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March 20, 2025

Washougal schools’ finances improve

The Washougal School District no longer falls in the state’s “financial warning” category, a measure used to determine the financial health of a school district.

March 20, 2025

House approves 7 percent rent-hike cap

A bill to cap yearly rent increases cleared the Washington state House on Monday following a spirited debate on whether such limits will bring greater security for tenants or higher prices and fewer options for those in need of housing.

March 20, 2025
Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

Measure would let voters extend port commissioner terms

Port of Camas-Washougal Commissioner John Spencer is advocating for a bill in the Washington Legislature that would give voters in seven port districts, including Camas-Washougal, the option of extending the terms of their port commissioners from four to six years.

March 20, 2025

Death notices: March 20, 2025

Adams, Craig B., 75, Vancouver, died March 9, 2025. Straub’s Funeral Home and Columbia River Cremation, 360-834-4563.

March 20, 2025
Artwork is displayed at the 2024 Little Art Camas event at the Fuel Medical Lobby building in downtown Camas in March 2024. (Photos courtesy of Downtown Camas Association)

Little Art Camas opens Friday

The annual, two-day community art exhibit features small-scale artwork created by Camas-area artists of all ages and skill levels.