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January 1, 2026
Burglar tools and stolen food recovered from a disabled vehicle in the 100 block of Southeast 192nd Avenue following a cold burglary call at Camas Meadows on Christmas Eve. (Photo contributed by the Camas Police Department)

Police arrest 2 accused of burglary at Camas Meadows

Two people suspected of burglarizing the restaurant at Camas Meadows golf club on Christmas Eve were arrested after their vehicle ran out of gas a few miles away, according to the Camas Police Department.

January 1, 2026
According to the National Weather Service, 2026 is a “La Niña” year, which typically means more rainy days. (amanda cowan/The Columbian files)

First 3 months of 2026 likely to be wet

The National Weather Service has made its predictions for the first three months of 2026, estimating a 40-50 percent chance of average levels of precipitation in the Pacific Northwest. Temperatures for the coldest months of the year will remain normal.

December 26, 2025

Camas’ First Friday to feature Clue

The Downtown Camas Association will host a Clue-themed First Friday event from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 2. “Many of you love the game Clue, and now is your chance…

December 26, 2025
Camas High School senior Ella Thompson was named 4A Greater St. Helens League MVP and voted to the 4A state all-tournament team. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Camas’s Thompson Serves it Up

In just three years, Ella Thompson went from never playing organized volleyball to committing to a top-25 NCAA Division I program.