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Clark County

July 17, 2025
City of Camas crews travel along Lacamas Lake while spraying aluminum sulfate to the water on Tuesday morning in hopes of eliminating harmful algae blooms. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Camas treats lake to fight algae blooms

Lacamas Lake is getting a new weapon in the fight against toxic algae blooms. Crews from the city of Camas spent the early part of this week on boats spraying aluminum sulfate on the lake.

July 10, 2025

Clark County implements burn ban

As of July 3, all land clearing and residential burning in Clark County is banned until further notice. The county’s fire marshal also rescinded all burning permits issued prior…

July 3, 2025
Dynamite Fireworks in Hazel Dell is stocked up and ready to open for business today when fireworks go on sale in Clark County. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Sales of fireworks begins

Sales of fireworks, which start today in Clark County, generate an annual revenue of about $4 million. While debates continue between residents and public officials about whether fireworks are a lauded tradition or hazard to health and property, local fireworks aficionados will trek to sellers with names like Mean Gene, Bomber Brothers, TNT, Blackjack and Dynamite.