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Clark County Probate Notice Seeks Creditors in Estate of Leslie J. Andrade

A Clark County Superior Court probate notice is calling for potential creditors to file claims in the estate of Leslie J. Andrade, outlining statutory deadlines and procedures that may affect individuals and businesses across Southwest Washington.

Source: Vancouver Business Journal

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Feb 27, 2026

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Pierce County Identifies Lake Tapps Homicide Victim After Six Years

Pierce County investigators have identified human remains found near Lake Tapps in 2019 as those of Linda Lee Schock. The case remains an active homicide investigation, with renewed attention on forensic genetic genealogy across Washington.

Source: MyNorthwest

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Feb 27, 2026

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Portland Nonprofit Theft Case Highlights Oversight Gaps With Regional Implications

A Portland nonprofit theft case resolved with restitution and probation raises broader questions about nonprofit oversight and public trust across Southwest Washington.

Source: KGW

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Feb 26, 2026

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Oregon Jury Orders PacifiCorp to Pay $305 Million in Latest Wildfire Verdict

An Oregon jury has ordered PacifiCorp to pay $305 million to 16 victims of the 2020 Labor Day wildfires. The latest verdict, reported by The Columbian, carries regional significance for Southwest Washington as utilities statewide face growing scrutiny over wildfire risk and grid management.

Source: The Columbian

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Feb 26, 2026

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Cowlitz County District Court Completes Two Trials on February 23

Cowlitz County confirmed that two District Court trials were held on February 23, 2026, though no case details were released in the county’s official notice.

Source: Cowlitz County Citizen Resource Center

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Feb 24, 2026

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Vancouver Nurse Practitioner Appears in Court on Workplace Assault Allegations

A Vancouver nurse practitioner has appeared in court following allegations of sexually assaulting a co‑worker at a rehabilitation center, according to reporting by The Columbian.

Source: The Columbian

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Feb 24, 2026

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Discrimination Lawsuit Over Service Animal Use Dismissed in Clark County

A Vancouver defense attorney’s discrimination lawsuit over service‑animal access in the courtroom has been dismissed, according to reporting by The Columbian.

Source: The Columbian

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Feb 24, 2026

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Former Rainier High School Principal Sentenced to 61 Months in Cowlitz County Child‑Pornography Case

A former Rainier High School principal from Longview has been sentenced to 61 months in prison after pleading guilty to child‑pornography charges in Cowlitz County. The case began with a cyber‑tip and culminated in a plea agreement reducing the initial 13 charges to three counts.

Source: Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG

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Feb 24, 2026

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Colorado Court Sentences Daniel Krug to Life in Prison in 2019 Murder Case

A Colorado man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2019 murder of his wife, in a case that underscores how digital evidence increasingly shapes domestic violence prosecutions nationwide—including those affecting communities in Southwest Washington.

Source: KGW

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Feb 24, 2026

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Cowlitz County Man Receives 61‑Month Sentence in Child Exploitation Case

Jeremy Williams was sentenced to 61 months in prison on February 23, 2026, after pleading guilty to three felony counts of possessing sexually explicit depictions of minors, according to a Cowlitz County press release.

Source: Cowlitz County Citizen Resource Center

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Feb 23, 2026

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Clark County Probate Notice Seeks Creditors in Estate of Leslie J. Andrade

Pierce County Identifies Lake Tapps Homicide Victim After Six Years

Portland Nonprofit Theft Case Highlights Oversight Gaps With Regional Implications

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Cowlitz County District Court Completes Two Trials on February 23

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Former Rainier High School Principal Sentenced to 61 Months in Cowlitz County Child‑Pornography Case

Colorado Court Sentences Daniel Krug to Life in Prison in 2019 Murder Case

Cowlitz County Man Receives 61‑Month Sentence in Child Exploitation Case

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