Coverage of state-level political affairs, legislation, and executive actions
A new report places Washington near the bottom for driving conditions, citing long commutes and poor road quality — a reality Cowlitz County drivers know all too well.
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WSDOT crews are restoring fiber optic cables along State Route 409 between Cathlamet and Puget Island this week, causing weekday travel delays.
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Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has secured an agreement ensuring SNAP recipients’ data remains protected, stopping Fidelity from disclosing sensitive information despite federal pressure.
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Ferguson and Brown condemn ICE overreach in Minnesota, warn of unconstitutional federal encroachment, outline Washington’s coordinated response.
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Amid outrage over recent ICE killings, a screenshot allegedly showing Rep. Joel McEntire cheering for ICE violence has ignited controversy in Cowlitz County’s 19th District race.
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Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to move the gas tax vote to May, a development that could reshape the state’s response to ODOT’s $242 million budget gap and looming layoffs.
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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has filed or joined over 36 lawsuits against the Trump administration in 2025 — defending libraries, education, health research, and civil rights in a sustained, principled legal resistance.
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Two challengers—Brent Hennrich and Terry Carlson—are scheduled to appear Saturday at R.A. Long Park in Longview at an event hosted by local activist group Cascade Forward.
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Washington State Ferries held two online community meetings on Jan. 21 to review 2025 performance and preview 2026 service planning—issues that matter to southwest Washington residents traveling through the Puget Sound region.
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Newly reported documents suggest the Interstate Bridge Replacement program’s real cost range may be far higher than the long-cited $5–$7.5B estimate, intensifying scrutiny over transparency and raising fresh stakes for tolling and regional transportation budgets that can ripple into Cowlitz County.
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