Washougal, WA: A Family's Story and Portland's Best-Kept Secret for Remote Workers

Join hosts Denise and James as they visit Washougal, Washington, interviewing former Los Angeles television producers Russell and Genia Stemper about finding one of the best places to live in the Pacific Northwest. The Stempers share their journey of leaving behind the LA traffic and work grind for a peaceful property overlooking the Columbia River, while maintaining successful careers through remote work.Located just 20-30 minutes from Portland International Airport (PDX), Washougal offers the perfect balance of rural tranquility and metropolitan access. The Stempers highlight Southwest Washington's tax advantages (no state income tax) while still having proximity to Oregon's tax-free shopping.The conversation explores how living in this scenic area has enhanced their quality of life, trading LA's congestion for peaceful mountain views and better work-life balance. For those considering where to live in the Pacific Northwest, Washougal provides the rare combination of country living with easy access to Portland's urban amenities, making it an ideal destination for remote workers and empty nesters.Follow and support this hyper-talented family:Russell's production company.Genia's  novels on Amazon.Daughter Anica's music on Spotify.Son Gary's insanely cool fly fishing channel on Instagram.