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
The Longview City Council meets tonight to weigh a 4 % water rate increase and a choice between 4 % or 5 % sewer rate hikes—balancing inflation, reserves, and infrastructure needs.
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Portland lost nearly 9,000 jobs in 2025 and multifamily housing permits plunged to a decade-low, signaling structural economic risks—developments with spillover consequences for southwest Washington’s communities.
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After two deaths in a summer boating accident, Oregon’s congressional delegation is pressing the Coast Guard to restore operations in Gold Beach and Bandon, citing rising traffic and slower emergency response on the southern coast.
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Senators Merkley (D–OR) and Luján (D–NM) introduced the Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act of 2026 to ban “surveillance pricing” in grocery stores. The bill would ban electronic shelf labels, force disclosure of facial recognition use, and establish enforcement mechanisms—measures that could help protect shoppers across Longview, Kelso, and Cowlitz County from discriminatory pricing.
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An Orchards activist says she confronted an SUV she believed to be a federal agent in her neighborhood—she was detained by sheriff’s deputies and warned she could face felony stalking charges. The sheriff’s office has not yet commented, and no charges have been filed.
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A Whatcom County man has been federally indicted for allegedly distributing the fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose on Lummi Nation land, triggering a federal prosecution and scheduled trial in April 2026.
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A bus carrying the Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team crashed near Twin Lakes, Iowa, killing 19-year-old Carter Johnson of South Dakota and injuring 32 teammates, authorities say.
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Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to dismiss assault charges with prejudice against two Venezuelan men in a Minneapolis ICE shooting case, citing new evidence that undercuts the original government account—highlighting broader questions of enforcement accountability and the power of video and witness evidence.
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Senate Bill 5974, approved by the Washington Senate on Feb. 12, 2026, would impose tougher qualifications on sheriffs and allow a state body to remove elected sheriffs who lose certification. The bill has sparked fierce opposition over local control and voter authority.
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The Washington Legislature’s SB 5974 would allow state‑appointed removal of sheriffs who lose certification and impose stricter eligibility requirements—prompting a clash between accountability reform and voter control, with significant implications for Cowlitz County.
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The U.S. House, including six Republicans, voted 219–211 to terminate the emergency backing for Trump’s Canada tariffs—a symbolic yet notable break with the president that highlights rising economic and institutional concerns ahead of midterms.
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A single lot of farm‑raised Atlantic salmon sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club across seven eastern and mid‑Atlantic states has been recalled after FDA tests found Listeria monocytogenes. Learn what products are affected, health risks, and what to do if you're concerned.
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