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August 7, 2025
Meghan Sciascia of Vancouver, from left in green, enjoys playtime at Heritage Park with her daughter, Paloma, 4, as well as Ricky Thayer-Daughtery, 5, of Camas and his mom, Faith, on July 31. The city of Camas is partnering with a crowd-tracking company to get an accurate count of parks visitors. (Photos by Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

AI to keep eye on crowds

The city of Camas will start using artificial intelligence to better understand how many people attend city events, drive Camas’ streets and take advantage of its parks and trails.

August 7, 2025

Camas audit: State auditor identifies problems

For the third year in a row, the Washington State Auditor’s office has dinged the city of Camas for having deficiencies in its internal controls over financial reporting.

July 17, 2025
A trailer is seen parked on the side of a street in Camas on June 20. The city of Camas implemented strict recreational vehicle and trailer parking and occupancy rules. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Camas to revisit new RV, trailer rules

The Camas City Council will reevaluate the ordinance it recently approved that limits recreational vehicle and trailer parking, storage and occupancy, including on private property.

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.