Kelso School District has opened registration for kindergarten and early learning programs for the 2026–27 school year, with options for online and in‑person enrollment and a community event scheduled for May.
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Congress is preparing for consequential votes on limiting military action in Iran and resolving DHS funding, developments with potential local impact for Southwest Washington communities.
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A dog in Sudden Valley survived a daylight cougar attack, prompting renewed attention to wildlife safety in communities across Western Washington, including Cowlitz County.
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A new bill in Olympia could allow Rivian and Lucid to sell electric vehicles directly to Washington consumers, narrowing Tesla’s long‑held advantage and reshaping access for Southwest Washington buyers.
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A state House budget proposal would eliminate Washington’s Urban and Community Forestry program, risking millions in federal grants and threatening tree‑canopy projects statewide, including in Southwest Washington.
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A Feb. 26 Senate hearing on a proposal to dissolve and restructure a legacy public safety pension plan drew strong criticism from retirees and advocates, including many from Cowlitz County who warn the move could jeopardize long‑standing financial guarantees.
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A Kelso man received a five-year prison sentence in Cowlitz County Superior Court for a 2025 collision that killed a pedestrian. The case highlights ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety along the I‑5 corridor.
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Washington state and federal agencies are evaluating new safety measures for the Lewis and Clark Bridge in Longview amid growing concern over vessel‑strike risks on the Columbia River.
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Washington’s 2024 passage of Senate Bill 5989 shifts vaccine‑coverage decisions from federal advisers to the state Department of Health, requiring insurers to cover DOH‑recommended vaccines at no cost to patients.
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Federal hearings in Portland on the use of tear gas during protests are drawing interest in Southwest Washington, where residents regularly traverse the region and have followed similar debates over law enforcement authority.
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