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.

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01/16/2025

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Ask Todd about living at the dam while the second powerhouse was being built. Or maybe I will ....
01/14/2025

Ask Todd about living at the dam while the second powerhouse was being built. Or maybe I will ....

🎉 Todd Mohr is Retiring! 🎉
OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, 12:00–3:00 PM

After years of fixing what’s broken (or what he broke), building what’s needed, and being the only one who knew where that one random part was hiding, Todd Mohr is officially retiring. We’re not entirely sure what life after the Port will look like for Todd—probably fewer work orders, more hunting, and enjoying his grandchildren!

Join us this Thursday, January 16th, at Cascade Locks Ale House anytime between 12:00–3:00 PM for an open house to send Todd off in style. There will be pizza and chocolate cake.

Thank you, Todd, for your years of service to the Port and the community of Cascade Locks.

one of two collisions in recent hour
01/14/2025

one of two collisions in recent hour

January 13th, 2025
5:11 PM
Just now:
Bonneville Fire Department, Skamania County Fire District 5 and Skamania EMS Medic 73 & 74 responding to the intersection of the Dam Access Road & SR 14, Milepost 37 for a two car collision....West bound lane blocked.

5:29 PM: Skamania County Fire District 5, back in service~

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Good morning, Skamaniacs.
We want to hear from you what you like most about Christmas in the Gorge.
What memories do you have over the years? What has changed over the decades?
You're welcome to post here to share with other followers/subscribers of The Pioneer.

The businesses are here year-round because locals support them year-round.
11/29/2024

The businesses are here year-round because locals support them year-round.

Today is Plaid Friday! Show your support for independent business by shopping local and wearing plaid

11/28/2024

News flash: Pioneer captures actual film of Santa Claus arriving at Skamania Lodge just hours ago. Here's the dramatic, unedited video of St. Nick's magical appearance.

Be sure to peruse the goods at the Village Fair
11/27/2024

Be sure to peruse the goods at the Village Fair

Join us November 27th for our annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Village Fair! Featuring some of our favorite local merchants and artisans. Great evening to start your holiday celebrations and shop locally!

Happening this afternoon and evening. Always a delightful event to open the holiday season.
11/27/2024

Happening this afternoon and evening. Always a delightful event to open the holiday season.

The holiday season is upon us and kicks off tomorrow, November 27th, starting at 4pm at Skamania Lodge! We are excited to share with you our line up of fun holiday events, kid friendly workshops, speciality wine dinners, and so much more!

Village Fair | November 27th | 4-7pm | Spend the evening with us shopping the wares of local merchants and artisans. Live music, cookies, coffee and hot cocoa available.

Christmas Tree Lighting | November 27th | 5:30-6pm | Live Music, Tree Lighting Ceremony, 25% off holiday items in the Gift Shop, and specialty drinks to purchase.

Skamania Lodge Holiday Light Walk (New This Year!!) | November 30th - January 3rd | Explore a lighted holiday walk through the meadow in our Tree House Village from dusk to 9pm every night.

Gift of Music | Live Music on November 27th, 29th, 30th and December 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, 29th, and 31st.

Build A Friend Holiday Workshop | November 27th - December 1st (and weekends in December) | Create a furry friend to spend the holidays with.

Gingerbread House Workshop | Saturdays November 30th - December 21st, and December 24th | Ready to decorate gingerbread house, tasty frosting, and unlimited candy buffet trips.

Seasonal Soaks & Suds Workshop | December 1st, 8th, and 15th | Hands on class where you will create custom essential oil blends including bath soak shaker jars, body butter jars, body wash bottles, candle tins and room spray bottles

Wreath Making Workshop | December 5th and 12th | We provide all the fresh boughs, greenery, and natural elements to create a unique holiday decoration.

Kids Character Pajama Breakfast | December 7th | Family friendly holiday breakfast with some fun surprises along the way! Come dressed in your PJs!

Holiday Fun Run (New This Year!!) | December 14th | Dress in your favorite holiday wear and come out and run the 1st Annual Holiday Fun Run. Profits will go to the Stevenson Volunteer Firefighter Association.

Dine & Discover Wine Dinner with Solena Estate | December 14th | An special evening with exceptional wines and our specially curated menu featuring Butternut Squash Flan, Roasted Quail, Sous Vide Heirloom Beet, Lamb Neck Osso Bucco and Foie Gras Semifreddo.

Winter Solstice Celebration | December 21st | Magical outdoor celebration with NASA Gorge Skies presentation, Jaspar the Alpaca, a no-host bar with delicious food and drinks. Live music by Sunny Pache.

Paint with a Twist | December 21st | Reservations include all the supplies you'll need to create a holiday masterpiece with our art instructor.

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Stevenson, WA

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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(509) 427-8444

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News flash: Pioneer captures actual film of Santa Claus arriving at Skamania Lodge just hours ago. Here's the dramatic, unedited video of St. Nick's magical appearance.

light freezing rain in Stevenson, 10 a.m. hour, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 24.

Turn your speakers down very low if you plan to click on the video. It's sound is very loud. People ask me what I do to handle the stress of the weekly deadline? No one has ever asked me that, sadly, though I do have this answer ....

The ice storm of 2017 froze the gorge at this time of January. This video was shot Jan. 18, 2017.

When you see these birds do this, it's blizzard time.

Good Morning from the Skamania County Pioneer! To place an ad, please contact Brandy Miller at 509-427-8444 or at [email protected]! Deadline to place an ad is Friday by 3pm!!

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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.