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June 26, 2025
A recreational vehicle is parked on a side street in Camas on Friday, June 20, 2025. A new city ordinance limits RV parking, storage and occupancy on public and private properties in Camas. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Camas adopts new RV rules

Recreational vehicle owners living in or visiting Camas may be surprised by a new law limiting RV and trailer parking, storage and occupancy within the city limits, including on private property.

June 19, 2025
The Interstate 5 Bridge crosses the Columbia River behind a large crowd of protesters participating in the nationwide “No Kings” rally on Saturday on Waterfront Way at the Vancouver waterfront. (Photos by Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Vancouver crowds call for ‘No Kings’

Two protest marches happened without incident on Saturday, with large crowds in east Vancouver and Vancouver Waterfront Park voicing opposition to the Trump administration’s policies.

June 19, 2025
Fire trucks stay dry inside Camas Fire Station 42 on March 21, 2025. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

Union urges officials to revamp RFA plan

Two months after voters rejected the formation of a Camas-Washougal regional fire authority, the head of the local firefighters’ union is urging officials to revamp the proposal and get it back on the ballot as soon as possible.