ICE’s Expansion Raises Alarm: AP Review Finds Widespread Misconduct Among Agents

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ICE’s Expansion Raises Alarm: AP Review Finds Widespread Misconduct Among Agents

An AP investigation shows that as ICE expands rapidly—with its workforce doubling to 22,000 and detainee numbers surging—at least two dozen agents and contractors have been charged with serious crimes. The report raises urgent accountability questions for local law enforcement partnerships and oversight.

Source: MyNorthwest

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Feb 12, 2026

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Public Safety

Early-Morning Crash Near Castle Rock Prompts Rolling Slowdown on I‑5

An early‑morning crash on I‑5 northbound near Castle Rock on February 9 led the Washington State Patrol to use a rolling slowdown, briefly halting traffic so a crashed vehicle could be moved safely from the roadway.

Source: Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG

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Feb 12, 2026

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Local Government

Portland’s Leach Botanical Garden Faces March Closure Without Emergency Funding

Leach Botanical Garden in southeast Portland may close by mid-March if its operating nonprofit cannot cover a major funding shortfall left by the expiration of its city contract.

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Feb 12, 2026

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Courts and Justice

Allegations Against Nonavo Pizza Owner Surface, But No Public Records Confirm Claims

Online calls to boycott Nonavo Pizza in downtown Vancouver resurfaced after reports of the owner’s jail release. But as of mid‑February 2026, neither criminal charges nor health violations have been confirmed through public records.

Source: The Columbian

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Feb 12, 2026

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Education

Yale Removes Professor David Gelernter from Class Duties Amid Review of Epstein‑Linked Email

Yale has removed noted computer scientist David Gelernter from teaching duties pending an investigation into his 2011 email advising Jeffrey Epstein about a Yale student, drawing wider attention to academic judgment and university ethics.

Source: MyNorthwest

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Feb 12, 2026

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Community

Remembering James Jarvie Stirling Jr., Longtime Longview Automotive Leader

Longview resident and former Stirling Honda owner James Jarvie Stirling Jr. passed away on February 4, 2026, at age 88, remembered for his devotion to family, business, and community.

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Feb 12, 2026

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Business and Economy

Washington Lawmakers Move Forward on Data Center Regulations with Key Amendments

A bill to make Washington’s data centers pay full grid costs and disclose resource use advanced after lawmakers dropped a proposed fee and delayed clean‑energy deadlines. Supporters cite ratepayer protection; industry leaders warn of economic risk.

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Feb 12, 2026

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Sports

Local Olympian Jackie Wiles Finishes 13th in Women’s Super‑G at Milan‑Cortina Games

Portland’s own Jackie Wiles finished 13th in the Olympic women’s Super‑G—her third event of the Games—after previously earning a team‑combined bronze and narrowly missing the downhill podium.

Source: KGW

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Feb 12, 2026

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Courts and Justice

Oklahoma Conducts First Execution of 2026; Florida Ramps Up Death Penalty Activity

Oklahoma carried out its first execution of 2026 on February 12, with Kendrick Simpson executed for a 2006 double murder. This marked the second execution in the U.S. in 2026, following Florida’s execution of Ronald Palmer Heath on February 10. Florida continues scheduling more, underscoring rising national activity in capital punishment.

Source: MyNorthwest

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Feb 12, 2026

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Public Safety

Fire Damages St. Helens Fire Training Center; Investigation Ongoing

Columbia River Fire & Rescue crews contained a fire at St. Helens’ Lee Broadbent Training Center early Monday morning, after an ambulance ignited inside the station’s bay. Several vehicles were damaged, and the cause remains under investigation.

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Feb 12, 2026

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Transportation and Infrastructure

Oregon’s DMV Struggles Highlight Challenges for Rural Drivers, With Local Ripples Across the Columbia Basin

Staff shortages and budget cuts are forcing Oregon to scale back DMV services, leaving rural residents — including those near the Washington border — with fewer options for essential driving and registration needs.

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Feb 12, 2026

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Law & Justice

Seattle Settles $29 Million with Family of Student Killed by Speeding Police Officer

The City of Seattle has agreed to pay $29 million to the family of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old graduate student...

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Feb 11, 2026

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