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SWAT arrests man accused of threatening to kill Cowlitz County judicial candidate

COWLITZ COUNTY, Wash. (KPTV) - A man was arrested early Tuesday morning for making death threats toward a judicial candidate in Cowlitz County, according to the Kelso Police Department. The investigation began on Oct. 30 after the judicial candidate, who was not named, received the threat through email, which police...

Cowlitz County, WA · 2d

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Scappoose Mom Charged After Kids Found in Burned Home, Both Test Positive for Meth

A 31-year-old Scappoose woman is facing multiple criminal charges after her two young children were discovered alone inside a burned, powerless rural home, with a 4-year-old girl telling deputies she could not wake her sleeping mother. Both children later tested positive for methamphetamine, according to court documents. Columbia County prosecutors...

Columbia County, OR · 2d

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Longview Fire Levy Fails, Leaving City Few Options for Third Station

Longview voters have rejected Proposition 1, a Fire & EMS property-tax lid lift that would have funded a third fire station, a new engine and eight new emergency personnel, according to unofficial election returns reported by Lower Columbia Currents. The measure would have added $1.15 per $1,000 of assessed property valuation, raising Longview's property tax rate by about 58% in 2027 and generating roughly $6 million annually for the fire department.

Longview, WA · 19h

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Girl Grabbed While Trick-or-Treating on Halloween by Man Who Followed Other Children in Van, Police Say

The Kelso and Longview Police Departments in Washington are searching for the man, who has not been publicly identified

Kelso, WA · 2d

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Security guard in Washington school district arrested, accused of giving vapes to students

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A school security guard was arrested Thursday after a concerned parent accused them of supplying vaping products to students. Ashlynn Smith, 47, was booked into the Cowlitz County Jail in Longview on Nov. 5 and charged with five counts of selling or giving tobacco to a minor, three counts of tampering […]

Cowlitz County, WA · 11h

The Reflector

Community Leader Entries, Keeping Pace With Growth: Mayor Matt Cole on Ridgefield's Priorities and Future

Rapid growth across Clark and Cowlitz County continues to put pressure on local roads, public utilities, and housing supply. What is your single ...

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Columbia County Spotlight

Election results for Columbia County special districts, countywide races

Early election results saw candidates pull ahead in special district and countywide races. Here’s who is leading as of 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3: Columbia County sheriff, clerk, treasurer Columbia […]

Columbia County, OR · 2d

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Report: Half of SW Washington residents lack resources to afford basic necessities

Half of Southwest Washington residents lack the resources to cover basic necessities such as housing and food, a rate higher than the state average and equal to that of the congressional district that includes Seattle, according to a report released Monday. The report from the Urban Institute examines economic hardship...

Washington · 22h

The Reflector

La Center seeks input on downtown expansion plans

The City of La Center will host two open houses in November and December to gather community input on plans to expand its downtown area. The meetings will cover the city's Downtown 2.0 ...

La Center, WA · 2d

Chronicle

Prep girls soccer: Tenino clipped by Kalama in semifinal thriller

CHINOOKS 2, BEAVERS 1 (4-3 PKs) T90 (18’) — Callie Mickelson (assisted by Mikeala Cutlip) KAL (58’) — Kaydence Roth (assisted by Sienna DiCristina) Kalama — DiCristina, Elly Foreman, Ryleigh Cline, Aria Pedroza. Tenino — Mickelson, Kyla Watson, Maria Summers. TENINO — Chance after...

Tenino, WA · 2d

The Reflector

New winter event series brings life to historic Ridgefield building

The City of Ridgefield and local partners are bringing markets, music and community activities to the historic Greely Building at 304 Pioneer St. in Ridgefield this winter. The new event series, ...

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KOIN 6 News

OSU professor breaks down local midterm results

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The 2026 midterm elections have seen what some experts call a “blue wave” across the U.S., with the trend continuing in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Oregon State University political science professor Christopher Stout joined us on AM Extra to break down preliminary results in the most high-profile local races, including Oregon […]

Oregon · 1d

The Reflector

Commercial development continues to increase in Ridgefield around Royle Road

A multitude of commercial projects are under construction in the vicinity of the roundabout intersection of Royle Road and Pioneer Street in Ridgefield as economic development continues to boom. ...

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Columbia County Spotlight

Columbia County’s November 2026 election results

Initial election results in Columbia County’s November 2026 election are here. From council races in every city in Columbia County as well as a handful of tax measures, voters weighed […]

Columbia County, OR · 1d

Chronicle

W.F. West’s unbeaten run comes to an end with semifinal loss to Ridgefield

W.F. West 0 0 — 0 Scoring Summary. W.F. West lost a couple of things on Wednesday night. With a 4-0 loss to Ridgefield in a 2A District 4 Semifinal, the Bearcats lost the chance to play for a district championship, and they lost their unbeaten streak, which stood at 18 games going into the matchup.

Ridgefield, WA · 1d

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Woodland defense dominates Ridgefield, secures third league title in four years

Woodland's "Green Swarm" defense made sure the Beavers finished the regular season on top. Behind a dominant defensive performance that included three interception returns for touchdowns, ...

Woodland, WA · 2d

Public News Service

Lawsuits, unpaid taxes plague company behind Columbia River refinery

A company proposing to build a nonconventional diesel refinery on the Columbia River is facing foreclosure, lawsuits and other major financial challenges across the country, according to research collected by Oregon nonprofits. The groups are calling on Gov. Tina Kotek to rescind her support of the project in light of the new information. A letter to the governor flagged Houston-based NEXT Renewable Fuels is no longer allowed to operate in Delaware because it owes nearly half a million dollars in back taxes to the state. Audrey Leonard, staff attorney for the environmental group Columbia Riverkeeper, said the problems do not stop there, adding the site of the proposed refinery in Oregon is under foreclosure because NEXT failed to make payments. "They failed to pay their business taxes and are being sued by investors and consultants that they've hired - all factors into the laundry list of reasons that this is a really bad idea for Oregon and for the community in Clatskanie," Leonard stressed. Leonard noted Kotek voiced her support for the project last year, citing the potential for jobs and added tax revenue. Neither NEXT nor the governor's office responded to a request for comment. On its website, NEXT

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City of Ridgefield Seeks Volunteers for Board and Commission Appointments

The Ridgefield City Council is seeking dynamic and self-motivated community members to serve on various boards and commissions. These positions are critical to representing the community’s wants and needs in local government decisions. This is a unique and rewarding volunteer assignment that allows members to get connected and make a difference in Ridgefield.