Lower Columbia Area neighbors: Obituaries for August 8
On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Charles (Chuck) Allen Ring, of Kelso, Washington, was peacefully called to his Lord at the age of 85 years old.
Aug 9, 2026Open source
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Kelso, Washington. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Cowlitz. Associated ZIP codes: 98626.
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Community Sports: Kelso beats Bulldogs of Southwest Washington to win Babe Ruth U16 state championship
Kelso Babe Ruth beat the Bulldogs of Southwest Washington 12-2 to capture the State U16 Babe Ruth championship on Sunday at Propstra Stadium.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Kelso special education teacher wins ESD 112 award
Tammy Smith is now a candidate for the Washington State Teacher of the Year award.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
In loving memory of Michael McKinnis: 1938-2026
Michael Kale McKinnis died June 5, 2026, at his home in Chehalis. He was 87. Born Aug. 22, 1938, in Kelso, Washington, McKinnis spent more than 50 years in e...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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Records reveal safety complaints, poor maintenance at site of deadly Washington pulp mill disaster
A pulp mill in Longview, Washington, where 11 workers died after a chemical tank collapsed in May had a history of safety complaints, poor maintenance and di...
Sep 5, 2026Open source
Washington State-Chemical Tank Failure
FILE - Damage is seen at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co., after a tank containing hazardous liquid imploded, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Longview, Wash. (Kare...
Aug 28, 2026Open source
Lower Columbia Area neighbors: Obituaries for July 19
Peter Judson Mabey passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, at the age of 83, in Longview, Washington, surrounded by all his children.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Lower Columbia Area neighbors: Obituaries for July 13
Colonel James "Jim" Handy, passed away on July 2, 2026 in Longview, Washington. He was 89 years old.
Jul 13, 2026Open source
Lower Columbia Area neighbors: Obituaries for July 12
Colonel James "Jim" Handy, passed away on July 2, 2026 in Longview, Washington. He was 89 years old.
Jul 13, 2026Open source
Washington to bill Nippon Dynawave for chemical spill responseUpdated 4 hours ago
LONGVIEW -- The state will bill Nippon Dynawave for the costs environmental officials incurred responding to the Longview chemical spill, while a federal inv...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Washington L&I opens inspections at 2 other paper mills after Longview disaster
Washington state workplace safety officials have opened new inspections at two pulp and paper mills as they continue investigating the Longview implosion.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Washington orders inspections at 2 other kraft paper mills after deadly Longview tank failure
Washington orders inspections at 2 other kraft paper mills after deadly Longview tank failure
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Findings expected by year-end in state investigation into Longview tank implosionUpdated 5 hours ago
The Washington Department of Labor & Industries expects its investigation into the deadly Longview tank implosion that killed 11 workers to take most of...
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Some workers back to work at WA paper mill where 11 died
More than two weeks after an accident killed 11 at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging mill in Longview, Washington, most of its idled workforce is still waiting t...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Grim Details Emerge about Deadly Implosion at Longview, WA, Paper Mill
“We need rescue units, fire department, everyone,” a plant worker told the 9-1-1 dispatcher, who assured him that Longview and Cowlitz 2 firefighters wer...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Nippon earns 8 environmental fines since 2016 ownership transfer in LongviewUpdated 1 hour ago
Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company has received eight fines from the Washington Department of Ecology since Nippon Paper Group took over the Longview plant in...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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Sam Brown, Nick Janowski spark Davidson to 76-61 season-opening victory over Washington State
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Sam Brown had 22 points, Nick Janowski scored 21 and Davidson cruised past Washington State 76-61 on Monday night in a season opener.
Nov 3, 2026Open source
In loving memory of William "Bill" Bruce Marshall: 1940-2026
William "Bill" Bruce Marshall passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 86 on Oct. 17, 2026, at Chehalis West Assisted Living in Chehalis, Washington...
Nov 3, 2026Open source
Washington's ‘hidden gem’ horse rehab facility expands its reach
As the horse racing industry declines, Redmond's Pegasus is touting its therapies more widely, including a pool, underwater treadmill and high-oxygen chamber.
Nov 3, 2026Open source
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Region: Western Washington
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Sam Brown, Nick Janowski spark Davidson to 76-61 season-opening victory over Washington State
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Sam Brown had 22 points, Nick Janowski scored 21 and Davidson cruised past Washington State 76-61 on Monday night in a season opener.
Nov 3, 2026Open source
In loving memory of William "Bill" Bruce Marshall: 1940-2026
William "Bill" Bruce Marshall passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 86 on Oct. 17, 2026, at Chehalis West Assisted Living in Chehalis, Washington...
Nov 3, 2026Open source
Washington's ‘hidden gem’ horse rehab facility expands its reach
As the horse racing industry declines, Redmond's Pegasus is touting its therapies more widely, including a pool, underwater treadmill and high-oxygen chamber.
Nov 3, 2026Open source
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