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Skamania County Updates on Fire, Rescues, and Safety Events

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office reported multiple safety-related updates on August 15, 2026, including a focus on electric motorcycles and assisted bicycles.

Emergency Management continues to monitor the High Lava Fire burning within the Gifford area, as reported on August 4, 2026. The Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team rescued an injured hiker at Snagtooth Falls on July 15, 2026, and coordinated another rescue near Hamilton Mountain on July 28, 2026.

The Sheriff’s Office is recruiting new Search and Rescue members with no experience required, and the 2026 National Night Out event will be held on August 4, 2026, from 6 PM to 8 PM in Stevenson.

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

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The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office reported multiple safety-related updates on August 15, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office reported a focus on electric motorcycles and assisted bicyclesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Emergency Management continues to monitor the High Lava Fire burning within the Gifford area“Skamania County Emergency Management continues to monitor the High Lava Fire burning within the Gifford… Read more →”
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The High Lava Fire was reported on August 4, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team rescued an injured hiker at Snagtooth FallsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The rescue at Snagtooth Falls occurred on July 15, 2026“Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Rescues Injured Hiker at Snagtooth Falls July 15, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Skamania County, WA – July 10, 2026 — The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SCSOSAR) Team successfully rescued an injured… Read more →”
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The Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team coordinated another rescue near Hamilton MountainNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The rescue near Hamilton Mountain occurred on July 28, 2026“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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The Sheriff’s Office 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 Sheriff’s Office is recruiting new Search and Rescue members with no experience required“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 2026 National Night Out event will be held on August 4, 2026“The 2026 National Night Out event in Stevenson will be held on Tuesday August 4th from 6PM to 8PM.”
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The 2026 National Night Out event will be held from 6 PM to 8 PM in Stevenson“The 2026 National Night Out event in Stevenson will be held on Tuesday August 4th from 6PM to 8PM. Join us for this free family...”