Cowlitz News Monitoring

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties fall to Cowlitz on a walk-off

LONGVIEW — The Lefties were within two outs of beating Cowlitz, but the Black Bears came through with a two-run, bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning to win in a walk-off 8-7. Cade Stuart (Fresno Pacific), pitched a perfect eighth. He gave …

Former Cowlitz police chief had ‘inappropriate contact’ with teen girl he coached at Heritage High School, investigators ...

The former interim chief of the Cowlitz Tribal Public Safety Department had an inappropriate relationship with a teenage girl he coached in his role as girls basketball coach at Heritage High School, investigators say. As part of the investigation, Clark …

Cowlitz County eyes uses for $2.7M opioid settlement funds, but idea to update juvenile detention stalls

LONGVIEW — As of May, Cowlitz County has received about $2.7 million from settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors. Now, county officials need to decide how those funds will be used. Under the agreement between the county and the state, …

Former Cowlitz County resident arrested for assaulting officer near Portland ICE office

Matt Esnayra / The Daily News A person with ties to Kelso was arrested for allegedly assaulting a federal officer outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on Wednesday in Portland. According to a partially redacted federal affidavit, …

Judge: No evidence teen took ‘substantial step’ in Cowlitz County mall shooting plot

Maxine Bernstein / oregonlive.com (TNS) A Columbia County judge on Friday found the state had failed to show that a 14-year-old accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Washington mall had taken any “substantial step” toward carrying out the plan. But …

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WA Fire Chief Angles to Spin Off Fire Department from City

Nick Morgan The Daily News, Longview, Wash. (TNS) Longview Fire Chief Brad Hannig has outlined early plans for a voter initiative that would remove the fire department from the city’s budget, and instead form a new fire district and tax levy serving …

Prosecutors get more time to contest release of 14-year-old Oregon boy accused in mass shooting plot

A judge on Wednesday set over a hearing until next week on whether a 14-year-old Clatskanie boy accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Washington mall will be released pending trial. Columbia County Circuit Judge Denise Keppinger agreed to give …

AppleSox snap skid with 8-3 win in Bellingham

Wenatchee scored its first run on a balk and added on from there, including three runs in the top of the 9th, in an 8-3 win in Bellingham last night… Jacob Croxford, making his debut for the AppleSox out of Central Arizona, scored the game’s first run on a …

Lewis County unemployment rate falls to 5.2% in May

By The Chronicle staff In May, unemployment throughout Washington state rose slightly to 4.5%, according to the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD). The agency reported Lewis County had a 5.2% unemployment rate last month, down from the 5 …

Lewis County boy competing in international ranger competition

By The Chronicle staff Archer Nededog, a 5-year-old boy from Lewis County, is participating in the international Ranger Rick Junior Ranger competition, hosted by the National Wildlife Federation. He was in second place in his age group as of Tuesday and is …

LOCAL WATCH: Dillon pitches Drifters to another win

BEND, Ore. — Austin Dillon, a 2023 Sandpoint High graduate and a rising redshirt sophomore at Yakima Valley College, recently picked up his second win of the summer season during the Springfield Drifters' 15-7 victory over the Bend Elks in West Coast …

Mount Rainier’s glaciers are disappearing. What happens when they’re gone?

Paul Kennard knew Mount Rainier was in trouble when its most-visited tourist attraction melted. “I think the real warning bell for a lot of people was — ‘have you heard of the Paradise ice caves?’” said Kennard, a retired National Park Service …

WA city settles for $2M after cops fire 23 shots, killing mom of 2 in crisis

Bodycam video shows a mother of 2 in a mental health crisis get shot and killed by Longview Police after officers ordered her boyfriend to turn her loose, allowing her to retrieve a gun. He was holding her to keep her from getting into his bedroom where …

Camas officials to consider revising regional fire authority proposition for November ballot after failure by slim ...

CAMAS — Camas city officials say they will consider revising a failed regional fire authority proposition to put before Camas-Washougal voters in November. During the Camas City Council’s June 16 meeting, the council voted 6-1 in favor of resurrecting the …

Washington tribes generate economic impact of over $7B in 2023, according to state's Indian Gaming Association

Tribal governments in Washington generated $7.4 billion in total economic activity in 2023, according to a recent economic impact report commissioned by the Washington Indian Gaming Association (WIGA). The figure is up from the $6.6 billion in gross state …

The eerily similar case of a Texas teen falling into a River at Mount Rainier National Park

In an uncanny coincidence, the Chronicle News Service reported over the weekend that a Texas teen was rescued after falling 100 feet into the Ohanapecosh River at Mount Rainier National Park on Monday June 9. That was one day after another Texas teen fell …

Ride-along: A Tuesday night in Battle Ground

Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com It was a quiet Tuesday night on June 17, but the first half of Battle Ground police officer Jeff Cabanting-Rafael’s shift featured numerous speeders, a vehicle collision with traumatic injuries and two “bathrooms in …

