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March 4, 2026
Three people were hospitalized after a four‑vehicle crash on I‑5 near La Center on Feb. 14, with traffic backups affecting drivers in Cowlitz County.
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Oregon snapped a 10‑game losing streak with an 83‑72 win over Penn State, a result followed closely by many Southwest Washington college basketball fans.
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Camas and Union senior standouts enter the Class 4A bi‑district playoffs, with implications for Southwest Washington’s broader high‑school sports landscape, including programs in Cowlitz County.
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Vancouver author and New York Times bestseller Emiko Jean has released her seventh book, a development that highlights the growing literary influence of Southwest Washington.
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Clark County cannabis retailers warn that proposed Washington tax changes could push customers to Oregon or the black market, raising cross-border concerns for Southwest Washington communities.
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A new women’s recovery home in Vancouver, opened by nonprofit Thrive2Survive, offers renewed stability for women exiting incarceration or treatment—an important development for Southwest Washington, where Cowlitz County continues to face limited reentry housing options.
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A regional report on a Vancouver senior’s struggle to recover missing Social Security payments highlights a growing challenge also facing elders in Cowlitz County: essential services are increasingly online, but digital access and literacy aren’t keeping pace.
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Oregon’s clash with aggressive federal immigration enforcement is raising alarms that similar operations could reach the I‑5 corridor north into Cowlitz County. A new accountability bill, recent court rulings, and advocates’ reports shed light on what local communities may face next.
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Grammy‑winning conductor and Oregon Bach Festival co‑founder Helmuth Rilling has died at 92. His influence shaped music education and performance across the Pacific Northwest, including in communities throughout Southwest Washington.
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A student was hospitalized Friday after a Vernonia High School team bus was struck by a minivan near the Oregon coast, according to fire officials.
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Clark County may extend its moratorium on redevelopment of manufactured home parks for up to one year, citing rising rents and vulnerability of low‑income homeowners. The decision could shape housing policy across southwest Washington.
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A new national poll showing that most Americans attribute homelessness to personal choices echoes ongoing debates in Cowlitz County, where residents and service providers grapple with addiction, mental‑health gaps, and limited housing options.
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