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WSD Improves Financial Health Score, Strengthens Financial Planning

Washougal, WA — Washougal School District (WSD) has made significant progress in improving its financial health, and the district is no longer listed as a district with a financial warning on the OSPI Financial Health Indicator list. This improvement reflects the district’s commitment to sound financial management, using community feedback to guide budget adjustments, and achieving long-term fiscal stability. The district’s OSPI School District Financial Health Indicator has increased from 1.55 in the school year 2022-23 to 2.6 in 2023-24. 

The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) assigns financial health scores to each school district in the state based on key indicators including the ending fund balance to revenue ratio, expenditures to revenue ratio, and cash on hand. Previously, WSD’s 2022-23 score placed it in the “financial warning” category, prompting the district to take proactive measures to stabilize its financial position. 

Superintendent Aaron Hansen emphasized the district’s commitment to responsible financial stewardship, stating, “we recognized the urgency of addressing our financial situation and took deliberate steps to stabilize our budget. We asked for community feedback to guide reductions, and led with reductions in areas furthest from the classroom. While challenges remain, we are on a positive trajectory and committed to being strong stewards of public resources. We are thankful for our positive relationship with our labor partners and their help supporting staff impacted by the reductions.”

Next Steps for Continued Financial Stability

As WSD continues working toward long-term financial health, the district is implementing the following strategies to further strengthen its fiscal position and regain the full confidence of the community:

  • Restoring the Fund Balance to 6% – The district remains committed to meeting its 6% fund balance policy, which provides the operational cash flow the district needs to pay bills each month as well as handle unexpected financial challenges.
  • Advocating for Increased State and Local Funding – Given regional funding challenges, WSD is actively engaging with legislators and encouraging the community to advocate for changes in education funding to keep pace with inflation, fully fund special education, and fix the prototypical staffing model.
  • Demonstrating Fiscal Responsibility – The district is reinforcing its commitment to financial transparency by providing monthly financial updates to the Board and implementing clear financial reporting to ensure informed decision-making.
  • Developing a Long-Term Financial Plan – WSD is focused on building a multi-year financial strategy that ensures long-term stability, reduces the risk of future budget deficits, and sustains quality educational programs for students.

Commitment to Transparency and Board Engagement

At the request of the Washougal School Board, the district has increased the frequency and depth of financial reporting to ensure Board members remain fully informed. WSD now provides monthly financial updates, giving real-time insights into revenues, expenditures, and fund balance trends.

“The board is being provided with financial information in a clear, concise format to support our governance and decision-making,” said Sadie McKenzie, WSD School Board President. “The board appreciates the ideas shared by the community and has worked closely with the Superintendent to make sure we are preserving excellent programs for students as we create a sustainable budget.”

As WSD continues working toward long-term financial stability, district leaders remain committed to collaborating with the Board, staff, and community to make informed, responsible financial decisions that support student success.

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Preliminary Work Begins on Vancouver Washington LDS Temple Site

Camas, WA — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has received approval to begin early construction work on the site of the future Vancouver Washington Temple. With the necessary permits in place, crews will start clearing the land, installing essential utilities, and realigning Bybee Road to accommodate the temple’s construction. These initial steps will prepare the site for further development and ensure proper infrastructure is in place.

“The commencement of this work marks an exciting milestone in the process of building a house of the Lord in the Vancouver area,” said Elder Gordon L. Treadway, Area Authority for the Church. “This sacred place will be a tremendous blessing for the many Latter-day Saints in the area and throughout Southwest Washington. We are grateful for the ongoing support and collaboration from the city of Camas.”

The building permit and design work for the Temple is ongoing, and while an official groundbreaking date has not yet been announced, an announcement regarding the groundbreaking will be forthcoming.

Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are considered sacred places of worship, where members participate in religious ordinances that strengthen their faith and family bonds. The Vancouver Washington Temple will serve Latter-day Saints in the region, providing a place of peace, worship, and spiritual growth.

Further updates, including the groundbreaking date and additional construction milestones, will be announced as the project progresses.

