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
C-Tran’s Purple Vine BRT line is moving forward along Highway 99, with the agency maintaining a 2027 launch date. Here’s how the project may affect travel patterns for Cowlitz County commuters.
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Members of a Camas congregation are raising concerns about federal immigration enforcement, reflecting broader regional conversations with implications for communities along the I‑5 corridor.
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Oregon lawmakers are considering Kristil’s Law, a proposal that would require faster digital evidence responses in domestic violence and stalking cases—potentially affecting cross‑border investigations involving Southwest Washington communities.
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A Colorado man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2019 murder of his wife, in a case that underscores how digital evidence increasingly shapes domestic violence prosecutions nationwide—including those affecting communities in Southwest Washington.
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Rep. Janelle Bynum, Oregon’s first Black member of Congress, has filed for reelection in the 5th District, a move with potential implications for federal coordination across the Columbia River into Southwest Washington.
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The estate of musician Isaac Hayes has settled its federal lawsuit against Donald Trump over the campaign’s use of “Hold On, I’m Coming,” a case that highlights how copyright rules apply to political events, including those in Southwest Washington.
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Former Judge Dave Larson has announced a run for Washington Supreme Court Position 5, re-entering statewide judicial politics in a race that will appear on Cowlitz County ballots later this year.
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Cartel‑related unrest in Mexico has triggered travel disruptions at PDX and raised concerns for Southwest Washington families with ties to the region. Mexican authorities report dozens dead after the operation that killed Jalisco cartel leader El Mencho, with impacts still unfolding.
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Washington County’s new drone responder pilot program could have ripple effects across Southwest Washington as local agencies watch how the technology performs and how the public responds.
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Longview native and longtime railroad conductor Douglas Gene Henderson died February 14 at age 74. His family plans a Celebration of Life at a later date.
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Snohomish County authorities are searching for 15-year-old Eulalia Marban Moreno, who left her Bothell home Monday morning and has not been heard from since. Deputies say she may have traveled along regional transit routes, including those connected to the I‑5 corridor.
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Washington lawmakers have halted a proposal to tax large employers whose workers rely on Medicaid, citing time constraints and technical barriers. The issue is expected to return as federal Medicaid cuts approach.
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