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May 29, 2025
Washougal High School student Jacob Dillie uses the school’s new forklift simulator during a class session on Thursday, May 22, 2025. (Contributed by the Washougal School District)

Students, Port of Camas-Washougal team up

A group of Washougal High School students is diligently preparing for an upcoming forklift certification examination with the help of a newly purchased simulator, installed in the school’s construction technology classroom May 15.

May 29, 2025
Camas leaders gather on the stage of the Joyce Garver Theater in Camas on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, for a “Let’s Talk Together for Camas” forum hosted by the Camas School District and the district’s Community Equity Forum group. Pictured from left to right are Port of Camas-Washougal Executive Director Trang Lam, Camas School District Superintendent John Anzalone, Camas City Councilor Marilyn Boerke, Camas business owner Melissa Peake and Camas Mayor Steve Hogan. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

Camas leaders push for more inclusion, equity

Three weeks after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to punish public K-12 school districts over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, a group of Camas school, city and business leaders gathered inside the school district’s Joyce Garver Theater to talk with community members about what they are doing to help all Camasonians feel included, safe and like they have a sense of belonging.

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.