Kalama
CRIME & SAFETY
UPDATE: 3 people in 'serious to critical' condition following Tuesday collision on Highway 30
Highway 30 was temporarily closed Tuesday afternoon, July 30, following a two-vehicle head-on crash that sent three people to the hospital. Columbia River Fire & Rescue, Clatskanie Fire, Oregon State Police, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon Department of Transportation responded to the accident near Heath Road and Larson Road, at milepost 50.5. According to Oregon State Police, the initial investigation indicated that a westbound SUV crossed over into the eastbound lane where it struck another vehicle. ...
St. Helens motorcyclist killed in crash in Clatsop County
In a week that has already seen Columbia County affected by a fatal traffic accident, Oregon State Police (OSP) have identified a St. Helens motorcyclist who died in an accident in Clatsop County. According to law enforcement, 60-year-old Gary Devlin was declared “deceased at the scene” following a head-on collision with a Lexus SUV on July 27. On July 27, at 1:34 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle...
Police chiefs respond to their city’s crime stats in 2023, discuss 2024 trends and patrol emphasis
With Clark County and area incorporated cities all experiencing a decrease in their crime rates in 2023 as compared with 2022, the Woodland and Battle Ground’s police chiefs discuss crime trends, patrol emphasis and more. Overall, reported Group A offenses, which include burglary, homicide, motor vehicle theft and more,...
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