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
Two Southwest Washington students have been named 2026 General George C. Marshall Award recipients, a regional recognition program that also influences civic and leadership initiatives in Cowlitz County.
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The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust has announced more than $30 million in Fall 2025 grants, including funding benefiting Southwest Washington nonprofits. Here's what the regional report means for communities along the lower Columbia River.
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The U.S. Treasury is moving to block a Swiss bank from the U.S. financial system over alleged illicit money flows tied to Iran and Russia. Local banks in Southwest Washington may face new compliance steps if the regulation is finalized.
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Mount Rainier National Park confirmed — through reporting by KGW and supported by current NPS information — that it will not require timed entry for the 2026 season, preserving flexible summer access for Southwest Washington travelers.
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A federal grand jury has indicted an Everett man on charges of threatening the president, a case highlighting how online threats trigger multi‑agency responses that also affect communities along the Southwest Washington I‑5 corridor.
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A phone system malfunction led the Washington Department of Licensing to pull its multilingual automated menu after callers selecting Spanish heard accented English instead. The issue has implications for residents in Cowlitz County who rely on after‑hours information services.
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Washington’s push toward clean electricity is colliding with surging power demand, creating pressure points for utilities and communities in Southwest Washington.
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CDC scientists joined a key WHO flu meeting only virtually after the U.S. withdrawal from the organization, a shift that could affect how accurately next season’s vaccine matches viruses circulating in Southwest Washington.
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Georgia-Pacific’s Feb. 19 demolition of an unused boiler at its downtown Camas mill marks another step in the company’s long-running modernization project, with regional implications for industrial communities across Southwest Washington.
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A preliminary site plan for a proposed Chick‑fil‑A restaurant at Three Rivers Mall is now posted on Kelso’s official development tracker, marking the first public update on the project in nearly a year.
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Washington's Department of Natural Resources says proposed state budget cuts could force closures or reduced services at Southwest Washington recreation sites, including areas used by residents in Cowlitz County.
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Actor Shia LaBeouf’s arrest and court‑ordered rehab in New Orleans mirrors treatment‑based release conditions commonly used in Cowlitz County courts.
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