Kalama Police Department

10/14/2026

KALAMA POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

October 14, 2026

Police Respond to Disturbance at Local Business

KALAMA, WA – On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at approximately 3:02 a.m., officers with the Kalama Police Department responded to Center Market, located at 119 N. 1st Street, following a report of a disturbance involving an individual who entered the business claiming someone was attempting to harm him.

Upon arrival, an officer contacted the individual, who was behaving erratically and refusing repeated requests to leave the business. The officer requested additional assistance, and deputies with the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

During an attempt to take the individual into custody, a physical struggle occurred between the individual and responding law enforcement personnel. During the struggle, a Kalama police officer deployed a Taser, after which the individual was successfully taken into custody.

The individual was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation following the incident. No injuries to responding law enforcement personnel were reported.

The Kalama Police Department is conducting a supervisory review of the incident in accordance with department policy.

09/18/2026

Id' like to introduce our new police Records Clerk.....

Haylee joins us from the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office Records Division, where she has worked for nearly three years. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in public records, law enforcement case files, and records processes that will be a valuable addition to our department as we continue to develop and modernize our processes.

A little about Haylee:

Haylee is a lifelong Cowlitz County resident and currently resides in Kalama. Outside of work, she enjoys baking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. She attended Kelso High School and Lower Columbia College and is currently enrolled at Western Governors University, where she is working toward a bachelor’s degree in business management. In January of this year, she earned her certification from the Washington Association of Public Records Officers. She is looking forward to bringing her experience and knowledge to the department while continuing to learn, grow, and develop new skills in her new role.

We’re excited to have Haylee joining our team.

09/10/2026

Please join us in congratulating Officer Josh Young on successfully completing Field Training and being assigned to his patrol shift!

Congratulations, Officer Young!

09/03/2026

From Chief Satterly and Superintendent Benjamin
🚌 Back to School Safety Alert for Kalama Families! 🚲
As the new school year kicks off, we’re asking all drivers to use extra caution around our walking, biking, and bus-riding Chinooks.
Please remember: Drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus face a mandatory $500 fine that cannot be waived, reduced, or suspended.
To ensure our students stay safe, we’ve partnered with the Kalama Police Department. Beginning the week of September 21 (calls permitting), Kalama PD will be following school buses throughout the city to monitor traffic behavior and keep our routes secure.
The Eye-Opening Stats: • Washington bus drivers documented 960 illegal passes in a single day—that’s over 172,000 violations in a school year. • Nearly 341,000 WA students ride the bus daily, covering almost 100 million miles each year.
Please slow down, eliminate distractions, and always stop when a bus has its red lights flashing and stop paddle extended. Thank you for keeping our kids safe from the front door to the school door! 🛑

09/03/2026

The Kalama Police Administrative Office will be closed on Monday, September 7th, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. Although administrative offices will be closed, our police officers remain on duty 24/7.

08/24/2026

***UPDATE******
She’s been returned. Thank you.

Lab mix was found yesterday in the area of Stepping Stone and Stone Park. If anyone has information about the dog or the owner, please respond to this post of call the Kalama Police Department.

08/11/2026

Just a quick reminder that the Untouchables Car Show is happening Sunday, August 16th! Come spend the day checking out an awesome lineup of classic cars, enjoying the sights, and soaking up the small-town car-show atmosphere.

📍 Downtown Kalama
🗓️ Sunday, August 16th
⏰ Event runs until approximately 4:00 PM

🚧 Traffic Alert: All of N. 1st Street and portions of the cross streets will be closed beginning at 4:00 AM to make room for the event.

Bring the family and friends, and come admire some classic cars!

We’ll see you in Kalama!

08/05/2026

NNO is in full swing at Haydu Park. Come out for some free burgers and hotdogs.

08/04/2026

NNO has NOT been cancelled………
Please come out and enjoy free food and good times.

Urgent*****
Contrary to some of the social media post National Night Out is still a go in Kalama. 
Tell your friends…….

Come out and enjoy a night filled with fun and FOOD!!!!

07/27/2026

Urgent*****
Contrary to some of the social media post National Night Out is still a go in Kalama. 
Tell your friends…….

Come out and enjoy a night filled with fun and FOOD!!!!