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Chair reports explosive device found near wooded gate; bomb squad called

Wahkiakum Board of County Commissioners · July 28, 2026
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Summary

Chair Dan Cothren told the commissioners on July 28 that an explosive device was found near a gate to a wooded area and that the bomb squad was called to remove it; the report was provided during commissioners' reports and no further details were recorded in the minutes.

During commissioners' reports at the July 28 meeting, Chair Dan Cothren reported that an explosive device was found near a gate to a wooded area and that the bomb squad was called to remove it.

The minutes record the discovery and the bomb-squad response but do not provide additional details about the device, its location, who discovered it, whether there were injuries, or which law-enforcement agency led the response. The board recorded the report as part of its commissioners' updates; no motions or further actions were recorded in response to the report.