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July 24, 2025

Current county clerk opposes appointed position

Clark County’s clerk argued during a county council meeting Wednesday that the person in his position should continue to be elected by voters rather than appointed by Superior Court.

July 17, 2025
A trailer is seen parked on the side of a street in Camas on June 20. The city of Camas implemented strict recreational vehicle and trailer parking and occupancy rules. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Camas to revisit new RV, trailer rules

The Camas City Council will reevaluate the ordinance it recently approved that limits recreational vehicle and trailer parking, storage and occupancy, including on private property.

July 17, 2025
Camas Education Association members walk out of Camas High School on Sept. 7, 2023, after voting to approve a new contract with the Camas School District. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

Camas schools, teachers reach tentative deal

Camas teachers seem likely to avoid a repeat of the summer of 2023, when stalled contract negotiations led to the Camas School District’s first-ever teachers’ strike and delayed the start of the 2023-24 school year by nearly two weeks.