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June 4, 2026

Rotary club donates diapers, wipes to Akin families

The Rotary Club of Camas-Washougal has donated more than $2,100 worth of diapers and baby wipes to Akin, a Seattle-based nonprofit that supports children and families, through a community service project aimed at helping local households meet basic needs.

May 21, 2026
Camas Athletic Director Stephen Baranowski, left, talks to a crowd Tuesday during a groundbreaking for the Camas Tennis Center at Camas High School. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Camas indoor tennis court breaks ground

The Camas High School tennis teams were forced to cancel more than 40 percent of their matches and practices during the 2025-26 school year because of weather conditions. Beginning next school year, that number will drop to zero — and remain there for the foreseeable future.

May 21, 2026
Washougal resident David Knight holds a copy of his memoir, “Journeys Over Water,” on May 4 at Hathaway Park in Washougal. (Doug Flanagan/The Columbian)

Washougal resident’s memoir depicts unplanned life

David Knight has been a Silicon Valley executive, commercial fisherman, boatbuilder, coffee entrepreneur and bus-dweller — a life so varied that his memoir, “Journeys Over Water,” took shape not as a traditional chronology, but as a collection of self-contained stories.

May 21, 2026

Parkersville Heritage Fair returns July 31

The Parkersville Advisory Committee, in partnership with the Port of Camas-Washougal, will hold the Parkersville Heritage Fair from 4 to 6 p.m. July 31 at Parker’s Landing Historical Park.

May 14, 2026

City of Washougal survey shows community satisfaction

The city of Washougal’s 2026 Community Survey shows residents continue to rate Washougal highly as a place to live while also providing clear direction on where city leaders should focus future investments and resources.