Coverage of local emergencies, accidents, law enforcement incidents, and first responder activity
Subaru is recalling nearly 70,000 hybrid Crosstrek and Forester SUVs due to a potential fuel leak and fire risk, prompting safety guidance for local owners in Southwest Washington.
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As Washington reaches the 25‑year anniversary of the Nisqually Earthquake, Cowlitz County officials are using the moment to review local hazard plans and encourage renewed household preparedness.
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A fatal crash shut down State Route 3 in Mason County on Friday afternoon, prompting full highway closure and regional traffic impacts. Officials have not yet released further details.
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A Salem sentencing following a stabbing near a tent encampment underscores broader regional tensions around public space, safety, and maintenance operations—issues familiar to communities in Southwest Washington.
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Weber has recalled about 3.2 million metal wire grill brushes after federal safety officials warned that loose bristles pose a risk of serious internal injury if ingested, a hazard relevant to households throughout Cowlitz County.
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Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue plans a controlled training burn west of Longview on February 28. Residents near Ferncrest Road may see smoke during the day, according to reporting by KLOG.
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A Seattle-area couple killed in a February 12 crash on US‑2 is being remembered by friends and colleagues as community support grows for the two children they leave behind.
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Family members say they saw warning signs the night before the Key Peninsula stabbings and sought help the next morning, according to reporting by KGW.
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Auburn police and community members are searching for 13‑year‑old Nolan Mayes, who left home early Thursday morning. The case has drawn concern across Western Washington due to his age, mobility, and disability.
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Vancouver Police arrested a man after he allegedly rammed a rideshare vehicle carrying his wife, injuring the driver and heavily damaging the car, according to reporting by KOIN News.
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