Camas-Washougal Post-Record

September 24, 2026

Niko Blank, a Camas High School senior, takes a break at LiveWell Camas’ Third Space on Wednesday afternoon. The area will give local young people a place to gather and connect outside of home or school. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

LiveWell Camas celebrates opening of new ‘accepting’ space

CAMAS — Niko Blank has seen the need for a safe, accepting space for queer, neurodivergent and other young people in east Clark County for some time.

September 24, 2026

Skyview senior Dugan Logue (9) evades tacklers Friday, during Skyview’s 38-21 win against Camas at Kiggins Bowl. (Photos by Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Skyview football ends skid against Camas

For Camas, it was a streak. For Skyview, a curse.

September 24, 2026

Washougal defender Silas Ellsworth, left, knocks the ball loose from Heritage running back Toa Vaa-Leiataua on Friday at McKenzie Stadium. (Micah Rice/The Columbian)

Washougal football finds its ways

Last season, the Washougal football team found its identity in Week 2.

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 schoolsFree

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.

September 10, 2026

Camas senior captain Kali Beaulieu and her sister Noelle are the only seniors on the Papermakers’ team this season. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian)

Martinez: Camas volleyball to host outdoor match Friday at Doc Harris Stadium

Everyone in Camas knows Doc Harris Stadium is the place to be on Friday nights in the fall.

September 10, 2026

Child and family therapist Christopher Banke, shown Sept. 3 at his office in the Children’s Center in Vancouver, suggests parents help their children develop strategies for dealing with school-related distress. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Unpacking kids’ mental health as class resumes

Mental health experts urge parents to watch for increased stress and anxiety in their children as the school year gets underway.

September 3, 2026

Camas players run through a play during a football practice at Camas High School’s Cardon Field. Camas will host Chiawana in its opener. (Tim Martinez/The Columbian)

4A Greater St. Helens League preview: New schedule has rivals playing twice in same season

It’s a necessary evil.

September 3, 2026

Woodland quarterback Michael Belvin, left, who also plays linebacker, will be one of several key pieces for the Beavers this season. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

2A Greater St. Helens League preview: New-look league could feature exciting finish

For months, the 2A Greater St. Helens League had a planned merger with the 2A Evergreen Conference to form a 12-team league.

September 3, 2026

Gov. Bob Ferguson Promotes cellphone ban in public schools

Cellphones in Schools: Governor expected to pre-file bill for legislative sessionFree

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has been traveling the state to build support for his forthcoming legislation to ban cellphones in public schools.

August 27, 2026

A motorist passes by Grace Church, which shares space with Agape Christian Academy, in Camas on Tuesday morning. Agape Christian Academy, a private K-12 school, is shuttering its high school program, citing a lack of demand. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Agape Christian Academy in Camas shutters high school program, citing lack of demand

Private K-12 school Agape Christian Academy has closed its high school program ahead of the 2026-27 school year just three years after it launched.