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March 4, 2026
Enspire Arts’ February 28 performance in Camas brings together more than 150 performers, offering a regional arts event accessible to Cowlitz County families and youth.
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A Kansas man with an extensive felony history has been charged after an alleged shootout with Seattle police. The case raises broader questions about how individuals with serious out‑of‑state warrants move through Washington, a concern relevant to communities along the I‑5 corridor, including Cowlitz County.
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A nationwide recall of Tippy Toes Apple, Pear, Banana baby food—due to elevated patulin levels—may affect products sold in Cowlitz County. Local families are urged to check for the July 17, 2026 "best by" date and follow FDA guidance.
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A 2023 Seattle immigration case involving a 6‑year‑old girl ordered to appear in court alone continues to shape statewide conversations about due‑process protections, with implications for families navigating federal systems from Southwest Washington.
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An 18-year-old from St. Helens has pleaded not guilty to federal domestic terrorism charges after prosecutors alleged he outlined a plan to kill ICE agents, according to court documents.
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Longview-born journalist Steve Kiggins, a veteran broadcaster whose career took him from local PBS to FOX 13 Seattle, has died at 47. His career and community roots left a lasting impact on regional journalism.
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Washington’s Senate has approved SB 5906, a bill requiring federal immigration agents to obtain judicial authorization before entering nonpublic areas of schools, health facilities, and other sensitive sites—measures that could affect institutions across Cowlitz County if enacted.
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Washington House lawmakers have unanimously advanced a bill sponsored by Rep. Stephanie Barnard to permanently exempt multipurpose senior centers from property taxes, removing a 2028 sunset and aligning with recent JLARC recommendations.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has granted environmental approval for a major ship turnaround and turning basin expansion project near Kalama and Longview, advancing long-planned navigation improvements on the Columbia River.
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A Connecticut judge’s dismissal of charges against officers involved in the paralysis of Richard “Randy” Cox has renewed national scrutiny of detainee transport practices, raising implications for safety protocols in Cowlitz County.
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A guilty plea in a foiled assassination plot targeting a U.S. Sikh activist underscores growing federal concerns about foreign political intimidation reaching into American communities, including those in Southwest Washington.
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HB 2531, sponsored by Rep. David Stuebe, continues progressing through the Washington Legislature, aiming to update Medicaid reimbursement methods for emergency ambulance services. The bill has cleared the Appropriations Committee but has not yet reached a full House vote.
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