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
Sen. Ron Wyden’s Southwest Portland town hall touched on Iran strikes, Epstein files, vote-by-mail debates, and broader national policy concerns with local relevance.
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Linfield University swept every major Northwest Conference women’s basketball award this season, with multiple players earning top honors. Here’s how the results shape the region’s competitive landscape, including impacts on Southwest Washington recruiting and athletics.
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A serious overnight pedestrian crash in North Portland briefly disrupted a corridor used by many Southwest Washington commuters, highlighting ongoing regional concerns about pedestrian safety during low-light hours.
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Yachats has become the first Pacific Coast community to earn a Bird City designation. The move offers a regional case study for conservation-minded cities, including those in Southwest Washington.
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The Morrison Bridge in Portland will close Sunday at 7 a.m. for scheduled deck repairs, potentially slowing travel for Southwest Washington residents heading into the city.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats will push a vote to limit President Trump’s authority to take military action against Iran, a debate that carries direct implications for Southwest Washington’s military-connected communities.
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Former President Bill Clinton’s testimony before the House Oversight Committee is prompting national scrutiny—and raising local questions in Southwest Washington about political accountability and federal oversight practices.
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AP reporting published by MyNorthwest describes harsh conditions for families held at a Texas immigration detention center—details that resonate in Southwest Washington, where national policies shape the daily lives of many local immigrant families.
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A Vancouver woman’s decision to speak publicly about her recovery after a rape nearly five years ago is resonating across Southwest Washington, adding urgency to regional discussions about survivor support and trauma-informed services.
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Klickitat County’s sheriff says he is sending jail rosters to ICE despite a Washington law barring such cooperation. The admission raises statewide concerns, including for communities along the I‑5 corridor.
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Clark County is seeking a two‑year, $6.8 million‑per‑year extension of its jail medical‑services contract with WellPath—a decision that could influence regional jail health‑care costs, including in Cowlitz County.
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The Supreme Court is hearing a case that could determine whether cannabis users in states like Washington may legally possess firearms, a ruling with significant implications for Cowlitz County residents.
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