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
Washington’s emotional House budget debate over child welfare has direct implications for services in Cowlitz County as lawmakers negotiate the supplemental operating budget.
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The Battle Ground school board delayed a Feb. 23 vote on rescinding Policy 1821 after significant community pushback, leaving director standards unchanged while the board considers next steps.
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Dog biscuits distributed across several states have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination, with the FDA confirming no reported illnesses to date.
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A new lawsuit alleges the City of Vancouver withheld internal police investigation records in violation of Washington’s Public Records Act, raising fresh questions about transparency and accountability in local law enforcement.
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A snowmobiler was rescued near Shoestring Gully on Mount St. Helens after a Feb. 19 avalanche, highlighting winter hazards and the role of Southwest Washington's volunteer response teams.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has opened submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition, inviting high school students in Washington’s Third District to participate.
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Columbia River pilots warn that growing vessel size, mechanical failures, and tight navigation margins are increasing collision risks at the Lewis and Clark Bridge near Longview.
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Oregon lawmakers are moving to purchase Abiqua Falls and nearby timberlands, a decision that could reshape regional recreation patterns for residents of Southwest Washington.
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Federal officials are urging U.S. citizens to leave multiple Middle Eastern countries as conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran intensifies. The advisory highlights growing regional risk and carries implications for families in Southwest Washington.
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A March 25 virtual workshop hosted by the League of Women Voters of Clark County will offer practical guidance on how residents across Southwest Washington can deliver effective public testimony at local government meetings.
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WSDA plans spring aerial treatments in Lakewood after confirming spongy moth activity, a pest capable of defoliating hundreds of tree species. State officials say early eradication is critical for forest health statewide, including communities along the I‑5 corridor.
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The Port of Vancouver USA is reviving its free spring lecture series with three public events slated for March and April at the Kiggins Theatre, continuing a long-running tradition of community education on regional maritime and economic topics.
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