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June 25, 2026
Clark County Parks and Nature is building a cricket practice pitch — a small, enclosed space — on the north end of Felida Community Park. (Scott Hewitt/The Columbian)

Cricket space coming to Felida as sport gains fans

Even while pro basketball and World Cup football (aka soccer) tournaments have absorbed the attention of sports lovers across the nation and around the globe, a different game is gaining popularity and real estate here in Clark County: cricket.

June 25, 2026
The Ridgefield Fourth of July Parade is a Clark County tradition. (Photos by Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

Fourth of July events planned for 250th celebrations

America is on the cusp of its 250th birthday, so this year local communities have planned a few extra festivities to mark this historic milestone. Here is a convenient roundup of patriotic events happening from Saturday to the following July 4. Get your sparklers and flags ready, because Clark County is ready to celebrate.

June 18, 2026
Curator Lara Blair, center, and gallery owner Kim Nickens chat May 27 next to a miniature Gallery 408 installation in Camas. Gallery 408 has been accepted into the Seattle Art Fair, which will be held in July. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Seattle Art Fair accepts Gallery 408

Gallery 408 in Camas, which recently celebrated the grand opening of its new mini-gallery art installation, announced last week that it’s now celebrating a much bigger achievement: acceptance into the Seattle Art Fair, held July 23-26 at Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle.

June 11, 2026
Richard Xiong arranges a bouquet June 3 at the Xiong Flower Farm booth at the Camas Farmers Market. “We’re so excited, even with the new location,” said Leah Nichelson, the market’s manager and vendor liaison. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Camas Farmers Market opens season in new location

For the first time in nearly two decades, visitors to the Camas Farmers Market will have to go somewhere new. What they won’t have to search for is the lively mix of local farmers, food vendors, music and community gathering that has made the market one of downtown Camas’ signature events.

June 11, 2026

Free summer events to highlight Washougal parks

The city of Washougal is inviting residents and visitors to explore local parks, learn new skills and connect with neighbors through its 2026 Second Saturday Summer Series, a free lineup of family-friendly events running through August.