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September 18, 2025
The West Columbia Gorge Humane Society commissioned Washougal artist Travis London to paint a mural depicting pets of the organization’s supporters on one of its Conex buildings. (Photos by Doug Flanagan/The Columbian)

Furry friends fuel facelift at Washougal animal shelter

For several years, West Columbia Gorge Humane Society Executive Director Micki Simeone longed to do something to spruce up the two shipping-container storage buildings on the east side of the Washougal animal shelter.

September 18, 2025

Harvest Festival returns to Washougal this weekend

The 2025 Washougal Harvest Festival will be held from 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Reflection Plaza in downtown Washougal. The 21-and-older event will feature food, beverages and three east…

September 11, 2025
This 2022 Camas Public Library card was the winning design for a contest promoting its Reading Dragons program. (Contributed photo)

Library launches card-design contest

The Camas Public Library is offering a library card-design contest throughout September, which is the American Library Association’s Library Card Sign-up Month. The library will accept designs until 5 p.m. Sept. 30.

July 31, 2025

Camas Comic Con returns for August First Friday

The third annual Camas Comic Con themed First Friday will bring cosplay, art activities, games, family friendly photo opportunities and more to downtown Camas from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1.

July 24, 2025
The Helen Baller Elementary team with Caitlan Wagner, from left, Anitra Quist and pilot Melissa Butler were knocked out of the competition in early rounds of the Camas Days bathtub races July 24, 2022, in downtown Camas. (The Columbian files)

2025 Camas Days: New rhythm for retired band director

Camas High School alumni may see a familiar face leading the 49th annual Camas Days Grand Parade this Saturday when longtime Camas High band director Richard Mancini slides into a new role as the parade’s grand marshal.