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July 16, 2026
Comfort4Cancer founder Roshni Madugula, 15, center, talks with others, including her sister Tanya, 13, right, and Srijani Gireddy, 17, while the group makes cards for cancer patients Friday at Prune Hill Sports Park in Camas. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Camas students give comfort to women with cancer

Roshni Madugula hit rock bottom in the sixth grade when her grandmother died of breast cancer. After watching her battle the disease for seven years, she was overwhelmed by grief but knew she wanted to make a difference.

July 16, 2026
This collage shows a number of ways that blue-green algae can appear on the surface of a lake or other body of water. The only way to know whether a bloom is toxic or not is to have the water tested. (Photos courtesy Washington Department of Ecology)

Blue-green algae threaten local lakes

You have arrived at your favorite summer lake, armed with family, pets, fishing gear, boat, and more, only to find a nasty, green scum along the surface of the lake. Blue-green algae have invaded your favorite water.