Skamania County Pioneer

Skamania County Pioneer Publisher: DeVaul Publishing Inc. The weekly newspaper is published on Wednesdays and has been around for 124 years.

The Pioneer promotes civil discourse on its page. Those users who post inappropriate comments will be immediately banned from The Pioneer's page. Those banned will have an opportunity to have their ban lifted but will need to call the editor, Philip Watness, at 427-8444, to discuss the matter.

We're covering the judge's decision to allow an effort to recall Stevenson City Council member Lucy Lauser in our print ...
06/24/2025

We're covering the judge's decision to allow an effort to recall Stevenson City Council member Lucy Lauser in our print edition this week. For background, read Uplift Local's story about the court case and about the April city council meeting where different views were on full display. visit

Juvenile detention center marks a record number of high school graduations by Emily Harris | June 24, 2025 | Columbia Gorge, Wasco County | 0 CommentsOver five months, more youth in detention at NORCOR graduated from high school than had done so in the previous twenty years. Read More Subscribe! Rec...

06/21/2025

Today will have 1 second less sunlight than yesterday. By June 27, the day will be 28 seconds shorter.
The annual march from summer to winter continues.

PS: If you see sunlight today, you're probably not in the Pacific Northwest.

06/20/2025

anyone hearing rolling thunder in your area? (And I'm not referring to the Rolling Thunder R***e, Dylan's tour in 1975-76)

check this link for info on active thunderstorms in SW Washington, NW US National Weather Service Portland Oregon
06/20/2025

check this link for info on active thunderstorms in SW Washington, NW US National Weather Service Portland Oregon

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06/20/2025

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06/19/2025

The former editor, Philip, says it always rains on his birthday.
So, here's the US National Weather Service Portland Oregon forecast for Friday, June 20:

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 58. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

He didn't say anything about thunderstorms, though.

My holiday cactus blooms in mid-June, just as solstice arrives on June 20. It's bloomed three times since purchased at M...
06/17/2025

My holiday cactus blooms in mid-June, just as solstice arrives on June 20. It's bloomed three times since purchased at Mill A Plant Sale several years ago. Enjoy.

Noon update on SR 14 wildfire
06/12/2025

Noon update on SR 14 wildfire

6/12/25 NOON Update from Skamania County Sheriff's Office re: Fire Incidents near Stevenson
• Current SR 14 closures:

o NOW (NOON) - all day Westbound lane closed from Milepost 49 (Sand Hill/Hot Springs Ave) to Wind River roundabout (approx. Milepost 47.5)

o Now (NOON) – until further notice : Eastbound closure around Milepost 49 (Sand Hill/Hot Springs Ave) to Milepost 53 (Grant lake area) – check WSDOT and Skamania Sheriff for updates

• DOWNGRADING all evacuation levels to LEVEL 1: Be Ready (Prepare to evacuate, opt in to Emergency Alerts, Have your evacuation plan and go kit ready.) Carson area to Dog Creek Falls area/ Grant Lake, specifically: In Carson all areas east of Carson Smith Beckon Rd (entire length north to south,) and all the way east all the way to Dog Creek Falls area (Milepost 55)

• CLOSED: Temporary Evacuation Point at Skamania County Fairgrounds

Link to live evacuation map:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1IeSR6i6tN_YnGSfs956zWFRn7pjGqJA&ll=45.716313784616084%2C-121.7816487&z=13

Skamania County PUD #1 Skamania County Fire District 4 Skamania County Fire District 5 Skamania Fire District 1 Stevenson Fire Department Stevenson- Carson community watch/ and information Carson WA Neighborhood Watch & Info Stevenson-Carson School District Columbia Gorge Fires Columbia Gorge Emergency Preparedness

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06/12/2025

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Forward progression of both the Grant Lake and Sand Hill/Hot Springs fires has been stopped. Mop up operations will be occuring throughout today's operational shift. Expect to see areas of smoke within containment lines. Please avoid the area to ensure the safety of firefighting personnel.

06/12/2025

Update from Skamania County Sheriff’s Office re: Fire Incident
GRANT LAKE FIRE (near Dog Mountain) and SAND HILL FIRE (CARSON, WA)

Level 2 Evacuation: BET SET TO LEAVE WITHIN 5 MINUTES Carson area to Dog Creek Falls area, specifically:
In Carson all areas east of Carson Smith Beckon Rd – are Evacuation Level 2 (Be Set) – entire length north to south, and all the way east all the way to Dog Creek Falls area (Milepost 55)
EVACUATE TO: Temporary Evacuation Point is at Skamania County Fairgrounds- 710 SW Rock Creek Dr, Stevenson, WA 98648

SR 14 ROAD CLOSURES:
SR 14 IS closed from Carson community (Milepost 47) in the west to Dog Creek area on Hwy 14 in the east (Milepost 55)

Link to evacuation map:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1IeSR6i6tN_YnGSfs956zWFRn7pjGqJA&ll=45.716313784616084%2C-121.7816487&z=13

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03/14/2025

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The weekly newspaper is published on Wednesdays and has been around for 128 years. The Pioneer promotes civil discourse on its page. Those users who post inappropriate comments will be immediately banned from The Pioneer's page. Those banned will have an opportunity to have their ban lifted but will need to call the editor, Philip Watness, at 509-427-8444, to discuss the matter.