🌱 How Washougal plans to grow without losing its small-town soul

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In today's newsletter:

• How Washougal plans to grow without losing its small-town soul
• See how Washougal runners placed at the latest 2A GSHL meet

Also on today's calendar: FLAVORSMYTH and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
• Friday: Nice with periods of sun, temps: high: 77, low: 51.
• Saturday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Washougal, WA (businessviewmagazine.com) — Major changes are underway in Washougal, from a nearly finished Town Center Revitalization Project with splash pad and plaza to a long-awaited 32nd Street overpass that will ease train delays and improve emergency access. New waterfront and downtown-east developments, a much larger library, and a citywide branding effort aim to manage rapid growth while preserving Washougal's tight-knit, nature-focused identity.
   

• 2A GSHL Mark Morris/Hockinson/Washougal @ RA Long 2026 - Results (Raw) (milesplit.com) — Washougal cross country runners turned in strong performances at the 2A GSHL meet at R.A. Long, with Joshua Grice leading the boys in third and several Panthers crowding the top 25. The girls' squad also placed well, highlighted by Skyla Ostenson's fifth-place finish and a deep pack of Washougal teammates close behind in the varsity race.
   

📸 Around Washougal

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Washougal

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• BRIAN'S PIZZA LIFE →
  Recluse Brew Works, 4035 Grant Street, Washougal
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• FLAVORSMYTH →
  Recluse Brew Works, 4035 Grant Street, Washougal
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• 5th Annual: Project Wellness Retreat 2026 →
  56 South 1st Street, Washougal
• JOHAN SAM'S →
  Recluse Brew Works, 4035 Grant Street, Washougal
  12:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Open House →
  Black Pearl on the Columbia, 56 South 1st Street, Washougal
  2:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Spuddies Gourmet Potatoes →
  Recluse Brew Works, 4035 Grant Street, Washougal
  3:00 pm
Friday October 9
• THE KENNEL HOT DOGS →
  Recluse Brew Works, 4035 Grant Street, Washougal
  3:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Running Scared 5K/13K - Portland (Washougal) →
  Washougal WA
• 5k Beer Run - 54°40′ Beer | 2026 OR Brewery Running Series →
  54°40′ Beer, 3801 South Truman Street, Washougal
  10:00 am
• THE KENNEL HOT DOGS →
  Recluse Brew Works, 4035 Grant Street, Washougal
  3:00 pm
• SPEED DATING FOR ADULTS →
  Recluse Brew Works, 4035 Grant Street, Washougal
  6:30 pm
Sunday October 11
• St. Matthews Church (Washougal) Octoberfest →
  Washougal WA

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Today while in my yard a small plane flew overhead ….
  then I watched it drop with a slight spin…. My heart was in my throat and I ran to get my phone to call emergency help. When I turned back to see if… (Nextdoor Washougal River Rd)
• Lots of construction on 32nd St.
  I heard some really anxious drivers today yelling and reaving their engines. Please be really careful between L and J for a large group of deer. (Nextdoor 32nd)

• Washougal School District posted a job opening for 302-2026: Payroll Specialist in Washougal. Apply here.
• Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Retail Sales and Store Support in Washougal. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Washougal here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Hockinson

• A Friday Night Lights road trip across the coverage zone, and the nuances of this year's schedule (thereflector.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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