Entries by Ernest Geigenmiller

Sandy Swimming Hole: Washougal Resident Charged With Killing 2; Victims ID’d

A Washougal man, David Croswell, 71, is charged with two counts of vehicular homicide following Tuesday’s hit-and-run incident at the Sandy Swimming Hole Park in Washougal. Police also identified the victims, Rudolf Hohstadt, 61, and Regina Hohstadt, 62, who were visiting from Germany. The authorities said the Hohstadt’s were on vacation and simply relaxing at […]

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The Society Hotel Bingen Opens Its Doors to Columbia Gorge Travelers

There’s a new way to experience the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, thanks to The Society Hotel Bingen. Offering a refined, off-the-beaten-trail experience, the multifaceted campus – which occupies 2.6 acres – features a variety of lodging options for different kinds of travelers, plus a spa, café, underground sanctuary, and indoor and outdoor community gathering spaces. […]

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Camas Schools to Purchase Underwriters Laboratories Building + 57.6 acres

Editor’s Note: School Board acquires Underwriters Laboratories site for future educational programming funded in part by impact fees. Funding for this property purchase comes from funds not part of the Camas School District operating budget. At its regular meeting on June 24, the Camas School Board approved the purchase of Underwriters Laboratories, located at 2600 […]

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SW Washington Tamale Festival Returns to Washougal Saturday

Tamale Festival lovers — this is for you! The Southwest Washington Tamale Festival is returning to downtown Washougal on Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 1 to 9 p.m.  Presented by the Southwest Washington League of United Latin American Citizens (SW WA LULAC Council 47013), the family-friendly event will celebrate the richness of Latin culture and is free […]