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
Vancouver residents gathered to honor Corey Jones, killed in a January 3 bar shooting. The emotional memorial reflected the community’s grief and calls for safety.
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A broad coalition of Oregon labor unions is set to rally in Portland this Saturday in a large-scale demonstration dubbed...
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Beginning Sunday, TSA will implement a $45 fee for travelers without REAL ID-compliant identification, potentially increasing wait times at airport security checkpoints.
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The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has reversed its ban on displaying Climate Commitment Act charges, allowing utilities to show CCA costs directly on customer bills.
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The U.S. Army Corps has awarded a $35.9 million contract to raise the Mount St. Helens Sediment Retention Structure by 10 feet—aimed at reducing flood risk and river clogging in Cowlitz County, with construction anticipated from summer 2026 through October 2027.
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A pickup truck crashed into a Vancouver apartment Friday afternoon, sending the driver to the hospital and displacing a resident. Local responders say structural damage forced evacuation, and the cause is under investigation.
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Early Sunday inspections on the I-5 Cowlitz River bridges near Toledo will cause short rolling slowdowns in both directions.
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After a court ruling overturns a double‑voting conviction by treating ballots with different candidates as separate elections, Washington moves to redefine ‘election’ by date alone. SB 6084 would close a legal loophole and take effect immediately.
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Kari Lake’s appearance praising President Trump on Voice of America’s Persian‑language service has raised red flags among legal and journalistic watchdogs over violations of the firewall meant to protect VOA’s editorial independence, though no criminal law appears to have been broken.
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President Trump announced plans to nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor with Wall Street ties, to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair—an appointment that could reshape central bank independence and interest rate policy.
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Toutle Lake School District canceled classes Friday after more than 15% of students and a third of staff called in sick, prompting a deep cleaning and a report to the Cowlitz County Health Department.
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North Clark County Indivisible has launched an education committee to help residents understand Washington’s school funding systems and improve community involvement in strengthening local education.
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