Person killed by train while trying to rescue dog from train tracks over Lewis River

Person killed by train while trying to rescue dog from train tracks over Lewis River

Deputies say a pedestrian was hit and killed by a train while trying to rescue a dog from the Ghost Bridge which spans the Lewis River between Cowlitz and Clark counties.

Deputies say a pedestrian was hit and killed by a train while trying to rescue a dog from the Ghost Bridge which spans the Lewis River between Cowlitz and Clark counties.

Teen drowns while swimming in Cowlitz River

Teen drowns while swimming in Cowlitz River

A 15-year-old boy drowned over the weekend while trying to swim across the Cowlitz River, deputies said. 

A 15-year-old boy drowned over the weekend while trying to swim across the Cowlitz River, deputies said. 

Industrial fire at Washington paper mill worsens air quality in Portland

Industrial fire at Washington paper mill worsens air quality in Portland

An industrial fire fueled by wood chip piles at an paper plant in southwest Washington is worsening air quality in the Portland area.

An industrial fire fueled by wood chip piles at an paper plant in southwest Washington is worsening air quality in the Portland area.

Cowlitz County deputies seek escaped inmate released on accident

Cowlitz County deputies seek escaped inmate released on accident

Cowlitz County deputies need help finding an escaped inmate who posed as his cellmate, who was scheduled for release the same day.

Cowlitz County deputies need help finding an escaped inmate who posed as his cellmate, who was scheduled for release the same day.

I-5 in Woodland reopens after landslide

I-5 in Woodland reopens after landslide

All three northbound lanes of I-5 in Woodland, Washington have re-opened after a landslide. 

All three northbound lanes of I-5 in Woodland, Washington have re-opened after a landslide. 

Feds: Power substations under attack in Washington, Oregon

Feds: Power substations under attack in Washington, Oregon

Power companies and authorities are on high alert after reports of physical attacks at substations in Oregon and Washington.

Power companies and authorities are on high alert after reports of physical attacks at substations in Oregon and Washington.

'Spirit Rangers' brings Cowlitz-inspired stories to Netflix

'Spirit Rangers' brings Cowlitz-inspired stories to Netflix

Stories inspired by tribes are coming to life in 'Spirit Rangers,' giving authentic representation to Natives in an all-new animated show for kids.

Stories inspired by tribes are coming to life in 'Spirit Rangers,' giving authentic representation to Natives in an all-new animated show for kids.

VIDEO: Longview Police subdue suspect with Taser gun in dramatic arrest

VIDEO: Longview Police subdue suspect with Taser gun in dramatic arrest

Police released new body camera video showing a violent arrest, where a suspect rammed a police cruiser and tried running away before being subdued with a Taser gun.

Police released new body camera video showing a violent arrest, where a suspect rammed a police cruiser and tried running away before being subdued with a Taser gun.

Former car dealer gets 23 years for child rape, molestation

Former car dealer gets 23 years for child rape, molestation

The former Longview car dealership owner who was found guilty of four felonies, including child rape, in August likely will spend the rest of his life in prison.

The former Longview car dealership owner who was found guilty of four felonies, including child rape, in August likely will spend the rest of his life in prison.

Man loses hand after picking up exploding homemade firework

Man loses hand after picking up exploding homemade firework

New Year’s Eve celebration turned to tragedy when police say a man lost his hand Sunday after he picked up a homemade explosive thrown toward him in Longview.

New Year’s Eve celebration turned to tragedy when police say a man lost his hand Sunday after he picked up a homemade explosive thrown toward him in Longview.

200 COVID-19 cases linked to high school wrestling tourneys; new safety guidance for indoor sports released

200 COVID-19 cases linked to high school wrestling tourneys; new safety guidance for indoor sports released

The Washington State Department of Health announced on Friday that it updated its health and safety guidance in response to the COVID-19 outbreaks linked to the high school wrestling tournaments this month. 

The Washington State Department of Health announced on Friday that it updated its health and safety guidance in response to the COVID-19 outbreaks linked to the high school wrestling tournaments this month.