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Kalama, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Kalama! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Kalama leaders say Robbie Satterly is the right police chief now
Also on today's calendar: AMP McMenamins Summer Concert Series and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Cooler with a shower or two, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy with a passing shower, temps: high: 61, low: 48.
- Friday: A shower in the a.m.; cloudy, with a high of 57 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Kalama appoints new police chief (tncontentexchange.com) — Kalama has officially named Robbie Satterly as its new police chief, solidifying leadership after months with an acting chief. Mayor Jon Stanfill and the Kalama Police Guild both emphasized Satterly’s experience and steady approach, following the former chief’s resignation last fall. Residents can expect continuity from a leader already familiar with the department and community. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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HAYDU PARK Kalama Little League →
Haydu Park, 253 Kalama River Rd, Kalama
3:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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AMP McMenamins Summer Concert Series →
Westin Amphitheater, 215 N Hendrickson Dr, Kalama
6:00 pm -
HAYDU PARK Kalama Little League →
Haydu Park, 253 Kalama River Rd, Kalama
3:00 pm -
AMP McMenamins Summer Concert Series →
Westin Amphitheater, 215 N Hendrickson Dr, Kalama
6:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Spice of Life: Growing Herbs →
Woodland Community Library, 411 Lakeshore Dr, Woodland
10:00 am -
ASLCC Keychain Making
Lower Columbia College Student Center 122 - Cafeteria
1:00 pm -
SWRTPO Meeting
Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments Hybrid Meeting
2:00 pm -
International Club Meeting
Lower Columbia College Student Center 201 - Diversity & Equity Room
2:00 pm -
CEDS Meeting
Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments 207 4th Ave N # 205, Kelso, WA 98626
3:00 pm -
FAFSA/WAFSA Night
Lower Columbia College Health & Science Building 101 - Laufman Lecture Hall
4:00 pm -
STEM Advising Night
Lower Columbia College Health & Science Building 123
4:30 pm -
FFA State Convention
Kelso High School Pullman, WA 99163, USA
8:00 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- OWNERS HAVE PICKED THEM UP;
These two pups are at our house, top of Sauer Rd (south Kalama). They are tired and thirsty. No tags but super friendly! Text 3609101350 for address… (Nextdoor Green Mountain) - Hello, good morning.
I need someone to mow the lawn in my backyard. Thanks. (Nextdoor South Kalama)
- City of Kelso Washington posted a job opening for Water-Sewer Technician in Kelso. Apply here.
- Foster Farms, Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping Dock/Cooler Attendant- Swing Shift in Kelso. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kalama here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kelso
- Trump sues Colorado over mag ban; WA could be next (seattlered.com)
- Nelsen twins, De Leon advance to state for Kelso girls tennis (bellinghamherald.com)
- WSDOT inspections to close lane of I-5 Tuesday, Thursday (thenewstribune.com)
Woodland
- 'I see a three-three split': Woodland council revisits school impact fee debate (thereflector.com)
- Local students awarded at 2026 High School Regional Art Show (thereflector.com)
- Trammell Crow Company Announces Partial Lease of Woodland Industrial Park—Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG News (klog.com)
Ok Kalama! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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