Skamania County Pioneer

08/24/2025

Stevenson Eagles Aerie has air conditioning. Come down and raise money for the Skamania Lions Club today!

08/23/2025

FYI
Skamania Lions has lots of gift certificates and baskets to add to the cash pot. Eagles has air conditioning, so come down and be cool.

See you tomorrow for Skamania Lions Matinee Bingo at the Stevenson Eagles! $20 plays all regular games and there will be special games and raffles as well. The more the merrier!

08/22/2025

FYI

08/21/2025

FYI

The next five days will be hot for inland areas, with triple digit temperatures likely Friday & Saturday afternoon for the Portland/Vancouver metro, Cascade foothills and much of the Willamette Valley. Overnight low temperatures will also be running rather warm, offering minimal relief at night. Be sure to stay cool and hydrated and check on those without air conditioning.

08/21/2025

Forecast for high temps has been extended several days!
We'll post/share info about cooling shelters.

EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 5 AM
PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of
95-103F and overnight low temperatures of 60-70F expected. The
warmest overnight lows will occur in urban areas to the north of
Salem and in the Columbia River Gorge.

* WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Western and Central
Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley,
Central and Southern Willamette Valley, and Foothills of the
Northern and Central Oregon Cascades.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events, especially for those spending time outdoors
or without access to adequate cooling.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Friday and Saturday will be the hottest days.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in a cool place during the heat of the
day, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and
neighbors. For those without air conditioning, use fans to keep air
moving. Keeps windows closed during the day and open at night,
unless air quality is degraded due to wildfire smoke.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

08/21/2025

This report on OPB really covers the debacle facing SCSD and other rural schools due to the lack of adequate funds from the federal Gifford Pinchot National Forest- U.S. Forest Service

A middle school in the small Columbia River Gorge community of Carson will be closed this fall. Lost federal Secure Rural Schools funding is one reason why.

08/21/2025

FYI
It's a tinderbox out there, folks.

🔥 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY 🔥

All open fires, including recreational fires, in both West and East Skamania County are prohibited.

08/20/2025

Just when you consider taking the A/C unit out of the window, the National US National Weather Service Portland Oregon issues this alert:

EXTREME HEAT WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 95 to 100
degrees F possible. Overnight temperatures will range from 65 to
68 degrees F on Friday night, and up to 70 degrees on Saturday
night.

* WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge and the Hood
River Valley, and East Portland Metro.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events, especially for those spending time outdoors
or without access to adequate cooling.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in a cool place during the heat of the
day, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and
neighbors. For those without air conditioning, use fans to keep air
moving. Keeps windows closed during the day and open at night,
unless air quality is degraded due to wildfire smoke.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

08/19/2025

FYI

Daytime highs Friday and Saturday are forecasted to be in the upper 90s to near 100°F. River temperatures are in the 60s to 70s as well as moving fast. These two factors can easily lead to a potentially hazardous scenario if you go unprepared. Bring a Life Jacket!

08/18/2025

FYI

Due to hosting the Senior Financial Wellness Fair, SAIL exercise class will be cancelled on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Please join us at the Wellness Fair!

08/11/2025

We've pulled out some of the details from the calendar for the Aug. 13 edition.
Wednesday is going to be a new experience at the fair. The fair goes old school for the day.
The Talent Show also takes place a day earlier than in the past.

Make your plans to visit the 2025 Skamania County Fair & Timber Carnival!

03/14/2025

FYI