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March 4, 2026
Amid outrage over recent ICE killings, a screenshot allegedly showing Rep. Joel McEntire cheering for ICE violence has ignited controversy in Cowlitz County’s 19th District race.
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A Portland man was arrested after police discovered his deceased mother’s body hidden in a freezer, allegedly to continue collecting her Social Security benefits — a grim reflection of economic desperation and failed safety nets.
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After 60+ years under the Nelson family, the Wahkiakum County Eagle has been sold to Longview businessman Brian Fleming—a new chapter for our community newspaper.
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A Kelso woman fell asleep behind the wheel on I‑5 near Kalama on April 22, injuring herself and another woman and sparking charges. The crash echoes another nearby fatigue‑related incident just weeks earlier—and a fatal rollover last year—underscoring a dangerous stretch of highway in our community.
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Longview teen Johnson Mailos has been convicted of second‑degree murder and deliberate cruelty in a 2024 stabbing at Lake Sacajawea Park. Sentencing is set for November.
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A major washout on Barnes Drive in Castle Rock has closed one lane and raised urgent safety concerns. Repairs are still unplanned—this incident underscores the urgent need for resilient infrastructure in Cowlitz County.
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Two separate DUI crashes Friday on Spirit Lake Highway, one fatal, highlight ongoing safety and infrastructure issues along the rural mountain route.
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A person was killed early Monday in a Southeast Portland shooting, as the city continues to grapple with persistent violence and the urgent need for systemic reform.
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Fear of ICE enforcement is rippling from Portland to Cowlitz County, where immigrant families and allies are organizing for safety and solidarity amid escalating federal actions.
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Following her condemnation of a Minnesota ICE shooting, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez faces renewed scrutiny from Cowlitz County residents demanding accountability and reform at DHS.
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Seattle and Los Angeles meet for the third time this season in a high-stakes NFC Championship matchup, with the Super Bowl on the line.
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Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to move the gas tax vote to May, a development that could reshape the state’s response to ODOT’s $242 million budget gap and looming layoffs.
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