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Gluesenkamp Perez, Dunn Introduce Bipartisan Vehicle REPAIR Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) and Rep. Neal Dunn (FL-02) introduced the bipartisan REPAIR Act. The legislation will ensure vehicle owners have access to important repair and diagnostic data needed for auto repairs.

Vehicle owners and small automotive repair shops must pay a fee to the vehicle manufacturer to access repair data generated by their car or truck, making it increasingly difficult and costly to fix one’s own vehicle or take it to a preferred local shop. The REPAIR Act would affirm that this data belongs to the vehicle’s owner, not the manufacturer, making high-quality repairs more proximate for rural Americans and less expensive, while empowering more Americans to undertake their own repairs.

“Americans are tired of lip service about lowering prices or respecting the trades. We want to be able to fix our own stuff and to be stewards of our stuff and not reliant on a stream of cheap disposable crap. But auto manufacturers have made it increasingly difficult to exercise real agency,” said Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez. “It’s time for Congress to listen to ordinary Americans and pass right to repair legislation.”

“American consumers deserve full control over their vehicle repair and maintenance data to ensure they can find the best service for their vehicle at a reasonable price. Unfortunately, vehicle manufacturers are standing in the way of American consumers accessing their own data to use the repair shop of their choosing, limiting consumer choice,” said Rep. Dunn. “For far too long, manufacturers have championed anti-competitive practices by withholding crucial maintenance information, squeezing their customers and independent repair shops. Your vehicle belongs to you, not the manufacturer. I am introducing the REPAIR Act to provide a binding, workable solution to anti-competitive behavior in the auto repair industry to reaffirm consumer control over their vehicle maintenance data and empower them to work with repair shops big and small.”

“Americans want a car repair market that guarantees choice and protects accessible, affordable, and safe vehicle repairs,” said Justin Rzepka, Executive Director of the CAR Coalition. “We commend Rep. Neal Dunn and Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez for their leadership in upholding consumer rights and promoting a free and fair car repair market. Today’s reintroduction of the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act marks an important step forward in limiting unfair repair restrictions and empowering consumers to fix their vehicles on their own terms.”

“We sincerely thank Dr. Dunn for his leadership in tackling this existential threat to consumers and standing up for the rights of vehicle owners and vital businesses,” said Bill Hanvey, President and CEO of the Auto Care Association. “The REPAIR Act gained significant support and momentum in the previous Congress, demonstrating the broad, bipartisan recognition of the need to protect consumers’ right to repair their vehicles. Lawmakers, industry leaders, and everyday drivers understand that fair access to vehicle repair data is essential for competition, affordability, and consumer choice. With its reintroduction, we have an even greater opportunity to get this critical legislation across the finish line.”

“NFIB is excited to work with and support Rep. Dunn on this important legislation. The REPAIR Act is a much-needed piece of bipartisan legislation to increase competition in the automotive repair industry,” said Andrea McGee, Principal of Federal Government Relations at the National Federation of Independent Business. “Almost 90 percent of NFIB members support right to repair, making it one of NFIB’s top ten priorities. NFIB thanks Rep. Dunn for his tireless work on this issue that impacts so many small businesses across all industries.”

“MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers thanks Congressman Dunn for reintroducing the REPAIR Act. This bill is a critical step toward protecting consumer choice, competition, and innovation in the automotive aftermarket,”said Paul McCarthy, President of MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers. “Ensuring fair access in a cybersecure way to critical repair and maintenance data allows aftermarket manufacturers to continue innovating and providing high-quality, affordable parts to consumers. Without this access, competition is stifled, costs will rise, and consumer choice will be diminished. MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers strongly supports this legislation to protect a vibrant and competitive aftermarket that benefits drivers, repairers, and manufacturers alike.”

Full text of the bill is available here.

Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez previously helped introduce the legislation in the 118th Congress and it passed a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee markup.

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Washougal Early Learning Enrollment Now Open

Washougal, Wash — Washougal School District early learning program applications are open now for the 2025-26 school year. Families of children aged four or younger as of September 1, 2025 are invited to apply to Transition to Kindergarten, Developmental Preschool, the Early Childhood Education Assistance Program (ECEAP), or Birth to Three programs in Washougal School District. These programs are free to families and provide high-quality learning experiences that will prepare early learners for a great start to kindergarten. The district is also surveying interest in restarting the tuition based Community Education preschool program.

