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Skamania County Sheriff's Office Reports Multiple Incidents

Sunday, August 30, 2026

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The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office reported multiple incidents this week, including a death investigation in Gifford Pinchot Forest and a medical rescue on Dog Mountain.

On August 26, a male adult was found deceased inside a vehicle in Gifford Pinchot Forest. On August 1, a hiker was rescued from Dog Mountain after a medical emergency involving Skamania County Sheriff’s Office SAR, EMS, and Silver Star.

The Sheriff’s Office also announced the High Lava Fire is burning in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, with emergency management monitoring the situation. The agency is recruiting new Search and Rescue members and will host National Night Out on August 4 in Stevenson.

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

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The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office included a death investigation in Gifford Pinchot Forest“Death Investigation in Gifford Pinchot Forest August 26, 2026 Skamania County, Washington — The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an adult male who was located inside a vehicle on United… Read more →”
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The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office included a medical rescue on Dog Mountain“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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A male adult was found deceased inside a vehicle in Gifford Pinchot Forest on August 26“Death Investigation in Gifford Pinchot Forest August 26, 2026 Skamania County, Washington — The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an adult male who was located inside a vehicle on United… Read more →”
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A hiker was rescued from Dog Mountain on August 1“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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A medical emergency involving Skamania County Sheriff’s Office SAR, EMS, and Silver Star occurred on August 1No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Sheriff’s Office announced the High Lava Fire is burning in 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...”
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Emergency management is monitoring the situation of 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 agency is recruiting new Search and Rescue members“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 agency will host National Night Out on August 4 in Stevenson“The 2026 National Night Out event in Stevenson will be held on Tuesday August 4th from 6PM to 8PM.”