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.

I-5 in Woodland reopens after 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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

Wheel of slow-moving Amtrak train derails; no injuries

The wheel of a slow-traveling Amtrak train came off the tracks Monday afternoon near Woodland, but no passengers were injured.

COVID-19 deaths overwhelm morgue in Cowlitz County

A recent increase in COVID-19 deaths has overwhelmed a southwest Washington county’s storage capacity, prompting the coroner to ask the commissioners declare an emergency to allow the county to bring in a refrigeration trailer.

COVID-19 deaths overwhelm morgue in Cowlitz County
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A recent increase in COVID-19 deaths has overwhelmed a southwest Washington county?s storage capacity, prompting the coroner to ask the commissioners declare an emergency to allow the county to bring in a refrigeration trailer.

Body of missing Army lieutenant found near Mount St. Helens

Authorities have found the body of an Army lieutenant reported missing near Mount St. Helens in southwest Washington state.

Spare part helps get chlorine plant back online in Longview

After a “major electrical failure” at the Longview Westlake Chemical company plant in earlier this month caused chlorine shortages across the West Coast, a local business stepped in to help replace the part and get the plant back online.