The Bright Side: Kelso artist driven to paint at age 95
Joyce Long, 95, of Kelso, reviews images of her work over the decades while sitting on Tuesday, May 12, at Catlin Hall in Kelso. On Saturday, Long is selling...
May 15, 2026Open source
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Netting replacement under Allen Street Bridge to close road near Kelso City Hall
The netting is worn, so the contractor plans to remove it, clean the underside of the bridge, and install new netting.
May 15, 2026Open source
High School Scoreboard, results for Thursday, May 14
High school sports results for baseball, softball , boys soccer and track and field for Thursday, May 14: FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE BASEBALL 3A District championsh...
May 15, 2026Open source
Amazon snags Kelso warehouse, but here's who's leasing in Woodland
This Tigard, Oregon-based company will occupy 30% of Woodland Industrial Park when the two-warehouse project on Pekin Road finishes construction later this f...
May 12, 2026Open source
Prep highlights: Kelso’s Bryce Collins fans 14 batters in 4-0 nonleague win
Bryce Collins allowed just one hit in a complete-game shutout on 96 pitches in Kelso’s 4-0 non-league baseball victory over Peninsula on Tuesday. Collins,...
May 6, 2026Open source
Four hospitalized after Ocean Beach Highway rollover; alcohol suspectedLaw enforcement in Longview and Kels...
Four hospitalized after Ocean Beach Highway rollover; alcohol suspectedLaw enforcement in Longview and Kelso are investigating a rollover crash that sent fou...
May 2, 2026Open source
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4 adorable baby beavers are growing up on camera: Cowlitz Indian Tribe launches live kit cam in WA
The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is inviting the public to watch four newborn beavers grow up through a livestream from its reservation in southwest Washington.
May 12, 2026Open source
Baby beavers take center stage in new livestream tied to relocation program
A new livestream from the Cowlitz Indian Tribe is giving the public a close-up look at a growing beaver family.
May 11, 2026Open source
Baby beavers take center stage in new livestream tied to relocation program
A new livestream from the Cowlitz Indian Tribe is giving the public a close-up look at a growing beaver family.
May 11, 2026Open source
Toledo man’s truck catches fire after striking semi on Interstate 5
A 2019 Ford F-550 caught fire Thursday morning after striking a semi-truck on Interstate 5 in Cowlitz County, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP)....
May 8, 2026Open source
Longview School District to lose some high poverty funding
Patti Bowen, executive director of business services for Longview School District, explains why more Washington residents are not qualifying for free or redu...
May 6, 2026Open source
Longview WordFest to feature poet, songwriter, more
Writers plan to share their pieces at a monthly gathering called WordFest from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1428 22nd Ave. in Longview.
May 6, 2026Open source
Yard debris burning turns into brush fire in Rose Valley
Crews reported seeing a 10-foot-by-300-foot fire at the scene.
May 6, 2026Open source
Alaska 8-year-old gets to be zookeeper for day at Woodland Park Zoo thanks to Make-A-Wish
Some trips to Seattle come with souvenirs. Addi’s visit came with a sneak peek at what her future might look like.
May 9, 2026Open source
Washington debuts first facility to turn unsold food into renewable energy, fertilizerA new facility in Lon...
Washington debuts first facility to turn unsold food into renewable energy, fertilizerA new facility in Longview aims to keep unsold food out of landfills wh...
May 3, 2026Open source
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Seattle gas prices soar as Memorial Day weekend travel picks up
According to AAA, the average cost of a gallon of gas in Washington is up to $5.78, the second highest in the country.
May 23, 2026Open source
5 things to do in western Washington this weekend: May 22-25
Take in Seattle's vibrant Folklife Festival or a serene hike in the mountains, and honor fallen military members with Memorial Day tributes this weekend.
May 22, 2026Open source
Woman trapped in mud rescued from rising tide: 'We were racing against time'
Five firefighters rescued a woman trapped in mud in Olympia, Washington, as the tide rose around her.
May 19, 2026Open source
19-year-old dies after South Seattle drive-by shooting, police say
Police said the 19-year-old was shot in the head May 8 and died eight days later at Harborview Medical Center.
May 18, 2026Open source
Population growth is outpacing job growth in downtown Seattle, DSA says
Seattle had the fourth fastest growth rate increase last year among major U.S. cities, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
May 16, 2026Open source
Seattle Aquarium introduce Zweigle the otter, new roommate for Molalla
The Seattle Aquarium has welcomed Zweigle, a one-year-old North American river otter, to his new home alongside 13-year-old Molalla in the aquarium’s river...
