Skamania County did not have a system to effectively track agency assets and evidence or other items held in custody by the sheriff’s office, according…
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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Joe Kent slug it out in rematch for 3rd District seat
By The Citizen on October 12, 2024
Tension crackled between Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican challenger Joe Kent during an Oct. 2 debate at Lower Columbia College in Longview. Kent, wearing…
Senate candidates Harris and Keethler have contrasting visions in 17th District race
By The Citizen on September 28, 2024
The candidates for state Senate in the 17th Legislative District have contrasting views on the best way to address homelessness, child care and climate change.…
Human skull found in Big Lava Bed area within Gifford Pinchot National Forest
By The Citizen on August 23, 2024
Human remains discovered Aug. 10 by a hiker in eastern Skamania County may belong to a 31-year-old Portland man who went missing in 2013. Read…
Columbia Gorge brewer keeps hospitality at heart of its business as it opens pubs, vacation cabins
By The Citizen on June 11, 2024
With three brewpubs, a beer distribution business and growing tourism amenities in the Columbia River Gorge, Carson-based Backwoods Brewing Company is cementing itself as one…
‘Wildfire risk is growing in our area’: Fire agencies working now to protect Southwest Washington
By The Citizen on June 1, 2024
With rainy weather still in the forecast, it may seem like an odd time to be talking about wildfire. But that’s what Clark County fire…
Despite moratorium, worries about Skamania County ‘adventure park’ persist
By The Citizen on March 23, 2024
CAMAS — A group of Skamania County residents say they fear the county’s moratorium on recreational applications won’t be enough to keep a proposed adventure…
Renter sues BNSF Railway over July Tunnel Five Fire, says home, belongings destroyed in blaze
By The Citizen on February 1, 2024
A renter whose home and belongings were destroyed in the Tunnel Five Fire in July is suing BNSF Railway, alleging its operation caused the wildfire…