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September 17, 2026
The Columbian files 
 The Camas City Council is debating what to do about the aged City Hall.

Camas considers the future of aging City Hall

City of Camas officials agree their 1960s-era City Hall is past its prime. What they don’t agree on yet is how much more money — if any — they should pour into a building some councilors now describe as an albatross.

September 17, 2026
From left: Govs. Tim Walz, Laura Kelly, Andy Beshear, Bob Ferguson and Matt Meyer speak to reporters and content creators Thursday during a conference in Louisville, Ky. (McKenna Horsley/Kentucky Lantern)

Ferguson and Dem governors hope to win on affordability

LOUISVILLE — Ahead of elections that could determine control of Congress and states for the rest of President Donald Trump’s second term, Democratic governors say they are happy to talk to voters about the president’s policies.

September 10, 2026
Camas Mayor Steve Hogan speaks July 2 during a ceremony reopening Crown Park in Camas. He plans to retire in 2027. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

Steve Hogan to end run as Camas’ mayor in 2027

For someone who has spent two decades in Camas city government, Steve Hogan might be expected to have a strong opinion about how that government should operate. But as the city considers a potential shift to a council-manager system, he said he’s not picking sides.

September 10, 2026

Washougal begins search for city manager

The Washougal City Council has begun a national search for the city's next city manager following City Manager David Scott's announcement that he will retire in the spring of 2027.