Transition to Kindergarten (TK)

TK is a free kindergarten readiness program for four-year-old students. TK students attend five full days of learning per week beginning in late September. The TK curriculum is built around purposeful play, active learning, and low student to staff ratios.  Students benefit from art, music, library, PE, and more in a fun, hands-on learning environment. This early learning opportunity is in high demand and seats are filling quickly. Families are encouraged to apply now for the 2025-26 school year. 

Transportation is provided for students outside of the walking boundary of their local school. Students can also participate in the school meal program as well as recess and other school opportunities. Programs are located at each Washougal elementary school.  Interested families can fill out an interest survey on the district’s website https://www.washougal.k12.wa.us/transitional-kindergarten/

Developmental Preschool

Washougal’s Developmental Preschool is a free early learning program for students aged 3 and 4 with identified developmental delays. The program is for students who qualify for additional support in the areas of cognitive development, motor skills, social skills, behavior, speech, language, hearing, or vision needs. The program is tailored to the needs of each student, working with specialists and the students’ family to make decisions about ways to best serve the child. Transportation is provided for students in the developmental preschool. The Developmental Preschool program is located at Hathaway Elementary School.


The Developmental Preschool program supports students with a half day of learning, four days per week.  If you have concerns with your child’s development, reach out about a Child Find Screening appointment by calling 360-954-3831.

Birth to Three Program

Washougal School District partners with Educational Service District 112 to screen students aged three and younger to determine if they would benefit from additional support and services through the Birth to Three program. You can learn more about the program by visiting the ESD 112 webpage, which includes information about how to contact program staff and create a referral.

EOCF ECEAP (Early Childhood Education Assistance Program) at Hathaway

Early Opportunities for Children & Families and Early Childhood Education Assistance Program The EOCF ECEAP Preschool program at Hathaway invests in young learners by providing a free comprehensive school day preschool model to eligible families serving three- and four-year-old students. The program operates from September to mid-June. Visit the EOCF page or call 360-567-2720 to learn more about these programs and how your child and family may qualify based on current enrollment factors.

Tuition-Based Community Education Preschool for 3 & 4 year olds

Washougal School District is surveying families of three and four year olds to determine if there is enough interest to restart the Community Education Preschool program.  The Community Ed Preschool program is a tuition-based program which would serve students in a half day program four days per week, with a low student to instructor ratio, with an estimated monthly cost of about $600 per student.  If you have a three or four year old, and would be interested in this program which would start in September, let us know using our interest survey.

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Two Rivers Heritage Museum Reopens After Winter Maintenance Closure

Washougal, WA — The Two Rivers Heritage Museum (TRHM) will welcome back visitors Saturday, March 1 after its annual winter maintenance closure.  Open each Saturday through October from noon to 4 pm, the museum is located at 1 Durgan Street in downtown Washougal, across from the Pendleton Woolen Mill. TRHM is operated by Camas-Washougal Historical Society (CWHS) volunteers and features a wealth of photos, artifacts and information about the people, places, and businesses prominent in the early years of Camas and Washougal. 

Thanks to the efforts of volunteers during the winter closure, guests will enjoy improved displays that bring local history to life in new and interesting ways. Recently, museum leadership prepared for reopening with a volunteer training session and a clean-up day to make sure the space shines.

“We are excited to welcome visitors back and to share the updates we have made,” said Dick Lindstrom, CWHS President.  “Our volunteers have put in many hours during our closure to make sure our exhibits are informative, engaging, and reflect the incredible heritage of our community. There is also a lot of volunteer effort all year long behind the scenes to manage artifact donations, update our archive database and to work on building maintenance.”

Popular displays include artifacts and information on Native American baskets and stone tools, early physicians, the fishing, lumber and farming industries, a 30s style kitchen, woodworking tools, early mining, military uniforms and wartime artifacts, teddy bears, items from historic Fern Lodge, traveling loom, household items, toys and more.

One of the newest exhibits, “Pieces of History: An Artifacts Timeline,” was dedicated in May 2024.  

