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March 12, 2026
Sophia Wade, a 2024 Camas High School graduate and political science major at Spelman College in Atlanta, was recently selected for the 2026 Frederick Douglass-Daniel O’Connell Global Internship, an eight-week summer program in Dublin, Ireland. (Contributed by The Historic Trust
Contributed by The Historic Trust)

Camas grad Sophia Wade selected for internship in Ireland

Sophia Wade’s interest in activism dates back to her days as a student at Camas High School, where she created an equity curriculum called “Windows and Mirrors” to address ignorance and promote inclusive practices. For her efforts, she won the 2024 Marshall Youth Leadership Award.

March 12, 2026

Washougal seeking community market vendors

The city of Washougal is now accepting vendor applications for the 2026 Washougal Community Market season, returning this summer to Reflection Plaza in downtown Washougal.

March 5, 2026
Owners Jon Borth, left, and Rod Edwards move scaffolding on Monday at Shoug’s Draft House in Washougal. (Photos by Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Shoug’s Draft House to open in Washougal

Rod Edwards launched Shoug Brewing Company in 2016 as a small-scale post-retirement project. He slowly expanded his distribution network over the next 10 years to provide his beers to restaurants and bars throughout Southwest Washington.

February 26, 2026
Members of the Camas Friends Church hold signs during a protest rally on Third Avenue in Camas on Feb. 18. The church has been demonstrating weekly to protest federal immigration enforcement actions. (Doug Flanagan/The Columbian)

Camas church members protest ICE

During the past few months, the “open sharing” portion of the Camas Friends Church’s weekly gatherings has included a lot of discussion about current events — in particular, the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.