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Skamania County Sheriff Reports Decreasing Search and Rescue Missions

Sunday, July 5, 2026

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The Skamania County Sheriff's Office reported a continued decline in search and rescue missions for the month of June 2026. This marks the fourth consecutive month of decreased activity compared to previous years.

Sheriff's Office data shows the downward trend began in April 2026 and has continued through June. The department did not specify exact numbers or compare to previous years' totals in their public statement.

The Sheriff's Office also announced an arrest in a Stevenson drug raid on July 1, 2026, and shared fire preparedness resources for the upcoming fire season. They are accepting applications for Corrections/9-1-1 Communications positions with testing dates scheduled for June 18, 2026.

📄 Source: Police Department — https://skamaniasheriff.com/press-releases/

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The Skamania County Sheriff's Office reported a continued decline in search and rescue missions for the month of June 2026Not found in the source record — unverified.
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This marks the fourth consecutive month of decreased activity compared to previous yearsNot found in the source record — unverified.
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Sheriff's Office data shows the downward trend began in April 2026“The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office has continued to experience a decline in search and rescue missions for 2026 within the months of April… Read more →”
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The downward trend has continued through JuneNot found in the source record — unverified.
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The department did not specify exact numbers or compare to previous years' totals in their public statement“null”
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The Sheriff's Office also announced an arrest in a Stevenson drug raid on July 1, 2026“ARREST MADE IN STEVENSON DRUG RAID July 1, 2026 07/01/2026 – This morning, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest during the execution of a search warrant in Stevenson, Washington. After several months… Read more →”
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The Sheriff's Office shared fire preparedness resources for the upcoming fire season“The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office would like to share some useful resources for fire preparedness. With fire season kicking off we want to help the… Read more →”
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They are accepting applications for Corrections/9-1-1 Communications positions“The Skamania County Sheriffs Office is making a list of candidates for open Corrections/ 9-1-1 Communications positions. The first step in the application process is… Read more →”
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Testing dates for Corrections/9-1-1 Communications positions are scheduled for June 18, 2026“New Public Safety Testing Dates June 18, 2026 The Skamania County Sheriffs Office is making a list of candidates for open Corrections/ 9-1-1 Communications positions. The first step in the application process is… Read more →”