General News

• On Monday, April 6, City crews will be installing a new catch basin at the intersection of NW 30th Ave., and NW Logan St. This work will require a full intersection closure, with traffic detoured around the work zone between 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Please use caution in the area and use an alternate route if possible.

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.

The Camas Public Library invites children and families to put on their best pajamas for a cozy afternoon, Friday, April 24, from 3:30-5:30 p.m., for their annual spring children’s author event, “Llama Llama Pajama Party.” Inspired by the beloved books by Anna Dewdney, this event promises a fun-filled afternoon of games, crafts, and a special storytime with Llama Llama himself.

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.

The Camas Public Library invites the community to experience the traveling exhibit We’re Still Here: The Resilience of Washington Tribes, on display in the Library’s Second Story Gallery February 6 - 28, 2026.

The Camas Public Library will present Paperwork: The Art of Autumn Quigley, an exhibition by Pacific Northwest artist and illustrator Autumn Quigley, on view in the Library’s Second Story Gallery from Jan. 2 – Jan. 31, 2026. An opening reception will be held Friday, Jan. 2, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., and is free and open to the public.

It is with profound sorrow that the City of Camas mourns the tragic loss of hometown hero Greg Biffle. Greg, along with members of his family, was killed today in a devastating plane crash in North Carolina.