Coverage of municipal, school district, and county-level elections, ballots, and voter information
Early returns show Battle Ground’s educational levy trailing by a narrow margin, while Hockinson’s renewal is leading. A decision on Feb. 20 could determine funding for critical student services.
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Early special election returns show the Battle Ground Public Schools levy trailing, while the Hockinson School District SP&O renewal is leading with about 56% support.
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The Washington Legislature’s SB 5974 would allow state‑appointed removal of sheriffs who lose certification and impose stricter eligibility requirements—prompting a clash between accountability reform and voter control, with significant implications for Cowlitz County.
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Early returns from the special election held on February 10, 2026, show that the Hockinson School District’s replacement School Programs...
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Washougal voters appear to be renewing their support for the Washougal School District’s two critical funding measures in the February...
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Vancouver City Councilor Kim Harless has entered the race for the 49th Legislative District Position 1 seat, marking a significant move in Southwest Washington’s 2026 election season.
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Preliminary and updated results from the Feb. 10 special election show the Longview and Kalama school levies continuing to pass comfortably, with voter turnout nearing 30% in Cowlitz County.
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Amid outrage over recent ICE killings, a screenshot allegedly showing Rep. Joel McEntire cheering for ICE violence has ignited controversy in Cowlitz County’s 19th District race.
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Sen. Ron Wyden is scheduled to hold an open-to-all town hall in Columbia County, Oregon, on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Scappoose High School—an event likely to draw some Lower Columbia residents from across the river.
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Longview’s City Council for the 2026–2027 term includes three newly elected members—Chris Bryant, Mike Claxton, and Wayne Nichols—joining four returning councilors. Here’s who they are and what comes next as the council selects a mayor and faces major budget and infrastructure decisions.
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