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September 17, 2026
Seth Moran, right, plays a fiddle as people walk down Northeast Fourth Avenue Sept. 4 during First Friday in downtown Camas. (photos by Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Encounter raises question on who can make music on Camas streets

The sounds of guitar, bass and drums drew the attention of a Downtown Camas Association representative during the city’s August First Friday event. The three teenage musicians were told they could continue playing — but only if they unplugged.

September 17, 2026
The Columbian files 
 The Camas City Council is debating what to do about the aged City Hall.

Camas considers the future of aging City Hall

City of Camas officials agree their 1960s-era City Hall is past its prime. What they don’t agree on yet is how much more money — if any — they should pour into a building some councilors now describe as an albatross.

September 17, 2026
Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal on Thursday discussed his request for nearly $2 billion in the next state budget. He is seen here testifying to a House committee in January. (bill lucia/Washington State Standard)

Reykdal seeks $2B for state’s public schools

The leader of Washington’s public school system on Thursday outlined his multibillion-dollar budget request he says is needed to ensure the state meets its legal obligations to fund basic education for more than 1 million students.