Kalama Police

Did you lose your cell phone at Haydu Park in Kalama on or about 7/26/25? If so, contact the Kalama Police Department at tthomson@kalamapolice.com and reference case #K25-5188 to describe/identify it and claim it. It was turned in to the Police Deaprtment by a Good Samaritan.

**Pictured IPhone is a facsimilie and not the actual recovered phone.

Join us for a family friendly evening of (free) fun with the Kalama community at our National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 5th from 6-8pm at Haydu Park! Come meet your local first responders and celebrate the spirit of community safety! Check out our Facebook event page for more details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AodaMHCiS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🚓🍪 Cookies with a Cop ☕️👮‍♀️
Join us for coffee, cookies, and casual chats!

Swing by the Kalama Community Building (216 Elm St) on Friday, July 25th from 8:30am–10:30am to meet your local officers, ask questions, or just say hi (and snag a cookie or two—we won’t judge).

Big thanks to Kalama Red Leaf Organic Coffee for helping us bring the caffeine AND the kindness. 💙

It's that time of year again! Kalama officers will be on patrol Wednesday, 7/16/25, starting at 2pm and will be on the lookout for kids on their best behavior. When you hear that famous ice cream truck jingle, come get some free ice cream!! Officers will be in marked Kalama Police cars playing your song, so DON'T approach strangers. Drop us a street name in the comments (no addresses please) of where you'll be waiting for us and we will do our best to hit every place listed. We might only have time for one pass, so be on your toes between 2-4pm. SEE YOU WEDNESDAY 7/16/25!!

Special thanks goes out to our generous sponsors Mrs. Lynn Hughes and Mrs. Sandra Macias-Hughes!

The city offices and Kalama Public Library will be closed tomorrow, July 4th for the Independence Day holiday. Join us at the Kalama Summer Lights on the Fourth event at the Westin Amphitheater! For city event details, visit: https://www.cityofkalama.com/page/kalama-summer-lights-on-the-fourth Garbage pickup for Friday, July 4th will be on the regular schedule. Please put your cart out the evening of July 3rd. Thank you! Legal fireworks discharge times are posted on the City's website. Have a safe Independence Day!

Just a few more days until Fourth of July festivities!! Historically, much of our community heads down to the Port of Kalama for a fun-filled day of cookouts, fireworks, and cooling off in the river. The shuttle service provided by the City of Kalama this year is intended to alleviate some of the unsafe parking and roadway obstructions we routinely see at the Port of Kalama on the Fourth of July (pictured below from previous years). It is imperative that first responders can get emergency vehicles and apparatus into the area if/when needed, and that we avoid head-on traffic hazards.
Violators parking over fog lines, in areas clearly marked no parking, or otherwise obstructing the flow of traffic will be subject to tow at the owner's expense. Feel free to drop off family members, coolers, etc, and seek appropriate parking or make use of the FREE shuttle service provided (visit the City of Kalama's web page and Facebook posts for more details).

Help us Help you! See you at Kalama Summer Lights on the Fourth!

🎆Fireworks season is here🎆— that special time of year when we celebrate the birth of our nation. Every year we respond to dozens of complaints of illegal and improper fireworks use and property damage caused by careless use of fireworks. Firefighters and emergency medical personnel also respond to numerous fireworks related fires and injuries. Please be thoughtful and careful with your fireworks use this year. It is a season to celebrate, but it is also an opportunity for everyone to be good neighbors and considerate of others. FIREWORKS LAWS and SUGGESTIONS According to Washington state law and the Kalama Municipal Code, fireworks may be used at the following times: • June 28 from noon to 11:00 p.m. • June 29 thru July 4 from 9:00am to 11:00pm • July 5 from 9:00am to 9:00pm • Dec. 31 from 6:00pm to Jan. 1 at 1:00am Please be considerate of other residents when using fireworks, especially late in the evenings, around animals, or anyone that could be adversely affected by explosions and loud noises. Remember, fireworks users are responsible for any property damage that may result from their use of the fireworks. Never discharge fireworks at other persons, livestock, or pets. Never discharge fireworks at vehicles or from moving vehicles. Clean up all fireworks debris. Alcohol consumption and fireworks use are a dangerous mix! Children should always be supervised around fireworks. Thanks!

SCAM ALERT: The "Microsoft" Tech Support Scam 🖥️📞 Have you ever seen a pop-up on your computer that says “⚠️ Your system is infected — call Microsoft immediately”? That’s a scam. Here’s how it works: 👨‍💻 Scammers create fake pop-ups that look like real Microsoft alerts. They’ll freeze your screen and display an urgent message claiming your computer is infected or compromised. 📞 The message provides a fake phone number to call for “Microsoft Support.” But here’s the catch — Microsoft will never put their support number in a pop-up. 💬 Once you call, the scammer pretends to be a tech expert. They’ll: • Ask to remote into your computer • Claim they found "viruses" or "hackers" • Pressure you to pay hundreds for fake repairs or software • Sometimes even install real malware to hold your system hostage ⚠️ And if you Google “Microsoft support,” you may still end up calling a scammer — because they buy ads and manipulate search results to trick you into calling fake phone numbers. ✅ Protect yourself: • Never call numbers from pop-ups or random websites • Microsoft will never lock your screen or ask you to call them like this • Close the browser with Ctrl + Alt + Delete if needed • If in doubt, take your computer to a trusted local tech 👊 Stay sharp, Kalama! If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.

