North Fork Toutle River

River system downstream from Spirit Lake that would be affected by catastrophic flooding if drainage infrastructure fails

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Spirit Lake Outlet Tunnel Restored to Operation After Repairs

Federal officials have confirmed that the Spirit Lake outlet tunnel, the critical drainage conduit built after the 1980 eruption of...

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Feb 6, 2026

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Army Corps Launches $36M Effort to Raise Sediment Dam After Mount St. Helens Erosion Impacts Cowlitz County

The U.S. Army Corps has awarded a $35.9 million contract to raise the Mount St. Helens Sediment Retention Structure by 10 feet—aimed at reducing flood risk and river clogging in Cowlitz County, with construction anticipated from summer 2026 through October 2027.

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Jan 31, 2026

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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
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North Fork Toutle River

Spirit Lake Outlet Tunnel Restored to Operation After Repairs

Army Corps Launches $36M Effort to Raise Sediment Dam After Mount St. Helens Erosion Impacts Cowlitz County

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