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Western Washington Sheriff Seeks to Fine Unprepared Hikers That Require Rescue - Dailyfly News
Western Washington Sheriff Seeks to Fine Unprepared Hikers That Require Rescue Dailyfly News
Published on 11 July 2025 | 5:59 pm
Washington sheriff proposes $1,000 fine for reckless hikers amid surge in rescues - KING5.com
Washington sheriff proposes $1,000 fine for reckless hikers amid surge in rescues KING5.com
Published on 11 July 2025 | 1:39 am
Skamania County Expands Burn Ban to Include Recreational Fires Amid Wildfire Concerns - Hoodline
Skamania County Expands Burn Ban to Include Recreational Fires Amid Wildfire Concerns Hoodline
Published on 9 July 2025 | 4:42 pm
Skamania County sees 550% increase in search and rescue missions - KIRO 7 News Seattle
Skamania County sees 550% increase in search and rescue missions KIRO 7 News Seattle
Published on 8 July 2025 | 1:29 am
Parades, Fireworks and Fun Across the Gorge on July 4, 2025 - Columbia Community Connection
Parades, Fireworks and Fun Across the Gorge on July 4, 2025 Columbia Community Connection
Published on 4 July 2025 | 7:00 am
WAGAP's New Outreach Coordinator Credits Dog With Breaking His Cycle of Houselessness - Columbia Community Connection
WAGAP's New Outreach Coordinator Credits Dog With Breaking His Cycle of Houselessness Columbia Community Connection
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Paddleboarder’s body recovered by divers in Skamania County near Viento Park - MSN
Paddleboarder’s body recovered by divers in Skamania County near Viento Park MSN
Published on 1 July 2025 | 8:34 am
17-year-old hiker dies after 30-foot fall at Falls Creek - MyNorthwest.com
17-year-old hiker dies after 30-foot fall at Falls Creek MyNorthwest.com
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Paddleboarder’s body recovered by divers in Skamania County near Viento Park - KOIN.com
Paddleboarder’s body recovered by divers in Skamania County near Viento Park KOIN.com
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Teen hiker dies after fall at popular Washington hiking trail - KGW
Teen hiker dies after fall at popular Washington hiking trail KGW
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Paddleboarder's body recovered by divers in Skamania County near Viento Park - Yahoo
Paddleboarder's body recovered by divers in Skamania County near Viento Park Yahoo
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Paddleboarder’s body recovered by divers in Skamania County near Viento Park - KOIN.com
Paddleboarder’s body recovered by divers in Skamania County near Viento Park KOIN.com
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Woman drowns after falling off paddleboard in Columbia River - OregonLive.com
Woman drowns after falling off paddleboard in Columbia River OregonLive.com
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Teen girl who died after 30-foot fall identified as Nelson High School student - KOIN.com
Teen girl who died after 30-foot fall identified as Nelson High School student KOIN.com
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
2 separate Skamania County weekend recreation deaths prompt safety reminders - KGW
2 separate Skamania County weekend recreation deaths prompt safety reminders KGW
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Hiker, paddleboarder die in separate Skamania County incidents, prompting renewed water safety concerns - KGW
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Special Education Teacher serving Skamania (2025-26 SY) - Columbia Gorge News
Special Education Teacher serving Skamania (2025-26 SY) Columbia Gorge News
Published on 29 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Teen dies after 30-foot fall while hiking in Skamania County - KOIN.com
Teen dies after 30-foot fall while hiking in Skamania County KOIN.com
Published on 28 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Happy Valley teenager dies while hiking popular Washington state waterfall trail - OregonLive.com
Happy Valley teenager dies while hiking popular Washington state waterfall trail OregonLive.com
Published on 28 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Teen dies after 30-foot fall while hiking in Skamania County - Yahoo News
Teen dies after 30-foot fall while hiking in Skamania County Yahoo News
Published on 28 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Should ‘Negligent, Reckless’ Hikers Pay for Rescue? WA Sheriff Eyes SAR Fees - GearJunkie
Should ‘Negligent, Reckless’ Hikers Pay for Rescue? WA Sheriff Eyes SAR Fees GearJunkie
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Now we can grieve’: Body of missing hunter found in Skamania Co. at Swift Reservoir - KPTV
‘Now we can grieve’: Body of missing hunter found in Skamania Co. at Swift Reservoir KPTV
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Skamania County Sheriff says "Enough is Enough" after surge in outdoor rescues - FOX 13 Seattle
Skamania County Sheriff says "Enough is Enough" after surge in outdoor rescues FOX 13 Seattle
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
SR 14 reopens to traffic after wildfire closure in Skamania County, evacuations lifted - MSN
SR 14 reopens to traffic after wildfire closure in Skamania County, evacuations lifted MSN
Published on 14 June 2025 | 7:49 am
Two Skamania County fires now under control - Columbia Gorge News
