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July 3, 2023

Tunnel Five Fire Causes Temporary Closure of Underwood Post Office

Customers Can Pick Up Mail at Nearby Post Office Location

The Tunnel Five fire in southeast Skamania County, WA has caused the temporary closure of the Underwood Post Office.

  • PO Box customers can pick up their mail at the nearby Bingen Post Office, located at 302 W Steuben St., and is less than five miles away. The Bingen Post Office hours are Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • All other mail is being held at the White Salmon Post Office, located at 185 NE Snohomish Ave., also less than five miles away. The White Salmon Post Office hours are Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Customers are reminded to bring proper photo ID in order to make mail and package pickups.

Retail services, such as temporary mail forwarding or stamps, can be found at both the Bingen and White Salmon locations. Many services are also available online at

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