Camas-Washougal Post-Record

July 18, 2024

A sign posted outside Lacamas Lake Lodge in Camas, near the shores of Lacamas Lake, Monday, July 15, 2024, warns visitors that toxic algae has been found in the lake and that people who plan to recreate in or near the lake should take precautions to avoid the harmful algal bloom. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

Camas to treat Lacamas Lake this week to help prevent algal blooms

The city of Camas is expected to begin treating Lacamas Lake this week in an effort to stave off future toxic algal blooms.

July 18, 2024

An aerial view of the Northwest 38th Avenue corridor in Camas shows the location of the multi-phased corridor improvements, including phase 3, which will improve the corridor’s safety for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists along the stretch of road that begins at the intersection of Northwest 38th Avenue and Northwest Parker Street and ends near Grass Valley Park. Camas city staff have said they expect construction on the third phase of the project, which is 95% grant-funded, will begin in the summer or fall of 2024 and be completed in 2025. (Photo courtesy of the city of Camas)

Camas’ Northwest 38th Avenue corridor improvements head into final phase

The final phase of a multi-year road improvement project along Camas’ Northwest 38th Avenue corridor is set to enter its third and final phase of construction later this year.

July 11, 2024

Terri Niles (top), a Democratic candidate for Washington’s 17th Legislative District, Position 2, and Washougal Mayor David Stuebe, a Republican candidate for the 17th District, Position 2 seat, speak during a League of Women Voters of Clark County candidate forum held Wednesday, June 26, 2024. (Screenshots by Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

ELECTION 2024: 17th Legislative District candidates face off

Two of the three candidates vying for state Rep. Paul Harris’ 17th Legislative District Position 2 seat — including the mayor of Washougal — recently faced off during a League of Women Voters of Clark County candidate forum.

July 11, 2024

Camas considers parking changes near paper mill

Drivers seeking longer-term parking spots along Northeast Adams Street in downtown Camas could soon find they have a few more options.

July 11, 2024

Mayor Hogan pitches opening cold-weather shelter in Camas

The city of Camas could someday have its own cold- and possibly hot-weather shelter if city officials can find a suitable space and work through the logistics and associated costs.

July 11, 2024

A home located at 27801 N.E. 66th Way, north of Camas, is consumed by fire, Friday, July 5, 2024. No residents or firefighters were injured by the blaze. (Photo courtesy of East County Fire and Rescue)

Camas-area home destroyed by ‘fast moving’ fire

A home in a gated community north of Camas was destroyed last week by what fire officials said was “a fast moving fire” in an area close to forestland.

July 11, 2024

A sign posted on the shore of Lacamas Lake, July 7, 2020, warns of toxic algae in the lake. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record files)

County warns of toxic algae at Lacamas Lake

Clark County Public Health is warning Lacamas Lake users that elevated levels of cyanotoxins from harmful algae have been found in the Camas lake.

July 5, 2024

A toxic-algae warning sign is posted next to Lacamas Lake in Camas on July 20, 2020. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record files)

County warns of elevated levels of toxic algae in Lacamas Lake

Clark County Public Health is warning Lacamas Lake users that elevated levels of cyanotoxins from harmful algae have been found in the Camas lake. Public Health…

July 5, 2024

Artwork by Camas high school students is displayed inside the Second Story Gallery, located on the second floor of the Camas Public Library, Tuesday, July 2, 2024. The gallery will host artwork by Camas high school students through July and art by Camas middle school students during the month of August. (Photos by Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

Camas’ Second Story Gallery to spotlight local student artists this summer

When the Second Story Gallery inside Camas’ public library revived its monthly exhibitions in July 2022, following a more than two-year closure during the COVID-19 pandemic, the gallery focused on local student artists with a two-month “Stepping Out” art show featuring Camas and Hayes Freedom high school artists.

July 5, 2024

A rendering shows possible intersection improvements, including a traffic signal (top) and mini roundabout (bottom) at the corner of Northwest Sierra Street and Northwest Lake Road in Camas. (Illustration courtesy of the city of Camas)

Camas officials mull Sierra-Lake intersection improvements

Camas officials will soon discuss options to improve the intersection at Northwest Lake Road and Northwest Sierra Street in a bid to decrease traffic wait times on Sierra and make the area safer for pedestrians and bicyclists.