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May 29, 2025
A mat of benthic green and blue-green algae is collected from the bottom of the Shenandoah River during a harmful algal bloom. A similar type of algae was first found in the Columbia River in late 2024 and has been connected to the deaths of two dogs. (Photo provided by U.S. Geological Survey)

Officials warn about algae in Columbia

Clark County Public Health is warning residents of new dangers related to algae growths in local waterways. Benthic (that is, at the bottom of a body of water) algal mats found along the Columbia River have been linked to the death of two dogs.

May 29, 2025
People listen to public comment Wednesday during a Clark County Council meeting at the Clark County Public Service Center. The council did not make any changes Wednesday to fireworks policies for the 2026 Fourth of July holiday. (Photos by Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Councilors hear residents’ views on fireworks

Clark County councilors listened to nearly two hours of public comment May 21 largely opposed to the idea of a ban on holiday fireworks, even though no councilor actually had proposed a ban.

May 29, 2025
Annie's Berry Farm vendors display flats of fresh raspberries during the 2022 Camas Farmer's Market. This year's market will kick off at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in downtown Camas, between Camas City Hall and the Camas Public Library on Northeast Fourth Avenue. The 2025 market will run from 3 to 7 p.m. each Wednesday through Oct. 1. (Contributed photo courtesy of Downtown Camas Association)

Camas Farmer’s Market opens June 4

The 18th annual Camas Farmer’s Market returns to downtown Camas for the season Wednesday, June 4. The market will be open from 3-7 p.m. every Wednesday, June 4 through Oct.

May 29, 2025

Camas city councilors to host town hall

Camas City Council members Tim Hein and Martin Elzingre will host a Ward 2 Town Hall from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, July 14, at Camas-Washougal Fire Department Station 42, 4321 N.W.

May 22, 2025
Camas Pride Committee chairs Brie Hilliard, left, and Jacquie Hill discuss the 2025 Camas Pride block party poster inside LiveWell Camas on May 8, as Emma Hilliard, 11, runs past them. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

Camas Pride Block Party expands

As Pride celebrations across the country report a lack of sponsorship, funding and support in the wake of a presidential administration that has cracked down on LGBTQ rights, the annual Camas Pride Block Party stands out.