Cowlitz River

Coverage involving the Cowlitz River, including water management, ecology, and municipal use

Environment and Climate

Rain Returns to Southwest Washington After Unseasonably Dry January

After weeks of cold, dry weather, rain is returning to Longview and Kelso this week, restoring the region’s typical winter rhythm and replenishing local watersheds.

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Jan 27, 2026

Environment and Climate

Mount Hood snowpack is lagging — what it could mean for Cowlitz County water, fire season, and summer recreation

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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Jan 24, 2026

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Systems Upgrade Mar 4
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Federal Trial Examining Alleged Iran‑Linked Assassination Plot Draws Local Security Questions Mar 4
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House Panel Opens Inquiry Into Rep. Nancy Mace’s Reimbursement Claims Mar 4
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Clark County’s call to preserve public health funding adds pressure across Southwest Washington Mar 4
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Appeals Court Restores Attorney General’s Authority in Probe of Catholic Church; Local Implications for Southwest Washington Mar 4

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Systems Upgrade Mar 4
Federal Trial Examining Alleged Iran‑Linked Assassination Plot Draws Local Security Questions Mar 4
House Panel Opens Inquiry Into Rep. Nancy Mace’s Reimbursement Claims Mar 4
Clark County’s call to preserve public health funding adds pressure across Southwest Washington Mar 4
Appeals Court Restores Attorney General’s Authority in Probe of Catholic Church; Local Implications for Southwest Washington Mar 4

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Cowlitz River

Rain Returns to Southwest Washington After Unseasonably Dry January

Mount Hood snowpack is lagging — what it could mean for Cowlitz County water, fire season, and summer recreation

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