Coverage related to Cowlitz County, Washington, including local courts and law enforcement
Washington State Patrol identified Bradley J. Jespersen, 60, of Mossyrock as the rider killed in a Jan. 18 crash on northbound I-5 near Woodland’s Exit 22.
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Portland police say they are still searching for the suspect accused of shooting two PPB officers on Jan. 19, 2026. Here’s what’s confirmed so far and what regional residents should keep in mind.
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Oregon Health Authority data show hospitals made some progress reducing healthcare-associated infections in 2024, but still missed national benchmarks across multiple measures—an issue with real consequences for Cowlitz County residents who often cross the river for care.
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Oregon Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are warning about a federal student-loan repayment shakeup. Here’s what the new timeline could mean for Cowlitz County borrowers—especially those using income-driven plans or Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
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Portland is extending morning hours at several emergency overnight shelters through Jan. 25 as temperatures drop below freezing. The move highlights a regional reality: when nights turn deadly cold, access to warmth is a public survival issue—one Cowlitz County still addresses through a patchwork system.
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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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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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WSDOT says a flood-damaged stretch of SR 530 about eight miles south of Rockport reopened Jan. 20 after emergency repairs, restoring two-way travel after December’s Sauk River flooding.
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