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June 11, 2026
Richard Xiong arranges a bouquet June 3 at the Xiong Flower Farm booth at the Camas Farmers Market. “We’re so excited, even with the new location,” said Leah Nichelson, the market’s manager and vendor liaison. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Camas Farmers Market opens season in new location

For the first time in nearly two decades, visitors to the Camas Farmers Market will have to go somewhere new. What they won’t have to search for is the lively mix of local farmers, food vendors, music and community gathering that has made the market one of downtown Camas’ signature events.

June 4, 2026
Environmental educator Jamie Austin, right, leads a group of Crestline Elementary first graders on a tour May 19 at the Columbia Springs Vancouver Trout Hatchery. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Trout hatchery ‘a place of community’

Vancouver Trout Hatchery visitors can wander freely among ponds and pathways, stop to chat with staff members tending fish or watch trout grow in the water below.