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Oregon senators warn repayment-plan shakeup could hit local student borrowers—what Cowlitz County residents should know

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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Jan 23, 2026

LCC water main relocation enters Phase 3 near Washington Way and 15th Avenue; traffic impacts expected through Feb. 13

Phase 3 of the Lower Columbia College water main relocation is underway at Washington Way and 15th Avenue, with lane closures, detours and temporary bus stop moves expected through Feb. 13.

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Jan 22, 2026

Phase 3 construction begins near Washington Way and 15th Avenue, bringing lane closures through Feb. 13

Phase 3 of the Lower Columbia College water main relocation project begins Thursday, Jan. 22, bringing lane closures, detours, and transit stop relocations near Washington Way and 15th Avenue through Feb. 13.

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Jan 21, 2026

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Oregon senators warn repayment-plan shakeup could hit local student borrowers—what Cowlitz County residents should know

LCC water main relocation enters Phase 3 near Washington Way and 15th Avenue; traffic impacts expected through Feb. 13

Phase 3 construction begins near Washington Way and 15th Avenue, bringing lane closures through Feb. 13

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