Camas-Washougal Post-Record

July 11, 2019

Camas School District Superintendent Jeff Snell speaks to the Camas School Board at a June 24 board meeting. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

Camas schools still $4 million short

The Camas School District Board of Directors will meet next week to discuss the budget, a looming deficit and local tax levy rates at a workshop scheduled for Monday, July 22.

July 11, 2019

The Camas Friends Church will host a "Lights for Liberty" candlelit vigil, co-sponsored by the Children's Home Society of Southwest Washington, at 8:30 p.m., Friday, July 12, to highlight abuses happening to asylum seekers and refugees on the southern United States border. The vigil will be held in the church parking lot, located in downtown Camas, at 1004 N.E. Fourth Ave. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

Vigil to highlight abuses at border

A Camas church will host a “Lights for Liberty” vigil to highlight abuses faced by asylum seekers and refugees on the United States’ southern border and call for an end to human detention camps being run by the U.S. government.

July 11, 2019

(Contributed photo courtesy of Chuck and Barbara Carpenter) Chuck and Barbara Carpenter were named the 2019 Camas Days Senior Royal Court king and queen.

Washougal couple named king, queen

The Camas-Washougal area means different things to different people, but for the 2019 Camas Days Royal King and Queen, Chuck and Barbara Carpenter, it’s all about finding their perfect spot.

July 4, 2019

(Photo courtesy of city of Washougal)
Fireworks explode over the 2016 Port of Camas-Washougal Fourth of July celebration. This year's event will be held July 4, starting at 6 p.m., at the Washougal Waterfront Park.

New Camas, Washougal fireworks rules carry stiff fines

Used to setting off fireworks on or near the Fourth of July holiday in Camas or Washougal? Be aware that the laws surrounding fireworks in both cities have changed and…

July 4, 2019

Camas Days should be ‘sweet’ way to end July

Are you ready for Camas Days? The 45th annual celebration, which regularly attracts more than 12,000 people to downtown Camas the last weekend in July, returns July 26-27 for two…

July 4, 2019

News Briefs

Toxic algae advisories lifted at Camas lakes Clark County Public Health lifted its toxic algae advisories at Lacamas and Round lakes in Camas this week, but said an advisory…

July 4, 2019

Visitors to the 2019 Camas Car Show check out a blue 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback owned by Sam and Cherrie Melton on Saturday, June 29, in downtown Camas. The Mustang won this year’s “Best in Show” award and will be featured on the 2020 Camas Car Show promotional materials and posters.

Classic cars draw a crowd

Coordinators of the Camas Car Show couldn’t have planned a more perfect day for the 14th annual classic vehicle show, which took place from 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday, June…

July 4, 2019

First Friday goes retro for 1980s-style game night

Calling all children of the 1980s: the upcoming First Friday celebration in downtown Camas will take you straight down memory lane. The 14th annual Camas Poker Tour and game night,…

July 2, 2019

Signs warn against toxic algae at Round Lake in Camas. (Post-Record files)

Toxic algae advisories lifted at Lacamas, Round lakes in Camas

Clark County Public Health has lifted its toxic algae advisories at Lacamas and Round lakes in Camas. Public health officials said today that the blooms of cyanobacteria, also known as…

June 27, 2019

(Photo courtesy of the Downtown Camas Association)
Visitors to downtown Camas admire classic vehicles on Northeast Fourth Avenue during the 2018 Camas Car Show. This year’s show, the 14th annual, will run from 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday, June 29.

Camas gets classic this weekend

Downtown Camas will be filled with classic vehicles, music and thousands of visitors this Saturday, as the annual Camas Car Show returns for its 14th year. Hosted by the Downtown…