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November 12, 2026
Delaney Taylor, owner of Sanctuary Color Arts Studio, from left, takes a break with colleagues Arlene Taylor and Linda Medrano at the start of their workday Oct. 21. The new Camas business combines holistic color analysis, personal style, creative gatherings and curated gifts with a broader mission of helping women navigate life transitions. (Photos by Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Empowered environment at Sanctuary Color Arts Studio in Camas

CAMAS — After years of feeling constrained by difficult personal experiences and major family and career transitions, Delaney Taylor decided to create something of her own. Seeking a fresh professional start while raising her daughter as a single parent, Taylor opened Sanctuary Color Arts Studio in Camas in 2025 to help others navigate similar challenges.

October 29, 2026
Camas resident Jette Bigelow, who performs under the stage name Jette B, released two new original songs Oct. 9 on Spotify. (Michael Verity Photography)

Camas singer-songwriter, 13, on road to success

CAMAS — Jette Bigelow knows she wants to be a professional musician when she grows up. She’s just not willing to wait until she’s an adult to make her dreams come true.

October 22, 2026
Laura Klinger of Hacker Architects speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for FVRLibraries’ new Washougal library. (Doug Flanagan/The Columbian)

FVRLibraries breaks ground for new Washougal Community Library

For Cindy O’Mealy, Thursday’s groundbreaking event for FVRLibraries’ new Washougal facility brought a sense of relief after years of uncertainty. The president of the Friends of the Washougal Community Libraries group, which has raised $832,000 for the project, and other supporters never lost sight of their ultimate goal — even on the days when they felt it wasn’t going to come to fruition.