A newly filed lawsuit alleges that a 58-year-old woman died in King County’s jail after days without adequate medical care, raising broader questions about jail health standards across Washington.
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A National Weather Service advisory reported by KGW warns of dense fog and possible icy patches Wednesday morning, with conditions potentially affecting drivers in Cowlitz County along the I‑5 corridor.
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The U.S. Senate Health Committee has resumed its confirmation process for Surgeon General nominee Dr. Casey Means, whose hearing was postponed in October 2025 after she went into labor. The outcome could shape public‑health priorities that affect communities across Southwest Washington.
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A Lewis County man prohibited from possessing firearms is facing a new federal charge after deputies recovered two 3D‑printed “ghost guns” during a January pursuit, according to federal prosecutors.
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Oregon officials issued an AMBER Alert for two Multnomah County sisters believed to be in danger, prompting cross‑border attention from Southwest Washington communities along the I‑5 corridor.
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Washington’s Public Disclosure Commission updated its penalty schedule for campaign‑finance violations effective November 5, 2025, raising baseline penalty ranges and shaping enforcement heading into the 2026 election cycle.
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Washington’s Public Disclosure Commission advanced plans to overhaul campaign‑finance reporting requirements while reporting a surge in pre‑election complaints and renewed enforcement activity.
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The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission has released its 2026 schedule of noon “lunch and learn” trainings, offering short, topic‑focused sessions on lobbying and disclosure requirements relevant to filers statewide, including those in Cowlitz County.
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Washington’s Public Disclosure Commission has shifted all campaign‑finance statutes to the new Title 29B RCW as of January 1, 2026, an administrative reorganization affecting citation numbers but not the substance of state law.
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Washington’s campaign‑finance regulators reviewed key legislative proposals and recent enforcement actions in January, with several potential changes carrying direct implications for local campaigns and public offices in Cowlitz County.
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