and sustainability of arts in the ...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: September 17, 2019
** UPDATED 9-20-19**
Starting at approximately 10:00am on Monday, September 23rd a contractor will apply a fog seal to the streets that recently received a chip seal.
A fog seal cure time depends on the weather. It can cure in less than 30 minutes or take u...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: September 16, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The community is invited to meet the four candidates seeking to replace retiring Police Chief Ron Mitchell at a community reception to be held at the Black Pearl on the Columbia at 6:30 pm tomorrow evening, Tuesday, September 17. The ...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: September 12, 2019
**UPDATE 9/16/19**
Due to inclement weather we are canceling the chip seal scheduled to start September 17. Your patience is appreciated, and another notification will be sent when new dates are set.
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: September 10, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The community is invited to meet the four candidates seeking to replace retiring Police Chief Ron Mitchell at a community reception to be held at the Black Pearl on the Columbia at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17. The Black Pearl i...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: August 9, 2019
I-205 Glenn Jackson Bridge closed Wednesday night
The bridge will close in both directions from 11:59 pm Wednesday to 5 am Thursday
Aug. 8, 2019
PORTLAND -- Installation of a new sign bridge structure over Interstate 205 will require an overnight closure of ...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: August 5, 2019
The City of Washougal will soon begin seeking applications for positions on the Washougal Arts Commission. The commission was established at the May 29, 2018 city council meeting to identify and actively encourage the development and sustainability of art...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: August 1, 2019
The observation deck at Steamboat Landing Park is closed until further notice for reconstruction. Ballard Marine of Washougal will complete the work which consists of installing new decking and railing material. Funding in the amount of $55,000 comes from...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: August 1, 2019
UPDATE: Due to rain in the forecast on Friday, August 2, the AR Chip Seal on Sunset Ridge Drive has been delayed to Wednesday, August 7.
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The City of Washougal will have an independent contractor apply asphalt rubber (AR) chip seal,...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: July 30, 2019
Washougal Police Department responded to 3,685 calls for service between April 1, 2019-June 30, 2019. Calls for service include all emergency and non-emergency calls received by the dispatch center. This includes, but is not limited to, traffic complaints...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: July 29, 2019
With summer weather finally hitting the Pacific Northwest, the City of Washougal is in the midst of a robust Pavement Management Program (PMP), made possible by an enhanced investment from the city council. The Council’s number one operational p...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: July 23, 2019
Slurry seal is a key part of the City of Washougal’s preventive maintenance program to maximize the service life of our roads. The City of Washougal has hired an independent contractor to slurry the surface of several streets starting next week....
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: July 9, 2019
24th Street between Main and E-Street will be closed Tuesday starting at 8:30am. BNSF is performing some maintenance work on the railroad tracks. They hope to have the street opened by 3:00pm.
City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: July 3, 2019
The City of Washougal’s Water Division and Utility Billing want you to be aware that crews are out and about throughout the city servicing water meters.
The work—a cost-free upgrade to increase remote meter-reading efficiencies&mdas...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: June 21, 2019
With summer setting in to the Northwest, the City of Washougal is encouraging all residents and businesses to water their lawns at most, every other day.
If you have an even numbered address (example 1400 A Street) you would water your lawn on&...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: October 17, 2019
Be fireworks safe!
An ordinance passed in November 2017 by Washougal City Council changed the types of fireworks you can set off within city limits. Know Washougal’s new legal changes on fireworks usage now in effect this 4th of July. Watch the v...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: June 7, 2019
The City of Washougal’s Community Development offices will be closed in the morning on Monday, June 17 from 8am to noon.
Additionally, on Thursday and Friday, June 13-14, offices will be open but no current permits will be issued and ne...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: June 4, 2019
**UPDATE - 6/17/19** Washougal River Road (between E Street and Washougal River bridge) has been reopened ahead of schedule.
Description:Washougal River Road will be closed for construction between E Street and the bridge over the Washougal River....
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: May 7, 2019
The recent 2019-2021 State budget passed by the Legislature includes $1.539M in appropriations and grants that is vital to advancing two key Washougal projects. Included in this amount is $1.239M in the Capital Budget which can be used toward the Schmid B...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: May 2, 2019
The City of Washougal has selected a landscaping design for the 15th Street/Washougal River Road roundabout that will be constructed with WSDOT’s SR 14 Access Improvements Project. As part of the design process, the SR 14 Landscaping/Design Comm...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: May 2, 2019
On Thursday, May 2, 20th Street between C and E Street will be closed from 10:30am to approximately 2:00pm. The City will be performing some maintenance tasks at this time. Your patience is appreciated during the closure.
