Skamania County Council approved revised health and safety permit fees after public input, aiming to cover costs while minimizing burden on local businesses. The updated fees take effect immediately.
The council also approved a $269,185 project to restore the historic Slocum House in Stevenson, marking the first major county-funded restoration of a historic property in over a decade.
Stevenson’s city council voted to rezone 201 SW Attwell Rd to allow multi-family housing, opening the door for increased housing density in the downtown area.
Weyerhaeuser Timber Holdings, Inc. submitted two forest practice applications for logging projects: a 6-acre right-of-way harvest (July 24) and a separate project requiring public comment by August 7. Both projects are subject to SEPA review.
Skamania County Sheriff’s Office reported multiple search and rescue operations in July, including an injured hiker rescued from Hamilton Mountain on July 27 and another from Snagtooth Falls.
The Stevenson-Carson School District announced a meeting for July 23 to discuss educational matters, with a Zoom link provided for public participation.
Diane Gibb was appointed executive director of FISH, a Vancouver nonprofit providing services for vulnerable residents, effective immediately.
What to watch next: The August 7 deadline for public comments on Weyerhaeuser’s logging projects and the implementation of revised permit fees in the coming weeks.