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July 17, 2025
A trailer is seen parked on the side of a street in Camas on June 20. The city of Camas implemented strict recreational vehicle and trailer parking and occupancy rules. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Camas to revisit new RV, trailer rules

The Camas City Council will reevaluate the ordinance it recently approved that limits recreational vehicle and trailer parking, storage and occupancy, including on private property.

July 17, 2025
Washougal High School rising senior Nethuka Hiddoga Gamage, center, flanked by rising sophomore Olivia Alvarez, left, and rising senior Joselyn Guajardo, speaks during a community town hall, presented by the Unite! Washougal Community Coalition, at Washougal High School on June 30. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Club examines substance misuse in city

Members of Unite! Washougal Community Coalition’s Washougal High School Ambassadors club love Washougal and believe in the city’s potential but hope that local leaders and community members can come together to reduce substance abuse and other activities that they feel are damaging their cherished hometown.

July 17, 2025
Washougal native Levi Kitchen rides during the 2024 Pro Motocross Championship Washougal National event. (MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.)

Levi Kitchen focused as he returns for Washougal race

Levi Kitchen has learned that he can’t let the attention that comes from his annual homecoming for the Washougal National motocross event overwhelm him if his goal of winning a professional race on his hometown track is going to become a reality.

July 10, 2025
The city of Washougal’s new Washougal Wins When Everyone Pitches In program encourages volunteers to complete 40 hours of litter cleanup by the end of 2025. (Photo courtesy of Michele Loftus/city of Washougal)

Washougal starts new trash pickup program

The city of Washougal is launching a volunteer program designed to reduce litter, beautify neighborhoods and strengthen community pride, one bucket of trash at a time.

July 10, 2025
The Port of Camas-Washougal has unveiled its 2026-30 strategic plan, a five-year framework to guide the port’s mission, vision and values. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Port’s new strategic plan outlines goals

The Port of Camas-Washougal’s new strategic plan calls for the agency to continue with current development and growth goals while charting a course for the future.

July 10, 2025

Washougal to bring back Citizen Academy

The city of Washougal is bringing back its Citizen Academy this fall. The second installment of the program, which debuted earlier this year, is to begin on Sept. 4…