November 12, 2026 8:05 am
Camas, Life, News 
Andrew Petersen of Evergreen Vinyl assembles a giant chess set for a media photo in downtown Camas on Nov. 4. Visitors can check out the 16-inch pieces at Evergreen Vinyl, a downtown Camas record store next to the Liberty Theatre. At top, a giant chess set assembled for a media photo is seen in downtown Camas on Nov. 4. (Photos by Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)
A motorist passes a giant chess set assembled for a media photo in downtown Camas on Nov. 4. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)
Pedestrians stroll past a giant chess set assembled for a media photo in downtown Camas on Wednesday afternoon. The Downtown Camas Association and Evergreen Vinyl partnered to create the set. (Photos by Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)
A giant chess set assembled for a media photo is seen in downtown Camas on Wednesday afternoon. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)
Andrew Petersen of Evergreen Vinyl transports a giant chess set for a media photo in downtown Camas on Wednesday afternoon.
The giant chess set in downtown Camas is meant to provide free and fun entertainment for all ages. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)
CAMAS — A giant chess set outside Camas’ Liberty Theatre is inviting passersby to pause, play and connect — one move at a time.
The Downtown Camas Association and Evergreen Vinyl have partnered to bring the oversized chess set to downtown, hoping the free, accessible activity will create new opportunities for residents and visitors of all ages to interact.
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