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Cowlitz County

How vulnerable is Lewis and Clark Bridge to vessel strikes? National transportation board wants to know.

May 16, 2025, 1:43pm Latest News

The National Transportation Safety Board recommends the owners of 68 bridges across 19 states — including the Lewis and Clark Bridge — evaluate the bridges’ vulnerability to boat strikes a… Read story

Columbia River marine exporters brace for Trump tariff impacts while importers already feeling pain

May 10, 2025, 6:12am Business

Southwest Washington’s Columbia River international exporters are bracing for the Trump administration’s ever-intensifying trade war. Many importers already feel the pain. Read story

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Four people shot after apparent domestic dispute in Kelso

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May 9, 2025, 10:15pm Latest News

Four people were shot after an apparent domestic dispute Friday afternoon in Kelso, the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office reported. Read story

Wind turbines on a hill near Goldendale in March.

Cowlitz PUD buys out partner in Gorge wind project it uses to meet clean energy laws

Wind turbines on a hill near Goldendale in March.

May 9, 2025, 11:39am Business

Cowlitz Public Utility District bought out one of its three partners in a Columbia River Gorge wind project, giving the Longview-based utility provider a controlling stake. Read story

Auditions for “Pistols for Two”

May 2, 2025, 1:37pm Clark County Life

Love Street Playhouse, 126 Loves Ave., Woodland, will hold auditions for “Pistols for Two,” based on the short stories by Georgette Heyer, at 6:30 p.m. May 12. Read story

Bridge inspection will close southbound I-5 north of Woodland overnight Tuesday-Wednesday

May 1, 2025, 1:05pm Clark County News

Travelers heading southbound on Interstate 5 in Cowlitz County late Tuesday and early Wednesday must use a short detour off of and back onto the highway at Exit 22, just north of Woodland. Read story

Toutle Lake passes state-mandated transgender policy, but prepares for litigation to fight it

May 1, 2025, 7:42am Northwest

Immediately after Toutle Lake School Board passed on Tuesday a state-mandated policy to create inclusion for transgender students, the board voted to enter a lawsuit against the policy whenever they choose. Read story

Paul Dunlap, who works for Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, clips fish fins, so they can’t be turned in twice, at The Dalles, Ore., in April. The Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Program opens Thursday at Kalama Marina, Ridgefield Marina and the boat ramp at the Port of Camas-Washougal.

Paid pikeminnow season starts Thursday on the Columbian River in Southwest Washington

Paul Dunlap, who works for Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, clips fish fins, so they can’t be turned in twice, at The Dalles, Ore., in April. The Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Program opens Thursday at Kalama Marina, Ridgefield Marina and the boat ramp at the Port of Camas-Washougal.

April 25, 2025, 12:02pm Clark County News

Anglers can get paid to fish for Northern pikeminnow starting Thursday at sites along the Columbia and Snake rivers, including the Kalama Marina, Ridgefield Marina and the boat ramp at the Port of Camas-Washougal. Read story

A barge sits docked at an industrial facility next to Columbia Riverfront RV Park in Woodland. The Port of Woodland recently purchased the RV park.

Woodland port rejects tax plan used to build Vancouver port waterfront

A barge sits docked at an industrial facility next to Columbia Riverfront RV Park in Woodland. The Port of Woodland recently purchased the RV park.

April 22, 2025, 9:39am Business

The Port of Woodland’s three commissioners last week voted unanimously to reject a controversial pro-development tax plan known as tax increment financing, or TIF. Read story

Debbie Kogan of Portland takes in the beauty at Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens while soaking up the sunshine on April 19, 2024.

Spring in your step: These five gardens will give you petal power

Debbie Kogan of Portland takes in the beauty at Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens while soaking up the sunshine on April 19, 2024.

April 12, 2025, 6:06am Clark County Life

As springtime gets going, temperatures are warming up (at least slightly) and flowers are fixing to bust out all over. You may or may not feel the sun on your face when visiting these local gardens but you will definitely feel it in your soul: the return of light and… Read story