Issues related to rental costs, housing prices, and affordability challenges in the housing market
Government offices, schools, banks, and mail services across Cowlitz County are closed for Presidents Day, while most retailers remain open.
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Two hikers were airlifted from Mt. Ellinor on Sunday after a fall in an avalanche chute prompted a multi‑agency rescue hindered by winter weather, according to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office.
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A fatal head-on crash on US 101 in Clallam County left one person dead and two injured Sunday night, prompting renewed attention to statewide rural‑highway safety issues relevant to southwest Washington.
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Portland may see brief overnight snowfall as the Cascades brace for several inches under a new winter weather advisory.
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Forecasters say a pair of cold upper‑level systems could bring brief, localized lowland snow to Cowlitz County this week, though accumulation remains unlikely.
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Former President Barack Obama clarified weekend remarks about aliens, reaffirming he saw no evidence of extraterrestrial contact while in office — a national story that echoes local interest in unexplained aerial sightings across southwest Washington.
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A KGW‑reported Friday night lineup featured a marquee Columbia County rivalry game and key Pacific Conference and Three Rivers League matchups shaping the regional basketball landscape.
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A Vancouver rage room saw a surge in Valentine’s Day bookings, reflecting a broader regional appetite for unconventional stress‑relief activities and signaling potential implications for Cowlitz County’s evolving recreation landscape.
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KGW has issued a Weather Impact Alert as cold air brings snow to the Coast Range and Cascades, with light accumulation possible in higher elevations. Scattered showers continue through Thursday, with minor regional effects possible in Cowlitz County.
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A Monmouth man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a shooting at a Salem convenience store, according to police and regional news reports.
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