General News

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.

Attention Camas residents, the City will be activating Well 13, due to the increased demand in the water system. The recent increase in temperatures across the area has required all city wells to be in production. Adding Well 13 will provide the City with the additional supply needed to keep up with the late spring/summer demand.

Effective Monday, April 20, 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.

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The City of Camas is announcing a new campaign aimed at increasing water safety among youth in the area.

Camas will launch the “Think Before You Jump,” campaign in May as part of Camas’ Water Safety Month initiative. Each year, the City promotes water safety with three simple steps: wear a life jacket, know your limits and know the water.

Following a thorough recruitment process, the City of Camas announced that Kevin Bergstrom will be the next Fire Marshal for the Camas-Washougal Fire Department.

Bergstrom assumed the position effective March 16, and will focus on prevention, education, technical review and community safety.

Attention Camas! We’re currently accepting applications for Lodging Tax funds. The City uses lodging tax funds to support and encourage tourism and cultural activities in Camas.

For more information or to apply: https://www.cityofcamas.us/city-clerk/page/lodging-tax-funds-availability

The deadline to apply is Friday, May 8, 2026

The Second Story Gallery in Camas is pleased to present a two-person exhibition featuring local artists Mike Smith and Uta Zuendel. The exhibition will be on display from Friday, April 3 - Saturday, April 25.

Camas Mayor Steve Hogan announced this week the creation of an advisory group to explore a possible change in the city’s current form of government.