North Bonneville, Washington Public Records

Public safety in North Bonneville is primarily the responsibility of the North Bonneville Police Department, which focuses on maintaining community engagement and addressing local law enforcement needs. The department's officers work closely with the Skamania County Sheriff's Office, which provides additional resources and support for the broader county area. Residents and interested parties seeking information about arrest records, booking details, or other law enforcement-related public records can request assistance from the North Bonneville Police Department or the Skamania County Sheriff's Office.

North Bonneville voters are served by the Skamania County Elections Office, part of the Skamania County Auditor's Office, located at 240 NW Vancouver Avenue, Stevenson, WA 98648, phone (509) 427-9422, website skamaniacounty.org. Washington State conducts all elections by mail, and the Elections Office handles voter registration, ballot distribution, ballot counting, and election results for all North Bonneville residents. Washington residents can register to vote online at vote.wa.gov, the state's online voter registration portal operated by the Secretary of State. Voters must be U.S. citizens, Washington residents, at least 18 years old by election day, and not disqualified due to a felony conviction. The registration deadline is eight days before election day for online registration and 29 days before election day to receive a ballot by mail for that election. Washington offers same-day registration at voting centers during the voting period. North Bonneville holds municipal elections for mayor and city council positions. The city is governed by a mayor and five-member city council, with council positions elected to four-year staggered terms. Municipal elections in North Bonneville are typically held during odd-numbered years in November, with the next municipal election expected in November 2025. Candidate filing information and local ballot measures specific to North Bonneville can be found through the Skamania County Elections Office or the city clerk. Washington does not use traditional polling places; instead, all registered voters automatically receive mail-in ballots approximately 18 days before each election. Voters can return completed ballots by mail (postmarked by election day), at official ballot drop boxes located throughout the county including locations in Stevenson, or in person at the Elections Office during business hours. Skamania County provides a ballot drop box locator on the county website. North Bonneville residents can track their ballot status online through the state's voter portal. Election records that are public in Washington include voter registration lists (with some personal information redacted), election results by precinct, campaign finance disclosure reports filed through the Public Disclosure Commission (pdc.wa.gov), candidate filing information, and precinct maps. In the November 2024 general election, Skamania County reported voter turnout of approximately 74%, consistent with the county's history of strong civic participation. For the November 3, 2026 general election, North Bonneville and Skamania County voters will decide several significant races. Washington's U.S. Senate seat held by Maria Cantwell will be on the ballot in 2024, not 2026, but Washington voters in 2026 will elect all nine U.S. House Representatives, state legislative positions for all 98 House seats and approximately half of the Senate seats in the 49 legislative districts, the Skamania County Commission, County Assessor, County Auditor, County Clerk, County Sheriff, County Treasurer, and potentially Superior Court judges. The Washington Governor's race occurs in 2024, not 2026. Specific local positions and measures for North Bonneville will be determined as the election approaches. Washington's vote-by-mail system means absentee ballots are unnecessary; all voters automatically receive ballots by mail. Voters who need replacement ballots or have accessibility needs can contact the Skamania County Elections Office. Military and overseas voters can access ballots electronically through the Federal Voting Assistance Program.