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February 1, 2024
A fire engine is pictured at the Camas-Washougal Fire Department Station 42 in Camas, Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Contributed photo by Alisha Jucevic, courtesy of The Columbian)

Cities agree to extend fire agreement

Camas and Washougal city officials this week agreed to extend the decade-long interlocal agreement that merged the two cities’ fire departments into the joint Camas-Washougal Fire Department (CWFD) in 2013, and to place a regional fire authority proposal before local voters in 2025.

January 11, 2024
Port of Camas-Washougal CEO David Ripp speaks at the Port's industrial park in Washougal, Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Port of Camas-Washougal CEO to retire

Port of Camas-Washougal Chief Executive Officer David Ripp has announced he intends to retire in 2024, following a port management career that has spanned nearly three decades.

January 11, 2024

Port of Camas-Washougal updates mission statement

The Port of Camas-Washougal has updated its mission statement to reflect its commitment to sustainability and green initiatives. Port commissioners approved the update during their meeting…

January 11, 2024

Public meetings: Jan. 11-17, 2024

Camas City Council: The Council will hold a workshop at 4:30 p.m. and regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Camas City Hall, 616 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, and online via Zoom. For more information, including remote log-in details, visit cityofcamas.us/yourgovernment/minuteagendavideo and click on the agendas for the Jan. 15 workshop and meeting.