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
A remembrance event honoring Japanese Americans incarcerated during WWII has renewed discussion in Southwest Washington about how historical lessons shape today’s debates over immigration enforcement and government power.
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Vancouver’s Mountain View Speedskating Club is seeing a post‑Olympic surge in new skaters, with families from across Southwest Washington showing renewed interest in the sport.
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OPB’s latest president’s update outlines expanded reporting and community engagement across Oregon and Southwest Washington, including increased attention to areas such as Cowlitz County following the loss of federal funding.
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Oregon wildlife commissioners have rejected a petition seeking new crabbing rules aimed at preventing whale entanglements — a decision that may influence crab supply and pricing in Southwest Washington, where Oregon’s Dungeness fleet is a key source for local markets.
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A Danish helicopter evacuated a U.S. submariner near Nuuk on Saturday, prompting an unexpected political exchange between Washington and Copenhagen. The incident highlights growing tensions over Greenland and potential impacts that could reach Southwest Washington’s defense‑adjacent economy.
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Kansas’ new law reversing gender-marker changes on IDs has no immediate effect in Washington, but local observers say it reflects national trends that could influence future debates in Cowlitz County.
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Astoria is repairing its historic riverfront trolley line while working around protected sea lions, with the seasonal service expected to resume in March—a development closely watched by Southwest Washington residents who frequent the coastal city.
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An armed man was shot and killed after breaching a secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago, raising broader questions about political security that resonate even in Southwest Washington communities.
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Five people and their pets were displaced after a two-alarm house fire in rural Washington County. No injuries were reported, and the incident highlights ongoing fire safety concerns for rural communities across the Southwest Washington region.
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New reporting reveals that more than 1,000 Kenyans were recruited under false pretenses to fight for Russia in Ukraine — a global issue with direct relevance to Kenyan American families living in Southwest Washington.
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A look at how Vancouver’s post‑World War II housing crunch—despite the collapse of Kaiser Shipyards employment—shaped long‑term regional patterns that still resonate in Southwest Washington.
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Crowds packed the Bonneville Pool for a rare one‑day sturgeon retention opportunity Monday, with anglers staying within quota limits as state managers continue to monitor the 2026 season.
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