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Washington sheriff proposes $1,000 fine for reckless hikers amid surge in rescues

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Washington sheriff proposes $1,000 fine for reckless hikers amid surge in rescues

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So far in 2025, Skamania County deputies have responded to 42 rescue calls, just shy of the total for all of last year.See the Story

Mayors, public safety funding, and libraries on Southwest Washington ballots for Aug. 5 elections

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Mayors, public safety funding, and libraries on Southwest Washington ballots for Aug. 5 elections

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Ballots will be mailed out on Friday, July 18.Read Article

Logic and Accuracy Test Scheduled for July 17 Primary and Special Election

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Logic and Accuracy Test Scheduled for July 17 Primary and Special Election

STEVENSON — At 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, the Skamania County Elections Office will conduct a logic and accuracy test of the programming used to tabulate ballots for the Aug. 5 Primary and Special Election.Read Article

Gorge Olympic Cup returns to Bob’s Beach for fifth time

STEVENSON — World class windsurfers traveled to Stevenson over the weekend for the first events of the Gorge Olympic Cup. Professional windsurfers such as Lanee Butler (four-time Olympian, Pan-American Games gold medalist and 2023 Windsurfing World Champion) and Pierre Jean…Stevenson · Stevenson Read Article

Kris Johnson | Employers launch new 15-year vision, plan for Washington

Two summers ago, starting in the community of Stevenson along the Columbia River, I joined employers in a series of town hall meetings around Washington asking about people to share their vision for our state’s future. We found common ground…Stevenson · Stevenson Read Article

Should 'Negligent, Reckless' Hikers Pay for Rescue? WA Sheriff Eyes SAR Fees

Unprepared hikers are getting stranded and injured in unprecedented numbers in Skamania County, Wash., and the sheriff has had enough. Now, Sheriff Summer Scheyer is advocating for an ordinance that would fine “negligent or reckless” hikers who require search and rescue (SAR). “We’re not in the business of billing people per se, but I do want some type of deterrent,” Scheyer told GearJunkie. “And I also want some self-accountability. I believe t…Skamania County · Skamania County Read Article

“River Stories” comes to Interpretive Center

The new exhibit “River Stories,” handwoven tapestries by Kristie Strasen, is open at the Columbia Gorge Museum through August 31. The museum is at 990 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson and www.columbiagorgemuseum.org. In fiber, Strasen explores “the profound impact of…Stevenson · Stevenson Read Article

Should Irresponsible Hikers Be Forced to Pay for Their Rescue? Skamania County Sheriff Says Yes

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The idea would involve a new county ordinance where a person could be cited "if they are found to be reckless or negligent in their actions where search and rescue is requested to respond," said the sheriff.Middle East · Skamania County See the Story

Crestline: CITY OF STEVENSON SW CASCADE AVENUE UTILITY REPLACEMENT

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Sheriff wants to charge for rescues of 'negligent, reckless' hikers in Skamania County

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Following a dramatic increase in search and rescue missions on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge, a local sheriff has proposed charging a fee to those in need of saving. Skamania County Sheriff Summer Scheyer said their search and rescue missions have spiked 400% compared to this time last year, putting a drain on their limited resources. Teen charged in mass shooting attempt: CCSO "Ninety-nine point n…Skamania County · Skamania County Read Article

Firewise at the Stevenson Grange

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