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Oregon Bill Targeting Wrongful Convictions Moves Forward, With Potential Regional Impact

A new Oregon bill advancing to a Senate floor vote seeks to overturn wrongful convictions tied to debunked forensic science — a move with potential implications for courts and communities across Southwest Washington.

Source: KOIN

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Feb 18, 2026

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Cowlitz County Man Sentenced to 33 Months After Felony Harassment Conviction

A Cowlitz County man has been sentenced to 33 months in prison following a felony harassment conviction, according to an official county press release.

Source: Cowlitz County Citizen Resource Center

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Feb 18, 2026

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Student Stabbed in Bathroom at Heritage High School; One Juvenile in Custody

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.

Source: KOIN

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Feb 17, 2026

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Five Arrested in Multistate Stolen‑Goods Operation With Ties to Vancouver

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.

Source: KGW

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Feb 17, 2026

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Washington Supreme Court Upholds DNR’s Discretion in Forest Trust Management

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.

Source: Washington Courts

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Feb 17, 2026

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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed After Deadly Vancouver Construction-Zone Crash

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.

Source: The Columbian

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Feb 17, 2026

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Longview Man Sentenced to More Than Seven Years for Assaulting Teen with Handgun

A Longview man has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison after prosecutors say he pointed a handgun at a 15-year-old during a confrontation.

Source: Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG

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Feb 17, 2026

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Seattle immigration case involving 6‑year‑old highlights due‑process concerns reverberating into Southwest Washington

A 2023 Seattle immigration case involving a 6‑year‑old girl ordered to appear in court alone continues to shape statewide conversations about due‑process protections, with implications for families navigating federal systems from Southwest Washington.

Source: KGW

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Feb 13, 2026

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St. Helens Teen Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Domestic Terrorism Charges in Alleged Plot Targeting ICE Agents

An 18-year-old from St. Helens has pleaded not guilty to federal domestic terrorism charges after prosecutors alleged he outlined a plan to kill ICE agents, according to court documents.

Source: KGW

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Feb 13, 2026

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Clark County Judge Confronts Public Defense Shortage, Weighs Case Dismissals

A Clark County District Court judge has begun weighing whether to dismiss cases after defendants were left without public defenders, highlighting a growing constitutional crisis in Washington’s public defense system.

Source: The Columbian

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Feb 13, 2026

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Oregon Bill Targeting Wrongful Convictions Moves Forward, With Potential Regional Impact

Cowlitz County Man Sentenced to 33 Months After Felony Harassment Conviction

Student Stabbed in Bathroom at Heritage High School; One Juvenile in Custody

Five Arrested in Multistate Stolen‑Goods Operation With Ties to Vancouver

Washington Supreme Court Upholds DNR’s Discretion in Forest Trust Management

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed After Deadly Vancouver Construction-Zone Crash

Longview Man Sentenced to More Than Seven Years for Assaulting Teen with Handgun

Seattle immigration case involving 6‑year‑old highlights due‑process concerns reverberating into Southwest Washington

St. Helens Teen Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Domestic Terrorism Charges in Alleged Plot Targeting ICE Agents

Clark County Judge Confronts Public Defense Shortage, Weighs Case Dismissals

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