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August 7, 2025
Meghan Sciascia of Vancouver, from left in green, enjoys playtime at Heritage Park with her daughter, Paloma, 4, as well as Ricky Thayer-Daughtery, 5, of Camas and his mom, Faith, on July 31. The city of Camas is partnering with a crowd-tracking company to get an accurate count of parks visitors. (Photos by Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

AI to keep eye on crowds

The city of Camas will start using artificial intelligence to better understand how many people attend city events, drive Camas’ streets and take advantage of its parks and trails.

August 7, 2025

Camas audit: State auditor identifies problems

For the third year in a row, the Washington State Auditor’s office has dinged the city of Camas for having deficiencies in its internal controls over financial reporting.

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 31, 2025

Camas Comic Con returns for August First Friday

The third annual Camas Comic Con themed First Friday will bring cosplay, art activities, games, family friendly photo opportunities and more to downtown Camas from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1.

July 31, 2025
Kennedy Englund, 3, right, and her brother Bradley Englund, 1, center, laugh with mom on Tuesday at the Holley Park splash pad in La Center. “Splash pads are great water/cooling facilities for the community because, unlike the sandy or rocky shores of a river, pond or lake, the surface is accessible to wheelchair users and others with limited mobility,” said Kaley McLachlan-Burton, spokeswoman for Clark County Public Works.

Water features make a splash

While Clark County no longer boasts any outdoor public pools, splash pads have become an increasingly popular and cost-effective substitute for kids to cool down in the summer.