Jefferson County, Oregon, is facing a mounting prosecutor shortage as former Wasco County DA Eric Nisley emerges as the only declared candidate for district attorney. The situation reflects wider challenges…
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February 27, 2026
Cowlitz County confirmed that two District Court trials were held on February 23, 2026, though no case details were released in the county’s official notice.
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A Vancouver nurse practitioner has appeared in court following allegations of sexually assaulting a co‑worker at a rehabilitation center, according to reporting by The Columbian.
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Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe will miss at least four to six weeks after team doctors identified a stress reaction in his left tibia, according to a February 23 team announcement. The extended absence has implications for fans and businesses across Southwest Washington.
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The U.S. State Department has ordered nonessential diplomats to leave Lebanon amid escalating tensions with Iran, a move with potential ripple effects for Southwest Washington residents connected to federal service or family abroad.
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A months‑long Thurston County investigation into a 2025 Yelm hit‑and‑run that injured a pedestrian and killed his dog has led to an arrest, highlighting wider regional concerns about pedestrian safety and cross‑county investigative cooperation.
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Tukwila, SeaTac, and Seattle are moving to block new federal immigration detention facilities. Their decisions could shape how future proposals develop along the I‑5 corridor, including in Cowlitz County.
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A federal appeals case highlighted by OPB could reshape how low‑level child neglect cases intersect with immigration enforcement, with significant implications for immigrant families in Southwest Washington.
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Five people, including a suspect, were killed Tuesday morning in Purdy after a stabbing escalated into a shooting. Authorities say deputies were responding to a no-contact order issue when witnesses reported a man stabbing people outside a home.
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A Vancouver defense attorney’s discrimination lawsuit over service‑animal access in the courtroom has been dismissed, according to reporting by The Columbian.
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Residents near NE 123rd Avenue and 40th Circle in Vancouver were temporarily evacuated Tuesday after a reported gas leak prompted safety warnings and a 500‑foot perimeter around the site.
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A 2024 Washington House committee vote advanced a bill that would allow certain noncitizens with lawful work authorization to serve as police officers and deputy prosecutors—changes that could affect recruitment for agencies in Southwest Washington.
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Vancouver officials say the city cannot stop the federal government from siting an immigration detention center, a decision with potential implications for residents and service providers throughout Southwest Washington.
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