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February 26, 2026
Members of the Camas Friends Church hold signs during a protest rally on Third Avenue in Camas on Feb. 18. The church has been demonstrating weekly to protest federal immigration enforcement actions. (Doug Flanagan/The Columbian)

Camas church members protest ICE

During the past few months, the “open sharing” portion of the Camas Friends Church’s weekly gatherings has included a lot of discussion about current events — in particular, the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.

February 26, 2026
A cat peers out from a cage Wednesday at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington Community Veterinary Clinic. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Pet insurance growing priority

With the rising cost of veterinary care squeezing already pinched household budgets, Clark County residents are increasingly signing up for pet insurance.

February 19, 2026
Trackman worker Dominic Miller installs one of two indoor golf simulators Tuesday at Camas Indoor Golf Club in Camas. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Indoor golf coming to Camas

James Hafer got into golfing after his baseball career, which included a stint at Millikin University in Illinois, ended. But eventually, as work and family responsibilities piled up, the Ridgefield resident found that he couldn’t take four hours out of his day to play 18 holes as easily as he used to. Even getting out to a driving range to hit a quick bucket of balls was not as feasible as it once was.

February 19, 2026
After the girls tennis spring season concludes, the eight tennis courts at Camas High School will be resurfaced prior to installation of an all-weather bubble. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

Cover a game-changer for Camas tennis fans

Camas School District leaders are bubbling with excitement over the latest developments in their plan to cover Camas High School’s tennis courts with an all-weather dome.