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November 17, 2022
Alan Peters will take over as Camas' community development director on Dec. 5, 2022. (Contributed photo courtesy of city of Camas)

Camas names new community development director

More than a year after Phil Bourquin, Camas’ longtime community development director, retired in September 2021, Camas Mayor Steve Hogan has named Skamania County Community Development Director Alan Peters as Bourquin’s replacement.

November 17, 2022
Contributed graphic courtesy Washougal School District 
 A graph displays the projected levy rates that the Washougal School District is proposing for 2024, 2025 and 2026.

Washougal School Board eyes fate of levies

Washougal School District voters may soon decide the fate of two local school district levies that help fund programs, activities, athletics, technology, maintenance and safety needs not covered by state or federal funds.

November 17, 2022

Public meetings for the week of Nov. 17-23, 2022

Camas City Council: The Council will hold a workshop at 4:30 p.m. and regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, in person at Camas City Hall, 616 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, and online via Zoom. The Council will hold a public hearing regarding property and utility taxes during its 7 p.m. meeting on Nov. 21. For more information, including remote log-in details, visit cityofcamas.us/yourgovernment/minuteagendavideo and click on the agendas for the Nov. 21, workshop and meeting.

November 17, 2022
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Camas volleyball qualifies for 4A state meet

The Camas volleyball team qualified for the 4A state tournament by winning two of its four matches at the 4A District 3-4 tournament, held Nov. 11-12, in University Place, Washington.

November 10, 2022
Kelly Moyer/Post-Record file photo 
A Camas-Washougal Fire Department crew responds to an emergency call in downtown Camas in April 2021.

Camas Council to hold public hearing on fire impact fees

The Camas City Council this week signaled its willingness to increase the city’s fire impact fees developers pay to help cover residential and non-residential developments’ future strain on the Camas-Washougal Fire Department.