Skamania County eyes penalties as it ties rescues record of 67 so far this year

By: Henry Brannan

Outlets: The Columbian

Published: October 22, 2025

Words: 1,048

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Skamania County is on pace to set a new record for search and rescues this year. The 67 rescues conducted so far in 2025 already tie the previous record.

The costly rescues come as the county’s fiscal struggles continue because of gaps left by lost timber revenues and promised federal dollars that have not materialized.

Sheriff Summer Scheyer has drafted an ordinance that would institute fines for people deemed to be reckless or negligent who …

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