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July 2, 2026

Skyridge Middle School students receive awards

Skyridge Middle School has recognized three students for their leadership, service and contributions to the school community through annual awards presented in partnership with the Jack, Will and Rob Center Sustaining Fund and the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington.

July 2, 2026

Washougal Arts and Music Festival returns Aug. 1

The Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Washougal Arts and Music Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Reflection Plaza in downtown Washougal.

June 25, 2026
Overcast skies hang above Washington State University Vancouver on Tuesday. (Photos by Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

WSUV cuts budget 15%, to $35M for 2027

Washington State University’s Vancouver campus has received substantially more state funding per student than the university’s other campuses, which is why it must cut its budget by 15 percent, university leaders told employees Monday during a town hall.

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
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)

Panel: Camas should govern by council-manager

An ad hoc citizens committee has recommended that the city of Camas transition to a council-manager form of government with an elected mayor, arguing the change would provide greater long-term stability, professional administration and accountability as the city continues to grow.

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.