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March 5, 2026
Owners Jon Borth, left, and Rod Edwards move scaffolding on Monday at Shoug’s Draft House in Washougal. (Photos by Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Shoug’s Draft House to open in Washougal

Rod Edwards launched Shoug Brewing Company in 2016 as a small-scale post-retirement project. He slowly expanded his distribution network over the next 10 years to provide his beers to restaurants and bars throughout Southwest Washington.

March 5, 2026
Clark County Council members Glen Yung, from left, Michelle Belkot, Wil Fuentes, Matt Little and Sue Marshall chat during a break during a 2025 meeting. The council agreed Wednesday to move forward with a resolution in support of community unity, condemning political violence and protecting constitutional rights. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian files)

Clark County Council calls for decorum

The Clark County Council on Wednesday voted to move forward with a resolution that condemns political violence and declares that the council will adopt policies that promote decorum and productive participation in public meetings.

March 5, 2026

SpringFest returns to Crown Park

The city of Camas will hold its annual Camas SpringFest and Egg Scramble event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 28 at Crown Park.

March 5, 2026

City of Washougal recognized for employee health

The Association of Washington Cities recently named the city of Washougal as one of 127 recipients of the 2026 WellCity Award, given to entities that meet the AWC Employee Benefit…

February 26, 2026
Members of the Camas Friends Church hold signs during a protest rally on Third Avenue in Camas on Feb. 18. The church has been demonstrating weekly to protest federal immigration enforcement actions. (Doug Flanagan/The Columbian)

Camas church members protest ICE

During the past few months, the “open sharing” portion of the Camas Friends Church’s weekly gatherings has included a lot of discussion about current events — in particular, the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.