Entries by Ernest Geigenmiller

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Washougal Association of Educators Provide Strike Update Via Video Message

Washougal, WA — In a direct video message via YouTube, Washougal Association of Educators (WAE) President, Eric Engebretson announced that the local teacher’s union has officially decided to strike, effective Tuesday, August 28  unless a settlement cannot be reached by 5 pm on Monday, August 27. Here’s a direct link to his message: WAE Strike Announcement […]

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Experience the Downtown Camas Vintage & Art Street Faire

The 10th Annual Downtown Camas Vintage & Art Street Faire will feature 60+ vintage and local art vendors all in the charming tree-lined streets of Downtown Camas. When: Saturday, August 25th, 9am-3pm Vintage offerings include a huge variety of indoor and outdoor furniture and home and garden items as well as clothing and accessories. Art offerings include quality paintings, […]

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Washougal School District, Union Try to Reach Final Agreement

Washougal, WA — Earlier this week, the Washougal Association of Educators (WAE) voted with 96 percent approval to reject a 15.56 percent compensation increase offered by the Washougal School District (WSD) administration. Face-to-face negotiations between both parties continue today to address those salary issues, as well as other union concerns, in an effort to avoid […]

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3-Digit National Suicide, Mental Illness Hotline Closer to Becoming Reality

Washington, D.C. — Earlier this week, President Donald Trump signed H.R. 2345, the “National Suicide Hotline Improvements Act of 2018,” which the White House says “requires the Federal Communications Commission, in coordination with the Departments of Health and Human Services and Veterans Affairs, to study the feasibility of designating a three-digit dialing code for a […]