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 challengers—Brent Hennrich and Terry Carlson—are scheduled to appear Saturday at R.A. Long Park in Longview at an event hosted by local activist group Cascade Forward.
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Federal SNOTEL data from the Mt Hood Test Site shows snow water equivalent holding near 10 inches in mid-January 2026, underscoring a warm-winter pattern that can ripple into Southwest Washington’s summer drought and wildfire risk.
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A new report says the Trump administration is again considering withholding federal funds from “sanctuary” jurisdictions. Here’s what that kind of pressure campaign could mean for Cowlitz County budgets, civil liberties, and community trust.
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Thousands marched through downtown Minneapolis in extreme cold on Jan. 23 as part of a broader “economic blackout” protest against ICE activity — a national fight over constitutional limits that carries implications for communities in Southwest Washington.
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A Cold Weather Advisory is again in effect across parts of southwest Washington, including the Lower Columbia and Cowlitz River valleys. Here’s what residents in Longview and Kelso should know about wind chills, safety, and community impacts this weekend.
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Oregon Health Authority data show hospitals made some progress reducing healthcare-associated infections in 2024, but still missed national benchmarks across multiple measures—an issue with real consequences for Cowlitz County residents who often cross the river for care.
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Portland police say they are still searching for the suspect accused of shooting two PPB officers on Jan. 19, 2026. Here’s what’s confirmed so far and what regional residents should keep in mind.
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Washington State Patrol identified Bradley J. Jespersen, 60, of Mossyrock as the rider killed in a Jan. 18 crash on northbound I-5 near Woodland’s Exit 22.
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Washington State Ferries held two online community meetings on Jan. 21 to review 2025 performance and preview 2026 service planning—issues that matter to southwest Washington residents traveling through the Puget Sound region.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was one of seven House Democrats to vote for a DHS funding bill that includes major ICE funding, arguing a shutdown would hurt FEMA and the Coast Guard in Southwest Washington while not actually stopping ICE.
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Portland is extending morning hours at several emergency overnight shelters through Jan. 25 as temperatures drop below freezing. The move highlights a regional reality: when nights turn deadly cold, access to warmth is a public survival issue—one Cowlitz County still addresses through a patchwork system.
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A protest demanding Portland revoke the ICE facility’s land-use approval disrupted a Wednesday night council meeting, leading to removals from City Hall and reported pepper spray use outside. The incident raises regional questions about protest rights and government force.
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