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April 10, 2025
The city of Camas is reconsidering its Camas library improvement plans after construction bids came in $1 million over budget. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Camas leaders revamp library improvement plans

Camas city leaders are reconsidering the scope of a $1.85 million library improvement project after two rounds of contractor bids came in way over budget, with the lowest bid about $1 million too high.

April 10, 2025
American Cruise Lines' American Harmony docks at the Port of Camas-Washougal on July 19, 2024. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record files)

Port of Camas-Washougal, cruise lines address concerns

Port of Camas-Washougal leaders said this week that they are confident the port and American Cruise Lines have satisfactorily addressed Parker’s Landing marina users’ concerns about noise and emissions coming from cruise ships docked next to the Washougal marina.

April 9, 2025
Martin Elzingre, on screen, speaks to members of the Camas City Council, including council members John Nohr, center, and Jennifer Senescu, right, while city attorney Shawn MacPherson, left, looks on during a special council meeting Tuesday evening, April 8, 2025, to interview and appoint an applicant to the council’s Ward 2 seat left vacant in February after the unexpected resignation of longtime Councilor Bonnie Carter. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

Martin Elzingre to fill Camas City Council Ward 2 seat

Camas City Council members appointed semiconductor executive Martin Elzingre to fill the Ward 2 council seat left vacant in early February after the unexpected resignation of Councilor Bonnie Carter. The…