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 nonprobate notice to creditors has been filed in Clark County Superior Court for the estate of Merlyn G. Divens, initiating the statutory claim period under Washington law.
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Clark County Superior Court has opened probate proceedings for the estate of Beth A. Young, with a formal notice to creditors published in the Vancouver Business Journal. The notice triggers state deadlines for submitting any claims tied to the estate.
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A new probate notice filed in Clark County Superior Court announces the opening of the estate of Donalda Porter and invites creditor claims under Washington law.
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A probate notice published February 20 in the Vancouver Business Journal announces the opening of a Clark County probate case for the estate of Cynthia Helen Pfannes and outlines deadlines for creditor claims.
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Clark County Superior Court has opened probate proceedings for the estate of Heyden M. Hucke, appointing Sarah Wessling as personal representative and issuing required notice to creditors.
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Trader Joe’s has recalled frozen chicken fried rice products over potential glass contamination, with nationwide distribution affecting local shoppers in Southwest Washington.
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Oregon lawmakers have advanced a bill limiting federal authority to deploy National Guard units into the state — a move with regional implications for Southwest Washington due to Portland’s proximity and shared emergency planning concerns.
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A major redevelopment push in Portland’s Albina neighborhood is advancing, and its economic and housing impacts are likely to be felt across Southwest Washington. This article examines confirmed details of the Albina Vision Trust and 1803 Fund partnership and what the project may mean for communities along the I‑5 corridor.
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Washington’s police staffing shortages continue into 2025, with statewide declines affecting response capacity in Cowlitz County. New WASPC data shows the state remains last in the nation for officers per capita.
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A Battle Ground beekeeper is using a local honey shop to highlight pollinator declines and their impact on Southwest Washington’s food systems, echoing national concerns about threatened bee species.
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Washington lawmakers are weighing a proposal to let accredited private labs conduct DUI toxicology testing, a shift intended to ease statewide backlogs that also affect Cowlitz County courts and law enforcement.
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Battle Ground police are investigating a series of animal shootings involving blow darts, an unusual case prompting regional concern among pet owners in Southwest Washington.
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