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Oregon’s Immigration Enforcement Debate Reaches Cowlitz County as Lawmakers Warn of Possible Federal “Surge”

Oregon’s clash with aggressive federal immigration enforcement is raising alarms that similar operations could reach the I‑5 corridor north into Cowlitz County. A new accountability bill, recent court rulings, and advocates’ reports shed light on what local communities may face next.

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Feb 15, 2026

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Rep. Maxine Dexter Launches Re-Election Bid Amid Democratic Division

Oregon Rep. Maxine Dexter has launched her re-election bid for Congress, facing fellow Democrats Susheela Jayapal and Eddy Morales in what could become one of Oregon’s most competitive primaries.

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Jan 28, 2026

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Systems Upgrade Mar 4
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Federal Trial Examining Alleged Iran‑Linked Assassination Plot Draws Local Security Questions Mar 4
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House Panel Opens Inquiry Into Rep. Nancy Mace’s Reimbursement Claims Mar 4
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Clark County’s call to preserve public health funding adds pressure across Southwest Washington Mar 4
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Appeals Court Restores Attorney General’s Authority in Probe of Catholic Church; Local Implications for Southwest Washington Mar 4

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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
Appeals Court Restores Attorney General’s Authority in Probe of Catholic Church; Local Implications for Southwest Washington Mar 4

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Oregon’s Immigration Enforcement Debate Reaches Cowlitz County as Lawmakers Warn of Possible Federal “Surge”

Rep. Maxine Dexter Launches Re-Election Bid Amid Democratic Division

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