General News

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! 

Camas City Council Member Bonnie Carter announced that she will be stepping down as the Ward 2 Position 1 representative, effective February 7, 2025.     

Carter informed staff and Council of her decision at the Jan. 6, Council Meeting. Carter was sworn into office Feb. 2, 2015, and was then elected to her first full-term in November of 2015. Carter’s current term was set to expire, Dec. 31, 2027.

View Mayor Steve Hogan's Final 2025-2026 Biennial Budget here: https://performance.cityofcamas.us/stories/s/kbir-8ckw

This budget will be presented to Council at the Dec. 2, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting for a Public Hearing and Adoption.

Officials with the City of Camas Public Works department have announced that the annual drawdown of Lacamas Lake and Round Lake is scheduled to begin Sept. 15.

Beginning at 8 a.m., Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, the City will reduce the total level of the lakes by approximately six-feet, in order to achieve the level needed to facilitate dam inspections and repairs.  

In this video update for August 2024, Mayor Hogan discusses:

Fire Bonds 2024 - https://engagecamas.com/station-41-replacement-project

Camas City Budget Strategic Plan CAC

38th Ave Update - https://engagecamas.com/nw-38th-ave-street-improvements

The City of Camas has once again been recognized for its outstanding work in the area of wastewater. The Camas Wastewater Treatment Plant recently received the Washington State Department of Ecology 2024 “Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance” award. Out of the 300 wastewater treatment plants across the state, Camas ranks among the top performers.

In this video update for May 2024, Camas Mayor Steve Hogan discusses:

The EMS Levy

Station 41 Replacement Project - https://engagecamas.com/station-41-replacement-project

Lake Treatment - https://engagecamas.com/lacamas-lake-management-plan

Attention! An emergency mechanical situation has caused two City drinking water wells to be non-functional at this time. Combined with the hot weather over the weekend, the City has had to turn on Well 13 as a precaution earlier than intended.  Well 13 will be the last well in rotation and will only be used if water consumption reaches a high level and the other City wells cannot keep up.

The Camas Public Library is pleased to announce the launch of its Nature-Smart Library. The initiative combines an innovative collection with programming, which together aim to bridge the gap between library enrichment and the great outdoors, offering patrons unique opportunities to explore, learn, and connect with nature.