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Dispatch Squatch

A mysterious cryptid who occupies the woods of Skamania county, and shares a love of Gorge Gossip.

📍 Skamania County

💵 County Reallocates Federal Funds, Eyes 2026 Priorities - Skamania BOCC 10/14 Recap

Commissioners approved budget amendments and finalized plans to reallocate $4 million in federal funds for county upgrades. They also backed a wildfire mitigation grant, renewed Underwood’s water funding request, and met with state lobbyists to set 2026 priorities.

🔥“Why Are They Here?” - Skamania’s Fiery Land-Use Showdown at 10/7 Planning Meeting

“Why are they here, when we own the land?” After years of lawsuits and debate, Skamania’s Planning Commission voted 5–2 to open part of Underwood’s ridge to residential use, rejecting Friends of the Gorge’s bid to keep it forest-zoned.

🏛Klickitat Budget Hearings, Recovery & Rising Costs - BOCC 10/2-10/9 Recaps

Klickitat Commissioners wrapped three days of budget hearings covering justice system funding shortfalls, modernization plans, wildfire recovery, and senior services expansion, all while weighing rising insurance costs and tight 2026 revenues.

🚧 Road Safety Reviews, Youth Programs Thrive - Skamania BOCC 10/7/25

County commissioners met Oct 7 to discuss winter highway safety, wildfire planning, and updates from WSU Extension, including record youth fair participation. They also approved a geotechnical study near the transfer station and appointed Roni Emerson as Clerk of the Board.

🧾 Tax Plans, Tree Rules & Bike Shares: Sept 2025 Klickitat City Govt Round-Up

September city council updates: new housing tools, fire partnerships, public safety tax planning, e-bike programs, and fall event prep. Catch up on what Bingen, White Salmon, and Goldendale leaders tackled last month.

🏞️ Fall in Skamania: Squirrels, Sewer Plans & Seasonal Markets - City Govt Round-up for Sept. 2025

Ground squirrels cause a fire in North Bonneville, Stevenson eyes infill housing challenges, and Underwood parks crews prep fall upgrades. Here's what happened across Skamania's city governments in September, and what to expect next.

🏛Klickitat BOCC: Roads, Recovery & Criminal Justice Tax - 9/9-9/30 recaps

Klickitat Commissioners weighed wildfire recovery, trimmed sheriff budget requests, debated lodging tax allocations, and approved a $3.6M road funding win-while setting an Oct. 7 hearing on a new Criminal Justice Sales Tax.

🗣 Budget Workshops: Housing, Health & Sheriff’s Auxiliaries on the Table - Skamania BOCC 9/23-9/24

Commissioners spent Sept. 22–24 in budget workshops and hearings, weighing requests from the Sheriff, Community Health, and other departments. Key debates included funding reserves, public safety programs, and the future of federal support like Secure Rural Schools.

🚧 County Updates: BESS Moratorium, Bluebird Haul & $3.6M for Roads - Klickitat BOCC meetings 9/2 - 9/16

Klickitat Commissioners extended the BESS moratorium, narrowly approved a solar haul route, debated wildfire recovery costs, and celebrated a $3.6M road funding win, plus updates on public health, lodging tax, and Centerville paving.

🌲 Timber Tensions & Infrastructure Fixes: 9/3 - 9/18 BOCC Recaps + Next Steps

The Skamania County Commissioners approved contracts for sewer, E911, and bus upgrades, launched outreach to tribal partners, and warned of declining timber revenues. Budget season is here—see what's in store and how to join the next meeting.