Subaru is recalling nearly 70,000 hybrid Crosstrek and Forester SUVs due to a potential fuel leak and fire risk, prompting safety guidance for local owners in Southwest Washington.
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March 2, 2026
The Clark County Council voted 3-2 on Feb. 11 to advance a revised statement responding to federal immigration enforcement, setting up a formal reading on Feb. 17 after heated public debate.
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A Jamaican national has been convicted in a years-long lottery scam that defrauded a Vancouver woman of more than $550,000, according to federal prosecutors.
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Washington’s Senate Bill 5973, a proposal to tighten rules on statewide initiatives, has expired without a vote—leaving Washington’s existing citizen initiative system unchanged and maintaining local access to the ballot process.
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A student was stabbed Tuesday afternoon inside a Heritage High School bathroom in Vancouver. One 15-year-old is in custody, and the investigation by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office is ongoing.
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The Reptile Zoo in Monroe has closed after 30 years, citing rising costs and declining attendance — a regional example of the pressures facing small educational attractions across Washington, including in Southwest communities.
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Five people linked to Card Rhino, a second‑hand retailer with locations in Portland, Tualatin, and Vancouver, have been arrested on allegations of trafficking stolen goods, raising cross‑border concerns for communities along the I‑5 corridor.
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Bruce Springsteen’s 2026 “Land of Hope and Dreams” tour will include a regional stop at Portland’s Moda Center on April 3, offering Southwest Washington residents a nearby opportunity to see the E Street Band’s politically charged performance.
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Prairie High School will stage Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical from February 27 through March 7, offering a regional arts event accessible to families across south Cowlitz and north Clark counties.
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FCC guidance on the longstanding equal‑time rule is tightening in 2026, raising practical questions for Southwest Washington broadcasters as election season approaches.
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Clark County will close its Joint Lobby from March 9 through June 2026 for a remodeling project, though the April 30 property tax deadline remains unchanged.
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Washington lawmakers are considering redirecting Climate Commitment Act revenue to help close a major budget gap, a move that could affect state-supported projects in Cowlitz County and across Southwest Washington.
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Clark County legislators are urging restoration of state funding for the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, a move with downstream implications for communities including Longview and Kelso.
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