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March 4, 2026
Longview is expected to dip below freezing Thursday night, with lows near 28°F and potentially colder temperatures heading into Friday night.
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A short update from the Cascade Forward Project connects protest politics with visible celebration of LGBTQ+ community members—an organizing choice that resonates locally even without many event details.
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Cascade Forward Project says its latest biweekly march collected 475 pounds of food and supplies for Lower Columbia CAP, Oasis Animal Foundation, and Rainbow Community, and drew increased participation from the local Latin community.
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Phase 3 of the Lower Columbia College water main relocation is underway at Washington Way and 15th Avenue, with lane closures, detours and temporary bus stop moves expected through Feb. 13.
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A pedestrian was fatally struck by an Amtrak train near downtown Kelso on Jan. 17, 2026. Here’s what’s known, what’s not, and why the built environment around rail corridors matters locally.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez says she voted to fund DHS for FY2026 to protect FEMA and Coast Guard services in Southwest Washington, while warning that aggressive federal enforcement tactics are eroding civil liberties and public trust.
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Clark College’s Advanced Manufacturing Center at Boschma Farms in Ridgefield is now open, with a Jan. 8, 2026 ribbon cutting and plans for stackable manufacturing credentials that could affect job training options for Cowlitz County residents.
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WSDOT converted the northbound SR 167 HOV lane between Sumner and Pacific into an express toll lane on Jan. 12, 2026. Here’s what it means for Cowlitz County commuters, including Good To Go! and Pay By Mail rules.
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WSDOT has published its final planning study for the closed SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge near Carbonado and is moving two options into design and environmental review: build a replacement bridge north of the current alignment, or remove the bridge and keep SR 165 closed south of Carbonado.
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WSDOT says it’s advancing two options after the April 2025 closure of the SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge: build a replacement just north of the current bridge, or keep SR 165 closed and remove the historic span.
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WSDOT ordered an emergency closure of the Hansen Road overpass above I-90 at Exit 174 in Moses Lake after a Jan. 14 inspection found deterioration. The closure began at 6 a.m. Jan. 17, and WSDOT says more investigation is needed before repair and reopening timelines can be set.
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WSDOT says emergency flood repairs on SR 542 (Mount Baker Highway) east of Glacier were expected to begin Jan. 19, including alternating traffic and a five-day full closure at one work site.
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