Skamania County Pioneer

12/16/2025

Well, now we might experience 65 mph gusts this evening!

Tonight
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 40. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 24 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
WednesdayRain. Snow level 2600 feet. High near 45. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

12/16/2025

With Skamania County Public Works & Community Development – The Pioneer page just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

12/16/2025

Snow shows up in the forecast for Wednesday and Thursday, though will be mixed in with the deluge of rain. However, snow levels drop to mid-2000s over those days, so expect some impacts at higher elevations.

Question of the day: Is is the head of a goat, an elk, a bear, a sheep, or what that the snow reveals on the Oregon cliffs? (New-timers need to know the local lore)

12/15/2025

batten down the hatches!

Per US National Weather Service Portland Oregon
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...All of northwestern Oregon and southwestern Washington.

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains
and ditches may become clogged with debris. Area creeks and
streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
Landslides and debris flows are possible during this flood event.
People, structures, and roads located below steep slopes, in
canyons, and near the mouths of canyons may be at serious risk
from rapidly moving landslides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An atmospheric river is forecast to bring periods of heavy
rain to northwestern Oregon and southwestern Washington at a
time when area rivers continue to run high and soils remain
saturated following heavy rain earlier in the month. During
initial heavy rainfall on Thursday, the urban and small
stream flooding threat will be most urgent, although the
details of precise timing and location of the highest risk
remains uncertain at this time. As runoff works its way
downstream, the river flooding threat will increase Thursday
night into Friday, with numerous area rivers now forecast to
reach at least Minor flood stage.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

Flooding is a coast-to-coast threat to some part of the United States and its territories nearly every day of the year. This site is designed to teach you how to stay safe in a flood event. If you know what to do before, during, and after a flood you can increase your chances of survival and bet...

12/11/2025

Yup. It's been raining
a bunch
or is that a barrel of wet?

12/09/2025

FYI

12/19/2025 - Skye Road is now back open for through traffic.

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12/18/2025 - Skye Road Closed

As the storm continues we have another slide across Skye Road

Due to heavy rains, Skye Road is currently closed because of a landslide. Our Road Crew will assess the slide area in the morning to ensure safe working conditions for our crew members. We ask for your patience as we work to clear the road and restore access.

Please use alternate rout:

Google maps link for alternate rout: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2C7XKWzV2RWWo3kbA

From the Wash-al Roundabout
1 Washougal River Rd, Washougal, WA 98671

Head north on Washougal River Rd toward A St
6.8 mi

Turn left onto NE Hughes Rd
1.6 mi

Continue onto NE 392nd Ave
0.3 mi

NE 392nd Ave turns right and becomes NE 28th St
0.3 mi

Continue onto NE Miller Rd
0.9 mi

Turn right onto NE 39th St
0.1 mi

Continue onto Skye Rd
1.6 mi
Skye Rd
Washington 98671

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12/09/2025 - Skye Road is now back open for through traffic.

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12/08/2025 - Skye Road Closed

Due to heavy rains, Skye Road is currently closed because of a landslide. Our Road Crew will assess the slide area in the morning to ensure safe working conditions for our crew members. We ask for your patience as we work to clear the road and restore access.

Please use alternate rout:

Google maps link for alternate rout: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2C7XKWzV2RWWo3kbA

From the Wash-al Roundabout
1 Washougal River Rd, Washougal, WA 98671

Head north on Washougal River Rd toward A St
6.8 mi

Turn left onto NE Hughes Rd
1.6 mi

Continue onto NE 392nd Ave
0.3 mi

NE 392nd Ave turns right and becomes NE 28th St
0.3 mi

Continue onto NE Miller Rd
0.9 mi

Turn right onto NE 39th St
0.1 mi

Continue onto Skye Rd
1.6 mi
Skye Rd
Washington 98671

11/09/2025

11/05/2025

Jenny Collins Taylor, Tina Van Pelt and Erin Theresa Minnis appear to be heading to positions on the Stevenson City Council following results from the Nov. 4 election. Taylor is leading incumbent Scott Anderson in the Mayor's race with 76% of the vote. Van Pelt has 78 % of the vote against Xochil Springer for council position #1. Minnis has almost 59% of the vote against Jeff Breckel for position #2.

10/21/2025

How tight will the budget be for the City of Stevenson, Washington Government?

Special Meeting on October 28th, 2025 at City Hall at 6pm. This will be our initial public hearing on the budget. Hope to see you there!

10/21/2025

Vote as if the future of the City of Stevenson is in the balance because, well, it is.

Ballots hit the mail last week—have you seen yours yet? If not, don’t wait! Call 📞 509-427-3730 or visit VoteWA.gov to request a replacement and make sure your voice is heard.