General News

The City of Camas Parks & Recreation Department invites the community to celebrate the Crown Park Grand Reopening, Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., marking a major milestone for one of Camas’ most beloved gathering spaces.

In advance of the upcoming summer season, the Camas-Washougal Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents that consumer fireworks can only be discharged on July 4 within the city limits of Camas and Washougal.

The City has restored three of the four wells that were recently out of service and has returned to normal operating conditions. Reservoir levels have recovered to normal operating ranges and continue to stabilize.

The remaining well is awaiting equipment and is expected to return to service within the next two weeks. The well is not needed to support current system operations.

Effective Friday, June 12, 2026, the Finance Department lobby is moving to a temporary schedule to accommodate staffing transitions and upcoming construction. Please note that while our physical lobby hours are changing, our staff remains available by phone during regular business hours.

Lobby Hours (In-Person Services)

Effective Friday, June 12, 2026, the Finance Department lobby is moving to a temporary schedule to accommodate staffing transitions and upcoming construction. Please note that while our physical lobby hours are changing, our staff remains available by phone during regular business hours.

Lobby Hours (In-Person Services)

The Camas Public Library is inviting the community to help make room for a major Children’s Library renovation this summer by doing what library users do best: checking out books.

Statement from Camas Mayor Steve Hogan

The tragedy at the Nippon Dynawave facility in Longview has deeply affected communities throughout Southwest Washington. Our hearts are with the workers, families, first responders and everyone impacted by this devastating event.

The Camas Public Library is joining more than 140 libraries across California, Oregon and Washington in One Book, One Coast, the largest regional book club on the West Coast.

The City of Camas Parks & Recreation Department invites the community to experience the inaugural Camtown Arts & Music Festival, Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Crown Park. This free, family-friendly event marks the debut of a newly reimagined Camtown, transforming the former youth-focused festival into a dynamic, all-ages celebration of arts, music, and culture.

The City of Camas’ Finance Department has once again been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for their annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.

According to GFOA, the Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting.