Tacoma Home Targeted in Overnight Shooting; 21‑Year‑Old Recovering After Being Hit While Asleep

Public Safety

Tacoma Home Targeted in Overnight Shooting; 21‑Year‑Old Recovering After Being Hit While Asleep

Tacoma police are searching for three suspects seen on surveillance video firing nearly 60 rounds into a home early Tuesday, injuring a 21‑year‑old woman as she slept. The case holds regional relevance as agencies along the I‑5 corridor monitor developments involving armed suspects still at large.

Source: MyNorthwest

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Feb 25, 2026

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Public Safety

BMW Issues Recall of Nearly 60,000 Vehicles Over Fire Risk

BMW has recalled nearly 60,000 vehicles nationwide after NHTSA filings identified an electrical issue in the A/C system that could increase fire risk, with local implications for Southwest Washington drivers.

Source: KGW

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Feb 25, 2026

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Federal Government

FBI Search of Los Angeles Schools Administration Draws Attention From Local Education Observers

Federal agents have searched Los Angeles Unified School District offices and the superintendent’s home, a move reported by multiple major outlets. While no details have been released, the action is drawing interest from Southwest Washington education observers watching national trends in school governance and accountability.

Source: KGW

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Feb 25, 2026

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Public Safety

Portland Crash Arrest Renews Questions About I‑5 Corridor Drug and Weapons Trafficking

A Portland arrest involving firearms and narcotics highlights ongoing concerns about trafficking activity along the I‑5 corridor and its implications for communities in Southwest Washington.

Source: KGW

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Feb 25, 2026

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Health

FDA Issues Class I Recall for More Than 55,000 Pounds of Blueberries Distributed in Northwest

Federal regulators have issued a Class I recall for more than 55,000 pounds of frozen blueberries processed in Oregon and distributed across multiple states, including Washington, due to potential Listeria contamination.

Source: KGW

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Feb 25, 2026

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Public Safety

Kalama Police Ask for Public Help After Utility Trailer Reported Stolen

Kalama police are asking for public assistance after a utility trailer was reported stolen on February 12. The vehicle involved is described as a late‑1990s to early‑2000s Ford F‑150. According to reporting by KLOG, investigators are seeking help identifying the truck and its driver.

Source: Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG

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Feb 25, 2026

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Local Government

Cowlitz County Sheriff Brad Thurman Will Not Seek Reelection; Undersheriff Troy Brightbill Launches Campaign

Cowlitz County Sheriff Brad Thurman has confirmed he will not seek reelection in 2026. Undersheriff Troy Brightbill has announced his candidacy, setting up the county’s first competitive sheriff’s race in several years.

Source: Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG

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Feb 25, 2026

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Education

Castle Rock Schools Briefly Enter Secure Status After Pickup Authorization Concern

Castle Rock Elementary and the Castle Rock Early Childhood Center briefly entered secure status on February 24 after staff reported concerns about an unauthorized pickup attempt. The district says the situation was resolved without incident within about 30 minutes.

Source: Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG

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Feb 25, 2026

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Local Government

Cowlitz County Ends Humane Society Sheltering Contract, Leaving Unincorporated Areas Without Services

Cowlitz County commissioners have ended the county’s animal‑sheltering contract with the Humane Society for Southwest Washington, leaving unincorporated areas without sheltering services when the agreement expires this weekend.

Source: Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG

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Feb 25, 2026

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Federal Government

Federal Push to Ban DHS Full‑Body Restraints Raises Questions for Southwest Washington

A new bill in Congress responding to an Associated Press investigation into DHS’s use of the WRAP restraint device could shape future oversight and affect how federal custody practices impact Southwest Washington residents.

Source: MyNorthwest

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Feb 25, 2026

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Business and Economy

Remembering Bernardus “Benno” Dobbe, Influential Floricultural Leader With Ties to Southwest Washington

Bernardus “Benno” Dobbe, a longtime leader in the regional floral industry with ties to Southwest Washington commerce, passed away on Feb. 5, 2026, according to an obituary published by The Reflector.

Source: The Reflector

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Feb 25, 2026

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State Government

State Rep. Michelle Valdez Announces She Will Not Seek Seventh Term

State Rep. Michelle Valdez of Gig Harbor will not seek a seventh term in the Washington House, a decision that could influence statewide legislative dynamics affecting Southwest Washington.

Source: The Reflector

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Feb 25, 2026

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