PacifiCorp’s $575 million federal settlement over the 2020 and 2022 wildfires adds new regional context for Southwest Washington communities served by Pacific Power.
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Rep. Janelle Bynum has introduced legislation to refund tariffs paid by small businesses under Trump-era policies, a move that could bring financial relief to import-reliant firms in Southwest Washington.
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Tibetan Buddhist monks are creating a sand mandala at Clark College this week, concluding with a dissolution ceremony and release of the sand into the Columbia River.
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Copper wire theft shut down portions of Sound Transit’s 1 and 2 Lines on Feb. 20, marking the latest in a series of statewide infrastructure thefts. Lawmakers and utilities warn the problem is escalating, with implications for transit and communications systems across Washington, including communities along the I‑5 corridor.
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Brad Benton, a member of the Clark County Charter Review Commission, has announced his candidacy for the Clark County Council’s District 5 seat, a race with regional implications for communities along the I‑5 corridor.
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The Washington Supreme Court has ruled that a lawsuit against Amazon over the sale of high‑purity sodium nitrite can proceed, opening the door to further inquiry into the company’s sales practices and their potential role in several Washington youth suicide deaths.
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Washington lawmakers are moving forward with several proposals to tighten regulations on tobacco, nicotine, and vapor products—legislation that could affect retailers, youth health, and enforcement practices across Cowlitz County.
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A major federally announced recall affects nearly 3.4 million pounds of Trader Joe’s chicken fried rice, including products distributed throughout the Pacific Northwest, due to potential glass contamination.
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YWCA Clark County warns that critical services for domestic and sexual violence survivors may be cut without $21.3M in the 2026-27 state supplemental budget.
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Residential construction in Vancouver’s Section 30 area is moving forward, with regional implications for communities along the I‑5 corridor, including Longview and Kelso.
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