Two Skamania County fires now under control Columbia Gorge News
Published on 12 June 2025 | 6:02 pm
SR-14 back open to all traffic following wildfire closure in Skamania Co. - KPTV
SR-14 back open to all traffic following wildfire closure in Skamania Co. KPTV
Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Other fires in Columbia Gorge announced on SR 14 in Skamania County; Level 2 ‘Be Set’ evacuation notice issued - KOIN.com
Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Skamania County sheriff discusses impact of wildfires near Carson - KGW
Skamania County sheriff discusses impact of wildfires near Carson KGW
Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Second fire in Columbia Gorge announced on SR 14 in Skamania County - KOIN.com
Second fire in Columbia Gorge announced on SR 14 in Skamania County KOIN.com
Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Wildfires burning near mouth of Wind River and Grant Lake in Skamania County - KGW
Wildfires burning near mouth of Wind River and Grant Lake in Skamania County KGW
Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Skamania County sheriff considering fines for unprepared hikers that need rescue - MSN
Skamania County sheriff considering fines for unprepared hikers that need rescue MSN
Published on 9 June 2025 | 7:19 am
Skamania County search and rescues up 400%, sheriff considers fines for reckless hikers - KPTV
Skamania County search and rescues up 400%, sheriff considers fines for reckless hikers KPTV
Published on 9 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Washington State Sheriff's Office Proposes Fines For Rescuing "Negligent or Reckless" Hikers - Unofficial Networks
Washington State Sheriff's Office Proposes Fines For Rescuing "Negligent or Reckless" Hikers Unofficial Networks
Published on 9 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Skamania County Celebrates its First Public Pride Event - Columbia Community Connection
Skamania County Celebrates its First Public Pride Event Columbia Community Connection
Published on 8 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Sheriff wants to charge for rescues of ‘negligent, reckless’ hikers in Skamania County - KOIN.com
Sheriff wants to charge for rescues of ‘negligent, reckless’ hikers in Skamania County KOIN.com
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Sheriff wants to charge for rescues of ‘negligent, reckless’ hikers in Skamania County - KOIN.com
Sheriff wants to charge for rescues of ‘negligent, reckless’ hikers in Skamania County KOIN.com
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Skamania County Sheriff considering fines for unprepared hikers that need rescuing - KGW
Skamania County Sheriff considering fines for unprepared hikers that need rescuing KGW
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Skamania Sheriff considers citations as search and rescues continue to spike - KATU
Skamania Sheriff considers citations as search and rescues continue to spike KATU
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Skamania has your end-of-June plans! - KOIN.com
Skamania has your end-of-June plans! KOIN.com
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Skamania Pride 2025: Celebrate with Parade, Community Activities, and Keynote Speaker Asia Wisecarver - Columbia Community Connection
Skamania Pride 2025: Celebrate with Parade, Community Activities, and Keynote Speaker Asia Wisecarver Columbia Community Connection
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Glamping Season at Skamania Lodge: Where you can rough it in luxury - Seattle Refined
Glamping Season at Skamania Lodge: Where you can rough it in luxury Seattle Refined
Published on 6 May 2025 | 8:53 pm
Glamping Season at Skamania Lodge: Where you can rough it in luxury - KOMO
Glamping Season at Skamania Lodge: Where you can rough it in luxury KOMO
Published on 6 May 2025 | 8:48 pm
Glamping Season at Skamania Lodge: Where you can rough it in luxury - Seattle Refined
Glamping Season at Skamania Lodge: Where you can rough it in luxury Seattle Refined
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Gluesenkamp Perez feels heat at town hall - Camas-Washougal Post-Record
Gluesenkamp Perez feels heat at town hall Camas-Washougal Post-Record
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
4th Annual Skamania Sip and Stroll - KOIN.com
4th Annual Skamania Sip and Stroll KOIN.com
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Skamania Sip and Stroll - KOIN.com
Skamania Sip and Stroll KOIN.com
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Skamania Co. school places third at Knowledge Bowl - Columbia Gorge News
Skamania Co. school places third at Knowledge Bowl Columbia Gorge News
Published on 15 April 2025 | 6:11 pm
Skamania County search and rescue crews seeing an increase in rescues this year - KGW
Skamania County search and rescue crews seeing an increase in rescues this year KGW
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Skamania County sees record number of rescue calls to start 2025 - KPTV
Skamania County sees record number of rescue calls to start 2025 KPTV
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Skamania County sees record-breaking surge in search and rescue missions in early 2025 - KATU
Skamania County sees record-breaking surge in search and rescue missions in early 2025 KATU
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Kayakers discover body along Columbia River in Skamania County - KGW