May 16, 2026Open source
Watch live: Wenatchee City Council banner display discussion at 4:30 p.m.
The Wenatchee City Council is hosting a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday to discuss the application for signs or public property within the city.
May 15, 2026Open source
Wenatchee FC Youth and Wenatchee United SC announce merger to form Wenatchee Futbol Academy
WENATCHEE VALLEY — Wenatchee FC Youth and Wenatchee United SC are proud to announce their merger to create the Wenatchee Futbol Academy (WFA), beginning wi...
May 15, 2026Open source
NCW businesses, residents grapple with record gas prices
Gas prices in Washington state hit a record average of $5.77 per gallon Friday, according to the American Automobile Association. Nationally, the average pri...
May 15, 2026Open source
Ballard pizzeria shuts down after two years, will maintain farmers’ market presence
Strega Pizzeria, a pizza and pasta spot located in the heart of Seattle's historic Ballard neighborhood, is shuttering its doors.
May 15, 2026Open source
Graham Platner's Dad Paid for 'Working-Class' Senate Candidate's Norwegian Fertility Treatments, Campaign A...
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner's father and in-laws paid for him and his wife to receive fertility treatments in Norway, according to a new repor...
May 15, 2026Open source
Free Beacon Forces Correction From New Yorker's 'Vaunted Fact-Checking Department' on Graham Platner’s Mo...
The New Yorker on Friday corrected a report on Maine’s left-wing Senate candidate, Graham Platner, that falsely stated he purchased his home in Maine with...
May 15, 2026Open source
'A fascination with fire:' Federal judge sentences Yakima man for setting wildfires
Judge Stanley Bastian said the fires were dangerous to the general public as well as the “brave men and women who fight them.”
May 12, 2026Open source
Small-school solution for Middlesex and Worcester panned
EAST MONTPELIER — A solution to declining enrollment in the Washington Central Unified Union School District is generating a fresh round of frustration.
May 12, 2026Open source
Homicide suspect arrested after 35-year-old found dead in South Seattle encampment
A 46-year-old man was arrested Monday in connection with a homicide last week inside a South Seattle homeless encampment.
May 12, 2026Open source
Boeing trial begins in Seattle over claims it hid 737 MAX safety concerns
LOT Polish Airlines has become the first airline to take Boeing to trial over the 737 MAX crashes, with proceedings starting Monday in Seattle.
May 12, 2026Open source
How concerned should Seattle cruise passengers be about hantavirus?
The county also warned that deer mice can carry hantavirus in wooded rural and suburban settings, including cabins, garages, sheds, and vehicles.
May 12, 2026Open source
Trump nominates ousted FEMA chief to return
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday nominated Cameron Hamilton to run the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a former acting chief who was fire...
May 11, 2026Open source
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Kelso is in Cowlitz County, Washington.
Region: Western Washington
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Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A person who opened fire Saturday on a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers who returned fire, the U.S. S...
May 24, 2026Open source
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is coming to the Portland area. Here's what to expect
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck stopped at Washington Square Mall on May 23 and will be at the Clackamas Town Center on May 30.
May 24, 2026Open source
MDOC says leaders are onsite at Women’s Huron Valley; lawmakers call for director’s resignation
Michigan Department of Corrections Director Heidi E. Washington and other department leaders have been onsite this week at the Women’s Huron Valley Correct...
May 24, 2026Open source
Suspect dead after approaching White House checkpoint with weapon, Secret Service says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials.
May 24, 2026Open source
Dispatch: Man barricades himself inside home in Donora, SWAT on way to scene
Dispatchers said police are active on the scene after a man barricaded himself inside a home in Donora, Washington County.
May 23, 2026Open source
Washington state's eerie landscapes take center stage in new horror film 'Passenger'
Filmed across Washington state, "Passenger," a new horror film from Paramount Pictures, transforms the familiar road trip into a menacing journey. #k5Evening
May 23, 2026Open source
Deadly pedestrian crash in Washington County under investigation A pedestrian was killed after being hit by...
A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car early on Saturday morning in Chartiers Township.
May 23, 2026Open source
1 person killed in pedestrian crash in Washington County
One person was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Chartiers Township early Saturday morning.
May 23, 2026Open source
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May 23, 2026Open source
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