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October 16, 2025
Washougal’s newest piece of public artwork has been installed on the campanile at Reflection Plaza, as seen Monday morning. The Two Rivers Heritage Sculpture, created by Vancouver artist Sharon Agnor, made of metal and glass, depicts key events from Washougal’s history and displays the city’s location near the confluence of the Washougal and Columbia rivers. (Photos by Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Sculpture symbolizes spirit

The campanile at Reflection Plaza in downtown Washougal has a whole new look, designed to celebrate the history and natural beauty of the area and foster a sense of community.

October 2, 2025
Customer Al Schmid of Washougal strolls the aisles at Lutz Hardware in Camas on Monday afternoon. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Lutz Hardware celebrates 75 years of family ownership in Camas

On Christmas Day of 2022, Aaron Lutz received word from one of his regular customers that the family had lost water service at their house due to freezing weather. Lutz didn’t hesitate to act, temporarily pausing his own holiday festivities to save somebody else’s.

September 25, 2025
The city of Camas has adopted a council code of conduct that spells out expectations for how city councilors should conduct themselves in public and consequences in the instance of a violation. (The Columbian files)

Camas approves code of conduct

CAMAS — Camas city councilors last week adopted a code of conduct that spells out expectations for how they should behave in public.