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August 11, 2022
A pedestrian bridge over the Washougal River is seen from the Washougal River Greenway Trail in Camas on Friday, July 22, 2022. Camas officials say the trail and surrounding critical environmental areas are popular sites for individuals experiencing homelessness to set up camp. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

Camas City Council to consider camping ordinance

City of Camas officials will soon consider passing an ordinance that would address unlawful camping in the city’s public spaces and — according to officials who support the ordinance — help connect those experiencing homelessness with available shelters and countywide resources.

July 28, 2022
Top: The Camas Community Center, pictured on June 5, 2022, is one of 17 of Camas' city-owned building included in a recent consultant's report on the state of the city's facilities.
Above: The Lacamas Lake Lodge in Camas, pictured on June 5, 2022, is one of the city's newer facilities, but it is still one of 17 city-owned buildings in need of updates and improvements, according to a consultant's report presented to the Camas City Council at the Council's July 18, 2022 workshop. (Photos by Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

Report shows state of Camas’ public facilities

A consultant’s report on some of Camas’ best-known public facilities — including Camas City Hall, the Camas library and three Camas-Washougal fire stations — shows the city is facing building deficiencies worth $35 million, including $17 million for issues city leaders should address in the next five years.

July 27, 2022
Newly elected Camas City Councilwoman Shannon Roberts (center) speaks to Camas Mayor Barry McDonnell's wife, Stacy McDonnell, after a Camas City Council meeting on Dec. 2, 2019.  (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

Camas City Councilwoman Shannon Roberts steps down

Camas City Councilwoman Shannon Roberts has unexpectedly stepped down from her Ward 1, Position 1 city council seat. The city’s communications director, Bryan Rachal, issued a news release about…