Oscar-nominated short films are returning to Clark County theaters, offering Cowlitz County residents rare big‑screen access to this year’s Academy Award–recognized shorts.
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Eugene’s council has again rejected a proposal to fine drivers for giving money to panhandlers — a debate echoing similar tensions across the Northwest over traffic safety, free speech, and how communities respond to visible poverty.
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Several statewide policy proposals — including bills on homelessness, child welfare, gun safety, and juvenile detention — failed to meet a key legislative deadline this week, with direct implications for communities in Southwest Washington.
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Hood River’s “Black Infinity House” exhibit, curated by August Oaks and featuring more than 30 Black Oregon artists, offers a regional cultural opportunity for Southwest Washington residents during Black History Month.
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A bill expanding local authority to launch passenger‑only ferry service has passed the Washington House, opening the door for possible future proposals along the Columbia River, including in Cowlitz County.
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WSDOT has announced nighttime closures on US 101 south of Forks beginning Feb. 19 as crews work to stabilize a slope damaged by December rains. The project may affect Southwest Washington travelers headed to the Olympic Peninsula.
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Washington and Oregon have joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the federal government’s termination of clean‑energy funding, a move that may affect upcoming renewable‑energy efforts across Southwest Washington.
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A Texas lawmaker says a 2‑month‑old with bronchitis was deported with his family, while DHS officials maintain the infant was medically cleared—raising broader questions about medical care and due‑process protections in federal custody.
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Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and Issaquah police have formed a joint task force to curb reckless driving. Here’s what the Eastside model may mean for communities in Cowlitz County facing similar challenges along major corridors.
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Oregon lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would redirect part of the state’s kicker refund to education and wildfire mitigation, reflecting long-running debates over how surplus revenues should be used amid rising wildfire costs.
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