Columbia Countercurrent has launched new social media and community channels—including X, Nextdoor, Bluesky, Facebook, and Discord—to expand access to local reporting and increase community engagement.
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Centralia police say a Friday night drug deal involving three juveniles turned violent, leaving one teen with a minor gunshot injury. Investigators report the group allegedly planned to rob the seller, and officers later recovered a discarded firearm with help from a police K9.
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A new federal law championed by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez aims to cut energy costs for residents of older manufactured homes — a shift with direct implications for communities across Cowlitz County.
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WDFW has opened its public process for determining the 2026–2027 salmon seasons, with meetings beginning Feb. 27 and multiple opportunities for Southwest Washington residents to weigh in.
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Two Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife troopers were seriously injured Friday when a semi‑truck struck their patrol vehicle on the I‑84/Highway 197 offramp near The Dalles, according to state police and regional news reports.
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The City of Battle Ground is accepting applications for two tourism-related seats on its Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, with applications due Feb. 23, 2026.
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A Feb. 18 Lunch and Learn at the Battle Ground Senior Center will offer seniors guidance on recognizing and avoiding common scams.
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Woodland’s girls basketball team held off a strong second‑half push from Tumwater, securing a 58–47 win that keeps the Beavers competitive in Southwest Washington league play.
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A state appeals court has revived a case seeking to require Washington’s Department of Natural Resources to identify and protect habitat for the threatened western gray squirrel, a decision that could influence land management practices across southwest Washington.
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Thurston County deputies arrested an eight-time felon after a wrong-way pursuit Saturday night, highlighting ongoing regional concerns about high‑risk driving and repeat offenders.
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