News/Press Release

Recreational Burn Ban Effective Immediately in Camas and Washougal Due to Fire Danger

Due to dry conditions and high temperatures, and the inherent fire danger associated with this condition, Camas-Washougal Fire Department’s Fire Chief Cliff Free and Fire Marshal Kevin Bergstrom have issued a recreational burn ban in the cities of Camas and Washougal.

Recreational Burn Ban Effective Immediately in Camas and Washougal Due to Fire Danger

Due to dry conditions and high temperatures, and the inherent fire danger associated with this condition, Camas-Washougal Fire Department’s Fire Chief Cliff Free and Fire Marshal Kevin Bergstrom have issued a recreational burn ban in the cities of Camas and Washougal.

Notice of Application Parklands II Short Plat & Plat Alteration (File No. SP26-1005 & PLATALT26-1001)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
Parklands II Short Plat and Plat Alteration
(File No. SP26-1005 & PLATALT26-1001)

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Notice of Application Total Mechanical (File No. CUP26-1006)

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
TOTAL MECHANCIAL COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Conditional Use Permit (File No. CUP26-1006)

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Camas Public Library Presents “Between Page & Panel: A Celebration of Local Children's Book Illustrators”

This fall, the Second Story Gallery at the Camas Public Library invites visitors to step behind the pages of their favorite children's books with Between Page & Panel: A Celebration of Local Children's Book Illustrators, on view Sept. 4 – Oct. 17, 2026.

Preschool Restaurant

Cook, serve, and pretend! Preschoolers can explore a restaurant through various stations and imaginative dramatic play that encourages creativity and social skills.

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

CamasPL.org/restaurant

Jessa Campbell & the Saplings

Celebrate the last day of Summer Reading with a performance by Jessa Campbell & the Saplings. 

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 3 p.m.

Registration required - CamasPL.org/JESSA

SR 14 Slough Bridge Paving Work August 2026

Attention! Beginning the week of Aug. 10, the Washington Dept. of Transportation will begin repaving the West Camas Slough Bridge. During construction, travelers should expect temporary lane closures on SR 14 that will detour through Camas and Washougal. Travelers can expect overnight closures Monday through Friday, each night from 8 p.m. - 7 a.m. Only one direction of the bridge will be closed at a time, and no weekday daytime closures are planned.

Form of Government Town Hall Aug. 11, 2026

The City of Camas is exploring a possible change to its form of government.

A Town Hall was held, Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 5 - 7 p.m., at the Camas School District Zellerbach Administration Center (ZAC) where participants learned more about what this potential change could mean for our community.

Video Link: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1217669391

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