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
National Weather Service forecasters say a shifting cold-air pattern could bring snow to Longview and Kelso by mid‑week, though confidence remains low on where accumulation will occur.
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The Cowlitz Indian Tribe has formally taken ownership of the NorthStar treatment clinic, a key regional provider of substance use and behavioral health services, effective Feb. 1.
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Rep. John Ley has introduced a bill seeking an independent audit of the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project to improve fiscal oversight and accountability as costs continue to grow.
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A Cowlitz County man has been sentenced to 33 months in prison following a felony harassment conviction, according to an official county press release.
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Cloney Park in Longview is slated for a major upgrade this spring, with city officials announcing plans to build Cowlitz County’s first fully inclusive playground. The $4.37 million, grant‑funded project is set to begin construction in April.
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A federal lawsuit challenging an EPA rollback could have significant implications for industrial permitting and air‑quality protections in Cowlitz County.
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A new KUOW investigation, summarized by OPB, finds child deaths have risen among Washington families previously investigated by CPS. The statewide reforms behind the trend apply directly to Cowlitz County, raising urgent questions about local child safety practices.
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The Astoria‑Megler Bridge overnight closure has been rescheduled to February 26 due to weather, with ODOT removing a deteriorating toll‑booth structure identified as a safety concern.
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The Washington Senate has approved SB 5828, a bill to increase tuition scholarships for students at private colleges—changes that could meaningfully affect affordability for Cowlitz County students.
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Granite Falls and Pe Ell school schedule changes highlight a week of unstable winter weather across western Washington, with conditions that could also affect the I‑5 corridor through Cowlitz County.
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Vancouver is considering a building code change aimed at lowering the cost of constructing smaller apartments, a move that could influence housing policy and development expectations in Cowlitz County.
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A new AP‑NORC poll shows sustained dissatisfaction among Democratic voters nationwide — a trend that could influence turnout and campaigning in Cowlitz County as the 2026 midterms approach.
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