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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.

February 26, 2026
Members of the Camas Friends Church hold signs during a protest rally on Third Avenue in Camas on Feb. 18. The church has been demonstrating weekly to protest federal immigration enforcement actions. (Doug Flanagan/The Columbian)

Camas church members protest ICE

During the past few months, the “open sharing” portion of the Camas Friends Church’s weekly gatherings has included a lot of discussion about current events — in particular, the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.