FCC guidance on the longstanding equal‑time rule is tightening in 2026, raising practical questions for Southwest Washington broadcasters as election season approaches.
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Clark County will close its Joint Lobby from March 9 through June 2026 for a remodeling project, though the April 30 property tax deadline remains unchanged.
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Washington lawmakers are considering redirecting Climate Commitment Act revenue to help close a major budget gap, a move that could affect state-supported projects in Cowlitz County and across Southwest Washington.
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Clark County legislators are urging restoration of state funding for the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, a move with downstream implications for communities including Longview and Kelso.
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The Washington Supreme Court has upheld the Department of Natural Resources’ discretion in balancing timber revenue with ecological stewardship, a decision with significant implications for counties and communities across Southwest Washington.
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Clark County’s community composting program collected 186,000 pounds of food waste in 2025—a regional milestone that could shape future waste‑management discussions in Cowlitz County.
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A newly filed wrongful death lawsuit names a driver, Tapani Inc., the city of Vancouver, and Evergreen Public Schools in the September 2025 crash that killed a Vancouver father and his 6-year-old son in a construction zone.
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John Mulaney will bring his 2026 “Mister Whatever” tour to The Gorge on August 29, with a Spokane stop the night before. The performances add rare large‑venue comedy options within regional reach of Cowlitz County residents.
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Bayer’s proposed $7.25 billion Roundup settlement, now awaiting court approval, could affect local agricultural and land‑management practices in Cowlitz County as national litigation and regulatory questions continue to unfold.
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Portland General Electric’s proposed $1.9B acquisition of PacifiCorp’s Washington utility operations could shift the region’s energy landscape, with PGE stating customers will not face increased costs.
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