Coverage related to Cowlitz County, Washington, including local courts and law enforcement
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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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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Washington’s congressional delegation is urging President Donald Trump to approve FEMA Individual Assistance after December’s historic flooding. Gov. Bob Ferguson’s initial request does not include Cowlitz County—raising questions about what help, if any, will reach local households and public infrastructure.
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Federal SNOTEL data from the Mt Hood Test Site shows snow water equivalent holding near 10 inches in mid-January 2026, underscoring a warm-winter pattern that can ripple into Southwest Washington’s summer drought and wildfire risk.
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Two challengers—Brent Hennrich and Terry Carlson—are scheduled to appear Saturday at R.A. Long Park in Longview at an event hosted by local activist group Cascade Forward.
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A new report says the Trump administration is again considering withholding federal funds from “sanctuary” jurisdictions. Here’s what that kind of pressure campaign could mean for Cowlitz County budgets, civil liberties, and community trust.
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Thousands marched through downtown Minneapolis in extreme cold on Jan. 23 as part of a broader “economic blackout” protest against ICE activity — a national fight over constitutional limits that carries implications for communities in Southwest Washington.
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