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March 4, 2026
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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Pendleton’s move to replace its long‑time air carrier with SkyWest sheds light on the financial pressures facing rural airports — and the ripple effects for communities across Southwest Washington that depend on reliable connections through Portland International Airport.
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A petition to cancel Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank’s library events has reignited statewide debate over public forum rules, safety concerns, and the responsibilities of public institutions — with implications for communities across Southwest Washington.
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A new OPB documentary on the 1988 murder of Mulugeta Seraw highlights the Pacific Northwest’s history of racist violence — and offers lessons still relevant to communities across Southwest Washington today.
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Camas School District plans to break ground in May on an all-weather dome covering Camas High School’s tennis courts, aiming to create year-round access for student-athletes and the community.
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Southwest Washington reflects on the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose decades of civil rights work and regional advocacy left an imprint on communities from Seattle to Cowlitz County.
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