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January 22, 2026
The Port of Camas-Washougal has asked the city of Camas to bring Grove Field into the city’s urban growth boundary. (The Columbian files)

Camas urged to bring airport into boundary

When Trang Lam took over as the head administrator of the Port of Camas-Washougal in August 2024, one of her main goals was to bolster the port’s relationship with her previous employer, the city of Camas.

November 26, 2025

Port collecting items for people in need

The Port of Camas-Washougal has partnered with the Camas-Washougal Fire Department’s Christmas Activities Relief Organization Limited program, which provides happier holidays for east Clark County residents in need in through…

August 14, 2025
The Puffin Cafe, pictured above in 2019, has served Caribbean-style cuisine from the docks of Parker’s Landing Marina at the Port of Camas-Washougal since 2003. (The Columbian files)

Port mulls new lease for Washougal’s only floating restaurant

A proposed new lease for the Washougal waterfront’s only floating restaurant should be seen as a “case study” and an example of how the Port of Camas-Washougal plans to reexamine agreements with current tenants going forward, port leaders say. But the owners of the Puffin Cafe say the lease increases the monthly rent too much, too soon — and doesn’t offer the long-term security they need.

July 10, 2025
The Port of Camas-Washougal has unveiled its 2026-30 strategic plan, a five-year framework to guide the port’s mission, vision and values. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Port’s new strategic plan outlines goals

The Port of Camas-Washougal’s new strategic plan calls for the agency to continue with current development and growth goals while charting a course for the future.