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Transportation and Infrastructure

WSDOT Invites Public to Commercial Aviation Work Group Meeting in SeaTac on February 25

The Washington State Commercial Aviation Work Group will hold its first 2026 hybrid meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 in SeaTac, with public comment invited in person, online, or via form—with implications for statewide aviation planning that may affect southwest Washington communities.

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Feb 13, 2026

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Courts and Justice

Judge Upholds Sanctions in Longview OPMA Lawsuit, Councilmembers Ordered to Pay and Submit Discovery

A Pacific County judge has denied reconsideration of sanctions in the ongoing OPMA lawsuit in Longview. Former Mayor Spencer Boudreau and Councilmember Kalei LaFave must pay $2,000 each and submit overdue discovery by February 20, 2026.

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Feb 13, 2026

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Education

Under the Radar: How Many Teacher Misconduct Cases in WASHINGTON Remain Hidden

An InvestigateWest report shows that 160 teachers in Washington were disciplined for sexual misconduct since 2015—but almost half of those cases are hidden from public view when educators voluntarily surrender their licenses. A troubling transparency gap that could undermine student safety and parent trust.

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Feb 13, 2026

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Local Government

Clark County Council Reviews Its Authority Over Board Member Removals

A recent discussion before the Clark County Council has raised an important question for local governance: under what circumstances—if any—does...

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Feb 6, 2026

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State Government

Washington State Ferries reviewed 2025, previewed 2026 plans in online meetings on Jan. 21

Washington State Ferries held two online community meetings on Jan. 21 to review 2025 performance and preview 2026 service planning—issues that matter to southwest Washington residents traveling through the Puget Sound region.

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Jan 23, 2026

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State Government

IBR leaders face scrutiny over cost transparency as estimates surge and tolling debate looms

Newly reported documents suggest the Interstate Bridge Replacement program’s real cost range may be far higher than the long-cited $5–$7.5B estimate, intensifying scrutiny over transparency and raising fresh stakes for tolling and regional transportation budgets that can ripple into Cowlitz County.

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Jan 23, 2026

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State Government

WSDOT schedules Jan. 22 North Spokane Corridor community workshop; I-90 “final connection” planning continues

WSDOT’s Jan. 22 workshop in Spokane invites public and active transportation users to weigh in on community improvements tied to the North Spokane Corridor’s final connection to I-90.

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Jan 22, 2026

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Local Government

Longview hosted downtown “visioning” meeting at the Roxy on Jan. 20

The City of Longview scheduled a downtown visioning meeting for Jan. 20, 2026 at the Roxy Theater to gather public input on the future of the historic downtown core.

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Jan 21, 2026

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Open Public Meetings Act

WSDOT Invites Public to Commercial Aviation Work Group Meeting in SeaTac on February 25

Judge Upholds Sanctions in Longview OPMA Lawsuit, Councilmembers Ordered to Pay and Submit Discovery

Under the Radar: How Many Teacher Misconduct Cases in WASHINGTON Remain Hidden

Clark County Council Reviews Its Authority Over Board Member Removals

Washington State Ferries reviewed 2025, previewed 2026 plans in online meetings on Jan. 21

IBR leaders face scrutiny over cost transparency as estimates surge and tolling debate looms

WSDOT schedules Jan. 22 North Spokane Corridor community workshop; I-90 “final connection” planning continues

Longview hosted downtown “visioning” meeting at the Roxy on Jan. 20

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