Gofundme started for stabbing victim in Cascade Locks; mother says ‘he is not out of the woods yet’
THE DALLES, Ore., Feb. 2, 2026 — A 35-year-old man remains hospitalized following a stabbing last week in Cascade Locks, as investigators continue to seek information and family members raise funds to help cover medical costs.
Andrea Anderson of Astoria said her son, Kevin Anderson, was “jumped and stabbed 8 times” on Thursday, Jan. 29, and is being treated at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland. One of the stab wounds punctured his lung, she said.
“He’s not out of the woods,” Anderson said in an interview today. “Yes, he is conscious, but he is still being treated.”
According to an Oregon State Police incident log, troopers received a report of an assault at 11:02 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, in Cascade Locks. Police said two individuals suffered stab wounds. One person was taken to a local hospital, while the other was transported to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, a Level I trauma center, indicating potentially life-threatening injuries.
Oregon State Police are assisting the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office in the investigation, which authorities described as a multi-agency response due to the severity of the injuries.
Investigators listed two people as persons of interest: Kevin Paul Anderson, 35, of Carson, Washington, and Joseph James Sampson, 34. Authorities emphasized that a person of interest is not the same as a suspect and does not imply guilt or that charges have been filed, but rather that investigators are seeking additional information.
As of Friday, police had not announced any arrests, charges or a possible motive. Officials have not released details about the relationship between those involved, the weapon used or the precise circumstances leading up to the stabbing.
Andrea Anderson said she has not received additional details from law enforcement about the incident. She said the stabbing occurred at a shack near the river in Cascade Locks and may have involved mental health issues.
Kevin Anderson works at the WKO sawmill in Carson, Washington, according to his mother. She said he had been preparing for a court process related to visitation with his daughter prior to the stabbing.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help cover medical bills, medication and other expenses not covered by insurance. Andrea Anderson said the full extent of her son’s recovery needs is still unknown.
“He has a long road ahead,” she said, adding that community support will help ease the financial strain while he focuses on healing.
CCCNews has reached out to the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office for additional comment and will report updates as more information becomes available.
