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March 4, 2026
Former Camas–Washougal Fire Chief Nick West was sentenced in Clark County Superior Court for the 2023 murder of his wife, a case with public‑safety implications for agencies across Southwest Washington.
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A total lunar eclipse early Tuesday morning will be visible across Southwest Washington, offering residents a rare chance to watch the Moon turn red without special equipment.
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A two‑day closure on Pacific Avenue North near Headquarters Road is underway as Cowlitz County Public Works repairs a damaged drainage line between mileposts 5.9 and 6.52.
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Vancouver officials say a traffic plan is underway ahead of the city’s first In‑N‑Out opening, with potential ripple effects for drivers along the I‑5 corridor into Cowlitz County.
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Oregon State University has dismissed men’s basketball coach Wayne Tinkle after 12 seasons, according to reporting by OPB. The move comes as the Beavers prepare for a rebuilt Pac‑12, a change with regional implications for Southwest Washington sports fans.
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WDFW is monitoring reports of three cougars seen in a Bellingham neighborhood, and the agency is reiterating statewide safety guidance relevant to communities across Southwest Washington.
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Holocene in Portland is hosting a "Regency Rave" inspired by Netflix’s "Bridgerton," a themed event drawing interest from some Southwest Washington residents who frequent cross‑river arts and entertainment.
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Federal officials are advancing a proposal that could open 2.5 million acres of western Oregon forest to logging. Here’s how the developing plan may affect communities in Southwest Washington.
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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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Clark County Public Health released food‑service inspection results for Feb. 16–21, outlining scores and closure thresholds. The update, first reported by The Columbian, offers regional insight into food‑safety conditions relevant to Southwest Washington communities.
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Shoug Brewing’s planned Washougal taproom marks another step in the region’s growing craft beer economy, with ripple effects reaching restaurants and bars in Cowlitz County.
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Portland’s proposal to fund immigration legal services could affect access to representation across Southwest Washington, where many residents rely on Portland-based nonprofits for federal immigration cases.
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