Coverage related to Cowlitz County, Washington, including local courts and law enforcement
Federal court filings reveal ICE had planned to build a temporary detention center in Newport, Oregon, and may resume the project later this year.
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Southwest Washington advocates are urging the state to let an outside agency open and run the unused $42 million Brockmann Mental Health Campus near Mount Vista, arguing that its vacancy worsens regional treatment shortages affecting counties like Cowlitz.
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Senate Bill 5312, which would reduce penalties for those convicted in online child predator sting operations, remains alive in the Washington Legislature, stirring debate over proportional punishment and public safety.
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Amazon plans to cut 16,000 jobs nationwide amid ongoing revenue growth, potentially affecting regional logistics networks in southwest Washington.
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John Curley warned that Washington’s high earners may flee the state over rising capital gains taxes, potentially crippling local nonprofits. Experts say the risk exists but the reality may be more nuanced, especially for small-town organizations in southwest Washington.
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Bloodworks Northwest has declared a Code Red alert after winter storms led to a severe blood shortage across the Pacific Northwest, with possible impacts for Cowlitz County hospitals.
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After weeks of dry weather, the Cascades finally got a healthy dose of snow this week, bringing relief to ski areas and water managers across southwest Washington.
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A new report places Washington near the bottom for driving conditions, citing long commutes and poor road quality — a reality Cowlitz County drivers know all too well.
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Northbound I‑5 travelers through Chehalis should expect overnight delays Tuesday as WSDOT crews close one lane to realign concrete barriers.
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Rep. Marie Glusenkamp Perez’s vote to fund DHS has ignited debate across Southwest Washington, with critics arguing it sacrifices constitutional oversight for political stability.
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