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March 6, 2025

Washougal offering Citizen Academy

The city of Washougal is accepting applications for its inaugural Citizen Academy, a six-week program designed to educate and engage residents in local government.

February 28, 2025
Traffic moves over the Highway 14 bridge that crosses the Camas Slough on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Camas. The City of Camas is working to secure funds to replace the bridge. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Camas officials highlight budgetary constraints in legislative appeal

In their annual appeal for more federal funding, Camas officials have highlighted the city’s budgetary struggles despite becoming, as the city notes in its 2025 federal agenda summary, “a destination for high-tech companies, recreational enthusiasts and families.”

February 28, 2025
A bicyclist heads north on Northeast Everett Street near the Lakeside Market in Camas, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

Camas mulls $2.1M contract for Everett Street

Camas city officials are set to approve a $2.1 million contract with PBS Engineering that will kick-start the first phase of the city’s extensive Everett Street corridor improvement project.

January 23, 2025
A Washougal School District bus is driven north on 39th Street in Washougal on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. (Photos by Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Washougal nabs $2 million grant for street safety

The city of Washougal has received a $2.06 million grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) Safe Routes to School program will help improve safety to a highly trafficked section of 39th Street near Washougal High School.