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
Washington lawmakers declined Gov. Bob Ferguson’s $1 billion ferry borrowing plan, delaying decisions on new vessels and affecting long-term transportation priorities statewide.
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A suspected explosive prompted Monday’s temporary shutdown of the Kent City Hall campus. The device was later removed safely, and buildings are expected to reopen following evaluation by authorities.
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A former ICE training attorney’s warnings to Congress about cuts to deportation officer instruction are raising questions for Southwest Washington communities that encounter federal enforcement along the I‑5 corridor.
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Washington House Republicans have proposed a $910 million supplemental capital budget, with potential implications for school modernization, housing availability, and natural‑resource projects in Cowlitz County as the measure moves through the Legislature.
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A dementia caregiving workshop is scheduled for Feb. 25 at the Woodland Community Library, offering guidance and support for families caring for loved ones with memory-related conditions.
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Washington and Oregon fishery managers have approved the 2026 Columbia River spring Chinook season, setting dates and limits with a stronger-than-average run forecast and local implications for Cowlitz County anglers.
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Jeremy Williams was sentenced to 61 months in prison on February 23, 2026, after pleading guilty to three felony counts of possessing sexually explicit depictions of minors, according to a Cowlitz County press release.
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A rockfall on I‑5 southbound in Southwest Portland caused delays Monday, with ODOT citing high‑water conditions. The slowdown affected cross‑state traffic relied on by Southwest Washington commuters.
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A Vancouver, Washington man was arrested after a police chase in McMinnville led authorities to seize a substantial quantity of drugs, according to KOIN.
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Ridgefield is seeking grant funding to support police staffing and a long-planned overpass project, both central to managing the city’s rapid growth and its regional impacts along the I‑5 corridor.
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The Woodland City Council is reconsidering how to phase in major school and fire impact fee increases as the Planning Commission stands by its original recommendations amid calls for recalculation from residents and developers.
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Ethan Perry’s first year leading the Port of Ridgefield marks a transition from interim to permanent leadership, supported by public records and institutional continuity as the Port advances development and planning priorities.
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