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Washougal School Board Seeks Community Input for Superintendent Search

Washougal, WA — The Washougal School District Board of Directors is seeking community input about the skills and professional experiences that would help them identify a candidate who can successfully lead the district and make progress toward our shared goals.  The board is committed to ensuring strong and effective leadership for our schools and community.  […]

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Gluesenkamp Perez, Golden Introduce Bill on Electoral Reform

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) and Rep. Jared Golden (ME-02) announced the introduction of legislation to establish a bipartisan select committee to examine current electoral methods and recommend reforms to reduce political polarization and strengthen our nation’s democracy. The Electoral Reform Select Committee Act would convene a bipartisan group of lawmakers […]

6 Ways to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills

For thousands of years, the concept of leadership has been linked to the skill of public speaking. This was just as true for Marcus Aurelius as it was for Steve Jobs. In many fields, in fact, public speaking is a skill that can still determine the trajectory of a person’s career path; it’s a leadership […]

Explore Some Unique Gift Ideas for This Holiday Season

Trying to come up with unique gifts for everyone on your list this holiday season is an exercise in creativity. While you could always give another mug or blanket, the truth is that the people you care about deserve something special. Fortunately, you don’t have to spend hours dreaming up gift ideas when you can […]

Camas’ Hometown Holidays, Christmas Tree Lighting Set for Dec. 6

Camas, WA -– The City of Camas’ Hometown Holidays, which draws thousands to downtown Camas, will take place Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 pm– 8 pm.  This festive event will include a full slate of activities, including the popular tree lighting ceremony. Residents and visitors will once again enjoy a bustling downtown Camas, filled with […]

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Navigating End-of-Life Care: Lessons from a Daughter’s Tragic Experience

In an aging society, you might face difficult end-of-life decisions for your loved ones sooner than expected. And when you do, you’ll realize the journey through end-of-life care is rarely straightforward. A recent and heartbreaking story from Maggie Schneider Huston in Newsweek illustrates this. In this article, I’ll highlight key insights from Maggie’s experience and […]