Tacoma Rally Against ICE Draws 150 to Push for Closure of Northwest Processing Center

Local Government

Tacoma Rally Against ICE Draws 150 to Push for Closure of Northwest Processing Center

About 150 protesters disrupted a Tacoma City Council meeting on Feb. 10, demanding an end to the Northwest ICE Processing Center and calling on the council to divest from ICE. This follows broader organizing and highlights implications for oversight and civil liberties that resonate locally in Cowlitz County.

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Feb 13, 2026

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Federal Government

Oregon Delegation United in Opposition to ICE Detention Facility Plans in Newport

Oregon’s congressional delegation, joined by community leaders and the governor, is mounting a unified pushback against proposed ICE detention plans in Newport amid concerns over transparency, safety, and environmental impacts.

Source: KOIN

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Feb 12, 2026

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Community

Remembering Wallace “Wally” Marthaller, Longtime Longview Farmer and Businessman

Wallace “Wally” Marthaller, a lifelong Longview farmer, businessman, and community employer, passed away February 1, 2026, at the age of 91. A celebration of life will be held March 7 at the Longview Moose Lodge.

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Feb 12, 2026

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Courts and Justice

Federal Court Halts Warrantless ICE Arrests in Oregon—Upholding Due Process Amid Community Fear

A federal judge has blocked ICE from arresting individuals in Oregon without a warrant unless they can demonstrate a risk of escape—affirming due process and quelling widespread fear among immigrant communities.

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Feb 12, 2026

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Local Government

Longview City Council to Vote on Proposed Water, Sewer Rate Increases

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.

Source: Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG

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Feb 12, 2026

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Business and Economy

Portland’s Economic Slump Rings Alarms: Job Losses, Housing Shortages, and Structural Strains

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.

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Feb 12, 2026

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Federal Government

Oregon Lawmakers Push to Restore Coast Guard Coverage in Gold Beach and Bandon

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.

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Feb 12, 2026

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Federal Government

Senators Merkley and Luján Unite Against ‘Surveillance Pricing’ in New Federal Bill

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.

Source: KOIN

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Feb 12, 2026

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Law & Justice

Orchards Activist Confronts Federal Agent, Warned of Possible Felony Stalking Charge

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.

Source: The Columbian

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Feb 12, 2026

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Courts and Justice

Whatcom County Man Indicted in Fentanyl Distribution That Allegedly Caused a Fatal Overdose on Lummi Nation Reservation

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.

Source: MyNorthwest

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Feb 12, 2026

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Public Safety

South Dakota Student Killed, Dozens Injured in Iowa College Bus Crash

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.

Source: MyNorthwest

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Feb 12, 2026

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Courts and Justice

Federal Prosecutors Seek to Dismiss Charges in Minneapolis ICE Shooting Case Amid New Evidence

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.

Source: MyNorthwest

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Feb 12, 2026

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Columbia Countercurrent

Analysis ranks Interstate Bridge Replacement among nation’s most expensive highway projects per mile