Kayakers discover body along Columbia River in Skamania County KGW
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Kayakers find dead body along Columbia River shoreline in Skamania County - KOIN.com
Kayakers find dead body along Columbia River shoreline in Skamania County KOIN.com
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Kayakers discover body along Columbia River shore in Skamania County - KATU
Kayakers discover body along Columbia River shore in Skamania County KATU
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
3 hikers, search-and-rescue team rescued from 3,214 feet at Table Mountain - KGW
3 hikers, search-and-rescue team rescued from 3,214 feet at Table Mountain KGW
Published on 27 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Rallying for Rescuers - Camas-Washougal Post-Record
Rallying for Rescuers Camas-Washougal Post-Record
Published on 20 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Dine and Discover Dinner at Skamania Lodge with Purple Hands Winery - Great Northwest Wine
Dine and Discover Dinner at Skamania Lodge with Purple Hands Winery Great Northwest Wine
Published on 15 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Stevenson incorporates on December 16, 1907. - HistoryLink.org
Stevenson incorporates on December 16, 1907. HistoryLink.org
Published on 4 February 2025 | 8:00 am
WSDOT orders two Flock Safety cameras removed due to lack of permits - KGW
WSDOT orders two Flock Safety cameras removed due to lack of permits KGW
Published on 24 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Skamania County rescuers close GoFundMe for stolen gear after outpouring of donations - KOIN.com
Skamania County rescuers close GoFundMe for stolen gear after outpouring of donations KOIN.com
Published on 3 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Two Oregon men found dead while searching for Bigfoot - BBC
Two Oregon men found dead while searching for Bigfoot BBC
Published on 30 December 2024 | 8:00 am
2 found dead in Skamania Co. while searching for Sasquatch - KPTV
2 found dead in Skamania Co. while searching for Sasquatch KPTV
Published on 30 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Thieves steal vital equipment from Skamania County Search and Rescue - KATU
Thieves steal vital equipment from Skamania County Search and Rescue KATU
Published on 30 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Men Searching for Sasquatch Found Dead: What We Know - Newsweek
Men Searching for Sasquatch Found Dead: What We Know Newsweek
Published on 30 December 2024 | 8:00 am
‘Essential’ equipment stolen from Skamania Co. search and rescue team - KPTV
‘Essential’ equipment stolen from Skamania Co. search and rescue team KPTV
Published on 30 December 2024 | 8:00 am
2 Oregon men searching for Sasquatch found dead in Gifford Pinchot National Forest - FOX Weather
2 Oregon men searching for Sasquatch found dead in Gifford Pinchot National Forest FOX Weather
Published on 30 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Rescue team’s gear stolen hours after finding men who died Sasquatch hunting - KOIN.com
Rescue team’s gear stolen hours after finding men who died Sasquatch hunting KOIN.com
Published on 30 December 2024 | 8:00 am
2 found dead in Skamania Co. while searching for Sasquatch - KPTV
2 found dead in Skamania Co. while searching for Sasquatch KPTV
Published on 29 December 2024 | 8:00 am
2 men were found dead from exposure after looking for Sasquatch - NPR
2 men were found dead from exposure after looking for Sasquatch NPR
Published on 29 December 2024 | 8:00 am
2 found dead in Skamania Co. while searching for Sasquatch - KPTV
2 found dead in Skamania Co. while searching for Sasquatch KPTV
Published on 29 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Two men found dead after searching for sasquatch in Skamania County - NonStop Local KHQ
Two men found dead after searching for sasquatch in Skamania County NonStop Local KHQ
Published on 29 December 2024 | 8:00 am
2 Oregon men die after searching for Sasquatch in Washington forest - Statesman Journal
2 Oregon men die after searching for Sasquatch in Washington forest Statesman Journal
Published on 29 December 2024 | 8:00 am
2 found dead in Skamania Co. while searching for Sasquatch - fox10tv.com
2 found dead in Skamania Co. while searching for Sasquatch fox10tv.com
Published on 29 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Two Portland men die while searching for Sasquatch in Skamania County - KIRO 7 News Seattle
Two Portland men die while searching for Sasquatch in Skamania County KIRO 7 News Seattle
Published on 28 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Portland men who died while searching for Sasquatch in Gifford Pinchot National Forest likely died of exposure - KGW
Published on 28 December 2024 | 8:00 am
2 Portland men die searching for Sasquatch in Washington wilderness - KOMO
2 Portland men die searching for Sasquatch in Washington wilderness KOMO
Published on 28 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Gluesenkamp Perez Helps Secure $2.6 Million to Build Water Treatment Infrastructure in Skamania County - Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (.gov)
Gluesenkamp Perez Helps Secure $2.6 Million to Build Water Treatment Infrastructure in Skamania County Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (.gov)
