Coverage of local emergencies, accidents, law enforcement incidents, and first responder activity
Northbound I‑5 travelers through Chehalis should expect overnight delays Tuesday as WSDOT crews close one lane to realign concrete barriers.
The Feed
A Portland man died Sunday after a 300-foot fall on Mount Hood, reminding the Pacific Northwest of the mountain’s danger and the quiet heroism of the rescuers who respond there.
The Feed
A garage fire on 23rd Avenue in Longview spread to a nearby home Monday afternoon, leaving one residence uninhabitable and causing over $200,000 in damages.
The Feed
A Kelso woman fell asleep behind the wheel on I‑5 near Kalama on April 22, injuring herself and another woman and sparking charges. The crash echoes another nearby fatigue‑related incident just weeks earlier—and a fatal rollover last year—underscoring a dangerous stretch of highway in our community.
The Feed
A major washout on Barnes Drive in Castle Rock has closed one lane and raised urgent safety concerns. Repairs are still unplanned—this incident underscores the urgent need for resilient infrastructure in Cowlitz County.
The Feed
Two separate DUI crashes Friday on Spirit Lake Highway, one fatal, highlight ongoing safety and infrastructure issues along the rural mountain route.
The Feed
A person was killed early Monday in a Southeast Portland shooting, as the city continues to grapple with persistent violence and the urgent need for systemic reform.
The Feed
Hundreds gathered outside Portland’s ICE facility after the police killing of Daunte Wright in Minnesota, linking local activism to national demands for accountability.
The Feed
Congresswoman Maxine Dexter told KOIN 6 that the Crespo‑Gonzalez family 'did everything right,' reinforcing that they entered the U.S. legally through CBP One and complied with immigration rules before being detained near a Portland hospital.
The Feed
A Cold Weather Advisory is again in effect across parts of southwest Washington, including the Lower Columbia and Cowlitz River valleys. Here’s what residents in Longview and Kelso should know about wind chills, safety, and community impacts this weekend.
The Feed
