City of Castle Rock, Washington, and related local incidents
An early‑morning crash on I‑5 northbound near Castle Rock on February 9 led the Washington State Patrol to use a rolling slowdown, briefly halting traffic so a crashed vehicle could be moved safely from the roadway.
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<p>Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal is urging lawmakers to back a new income-based tax on the state’s top earners — now facing public demonstrations of support in Olympia — to bolster public education and reduce property taxes.</p>
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A Castle Rock man pleaded not guilty in Cowlitz County Superior Court after being arrested in a citizen-organized sex sting. The case raises local questions about the legality and risks of vigilante operations.
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A Silver Alert has been issued for 80‑year‑old James “Monty” Gorley of Castle Rock, who left for church Sunday morning but never arrived.
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The U.S. Army Corps has awarded a $35.9 million contract to raise the Mount St. Helens Sediment Retention Structure by 10 feet—aimed at reducing flood risk and river clogging in Cowlitz County, with construction anticipated from summer 2026 through October 2027.
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Early Sunday inspections on the I-5 Cowlitz River bridges near Toledo will cause short rolling slowdowns in both directions.
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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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