Jefferson County, Oregon, is facing a mounting prosecutor shortage as former Wasco County DA Eric Nisley emerges as the only declared candidate for district attorney. The situation reflects wider challenges…
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February 27, 2026
A Salem sentencing following a stabbing near a tent encampment underscores broader regional tensions around public space, safety, and maintenance operations—issues familiar to communities in Southwest Washington.
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R.A. Long’s boys’ basketball team enters the state tournament with momentum, a league MVP leading the roster, and the school’s first-ever state title within reach.
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Kent is the first Washington city approved for new police‑staffing funds created under HB 2015. The move offers a preview of how Southwest Washington jurisdictions might use the same program to address local staffing shortages.
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Community volunteers coordinated the annual SMART Drive delivery of classroom supplies to Rainier Elementary, part of a growing regional effort to support educators amid persistent school budget pressures.
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A healthcare staffing company owner has been sentenced in a federal employment‑tax case, a ruling that may ripple into Southwest Washington’s healthcare labor market.
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Whatcom County’s plan to widen the Nooksack River could reshape statewide flood‑management debates — including in Southwest Washington, where communities track similar sediment and channel‑capacity challenges.
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Weber has recalled about 3.2 million metal wire grill brushes after federal safety officials warned that loose bristles pose a risk of serious internal injury if ingested, a hazard relevant to households throughout Cowlitz County.
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A federal deadline to return a Massachusetts college student mistakenly deported to Honduras has passed, raising broader questions about immigration oversight with implications for Southwest Washington.
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Parents of a special education student have filed a lawsuit against Evergreen Public Schools, alleging discrimination and negligence after a reported altercation with a P.E. teacher. The case, filed in Clark County Superior Court, raises regional questions about special education practices and district accountability.
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Target says it will stop selling cereals containing synthetic colors by the end of May, a change likely to be felt at the Longview and Kelso stores as national brands reformulate products.
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Federal subsidies keep Pendleton’s small-plane route alive as rural bus lines disappear — a debate with growing implications for residents across Southwest Washington.
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Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue plans a controlled training burn west of Longview on February 28. Residents near Ferncrest Road may see smoke during the day, according to reporting by KLOG.
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