Camas increases in multiple categories on community survey

The survey, conducted by ETC, also found that Camas rated above the United States average in 35 of 39 categories, including 33 in which it scored significantly higher.The largest improvements since 2024 were in satisfaction with the quality of city park facilities, which increased 10.4 percentage points; availability of information about city services and programs, up 9.9 points; and maintenance of major city streets, up 9 points.Other notable increases included satisfaction with the city’s social media (8.7 points), effectiveness of public communication (8.4 points), and visibility of police in the community (8.4 points).Camas has conducted community surveys every two years since 2017, with a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the survey does not reach every resident, the city describes it as a scientifically valid sampling of the community based on its current population.ETC staff are scheduled to present the results and provide comparisons with other communities in the Northwest and across the country at an upcoming city council workshop.Hometown Holidays returns to downtown CamasDowntown Camas will celebrate the holiday season Dec. 4 with the return of its annual Hometown Holidays event.The event will run from 5-8 p.m. and begin with the annual tree-lighting ceremony at 5:15 p.m. Activities will include a Global Village Holiday Market, pictures with Santa Claus and his elves, an appearance by the Grinch and Mtn Peaks Therapy Llamas, live entertainment, cocoa, food and other treats.Downtown businesses also will offer holiday shopping, seasonal specials, and in-store activities.Free shuttle buses, provided by the Camas School District, will run throughout the evening, with pickup and drop-off locations at Dorothy Fox Elementary School, Church of the Nazarene, Doc Harris Stadium and Hayes Freedom High School.Camas girls lacrosse hires new coachCamas girls lacrosse has hired Olivia Quist as its new head coach, the program announced.Quist spent the past two years as an assistant coach with the high school team and head coach of the program’s seventh- and eighth-grade team. She takes over a high school team that finished 9-2 last season, including a five-game winning streak to close the year.Quist played lacrosse for Camas before continuing her career with the club team at Grand Canyon University.As head coach, she will oversee the program’s development and work with student-athletes, families, assistant coaches, and school leadership.“I’m excited for the opportunity to lead the Camas girls lacrosse program,” Quist said in a statement. “I’m looking forward to helping our players grow their skills, build confidence, and continue developing their love for the game.”Camas Girls Lacrosse is a competitive high school club program serving athletes in Camas and the surrounding Southwest Washington community, with teams ranging from kindergarten through high school varsity.— Doug Flanagan

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