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The Kalama man who launched a three-day manhunt in 2022 for multiple crimes from Cowlitz County to Northwest Oregon was sentenced to over 27 years Thursday morning. While sobbing, Kevin James Reynolds, 43, mustered enough words to vocalize his regret. “(I’m) sorry to all the people I scared," he said....

A 7-year-old girl who survived a car crash in Washington state bravely emerged from the wreckage to flag down a passerby for assistance. In a press release issued on Sunday, Oct. 6, authorities in Kelso reported that a car veered off the road, crashing 50 feet below shortly before 11 a.m. local time. Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue noted that the vehicle plummeted 15 feet down an embankment, leaving “scattered rocks across the roadway.” They also indicated that “heavy extrication” was necessary to safely remove all passengers from the wreckage.

A three-car collision on Highway 30 killed one and seriously injured two others. The crash was caused by an unsafe U-turn, according to a press release. Oregon State Police responded to the crash at about 5 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, near milepost 24 in Columbia County. According to the release, an 82-year-old Warren man was driving eastbound in a Toyota Supra and attempted to make a U-turn to enter the...

Kevin James Reynolds Pleads guilty during his sentencing hearing on Thursday, Oct. 10 in Kelso. (Matthew Esnayra, The Daily News)

With the “7-mile War”— the annual rivalry football game between St. Helens and Scappoose — just hours away, Lions head coach Nic Shular said his team is ready for what will be added energy and intensity, but at the same treating it like any other game. “SHHS (St. Helens High School) and SHS (Scappoose High School) kids all know each other, so that's going to add to the energy and excitement surrounding the game,” Shular said. “But at the same time, we're preparing for this...

Warrenton High School volleyball rebounded from their loss to Banks with a four-set victory over Rainier High School. After losing to the Columbians previously, the Warriors returned the favor with a victory on their home court on Tuesday night. The Warriors had their full roster available and played a very solid match, performing well in three out of the four sets to make up ground in the ...

When the deckhand of the towboat Cindy B fell asleep on watch and let the barge tow smash into a dock last year, he had had about 10 hours of total sleep per day for two days running - but research suggests that his sleepiness was still predictable, according to NTSB.

Citizens of the Month – Councilor Susan Wagner selected the Vernonia School District staff as the Citizens of the Month for September. Wagner said the staff of the District are a core part of the community and contribute so much. “They are so integral and important to our community and I wanted to make sure they know it and our citizens know it by awarding them as Citizens of the Month,” Wagner said.

It didn’t take long for Napavine to come away with a win on Thursday, as the Tigers took care of Winlock in a 25-11, 25-7, 25-11 sweep. “The girls played well,” Napavine coach Monica Dailey said. “Serving was very strong for us, our hitters did a good job hitting their spots, and I’m pleased with their effort and attitude tonight.”

The Rainier High School volleyball team's run of dominance over Toledo continued Thursday, Oct. 10 as the Mountaineers swept the Riverhawks for the sixth straight time, amounting to 17 straight ...

Vancouver, WA - The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Business & Leadership Awards, presented by Riverview Bank. These esteemed awards recognize businesses and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the economic growth and vibrancy of southwest Washington. 2024 Award Recipients. Start-Up...

At their meeting on Thursday, October 10, Ridgefield City Council appointed Rian Davis to fill a mid-term vacancy after a rigorous and competitive process that included a detailed application, public forum, multiple opportunities for public input and interviews with City Council. Council thanked both candidates for their time in this vacancy appointment process, their care and commitment to Ridgefield and for stepping up to this important role.

National Wildlife Refuge Week celebrates the great network of lands and waters that conserves and protects America’s precious wildlife heritage. On October 10, Mayor Onslow proclaimed October 13-19, 2024, as "Wildlife Refuge Week" in Ridgefield, encouraging residents to explore Ridgefield NWR and support the Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge.

TOL (4’) — Ryah Stanley. TOL (10’) — Peyton Holter (Stanley) TOL (12’) — Hope Gould (PK) TOL (22’) — Xtyn Norberg (Onica Chase) TOL (36’) — Hallie Cournyer (Zaya Norberg) TOL (43’) — Xtyn Norberg. TOL (51’)...

Ilwaco was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They came up short against the Napavine Tigers, falling 9-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Fishermen of the 6-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.

NAP (7’) — Jenna Gallagher (Haley Gallagher) NAP (9’) — Hayden Kaut (Hannah Fay) NAP (16’) — Kaut (Maya Kunkel) NAP (43’) — Pancake (Kunkel and Clara Fay) Goals came early and often for Napavine on Wednesday against Ilwaco, as the Tigers cruised to a 9-0 victory.