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June 25, 2026
Two Rivers Heritage Museumm volunteer Dick Lindstrom demonstrates the museum's traveling loom for guests in an undated photo. (Courtesy of Two Rivers Heritage Museum)

Briefs: Museum launches membership drive

“The work at (Two Rivers Heritage Museum) is incredibly important to our communities, but over time, our membership has dwindled as longtime supporters have moved away or passed on,” museum Director Julianne Lawrence said in a news release. “Now is the time to renew and expand that support.”

June 25, 2026
Isaiah Florentino Mattoon Pantoja, 19, appears Monday via Zoom in Clark County Superior Court on suspicion of second-degree murder and two counts of first-degree assault. (Will Denner/The Columbian)

Man held without bail in fatal shooting

A man accused in a June 15 shooting that killed one and injured two others will be held without bail until a follow-up hearing and arraignment later this week.

June 18, 2026
Camas City Hall is pictured April 14, 2020. The city council is considering a change to a council-manager form of government. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Camas: Wells out due to equipment issues

CAMAS — The temporary loss of four municipal wells that prompted an urgent water-conservation request in Camas earlier this week was caused by several unrelated maintenance and equipment issues rather than a single systemwide failure, city officials said Tuesday.

June 18, 2026
City of Washougal staff members and councilors cut a ribbon at Hamllik Park on June 11. (courtesy city of Washougal)

Briefs: Washougal celebrates Hamllik Park improvements

The project included construction of a new multiuse basketball court along with new baseball and softball dugouts; installation of Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant ramps; and improvements to walking paths.

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.