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Governor Bob Ferguson has fired Jeremiah Bourgeois, the director of the Office of Corrections Ombuds, following allegations of misconduct and...
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About 150 protesters disrupted a Tacoma City Council meeting on Feb. 10, demanding an end to the Northwest ICE Processing Center and calling on the council to divest from ICE. This follows broader organizing and highlights implications for oversight and civil liberties that resonate locally in Cowlitz County.
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US‑2 through Tumwater Canyon has reopened to standard two‑way traffic, restoring the vital cross‑state connection between Skykomish and Leavenworth. According...
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The National Governors Association (NGA) has called off plans for a formal meeting with former President Donald Trump following notice...
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Significant changes are coming to Washington State’s highest court, with three justices set to vacate their positions in 2026—triggering two...
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Justice Barbara Madsen of the Washington Supreme Court, a Renton native and the first woman ever to be popularly elected...
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Hundreds rallied in Olympia supporting Washington’s proposed ‘millionaire tax’ as SB 6346 advanced with new revisions, now heading toward a potential Senate floor vote.
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Lawmakers in Olympia are now seeking federal intervention to expedite repairs on the Fairfax Bridge, as Wilkeson’s mayor accuses state leaders of neglect and political distraction.
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Roger Rogoff, the inaugural director of Washington’s Office of Independent Investigations, has announced his resignation. Chief of Staff Jane Nesbitt will serve as interim director while the governor searches for a permanent replacement.
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Washington State Senate approves bill banning opaque face masks for state, local and federal law enforcement. What this means for Cowlitz County communities.
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