Cowlitz County

15 arrested in online child sex abuse operation in southwest Washington

An online sting operation in southwest Washington led to the arrest of 15 men suspected of child sex abuse.

November 13, 2023 4:24pm PST

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.

August 31, 2023 10:22am PDT

Advanced DNA testing helps authorities ID body found in Cowlitz County in 2022

Advanced DNA testing have allowed forensics experts to identify the body of a man found in Cowlitz River in July 2022.

August 14, 2023 1:08pm PDT

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.

August 14, 2023 8:33am PDT

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.

July 19, 2023 2:14pm PDT

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.

April 18, 2023 7:08pm PDT

I-5 in Woodland reopens after landslide

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

April 10, 2023 4:39pm PDT

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.

December 8, 2022 7:15pm PST

'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.

November 27, 2022 9:16pm PST

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.

September 22, 2022 1:28pm PDT

Longview Police investigating after man found dead in Lake Sacajawea

Police are investigating after a body was found in Lake Sacajawea Wednesday afternoon.

September 22, 2022 10:55am PDT

Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Longview officers who shot, killed man in 2020

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Longview Police officers for the fatal shooting of Justin Tofte in 2020.

September 20, 2022 12:59pm PDT

Man arrested in connection with 26 catalytic converter thefts

Deputies are investigating after a man was arrested in connection with more than two dozen catalytic thefts.

July 20, 2022 1:08pm PDT

1 dead, I-5 blocked near Kelso following hailstorm, several crashes

A hailstorm in southwest Washington has caused several car crashes, one of them fatal.

May 19, 2022 3:47pm PDT

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.

April 19, 2022 6:56am PDT

Biden orders federal assistance for Washington state counties impacted by landslides, flooding

President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration in Washington state following record flooding and other instances of severe weather earlier in the year.

March 29, 2022 4:45pm PDT

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.

January 4, 2022 11:24am PST

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.

December 17, 2021 4:58pm PST

$3.3M in funding awarded to Washington counties aiming to modernize, expand internet access

Washington's Community Economic Revitalization Board announced $3.3 million to support infrastructure, economy and broadband internet development in Western Washington.

November 22, 2021 1:04pm PST