“It is filled with stories and images recounting monumental moments and everyday events of our history and is inspired by items from the museum’s collection,” said Karen Johnson, TRHM Display Committee Chair. “It has quickly become a favorite among visitors.”   

“There is just so much to see and learn here,” said Lindstrom. “Our space is bigger than most people think it is.  We have around 6,000 square feet of displays! We joke that we are the ‘best kept secret’ in the area. We get more visitors from out of town than from our own community.  We hope more locals will come in.  We are sure they will see items that stir up some memories.”

The museum gift shop offers a selection of postcards that feature historic photos of Camas and Washougal and images of artifacts in the museum, beautiful rugs woven onsite with Pendleton wool fabric trimmings, a variety of surplus antiques as well as many books about local history by local authors.

The Two Rivers Heritage Museum admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $2 for students and free for children under 5 and all CWHS members. Group tours for eight or more are available any day of the week (by appointment only).  Leave a message at 360-835-8742 for scheduling.

CWHS is always looking for volunteers and new members to join and help support the preservation of local history. More information about the CWHS and the Two Rivers Heritage Museum can be found on their website at www.2rhm.com.

The Two Rivers Heritage Museum, 1 Durgan Street, Washougal, opens its doors for visitors on Saturdays through October starting March 1, from noon to 4 pm. Admission costs are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $2 for students and free for children under 5 and all Camas-Washougal Historical Society members.

About Two Rivers Heritage Museum:

The Two Rivers Heritage Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Camas-Washougal area. Through exhibits, artifacts, and educational programs, the museum provides a glimpse into the past, celebrating the people and events that shaped the area.

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Gluesenkamp Perez Holds Log Truck Roundtable, Visits Wahkiakum County

PUGET ISLAND, WA – Last week,Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) held a roundtable with log truck operators, visited the Puget Island Alternate Water System Project, and toured Grays River priorities.

During Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez’s roundtable with Southwest Washington log truck drivers, the group discussed the need to make it easier to run or start an independent operation and hire apprentices, make common sense adjustments to federal regulation, and ensure more young people have the training necessary to pursue these careers early and safely.

“Being able to harvest and move timber is an important part of being able to prevent wildfire, build houses, and support family wage jobs. Hearing from our log truck operators, a decline in timber and complicated red tape can make it difficult to run a small, family operation, much less get one off the ground,”said Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez.“We had a productive discussion about ways to ensure federal regulations actually make sense for independent operators and to get more young people the skills they need to build these careers as the workforce ages. Having operated an auto repair and machine shop before coming to Congress, I know how difficult it can be to hire an apprentice, yet these opportunities remain a critical pathway to the middle class.”

Last month, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez’s provisions were signed into law to extend eligibility for the Forest Service’s Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) for federal forest restoration and management projects to Tribes and counties to increase opportunities for cross-boundary restoration.

Afterward, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez spoke with Wahkiakum PUD about local utility priorities and visited the site of the Puget Island Alternate Water System Project.

In March, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez secured $959,752 of federal funds for the project as one of her Community Project Funding (CPF) requests. The funding makes the project possible without rate impacts to Wahkiakum PUD customers.

“Nearly a quarter of Wahkiakum County lives on Puget Island, and they’re served by a single water supply. Right now, three of four fire hydrants don’t have adequate water flow, so I secured funds to build an alternate, reliable water source to keep folks safe and protect their livelihoods and reliable access to clean water. By bringing our federal tax dollars home, we’re avoiding a rise in utility rates to get this done,” said Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez. “Wahkiakum PUD has a small but mighty team that takes immense pride in doing high-quality work in house. I’m glad I could see their skilled work firsthand as this critical project rapidly gets underway.”

The Congresswoman has helped bring home more than $12.9 million for water and wastewater projects across Southwest Washington. An interactive map of community investments she has supported can be found at gluesenkampperez.house.gov/invest.

