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South Washington Coast Sheriffs Disarm Pipe Bomb at Chinook, Ask Public for Help

Published 10/13/25 at 9:25 p.m.
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff


(Chinook, Washington) – Authorities on the south Washington coast are asking for the public’s assistance following the discovery and safe removal of a potentially viable homemade explosive device found in Chinook, Washington. It was discovered on Sunday afternoon near Chinook Valley Road. (Courtesy file photo)

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The Pacific County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said deputies responded at approximately 4:16 p.m. on October 12 to a report of a suspicious item spotted along the roadside near the 100 block. Upon arrival, at least one deputy confirmed the object resembled a homemade pipe bomb. The area was immediately secured, and a supervisor was notified.

The Washington State Patrol Bomb Squad was called to the scene and conducted a careful, slow assessment. Technicians determined the device was potentially functional and followed standard hazardous materials protocol to remove and dispose of it safely.

Officials credited the WSP Bomb Squad for their swift response and expertise, which helped prevent a potentially dangerous situation and ensured public safety.


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The Pacific County Sheriff's Office is now seeking information from anyone who may have knowledge about the incident. Residents, visitors, and anyone with relevant details are encouraged to contact the department.

For timely updates and alerts from PCSO, the public is invited to join the agency’s email list available on its official website. Subscribers will receive priority notifications directly from the sheriff’s office.


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Last month, one suspicious device was found on the north Oregon coast at Gearhart. Officers quickly determined that was an explosive and it was rendered safe by a bomb squad shortly after. The device was discovered in a backpack in a public bathroom. Bomb Found in Backpack at Sunset Beach on N. Oregon Coast - No other devices were found on the coast

Oregon State Police found no other device. It is unknown if this incident is related to Sunday's. MORE Washington Coast

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