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
Federal officials are advancing a proposal that could open 2.5 million acres of western Oregon forest to logging. Here’s how the developing plan may affect communities in Southwest Washington.
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A Seattle-area couple killed in a February 12 crash on US‑2 is being remembered by friends and colleagues as community support grows for the two children they leave behind.
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Clark County Public Health released food‑service inspection results for Feb. 16–21, outlining scores and closure thresholds. The update, first reported by The Columbian, offers regional insight into food‑safety conditions relevant to Southwest Washington communities.
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Shoug Brewing’s planned Washougal taproom marks another step in the region’s growing craft beer economy, with ripple effects reaching restaurants and bars in Cowlitz County.
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Portland’s proposal to fund immigration legal services could affect access to representation across Southwest Washington, where many residents rely on Portland-based nonprofits for federal immigration cases.
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Oregon has enacted a law eliminating out-of-pocket costs for cervical cancer screenings and follow-up exams. The policy may affect Southwest Washington residents who receive care in Oregon clinics.
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State lawmakers are advancing fines, taxes, and oversight requirements for the Tacoma ICE facility—changes with direct implications for families and service providers in Cowlitz County.
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Clark County Superior Court has opened a probate case for the estate of Terrence Victor Gremel, with a public notice outlining creditor deadlines under Washington law.
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A Clark County Superior Court probate notice is calling for potential creditors to file claims in the estate of Leslie J. Andrade, outlining statutory deadlines and procedures that may affect individuals and businesses across Southwest Washington.
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Pierce County investigators have identified human remains found near Lake Tapps in 2019 as those of Linda Lee Schock. The case remains an active homicide investigation, with renewed attention on forensic genetic genealogy across Washington.
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Kevin Love’s $25,000 donation to Chris Dudley’s Oregon governor campaign adds a high‑profile dimension to a fast‑shifting race with direct regional implications for Southwest Washington.
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Family members say they saw warning signs the night before the Key Peninsula stabbings and sought help the next morning, according to reporting by KGW.
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