Published on 16 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Washington's Skamania County installs Flock Safety traffic cameras - KGW
Washington's Skamania County installs Flock Safety traffic cameras KGW
Published on 12 December 2024 | 8:00 am
License plate reader cameras installed in Skamania County - KGW
License plate reader cameras installed in Skamania County KGW
Published on 12 December 2024 | 8:00 am
‘Want to lay him to rest’: Family of hunter lost to Skamania Co. river search for body - KPTV
‘Want to lay him to rest’: Family of hunter lost to Skamania Co. river search for body KPTV
Published on 29 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Drone helps rescue two more mushroom hunters in Skamania County - KOIN.com
Drone helps rescue two more mushroom hunters in Skamania County KOIN.com
Published on 22 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Two search and rescue operations in Skamania County within 48 hours - KATU
Two search and rescue operations in Skamania County within 48 hours KATU
Published on 21 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Skamania sheriff urges caution as river search for missing hunter extends - KATU
Skamania sheriff urges caution as river search for missing hunter extends KATU
Published on 15 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Skamania County profile - Employment Security Department (.gov)
Skamania County profile Employment Security Department (.gov)
Published on 12 November 2024 | 5:48 pm
More hikers, mushroom pickers rescued in Skamania County - KOIN.com
More hikers, mushroom pickers rescued in Skamania County KOIN.com
Published on 6 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Skamania County general election results, Nov. 5, 2024 - Columbia Community Connection
Skamania County general election results, Nov. 5, 2024 Columbia Community Connection
Published on 5 November 2024 | 8:00 am
ATMs stolen from 2 Skamania County businesses - KGW
ATMs stolen from 2 Skamania County businesses KGW
Published on 5 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Nov. 5 General Election: Skamania County commissioner, District No. 2 - Columbia Gorge News
Nov. 5 General Election: Skamania County commissioner, District No. 2 Columbia Gorge News
Published on 15 October 2024 | 9:34 pm
Nov. 5 General Election: Skamania County Public Utility District - Columbia Gorge News
Nov. 5 General Election: Skamania County Public Utility District Columbia Gorge News
Published on 15 October 2024 | 9:32 pm
Skamania County sees surge in rescues, five in one week - KATU
Skamania County sees surge in rescues, five in one week KATU
Published on 14 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Energy Assistance for Skamania and Klickitat County Seniors in Partnership with WAGAP - Columbia Community Connection
Energy Assistance for Skamania and Klickitat County Seniors in Partnership with WAGAP Columbia Community Connection
Published on 12 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Logtoberfest returns with logging and Sasquatch festivities in Skamania County - The Daily Chronicle
Logtoberfest returns with logging and Sasquatch festivities in Skamania County The Daily Chronicle
Published on 30 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Port of Skamania seeks Request for proposal for Beacon Rock Golf Course - Columbia Community Connection
Port of Skamania seeks Request for proposal for Beacon Rock Golf Course Columbia Community Connection
Published on 25 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Searchers find human remains in Gifford Pinchot National Forest for third time since August - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Searchers find human remains in Gifford Pinchot National Forest for third time since August Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Published on 17 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Series of human remains found in Skamania County aren’t connected, sheriff says - KOIN.com
Series of human remains found in Skamania County aren’t connected, sheriff says KOIN.com
Published on 17 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Third set of human remains found in Gifford Pinchot National Forest - KPTV
Third set of human remains found in Gifford Pinchot National Forest KPTV
Published on 17 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Plane crash kills passenger, injures pilot in Skamania County - KOMO
Plane crash kills passenger, injures pilot in Skamania County KOMO
Published on 7 September 2024 | 7:00 am
Skamania County restricts large recreational facilities in West End - Camas-Washougal Post-Record
Skamania County restricts large recreational facilities in West End Camas-Washougal Post-Record
Published on 29 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Animal control on the ballot on Skamania County - Columbia Gorge News
Animal control on the ballot on Skamania County Columbia Gorge News
Published on 28 August 2024 | 8:21 pm
Human remains found in Skamania County believed to belong to missing hiker from 2013 - KOMO
Human remains found in Skamania County believed to belong to missing hiker from 2013 KOMO
Published on 28 August 2024 | 7:00 am
Remains found in Skamania Co. believed to be hiker who went missing in 2013 - KPTV
Remains found in Skamania Co. believed to be hiker who went missing in 2013 KPTV
Published on 23 August 2024 | 7:00 am