Coverage of local emergencies, accidents, law enforcement incidents, and first responder activity
A 25-year-old Longview man wanted on multiple felony warrants died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound during a SWAT standoff in Kalama earlier this week, according to the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office.
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The Vancouver Police Department held a memorial honoring Officer Don Sahota, four years after he was killed in the line of duty, reflecting on his enduring legacy of service and community impact.
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Federal agents deployed pepper balls and tear gas in downtown Eugene, detaining several protesters after a demonstration escalated near Jefferson Street and West Broadway.
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Potential exposure to measles at Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside ER in Clackamas spurs urgent warnings. Seek healthcare guidance if you were there Jan. 26.
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A 33-year-old Chehalis man was killed early Monday after colliding head-on with a truck along State Route 6 near Adna. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Northbound I‑5 travelers through Chehalis should expect overnight delays Tuesday as WSDOT crews close one lane to realign concrete barriers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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