County, city, and municipal government affairs, policies, and decisions
Federal Way’s removal of its council president over an ICE‑related social media post highlights emerging challenges for local governments as national issues shape community expectations and official communication norms.
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Washougal is accepting applications for its free Spring 2026 Citizen Academy (April 16–May 21) and has two openings on its Planning Commission (apply by Feb 20). Great opportunities for residents to engage with local government.
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Clark County Manager Kathleen Otto has appointed April Furth as deputy county manager, with Furth set to begin February 23. Her appointment underscores ongoing administrative restructuring with potential regional significance for Cowlitz County.
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About 150 protesters disrupted a Tacoma City Council meeting on Feb. 10, demanding an end to the Northwest ICE Processing Center and calling on the council to divest from ICE. This follows broader organizing and highlights implications for oversight and civil liberties that resonate locally in Cowlitz County.
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The Longview City Council meets tonight to weigh a 4 % water rate increase and a choice between 4 % or 5 % sewer rate hikes—balancing inflation, reserves, and infrastructure needs.
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Leach Botanical Garden in southeast Portland may close by mid-March if its operating nonprofit cannot cover a major funding shortfall left by the expiration of its city contract.
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The Portland City Council has enacted a new ordinance requiring businesses—classified as places of public accommodation—to post gender‑inclusive signage on...
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Downtown Camas is poised for a notable shift in parking dynamics as the city advances plans for a replacement of...
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Washougal voters appear to be renewing their support for the Washougal School District’s two critical funding measures in the February...
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A local school board member in Vancouver, Washington, has sounded the alarm over the impact of a renewed federal immigration...
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