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
Early returns show Battle Ground’s educational levy trailing by a narrow margin, while Hockinson’s renewal is leading. A decision on Feb. 20 could determine funding for critical student services.
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At 11:02 a.m. on February 12, a vehicle rollover with entrapment occurred at NE Burton Road and NE 95th Avenue in Vancouver. Fire crews extricated a trapped occupant within 18 minutes, and both patients were taken to hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries. The Vancouver Police Department is investigating.
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WSU Vancouver is offering a free series of one‑hour online workshops this spring to help students and families understand how to pay for college through financial aid, scholarships, loans, and more.
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Clark County Manager Kathleen Otto has appointed April Furth as deputy county manager, with Furth set to begin February 23. Her appointment underscores ongoing administrative restructuring with potential regional significance for Cowlitz County.
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Washington’s SB 5292 would overhaul how PFML premiums are set by relying on actuarial projections rather than a statutory formula—and include a new reserve requirement. Critics warn the change could make future tax hikes all but inevitable, with low‑wage workers least likely to benefit.
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Journey Theater stages “A Year with Frog and Toad” at Manor Church in Battle Ground Feb. 19–28. Public and school‑day shows, with family‑friendly pricing and group access.
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Washington’s SB 6239 would mandate arbitration for tort claims filed long after the incident—especially affecting survivors of childhood abuse—raising accountability and transparency concerns for Longview, Kelso, and Cowlitz County.
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Several high‑profile Washington bills—including proposals on psilocybin therapy, campus medication abortion, and short‑term rental taxes—were killed by Monday’s fiscal‑committee cutoff, highlighting how budget constraints continue to stall progressive reforms in Olympia.
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Oregon Senate Bill 1548 would limit THC in single‑serve edibles to 10 mg per piece, introduce packaging and warning requirements, and empower local buffer zones. Proponents cite child‑poisoning reductions; industry voices favor education over dosage caps.
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Razor clam digs will open Feb. 14 through Feb. 19 at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks. Additional tentative digs run through March 4. A valid 2025–2026 license and adherence to WDFW regulations are required.
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Washington Ecology launches a community-driven dialogue on geothermal energy potential inSW Washington—including the Mount St. Helens area—with public workshops March 4 and a virtual session March 17.
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Washington’s Senate has unanimously passed SB 5977, sponsored by Sen. Nikki Torres, to require public reporting of child near‑fatality reviews by DCYF—closing a long-standing transparency gap in how serious child welfare incidents are disclosed.
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