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: February 28, 2019
After the Washougal City Council heard from citizens concerned about the constitutionality of I-1639, requesting that the Council take up a resolution indicating that Washougal would not enforce its provisions, the Council requested a legal opinion from C...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: February 28, 2019
To serve Washougal residents more efficiently, the Washougal Police Department is launching an online reporting system called Public Safety Citizens Service Portal (CSP), for non-emergency and non-violent crimes that occur within the city limits of Washou...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: February 15, 2019
In November 2018, the Washougal City Council adopted the 2019 budget of $45.2 million, an increase of 5% over 2018. The Council is pleased to implement a balanced baseline operating budget, maintaining all services, with targeted enhancements in response ...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: February 15, 2019
As part of the 2019 budget, the Washougal City Council voted to initiate a state-authorized $20 annual vehicle registration fee to provide enhanced funding for road maintenance. Revenues collected from the registration fees will go directly to the City&am...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: November 21, 2018
Washougal voters passed Proposition 8 changing the City’s form of government from mayor-council to council-manager in the November 6 general election. Current Mayor Molly Coston will become the eighth member of the Council, and current City Admi...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: August 31, 2018
The City of Washougal is in the process of updating and upgrading its Utility Billing System. The new system will expand the City’s online capabilities with additional options for customers to receive and pay bills online and more ways to get in...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: August 28, 2018
The City of Washougal is pleased to announce that City Administrator David Scott was presented with the Excellence Award for Managers or Administrators by the Washington City/County Management Association (WCMA) at the group’s annual meeting in ...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: July 13, 2018
The key finding of the recent survey completed by the City of Washougal is that Washougal citizens give the City high marks for the overall quality of City services and the level of customer service provided by the City team. Sixty percent (60%) of reside...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: May 8, 2018
The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) recently released a list of 115 cities, towns, and other local governments that have earned the distinguished WellCity Award. The City of Washougal is among this year’s recipients. This recognition is bestowed to...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: May 1, 2018
The City of Washougal is now accepting applications from eligible Washougal residents to fill a vacancy in Position 4 on the City Council. The process will be as follows:
Tuesday May 22nd – Applications due by 5pm to the City Clerk.
Thur...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: April 23, 2018
A new program administered by the Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington with support from the City of Washougal and Clark County hopes to help homeowners create a more beautiful, healthier lower Washougal River corridor.
The Watershed Alliance is offe...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: April 16, 2018
The City of Washougal received applications from the following individuals for Council position #7. The vacancy is the result of the resignation of Councilmember Dan Coursey.
Roxy CateJanice FergusonPaul GodinDonald A. Lowe JrAdam S. PhilbinLori RoseErnie ...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: March 23, 2018
The City of Washougal is now accepting applications from eligible Washougal residents to fill a vacancy in Position #7 on the City Council. The process will be as follows:
Friday, April 13th – Applications due by 5:00 pm to the City Cle...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: March 19, 2018
The City of Washougal is pleased to announce that the Washington Legislature has provided the City $750,000 out of the 2018 State Supplemental Capital Budget for the replacement of the Steamboat Landing Park dock, located at 100 South Washougal River Road...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: December 11, 2017
At approximately 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, December 9 a fire was reported at the City of Washougal Water Maintenance Shop building located at 2247 Main Street. The Camas-Washougal Fire Department worked to extinguish the fire and secure the site. There were ...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: November 17, 2017
City of Washougal and the Downtown Washougal Association (DWA) are teaming up to kick off the holiday season with the annual Lighted Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 7. This year’s parade is dedicated to the memory of Sco...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: October 5, 2017
The City of Washougal today announced that it has become a Champion of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2017. The city will be joining a growing global effort among businesses, government agencies, colleges and universities, associations, n...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: October 5, 2017
The intersection of 32nd Street and Evergreen Way in Washougal, WA will be undergoing significant improvements from mid-October 2017 to early February 2018. Access to businesses will be available during construction, however, traffic delays associated wit...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: September 26, 2017
The Washougal City Council will be holding a public hearing to gather input regarding personal fireworks regulations within the city limits of Washougal, including the possibility of a complete ban. The public hearing is scheduled for October 9, 2017 at 7...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: September 5, 2017
The Eagle Creek Fire jumped the Columbia River early this morning from Oregon and sparked the Archer Mountain Fire in Skamania County. At this time, Department of Natural Resources fire crews are working this fire. This fire is causing some of t...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: August 10, 2017
The City of Washougal water utility staff received a notification on Wednesday, August 9th that alleged the public water system is out of compliance with federal and state regulations. The allegations are false and the City of Washougal is, and has been i...
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City of Washougal Latest News
Posted on: March 31, 2017
The City of Washougal is pleased to implement NovusAGENDA, an electronic cloud-based agenda management solution designed to create, approve and track items for upcoming and past Council/Board meetings. The new electronic document management platform strea...
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