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March 4, 2026
Lummi Nation Chair Anthony Hillaire’s concerns about ICE stops highlight broader regional unease among tribal communities facing heightened federal immigration enforcement.
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A renewed wave of research and public exhibitions is spotlighting Maxville, Oregon—a nearly vanished company town whose integrated logging crews defied the racial barriers of their era and shaped timber history across the Northwest.
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Portland protesters’ lawsuit over federal use of tear gas reached a key hearing Monday, with implications for communities across Southwest Washington.
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Oregon has shifted Browns Camp in the Tillamook State Forest to a reservation‑only system, a change likely to affect many Southwest Washington off‑road riders who rely on the site for access to one of the region’s largest OHV trail networks.
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Tacoma’s new SafeTREE Routes to School program, funded by a $1.3 million DNR grant, offers a model for communities across Southwest Washington looking to expand tree canopy and improve walk‑to‑school safety.
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The 2026 KGW Great Food Drive is underway, with organizers aiming to support more than 1.2 million meals across Oregon and Southwest Washington — including Cowlitz County.
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A fast‑moving bill in Olympia could grant Rivian and Lucid the same direct‑sales permissions Tesla has enjoyed for a decade, with potential consequences for car buyers and dealerships along the I‑5 corridor, including in Cowlitz County.
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Vancouver golfer Alistair Docherty has claimed his first Korn Ferry Tour victory, securing a place in the 2026 British Open and marking a major milestone for Southwest Washington's sports community.
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A child was hospitalized Sunday after being hit by a vehicle near Portland’s Moda Center, briefly disrupting MAX service along a corridor used daily by Southwest Washington commuters.
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A Portland woman was arrested on suspicion of DUII after crashing into a sheriff’s SUV during a patrol honoring two reserve deputies killed by an impaired driver 33 years ago, highlighting ongoing regional concerns about impaired driving enforcement.
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CDC data shows that early prenatal care is declining nationwide. Local clinics in Southwest Washington say staffing shortages, transportation barriers, and appointment delays are contributing to similar challenges in Cowlitz County.
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A new memorial at Portland’s Lone Fir Cemetery highlights long-overlooked Chinese immigrant history and carries lessons for communities across Southwest Washington.
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