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
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A Portland man died Sunday after a 300-foot fall on Mount Hood, reminding the Pacific Northwest of the mountain’s danger and the quiet heroism of the rescuers who respond there.
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Rep. Marie Glusenkamp Perez’s vote to fund DHS has ignited debate across Southwest Washington, with critics arguing it sacrifices constitutional oversight for political stability.
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The man once known as Portland’s ‘Starry Night murderer’ — a case that gripped the Northwest in the 1980s — has been arrested again, raising fresh questions about justice, rehabilitation, and public safety.
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Longview’s JD Rossetti, former state representative and school board member, has entered a 'listening phase' as he explores an independent bid for WA‑03. His platform emphasizes constitutional accountability, civil‑liberties reform, and rural economic concerns—posing a potential disruptor to the race dominated by established party candidates.
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After weeks of cold, dry weather, rain is returning to Longview and Kelso this week, restoring the region’s typical winter rhythm and replenishing local watersheds.
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Disturbing reports from the ACLU and The Guardian allege systemic sexual and physical abuse of male detainees by ICE officers at the Fort Bliss detention site, amplifying concerns about U.S. immigration detention practices.
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Social Kitchen in Clark County blends hands-on cooking with community connection, offering southwest Washington residents a space to learn, share, and grow together.
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Lower Columbia College’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday night to fire President Matt Seimears, ending his two-year tenure and appointing VP Kristen Finnell as interim president.
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A Salem man was arrested after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and swallowing several bags of fentanyl when police moved to arrest him, highlighting the dual crises of domestic violence and opioid abuse.
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A garage fire on 23rd Avenue in Longview spread to a nearby home Monday afternoon, leaving one residence uninhabitable and causing over $200,000 in damages.
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As federal courts expose widespread due process violations in immigration enforcement, protests have emerged as both democratic pressure and potential overreach. The question is whether they serve as a constitutional backstop—or a symptom of breakdown.
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