City of Kalama offices and the Kalama Public Library will be closed on Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth — a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. and honors freedom and equality. We invite the community to reflect, celebrate, and continue the work toward a more just future. Offices will reopen on Friday, June 20th. Garbage service for Thursday pickup will be on the regular schedule.

Each year, hundreds of names of officers killed in the line of duty are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC. These names are then read aloud during the annual Candlelight Vigil to memorialize those who made the ultimate sacrifice. During Police Week 2025, there will be a candlelight vigil In honor of the fallen Law Enforcement Officers nationwide in 2024, but in particular our Cowlitz County fallen law enforcement officers. This event is open to the public. Come unite as one community in solidarity and support of your Kalama police officers and Cowlitz County Law Enforcement. Candles will be provided. Event hosts: This event is hosted by the City of Longview and the Longview Police Department, sponsored by the Cowlitz County Chaplaincy and the Cowlitz Association of Sheriff and Police Chiefs (CASPC).

Today we pause to remember and honor fallen Cowlitz County Sheriff's Deputy Justin DeRosier on the 6 year anniversary of his service and ultimate sacrifice for the residents of Cowlitz County. Heroes live forever, and Justin's impact on his community, colleagues, friends, and family lives on today. End of Watch 04/14/2019. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AAo92CnA1/

The Kalama Police Department was joined by personnel from Cowlitz County Fire District #5 today as Guest Readers in K-3 classrooms to learn about school safety and police and fire service work. We thank the staff and administrators of the Kalama School District for allowing us the privilege and opportunity to engage with and invest in the relationships with our community's children! #WeLoveOurLittles #KalamaProud

Please join us in congratulating Officers Tyler Bailey and Derek Moore in the successful completion of their Field Training Programs! Both lateral police officer hires completed mulitple weeks of in-field training, under the direct supervision of senior police officer trainers. The Kalama Police Department is now fully staffed and we're excited to see their contributions to the organization and community.

Can you help us identify this dog and his owners? He was located, injured, near the school this morning. It appears he might have been hit by a car. He has been transported to a veterinary clinic for treatment. Please contact the police department through dispatch, at 360-577-3098 or chief@kalamapolice.com. ** Please share!

Kalama City Offices will be closed on Monday, February 17th in observance of President's Day. Our officers are on duty 24/7, but the admin office will be closed.

A HUGE thank you to North County Coffee for sponsoring today's Coffee with a Cop. Thank you to everyone who attended-- we loved all the story telling, laughs, and loading your kids up on sugar, LOL. Didn't make it to this one? Don't worry, we'll catch you at the next one. Stay tuned!

REMINDER-- Coffee with a Cop tomorrow, 2/14/25, from 9am to 11am. ** Like you, we are watching the weather-- we have moved the event location to the CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER (Kalama Library) to make parking easier and avoid possible icy conditions on Elm Street. ** The event is being sponsored by our friends at North County Coffee and we will have LOTS of coffee, drinks, and treats for FREE!! Please come share. ** IF school is cancelled on Friday, please bring the kids down to meet with officers and enjoy FREE hot cocoa and treats. We really hope to see you there!

Come join us on Valentine's Day for great conversations and valuable connections. Building relationships with our community is at the heart of what we do. Meet our officers, ask questions, learn about Neighborhood Watch Programs, and join us in working together to make our community safer. If you miss this one, don’t worry — we’ll see you at the next Coffee with a Cop!

Snow is expected late tonight through Wednesday across southwest Washington and northwest Oregon. Snow showers will be geographically dependent, and areas that receive more showers will see higher snow amounts. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch, except up to two inches at the West Hills and Chehalem Mountains. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Portland Metro Lowlands, Greater Vancouver Metro, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, and Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The Kalama Public Works Department will be fighting the storm with sanding and plow trucks. The crew will be focused on heavy traffic roads (arterials) during the storm as crews are limited on snow removal equipment and personnel. The roads they will be focusing on are Elm Street, Taylor Rd, Spencer Creek Rd, China Garden Rd, Military Rd, Cloverdale Rd, Meeker Drive, Old Pacific Hwy, Kalama River Road (To City limits), North 1st Street, East and West Frontage Rds and Oak Street to the industrial area. Local neighborhood streets and subdivision streets will be plowed and sanded after the main arterials listed above have been cleared. Plowing and sanding will begin at 5 am Wednesday, 2/5/25. Traction devices are advised for travel during this event, so please do not drive unless absolutely necessary! Stay Safe!