Chinook Observer

07/23/2025

07/23/2025

A serious crash closed US101 Tuesday evening:
https://chinookobserver.com/2025/07/23/motorcycle-rider-expected-to-lose-leg-following-crash-near-chinook/

07/23/2025

07/19/2025

Celebrating Pacific County's much-loved railway this weekend Coast Weekend, wishing Union Pacific hadn't killed it 95 years ago.

07/17/2025

07/16/2025

Summertime and the fishing is easy:

ILWACO — Fishermen off the mouth of the Columbia River are relishing some of the finest coho fishing in years, with reports of sizable silvers filling up catch cards and early-morning limits for local charters. “There’s been days when it’s been as red-hot as we’ve ever seen it,” said Ilw...

07/15/2025

07/14/2025

So proud of our local Coast Guard heroes!

https://chinookobserver.com/2025/07/14/uscg-advanced-helo-rescue-school-marks-30-years-locally-trained-rescue-swimmer-hailed-as-hero/

07/11/2025

07/09/2025

Annual ban on outdoor debris burning set to start Saturday:

Pacific County will be implementing burning restrictions (Burn Ban) effective at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, until further notice. The burn ban applies to outdoor debris burning. Recreational campfires are allowed if built in improved fire pits in designated campgrounds, such as those typically...

07/09/2025

https://chinookobserver.com/2025/07/08/fire-causes-damage-in-chinook/

A car caught fire and the blaze spread to a large area of brush in Chinook Tuesday afternoon. Photos courtesy Jon Swanson TrendingRaymond murderer ‘Crazy Shellie’ released from prison‘Beautiful’ bill will batter OBH, officials warn: Hospital fears significant revenue loss TrendingWillapa’s...

07/08/2025

The interesting holiday Long Beach Police Blotter:

July 1 — Disturbance: An employee stated there was an older female who pushed him and threw things in the restaurant. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, a black and white striped shirt and brown pants. They want her trespassed. They saw her by the Long Beach Tavern. An officer went to the [...