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2nd Annual Volunteer & Community Engagement Summit Coming Jan. 25

Camas, WA — The Downtown Camas Association is excited to host the 2025 Volunteer & Community Engagement Summit. This event aims to connect local people with nonprofit organizations serving Camas and Washougal to build connections that strengthen everyone involved. Individuals and families can explore service opportunities, collect information about local programs, and learn more about all the important work performed by nonprofits in their community. The event will take place on Saturday, January 25th, from 11am-3pm, inside the Fuel Medical lobby located at 314 NE Birch Street in Downtown Camas.

Attendees interested in volunteerism will be able to meet with 14 unique local organizations. It will be an open house format, where people will leisurely walk through and connect with the organizations at their own pace. The goal of the event is to foster meaningful connections and help make engagement opportunities easier between organizations and potential volunteers. People of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to attend. Employers that offer corporate volunteer initiatives are also welcome. Whether you’re looking for a volunteer opportunity for a few hours a month, or a longer-term commitment, you will find an organization that fits your interests. From supporting education and literacy initiatives, bolstering local food access, promoting environmental sustainability and community development, each organization offers unique opportunities for individuals to get involved and make a difference.

Participating organizations at the summit include:

– 100 Women Who Care Clark County

– Camas Farmer’s Market

– Camas Ivy League

– Camas Lion’s Club

– Camas Washougal Community Chest

– Downtown Camas Association

– EatWell Camas Community Garden

– Impact-Camas Washougal

– Lacamas Watershed Council

– LiveWell Camas

– Read NW

– Refuel Washougal

– Rotary Club of Camas-Washougal

– Unite! Washougal

“We are thrilled to bring this event back for a second year,” said Leah Nichelson, Event and Special Project Manager for the Downtown Camas Association. “We often hear that people want to volunteer but don’t have time to research which organization is right for them. This event is a low-pressure way to meet so many great nonprofits under one roof! You can find the group doing the work that you’re most passionate about. It’s also a great opportunity for people new to the area to connect and start building a community for themselves.”

Complimentary refreshments will be provided by Cedar Street Bagel Co.

New residents to the area are encouraged to attend and can pick up a Welcome Packet from the Downtown Camas Association, with information about Downtown and a special gift from Sweet Intention Gift Boutique (while supplies last).

Attendees can also explore incredible deals and discounts at participating Downtown Camas merchants during the Once in a Blue Moon Sale. Happening concurrently with the event, this sale offers the perfect opportunity to shop, save and support local businesses.

This event is organized and hosted by the Downtown Camas Association (DCA). The DCA is a 501c3 nonprofit that works year-round to strengthen and promote Downtown Camas through partnerships, events, beautification and historic preservation projects, public art engagement, economic development, advocacy, and tourism functions. For information on this and other DCA events, downtowncamas.com/events-and-festivals/. Sign up for the weekly Downtown Camas Association newsletter at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/peBo4oV

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Gluesenkamp Perez’s PORT Act Signed Into Law, Along w/ Flooding Assistance

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) was signed into law by the President, including assistance for flooding in Wahkiakum County, sediment control on the Columbia and Cowlitz Rivers, and the provisions of Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s (WA-03) PORT Act to approve a land conveyance to the Port of Skamania for local economic development. The Congresswoman voted with her bipartisan colleagues in the House to pass the legislation in December, and it passed the Senate later in the month.

In January, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez testified in front of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to fight for the inclusion of these long-awaited priorities in this year’s WRDA. Video of her testimony can be found here.

The legislation will approve the Port of Skamania’s request for a 1.6-acre plot of unused U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land, which the port filed over 40 years ago and requires Congressional authorization.

The WRDA will also require the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to assess the causes of fine sediment accumulation that causes flooding in Rosburg and Grays River, as well as potential solutions to manage flood risk. When flooding occurs on the Grays River, it cuts off access to roughly 500 people, often for more than two days at a time. Within hours, the flooding limits vital emergency services, business operations, and school transportation, leaving behind sediment that can be dangerous and time consuming to remove. Last December, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued five people trapped in flooding conditions near Rosburg.

Additionally, the legislation will authorize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a feasibility study related to impacts of sediment accumulation on navigation channels in the Cowlitz and Columbia Rivers. Currently, the Mt. St. Helens Sediment Control Project only allows dredging for flood risk management.

