A new report indicates that Clark County’s empty warehouses are unlikely to remain vacant, with an expert citing typical industrial market cycles behind the current slowdown.
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Evergreen Habitat for Humanity’s bid to purchase two Vancouver mobile home parks could add up to 280 affordable units—and offers lessons for housing‑strained communities in Cowlitz County.
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Washington lawmakers are urging federal officials to grant emergency status to the wildfire‑damaged Yakima‑Tieton Canal, citing risks to public safety and the regional agricultural economy. The Bureau of Reclamation is currently evaluating whether the canal qualifies for additional emergency funding.
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Federal immigration enforcement is intensifying across the Northwest. Here’s how regional developments are shaping daily life and local responses in Cowlitz County.
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A former postal worker pleaded guilty to a mail‑fraud scheme that reached thousands of businesses and nonprofits in Washington and California, including southwest Washington. Federal prosecutors say he used fake government letterhead to solicit payments before attempting to flee the country.
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A USDA recall for Bremer frozen meatballs sold at Aldi stores nationwide includes products available in Longview. No injuries have been reported, but federal officials urge consumers to check their freezers for the affected 32‑ounce bags.
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A remembrance event honoring Japanese Americans incarcerated during WWII has renewed discussion in Southwest Washington about how historical lessons shape today’s debates over immigration enforcement and government power.
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Vancouver’s Mountain View Speedskating Club is seeing a post‑Olympic surge in new skaters, with families from across Southwest Washington showing renewed interest in the sport.
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OPB’s latest president’s update outlines expanded reporting and community engagement across Oregon and Southwest Washington, including increased attention to areas such as Cowlitz County following the loss of federal funding.
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Oregon wildlife commissioners have rejected a petition seeking new crabbing rules aimed at preventing whale entanglements — a decision that may influence crab supply and pricing in Southwest Washington, where Oregon’s Dungeness fleet is a key source for local markets.
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