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August 28, 2025
A C-Tran bus highlighting the city of Camas on one side, the Camas lily on the back and the Camas School District on another side sits outside the Lacamas Lake Lodge during the 2019 Camas State of the Community. (The Columbian files)

Camas considers pulling out of C-Tran

The city of Camas may consider pulling out of C-Tran if the majority of the transit agency’s board favors light rail on the proposed Interstate 5 replacement bridge, Mayor Steve Hogan said during an Aug. 18 city council workshop session.

August 14, 2025
Christine McClafferty, left, poses with daughters Camille McClaffery, center, and Mavis McClafferty at the Mt. Hood Aquatic Center in Gresham, Ore. Inspired by their mother, Camille McClafferty, 19, and Mavis McClafferty, 9, have become successful competitive swimmers. (Micah Rice/The Columbian)

Camas swimmer sets Masters record

In the final meters of a swim race, Christine McClafferty says there’s no time to breathe, feel tired or do anything besides give maximal effort.