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March 4, 2026
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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Police have arrested a man linked to a series of harassment and stalking reports near Portland Community College’s Southeast Campus, following multiple safety alerts and growing student concerns.
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Congressional concerns over a citizenship question in the 2026 census test raise significant stakes for Cowlitz County, where federal funding and representation depend on a complete and accurate count.
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Washington lawmakers are considering a bill to eliminate a long-standing mortgage lender tax exemption and redirect the revenue into wildfire preparedness efforts, addressing concerns about declining funding for the state’s wildfire response account.
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Oregon Senate Republicans ended a brief walkout Thursday as the fight over moving a statewide gas tax vote to the May ballot continues — a decision with clear cross‑border implications for Southwest Washington.
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A new HUD proposal to restrict rental assistance to citizens and eligible noncitizens could affect mixed‑status families in Cowlitz County, potentially increasing housing instability amid already strained local resources.
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