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July 31, 2025
The Southwest Washington Federated Republican Women hosted 3rd Congressional District candidate Leslie Lewallen as a guest speaker April 23, 2024. (James Rexroad/The Columbian files)

Camas Councilor Leslie Lewallen to head local Future 42 chapter

A Camas city councilor has been tapped to lead the Clark County chapter of Project 42, a statewide nonprofit that bills itself as “an organization created to change the course of Washington state to prioritize free markets, personal liberty and an individual’s right to prosper.”

July 31, 2025
An electric-assist bicycle is displayed inside Vancouver Cyclery. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

Camas grapples with e-bike rules, concerns

CAMAS — With more people turning to electric bicycles and electric-powered motorcycles for a convenient, environmentally friendly and often more cost-effective mode of transportation, local officials are fielding more questions about the rules and regulations governing these zippy two-wheelers.

July 24, 2025
The Helen Baller Elementary team with Caitlan Wagner, from left, Anitra Quist and pilot Melissa Butler were knocked out of the competition in early rounds of the Camas Days bathtub races July 24, 2022, in downtown Camas. (The Columbian files)

2025 Camas Days: New rhythm for retired band director

Camas High School alumni may see a familiar face leading the 49th annual Camas Days Grand Parade this Saturday when longtime Camas High band director Richard Mancini slides into a new role as the parade’s grand marshal.

July 17, 2025
Camas Education Association members walk out of Camas High School on Sept. 7, 2023, after voting to approve a new contract with the Camas School District. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

Camas schools, teachers reach tentative deal

Camas teachers seem likely to avoid a repeat of the summer of 2023, when stalled contract negotiations led to the Camas School District’s first-ever teachers’ strike and delayed the start of the 2023-24 school year by nearly two weeks.