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May 30, 2024
The Port of Camas-Washougal has named its top three chief executive officer (CEO) finalists: (clockwise from upper right) Port of Columbia County Director Guy Glenn, Washington Public Ports Association Deputy Director Chris Herman, and Camas Parks and Recreation Director Trang Lam. The Port's current CEO, David Ripp, plans to retire in the fall of 2024. (Photos courtesy of the Port of Camas-Washougal)

Port names top three CEO finalists

The Port of Camas-Washougal has named its top three finalists in the search to replace its retiring chief executive officer (CEO) David Ripp.

May 30, 2024

Public meetings: May 30-June 5, 2024

Camas City Council: The Council will hold a workshop at 4:30 p.m. and regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, June 3, at Camas City Hall, 616 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, and online via Zoom. For more information, including remote log-in details, visit cityofcamas.us/yourgovernment/minuteagendavideo and click on the agendas for the June 3 workshop and meeting.

May 23, 2024
The setback levees constructed during the Steigerwald Reconnection Project between 2020 and 2021, kept water from flooding Port of Camas-Washougal property in 2022. (Contributed photo courtesy of the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership)

Port, federal agency mull land swap near Steigerwald

The Port of Camas-Washougal is negotiating a land-swap transaction with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFW) that would expand the Port’s inventory of usable, and possibly developable, land near the Steigerwald refuge.

May 23, 2024
The Washougal School District district office is pictured in 2021. (Post-Record file photo)

Washougal School Board promises transparency after criticism

Washougal School Board members will attempt to provide more transparency during their meetings after being criticized for not publicly asking more questions of Washougal School District staff before making critical decisions, according to Washougal School Board President Angela Hancock.