The Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) project is among the two most expensive highway developments per mile in the United States,...
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August 14, 2026
La Center’s City Council has approved the final contract needed for new pickleball courts at Heritage Park, keeping the project on schedule for a June 2026 opening.
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A federal guilty plea by an Oregon real estate broker tied to an illegal marijuana grow highlights the cross‑border compliance risks faced by real estate professionals in Southwest Washington.
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A Washington motorcyclist was killed in a Feb. 26 three‑vehicle crash on Highway 30 in Columbia County, according to Oregon State Police. Two others were injured, and the investigation is ongoing.
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Pierce County prosecutors are reviewing newly compiled investigative materials that could influence whether former Lakewood Police Chief Mike Zaro faces charges in the 2013 killing of Leonard Thomas, a case constrained by Washington’s pre‑I‑940 legal standards.
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A Clark County judge set $425,000 bail for a man accused of using his girlfriend’s car to ram a rideshare vehicle she was riding in, according to reporting by The Columbian.
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United Country Real Estate has recognized Southwest Washington broker Jared Ritz as one of the top performers in its 4,000‑agent national rural‑property network, highlighting ongoing demand for expertise in local land transactions.
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A federal judge is weighing long-term limits on the use of tear gas and other munitions outside Portland’s ICE facility, a decision that could shape protest policing across the Pacific Northwest.
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A cluster of automotive service businesses is moving forward in Ridgefield’s Discovery Ridge area, marking a significant expansion of local car‑care options for residents.
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A Seattle man accused of posing as a mail carrier and attacking a woman during an alleged extortion attempt has pleaded not guilty, in a case highlighting regional concerns about impersonation crimes and interstate mobility along the I‑5 corridor.
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State Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon apologized for drinking before a legislative hearing, following criticism from the state GOP chair. The incident raises questions about accountability in Olympia that matter for communities across Southwest Washington.
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Oregon lawmakers are weighing a potential purchase of the Abiqua Falls property, a move that could reshape access for many Southwest Washington residents who frequent the popular site.
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A Port Townsend arrest tied to a Bellevue hit-and-run highlights how cross-county coordination shapes public safety responses across Western Washington, including in Southwest Washington communities.
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