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September 19, 2024

Camas-Washougal, Clark County burn bans lifted

Due to the recent precipitation, lower daily temperatures, and overnight humidity values, the Camas-Washougal Fire Department (CWFD) Fire Chief Cliff Free and Fire Marshal Ron Schumacher have rescinded…

September 19, 2024
The front of Camas City Hall is pictured in August 2018. (Post-Record files)

Camas heads into budget season; ‘severe cuts’ possible

Camas city staff will host two public open houses to help community members better understand the City’s biennial budget process as well as revenue constraints that could negatively impact City programs in 2025-26.

September 19, 2024
A variety of fireworks fill a table inside the Mean Gene Fireworks tent on Southeast Eighth Avenue in Camas, Tuesday, July 2, 2024. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record files)

Mortar fireworks ban in Camas now includes possession

Two weeks after voting 4-3 in favor of a mortar fireworks ban, Camas officials have added the word “possession” to the ordinance, effectively banning Camas residents from possessing aerial fireworks with reloadable shell kits that are more commonly referred to as “mortars.”