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March 4, 2026
A former St. Helens cheer coach’s conviction on a child sexual abuse charge has implications for Cowlitz County families whose athletes participate in cross‑border youth programs.
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NORAD intercepted a formation of Russian military aircraft near the Alaskan ADIZ on Thursday, an event officials described as routine and non‑threatening. Here’s what it means for Southwest Washington.
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A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Louisiana’s Ten Commandments classroom mandate to move forward, raising new constitutional questions and potential national implications—including for public schools in Southwest Washington.
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A custodian at Vancouver’s Image Elementary School has been arrested on allegations of possessing child sexual abuse materials. Investigators report no connection to school activities, but the case raises regional concerns about staff vetting and student safety.
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Newly released federal records detail the 2025 fatal shooting of Texas resident Ruben Ray Martinez by a Homeland Security Investigations agent—an incident not publicly acknowledged for nearly a year and now under ongoing state investigation.
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Vancouver has buried a century-long time capsule downtown, offering a regional moment to reflect on how Southwest Washington communities preserve their histories and plan for the future.
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The Washington Senate has passed a bill backed by Sen. Jeff Wilson to expand the use of small manufactured kit homes, aiming to ease housing shortages in Southwest Washington and statewide.
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PacifiCorp’s $575 million federal settlement over the 2020 and 2022 wildfires adds new regional context for Southwest Washington communities served by Pacific Power.
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Rep. Janelle Bynum has introduced legislation to refund tariffs paid by small businesses under Trump-era policies, a move that could bring financial relief to import-reliant firms in Southwest Washington.
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Tibetan Buddhist monks are creating a sand mandala at Clark College this week, concluding with a dissolution ceremony and release of the sand into the Columbia River.
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Copper wire theft shut down portions of Sound Transit’s 1 and 2 Lines on Feb. 20, marking the latest in a series of statewide infrastructure thefts. Lawmakers and utilities warn the problem is escalating, with implications for transit and communications systems across Washington, including communities along the I‑5 corridor.
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Brad Benton, a member of the Clark County Charter Review Commission, has announced his candidacy for the Clark County Council’s District 5 seat, a race with regional implications for communities along the I‑5 corridor.
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