General News

The Second Story Gallery, located in the Camas Public Library, is proud to announce its upcoming Artist-in-Residence Program featuring Washougal artist and educator Travis London. Known for his large-scale public murals depicting vivid nature scenes, London will engage the community through a month-long residency that includes a solo art exhibit, interactive workshops, and an artist talk. This residency is made possible by a grant from the Autzen Foundation.

City of Camas residents will have a new way to access their utility bills when the City launches the new Customer Utility Access Portal, Monday, April 21. The new customer portal is part of the City’s upgrades to the utility billing software, which is part of the larger Tyler ERP conversion project the City has been undergoing.

Martin Elzingre will be the new Camas Ward 2 Council member. Elzingre was appointed by Council at a Special Meeting, April 8. Elzingre will fill the Ward 2 seat vacated in February by Bonnie Carter. Elzingre received a unanimous vote from all Council Members to confirm the appointment.

Following a national search, the City of Camas announced that Chris Witkowski will be the next Director of Camas Parks and Recreation. Witkowski will assume the position effective Monday, May 5, 2025. 

The 2024 Camas Police Department Annual Report is now available. The file is available below. 

The Camas Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to the 34^th annual egg hunt, “The Camas Egg Scramble!”  This special event will take place at Dorothy Fox Elementary School, 2023 NW 23^rd Ave., on Easter Sunday, April 20, at 1:30 p.m.  All egg hunting areas start at the same time, unless modified for weather, so don’t be late!  Check out the event’s web page, below, for regular and modified hunt details.

The City of Camas ranks in the top 10% nationally for exceptional service delivery according to the ETC Institute. As such, the City was recognized with ETC Institute’s “Leading the Way Award.”

Officials with the City of Camas are excited to announce the implementation of new utility billing software. The new software will have several new benefits including monthly billing and is anticipated to launch this April.

The Camas Public Library is proud to announce its upcoming exhibit, Roots of a Movement: Denis Hayes, Camas, and Earth Day, opening in the Second Story Gallery, Friday, April 4. This special exhibit, presented in collaboration with the Camas Earth Day Society, will explore the origins of Earth Day and the pivotal role played by Camas native Denis Hayes in launching the environmental movement that continues to shape the world today.

After careful consideration to a number of changes in motion, it has been decided to cancel this year’s Camtown Youth Festival, which would have been held on Saturday, June 7 at Dorothy Fox Elementary School.   We know many of you look forward to this event and we will miss your participation this year at one of our favorite community events!