Mix of the serious & sometimes crazy stuff heard on the Washington County, OR scanner ~NOT CONFIRMED INFO ~ Retweets ≠ endorsements
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*Scanner traffic is a direct source of information as it happens. But it is always unconfirmed. Anyone tuning into a live scanner feed, or reading a transcription of a feed on social media, should not assume that everything they are hearing is accurate*
Wash Co Scanner retweeted
US26, from Vista Ridge Tunnel to @ 185th St, Delay < 20min, Road work will have EB and WB lanes slowed from the I-405 interchange to 185th. Prepare to slow or move over for worker safety.
Wash Co Scanner retweeted
Traffic Alert: Highway 26 closure
Deputies responding to an electrical hazard on Sunset Highway (26) have closed the road to both eastbound and westbound traffic between Highway 217 and Sylvan.
Please use an alternate route. The road may be closed for an extended time while crews work to address the hazard.
Wash Co Scanner retweeted
US26, Hwy 217, Closure w/ Detour, Downed power lines have closed the road EB and WB @ 217. Follow detour.
Wash Co Scanner retweeted
US26, Hwy 217, Closure w/ Detour, Hazardous debris has closed the road; a detour is in place. Use an alternate route.... #pdxtraffic
Wash Co Scanner retweeted
Firefighters are on the scene of a power pole fire on SW Barnes Road. The fire is under control but the pole is threatening the nearby Max light rail service and HWY 26 in both directions near the 217 exit. Traffic and light rail service have been halted.
#pdxalerts #pdxtraffic
Wash Co Scanner retweeted
US26, Hwy 217, Closure w/ Detour, Hazardous debris has closed the road; a detour is in place. Use an alternate route.
Wash Co Scanner retweeted
#SWoregon: The northbound lanes of I-5 are closed 7 mi. north of the Oregon-California border at MP 7 due to a semi rollover blocking both lanes. This may be an extended closure. Use an alternate route or postpone travel. Use TripCheck.com for updates.
ALT An overturned truck lies on the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 beneath a bridge with graffiti. The setting is surrounded by trees and overcast skies.
ALT Traffic congestion on I-5 at Siskiyou, with several trucks and cars lined up on the road surrounded by trees and hills. Information including "TripCheck.com," date, time, and weather details are displayed.
Wash Co Scanner retweeted
🛑 TRAFFIC ALERT: Highway 26 is closed in both directions in the coast range east of Elsie at MP23 due to a crash. #pdxtraffic
Wash Co Scanner retweeted
US26, 3 Mi E of Elsie, Closed, A crash has closed the road. Use an alternate route.
Wash Co Scanner retweeted
Authorities have identified the victims of the Happy Valley triple homicide that shocked the community on Tuesday: "Our family is living through a nightmare that no family should ever have to experience." koin.com/local/clackamas-cou…
Wash Co Scanner retweeted
DID YOU FEEL IT? Small earthquake hits near St. Helens
kptv.com/2026/10/22/small-ea…
Wash Co Scanner retweeted
NEWS RELEASE UPDATE (10/21/26): Suspect located deceased after triple homicide in Happy Valley
Read more: clackcosheriff.us/newsblog/6…
UPDATE: Suspect located deceased after triple homicide in Happy Valley
clackcosheriff.us/newsblog/6…
Triple homicide under investigation in Happy Valley, suspect's whereabouts unknown
www-koin-com.cdn.ampproject.…
School district employee suspect in Oregon triple homicide
oregonlive.com/crime/2026/10…
