Camas-Washougal Post-Record

March 19, 2020

A Camas police photo shows cars illegally parked along Lake Road near Camas' Heritage Park during the summer of 2019. City leaders and police agree they must do more to prevent parking along the road in the future.

Camas to crack down on illegal Lake Road parking

With warmer weather on the way, Camas Police Chief Mitch Lackey says he is worried about the parking situation near Camas’ popular Heritage Park near Lacamas Lake Lodge.

March 16, 2020

Signs in front of Camas’ Costco tell customers about the store’s safety procedures and out-of-stock items on Friday, March 13.

Camas officials try to keep ahead of COVID-19 pandemic

Officials in Camas are trying to stay one step ahead of rapidly shifting efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by a novel coronavirus first identified in…

March 16, 2020

A sign posted on the front door of the Camas Public Library on Monday, March 16, informs patrons about the library’s closure.

Camas, Washougal residents face new reality

Camas and Washougal residents are facing a new reality this week as state and local governments ramp up efforts to help control the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by…

March 13, 2020

Investigators wrap up interviews related to Camas officer-involved shooting

Regional Major Crimes Team investigators have completed interviews connected to an officer-involved shooting in Camas and will now forward the case to the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review.

March 12, 2020

Camas man mission to help disabled veterans

A Camas man who served with the United States Navy in Iraq is on a new mission — to help other veterans with service-related disabilities get some help on their state income taxes if they live or work in Oregon.

March 12, 2020

Brad Richardson, director of the Clark County Historical Society and Museum, talks at a "Celebrate Main Street" history event in Ridgefield in May 2019. The historical society received a grant from the Camas-Washougal Community Chest to do a similar event at the Liberty Theatre in downtown Camas on July 2. (Contributed photos courtesy of Clark County Historical Society and Museum)

Camas-Washougal Community Chest awards $110K in grants

Although most people have a broad sense of history — the things we hear in school or learn about inside a museum — Brad Richardson, director of the Clark County Historical Society and Museum, says many folks are beginning to seek something a little more intimate when it comes to learning about the history of their own communities.

March 11, 2020

Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries cancel public programs for two weeks to slow spread of novel coronavirus

The Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries, which includes the Washougal Community Library, is canceling all public programs for two weeks, starting March 13 and going through at least March…

March 11, 2020

Camas library cancels all events, programs through March 31 in light of COVID-19 risks

The Camas Public Library has canceled all programs, events and outreach through March 31 due to concerns related to the novel coronavirus COVID-19. “The health and…

March 5, 2020

Hailee Parman (left) works on her 'Camas Love' mural in downtown Camas as a passerby comments on the artwork. Parman, a Camas High Senior, has collaborated with Papermaker Pride to have her design featured on a line of clothing being debuted Friday, March 6. (Contributed photo courtesy of Hailee Parman)

Camas teen’s mural spreads love

It’s hard to pass by Camas’ latest public art installation — the cheerful, flower-drenched “Camas Love” mural on the Wintzer Acupuncture building at the corner of Northeast Fifth Avenue and Northeast Cedar Street in the city’s historic downtown — and not stop and smile.

March 5, 2020

Camas City Council members Ellen Burton (left), Melissa Smith (second from left) and Shannon Roberts (right) listen to citizen comments with Camas Mayor Barry McDonnell at a December 2019 city council meeting. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record)

Camas not likely to open public comments

The majority of Camas City Council members have voiced opposition to the idea of opening two-way conversations with citizens during council workshops and meetings.