Southwest Washington reflects on the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose decades of civil rights work and regional advocacy left an imprint on communities from Seattle to Cowlitz County.
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Local officials in Clark County continue monthly coordination through the ECHO group to address homelessness, offering insights relevant to communities along the I‑5 corridor, including Cowlitz County.
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The Clark County Council voted 3-2 on Feb. 11 to advance a revised statement responding to federal immigration enforcement, setting up a formal reading on Feb. 17 after heated public debate.
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A Jamaican national has been convicted in a years-long lottery scam that defrauded a Vancouver woman of more than $550,000, according to federal prosecutors.
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Washington’s Senate Bill 5973, a proposal to tighten rules on statewide initiatives, has expired without a vote—leaving Washington’s existing citizen initiative system unchanged and maintaining local access to the ballot process.
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A student was stabbed Tuesday afternoon inside a Heritage High School bathroom in Vancouver. One 15-year-old is in custody, and the investigation by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office is ongoing.
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The Reptile Zoo in Monroe has closed after 30 years, citing rising costs and declining attendance — a regional example of the pressures facing small educational attractions across Washington, including in Southwest communities.
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Five people linked to Card Rhino, a second‑hand retailer with locations in Portland, Tualatin, and Vancouver, have been arrested on allegations of trafficking stolen goods, raising cross‑border concerns for communities along the I‑5 corridor.
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Bruce Springsteen’s 2026 “Land of Hope and Dreams” tour will include a regional stop at Portland’s Moda Center on April 3, offering Southwest Washington residents a nearby opportunity to see the E Street Band’s politically charged performance.
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Prairie High School will stage Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical from February 27 through March 7, offering a regional arts event accessible to families across south Cowlitz and north Clark counties.
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