Why can’t we make down town Camas like this? Remove East -West traffic and Parking and create a walking Mall.

We’re planning to time our move to align with our kids starting high school, and we’re considering West Linn, Camas, and Corvallis (Crescent Valley High). How do these places compare for high school-age kids?

Based on reviews and rankings (like those on Niche), West Linn High, Camas High, and Crescent Valley High seem to have similar academic performance and course offerings. However, I’m particularly interested in personal experiences with these schools. For example, how effectively do they address issues like drug use and bullying?

Another consideration is the community environment. It seems like West Linn has some more densely populated areas (like around Safeway) where making friends and hanging out outside (doing sports or visiting each other) might be easier for high schoolers. In contrast, Corvallis and Camas seem more spread out. If anyone has insights into how this impacts teenagers’ social lives or sense of community, I’d love to hear about it.

EDIT: Thank you all for your responses! I had similar posts in West Linn and Corvalis groups, and several Redditors shared similar experiences about West Linn being snobbish. Did not expect that.

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Please Join us at the 2025 Volunteer & Community Engagement Summit! This event provides a space for people to connect with their community and discover new Camas and Washougal service opportunities! It will be an open house format, where people will leisurely walk through and connect with organizations at their own pace. There will be around 15 different service organizations to connect with! If someone has been curious about what volunteering would look like for them, this will be the place to be! This event is organized and hosted by the Downtown Camas Association. Details on the flyer above, or follow the link to see all of the organizations included in the event https://downtowncamas.com/event/volunteer-community-engagement-summit/

Body cam footage of the harassment and gun brandishing incident involving Camas City Councilmember John Svilarich is over on the Camas Matters Facebook page If anyone wants to check it out:

https://m.facebook.com/share/v/19dKY5AnBQ/?mibextid=WC7FNe&wtsid=rdr_0T72HbxDODBmcBNla

A few of my own takeaways: - Svilarich wasn’t very cooperative with our police; he comes across as very arrogant and like he’s hiding something - It’s clear why charges against him were upgraded to felony - He needs to be recalled. As voters, it looks like we got this one wrong. This isn’t the character we want representing our interests (personally I don’t think he cares about us tax-paying residents anyway, he’s tone deaf and just wants to spend our money for us without input).

Give it a watch and make up your own minds! Share feedback if you have it.

Join us for a "CLUE" style mystery on 1/3/25 from 5pm-8pm in Downtown Camas! First Fridays are free all ages events with a fun passport activity, games, shopping and dining specials, prizes and more. Connect, make some memories, and explore all Downtown has to offer!

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As the title states, I'm moving back home to camas from Northern Europe, somewhere close to grass valley. The plan is to rent for the first 6 months or year and see from there.

I'm curious about people's budgets? I've done research elsewhere and asked family, have made a spreadsheet but it'd be nice with feedback to fill in. We are a family of 3, 2 millennials and an 11 yo little girl.

My proposed monthly budget so far is, holler if you see something totally off or that I forgot to include.

3k rent Utilities and internet/streaming about 400 Car we will buy in cash... Car insurance (1 modern but used car) 600 Health insurance 600 Food 1500 Activities/miscellaneous 1000 (we ski/snowboard, bike and travel a bit) Phone plans 150

Total before Investments etc 7250.

This sum looks both low and high to me tbh so any feedback is welcome. TIA!

I will most likely have a company car provided so gas an insurance for the other car i just put at 600

I'm alone tonight. My partner went to be with family. I'm headed to church at 6. Is there anything open for dinner / drinks around 8?

Hi - We are a family of 4; 2 kids. Looking for solid community, great schools, access to biking, trails and upscale/luxury living. How is the south asian scene in Camas? Any great communities? How does Camas compare to LO, Bethany? Thank you and appreciate any suggestions/opinions

Im almost 17 and i do school completely online, does anyone have any advice on ways to get out and make friends or things to do? My family has been urging me to join a club/group so i have socialization, since i got like one friend, but im not finding anything thats actually fun or anything thats for people my age?

I enjoy alot of music, playin video games, im a nerd about the environment and animals and i love art, (and i adore baking!!) so its not like i only have one hobby. I cant find any advice about how to make friend at my age that isnt "Sit with a new person during class or lunch!" and that is definitely not gonna happen.

Game is Saturday 12/7/24 at 7pm. Playing at UW Stadium. You can watch online. (subscription, but cost is less than a single ticket and you can cancel after watching)

We are considering a move from a big city to Camas. Wondering how you feel about access to medical care in or around Camas. Do you often find yourself driving to Vancouver or PDX for medical care instead?

Very familiar with our short list of Camas bars and restaurants and like most of them but wondering from any of your experiences in past years during this time of year, is there one or two you might recommend - our family group this year is small but they come from the east coast and they are obsessed with trying as many brews possible but also enjoy a well made martini lol - Any suggestions?