Sheriff's Office Updates on Rescues, Fire, and Safety

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  The Skamania County Sheriff's Office reported multiple search and rescue operations in the past month“On Saturday, August 1st, 2026, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) Team, Skamania County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Silver Star… Read more → Medical Rescue on Dog Mountain August 2, 2026 On the morning of July 27th, 2026, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office coordinated a Search and Rescue (SAR) response for an injured hiker on the… Read more → Two Missing Children Safely Located Near Goose Lake July 28, 2026 On the afternoon of July 26th, 2026, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office initiated a Search and Rescue (SAR) mission after receiving a report of two… Read more → HIKER RESCUED FROM MT ST HELENS AREA AFTER FALLING ILL July 25, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HIKER RESCUED FROM MT ST HELENS AREA AFTER FALLING ILL SKAMANIA COUNTY, WA 7/25/26 The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office, with the coordinated… Read more → Search for Missing Oregon Man Concludes Following Recovery Near U.S. Forest Service Road 25 July 21, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office announces the conclusion of a months-long search and investigation involving missing Oregon resident Benjamin Curtis Andersen, whose… Read more →”
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  Rescues of injured hikers on Dog Mountain were conducted“Medical Rescue on Dog Mountain August 2, 2026 On Saturday, August 1st, 2026, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) Team, Skamania County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Silver Star… Read more →”
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  Rescues of injured hikers on Hamilton Mountain Trail were conducted“Injured Hiker Rescued from Hamilton Mountain Trail July 28, 2026 On the morning of July 27th, 2026, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office coordinated a Search and Rescue (SAR) response for an injured hiker on the… Read more →”
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  Two missing children were safely located near Goose Lake“Two Missing Children Safely Located Near Goose Lake July 28, 2026 On the afternoon of July 26th, 2026, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office initiated a Search and Rescue (SAR) mission after receiving a report of two… Read more →”
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  A missing Oregon man was found near a U. S. Forest Service road“Search for Missing Oregon Man Concludes Following Recovery Near U.S. Forest Service Road 25 July 21, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office announces the conclusion of a months-long search and investigation involving missing Oregon resident Benjamin Curtis Andersen, whose… Read more →”
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  The Skamania County Sheriff's Office announced a recruitment drive for its Search and Rescue Team“Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Recruitment July 22, 2026 The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team is looking for new members who are passionate about helping others. No experience is needed in… Read more →”
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  The High Lava Fire continues to burn within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest“High Lava Fire Update August 4, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Skamania County, Washington – August 3, 2026 Skamania County Emergency Management continues to monitor the High Lava Fire burning within the Gifford… Read more →”
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  Skamania County Emergency Management is monitoring the High Lava Fire“High Lava Fire Update August 4, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Skamania County, Washington – August 3, 2026 Skamania County Emergency Management continues to monitor the High Lava Fire burning within the Gifford… Read more →”
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  The Sheriff's Office provided updates on electric motorcycle regulationsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Increased requests for service regarding riders on county roadways were noted“With the rise in requests for service in regards to people riding electric motorcycles in the roadways of Skamania county, The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office… Read more →”
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  A National Night Out event is scheduled for August 4th in Stevenson“The 2026 National Night Out event in Stevenson will be held on Tuesday August 4th from 6PM to 8PM.”
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  The Sheriff's Office is seeking new members for its Search and Rescue Team“The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team is looking for new members who are passionate about helping others. No experience is needed in… Read more →”
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  No prior experience is required for the Search and Rescue Team recruitment“No experience is needed in...”
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  The Sheriff's Office emphasized coordination between the Sheriff's Office, Emergency Medical Services, and other agenciesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Sheriff's Office ensured public safety in the county's wilderness areas through coordinationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.