“Living in unincorporated Skamania County, I’ve seen firsthand how our community has had to endure painful cuts to vital services due to a lack of developable land and our funding being tied to natural resources like timber. This 1.6-acre plot of land is the kind of thing that can make an incredible difference in empowering our rural community. The port’s typewritten request for this land was filed before I was born, and it was unfortunately ignored by Congress for 40 years,”said Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez. “Rosburg and Grays River know the impacts of flooding all too well – and it’s only been getting worse. These floods are dangerous, leave behind debris, and cut off critical services, so our federal government needs to take urgent action to find solutions. We should also be supporting smooth, reliable navigation on Southwest Washington’s rivers. Our rural communities deserve an attentiveness to their needs – and I’m glad we could get these priorities signed into law after Congress has long failed to act.”

“The port is a key economic driver in Skamania County where just 0.4% of land is available for commercial development due to federal land-use protections. Because of the property’s location outside of these land-use restrictions this is an unheard-of chance to generate new economic development activity in a community with so many barriers preventing it,” said Pat Albaugh, Executive Director of the Port of Skamania County. “We can’t thank the Congresswoman enough for her leadership to finally overcome the bureaucratic roadblocks the port has faced for decades and put us on a road to success.”

The Water Resources Development Act is a biannual bill required for the authorization of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation projects, including to improve navigable channels, reduce flood and storm damage, and restore aquatic ecosystems.

Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez helped secure the transfer of the remaining 23.4-acres of the Wind River Administrative Site to Skamania County, which was finalized in October. She is also fighting to prevent the Secure Rural Schools program from expiring, as it serves as a lifeline for rural schools and infrastructure and accounts for 5.1 percent of Skamania County’s budget.

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Camas City Council Member Bonnie Carter to Resign from Position Feb. 3

Camas, WA – Camas City Council Member Bonnie Carter announced that she will be stepping down as the Ward 2 Position 1 representative, effective February 3, 2025.     

Carter informed staff and Council of her decision at the Jan. 6, Council Meeting. Carter was sworn into office Feb. 2, 2015, and was then elected to her first full-term in November of 2015. Carter’s current term was set to expire, Dec. 31, 2027.

“Ten years is a solid run,” said Carter. “I wanted to help Mayor Hogan with a few things and we got two ballots to the voters: Strategic Plan and Vision 2045 is wrapping up so it’s a good time for another person to step forward and add their perspective to the mix. Steve retired in April and this allows me a little more time to spend with him so there’s that silver lining.”

A Camas resident since 2002, Carter has been a regular volunteer in the school district and the community, while also serving as treasurer for the Camas Educational Foundation.

“We’re very sad to see Bonnie leave, but we certainly appreciate the 10 years she has dedicated to our City,” said Camas Mayor Steve Hogan. “I know we’ll have big shoes to fill, but we wish her the best on her future endeavors and thank her for her service,” he said.

She is the Administrative Secretary at Skyridge Middle School., and was recently appointed to the following committees for 2025:

  • Council Policies and Procedures Committee Representative 
  • Finance Committee Liaison 
  • Homelessness Strategy Committee Liaison
  • Joint Policy Advisory Committee (JPAC) and Regional Fire Authority Committee Representative 
  • Library Board of Trustees Liaison
  • Port of Camas-Washougal Liaison

Carter also served as Mayor Pro Tem in 2024, 2019 and first half of 2021.

Officials with the City are determining the timeline for the application process and will be providing that information in the coming weeks. Once defined, the City Council will discuss the process of filling the Council seat vacancy.

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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.  “We would like parents, community members, teachers, and even our students to help us make this very important decision,” Board President Sadie McKenzie said.

Community members canshare feedback through an online survey, which is open through January 7, 2025, or by attending an in-person listening opportunity on December 17, 2024, from 5-7 pm at the Excelsior Building, 1401 39th Street, Washougal. Information about the in-person event and the link to the superintendent search survey are on the district website: https://www.washougal.k12.wa.us/superintendent-search-process/

The board will use the feedback to decide next steps in the search process, including consideration of Interim Superintendent Aaron Hansen as a candidate. 

The board will share updates with the community through the district website and in messages to district families and staff. 

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