Portland Opera Merges With Opera Quest Northwest

Portland Opera has expanding its education and community outreach program through the acquisition of Opera Quest Northwest. The Vancouver nonprofit has brought live operatic music into elementary schools throughout Southwest Washington. Opera Quest’s …

PERFORMANCE-CYCLING APPAREL - JOURN DROPS ITS SS25 COLLECTION WITH STYLE, SPIRIT, AND SPEED

Journ, the pioneering performance-lifestyle label born from the cycling scene, unveils its Spring/Summer 2025 (SS25) collection SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, June 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Journ, the pioneering performance-lifestyle label born from the …

Los Tours por Europa Más Solicitados del Año ya Están Disponibles en Hoteleus

París, Roma y Barcelona entre los destinos incluidos en los tours a Europa más demandados de Hoteleus. MEXICO CITY, DISTRITO FEDERAL, MEXICO, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hoteleus anuncia la disponibilidad de los tours por Europa más …

COVID Institute Launches Nation’s First Epipharyngeal Abrasive Therapy Program for ‘Razor-Blade Throat’

COVID Institute now offering US clinical program for treating the sore-throat phenomenon, “razor-blade throat.” PLANO, TX, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COVID Institute today announced the United States’ first clinical …

LA ORIGINAL BANDA EL LIMÓN CELEBRA 60 AÑOS CON EL LANZAMIENTO DEL ÁLBUM HISTORIA Y TRADICIÓN VOLUMEN 1

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ¡La fiesta por las seis décadas de trayectoria de La Original Banda El Limón de Salvador Lizárraga no se detiene! Ayer 24 de junio, la agrupación lanzó Historia y Tradición Volumen 1, …

'SMASH FOR CASH' TEES OFF AT 2025 AMERICAN CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIP — WHERE EVERY SWING DRIVES DONATIONS

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2025 American Century Championship, the premiere celebrity golf tournament that has raised more than $8 million for dozens of worthy causes and nonprofits, is turning up …

New Digital Class Empowers Moms to Set Boundaries and Beat Burnout

Renowned Psychologist Dr. Jenny Yip Launches “Stress-Less Mama Masterclass: Boundaries” to Support Maternal Mental Health LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Board-certified clinical psychologist and maternal …

Tasveer Film Fund Kicks Off 2025-2026 with Netflix, Awards Four $35K Grants to Emerging-Mid Level Filmmakers

SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tasveer, the leading film organization based in Seattle, proudly launches the 6th cycle of the Tasveer Film Fund (TFF) in continued partnership with Netflix. The Tasveer Film Fund supports …

Dónde hospedarte para la Marcha LGBT+ 2025: Paquetes de hotel cerca del Paseo de la Reforma

Hoteles y paquetes cerca del Paseo de la Reforma para que disfrutes cómodamente la Marcha LGBT+ en CDMX. MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- La marcha LGBT+ se celebra en honor a los disturbios ocurridos en Stonewall Inn ( …

The 307 International Film Festival Returns for Its Seventh Year: A Celebration of Global Cinema in Laramie, Wyoming

LARAMIE, WY, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 307 International Film Festival is back for its seventh annual event, set to take place on August 29 – 31, 2025, at the WyoMovies Studio City Theater in Laramie, Wyoming. This …

Daniel Olsen Joins the GNS Law Group in Bend Oregon

Gilroy Napoli Short is a Top-Rated Law Firm in Oregon, Celebrated for Its Steadfast Dedication to Legal Excellence Statewide. BEND, OR, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gilroy Napoli Short (GNS Law Group), a premier Oregon law …

Trelexa CEO Supports Emerging Professionals Seeking Alternative Authority Pathways Beyond Traditional Academia

Trelexa highlights a growing trend: professionals using publishing to establish authority without relying on academic credentials or institutional titles. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trelexa, a public relations …

Hotel en Cozumel frente al mar ofrece hospedaje de lujo para el Medio Maratón Nocturno 2025

Hotel en Cozumel anuncia hospedaje de lujo frente al mar para corredores del Medio Maratón Nocturno 2025. CIUDAD DE MéXICO, MEXICO, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cozumel es uno de los destinos turísticos más seguros de México y cuenta con la …

Advancing Sustainable Coffee: The Honey Process Delivers Enhanced Flavor and Eco-Impact at 787 Coffee

Farm-to-Cup Revolution: How One NYC Coffee Shop's Honey Process Could Reshape Industry Sustainability Practices NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a city known for its fast pace and crowded coffee scene, 787 Coffee …

RBAC Welcomes New Board Chair and Four Distinguished Members

RBAC welcomes new Board Chair and four new Board members; their leadership will help make an even greater impact in and out of the pool. PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center (RBAC) is …

The Intimate Makeover Launches to Empower Women Through Revolutionary Feminine Rejuvenation Services

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Intimate Makeover, a pioneering new clinic dedicated to advanced feminine rejuvenation and aesthetic services, today announced its official launch. The clinic offers a …

Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa Unveils Elevated Culinary Program Inspired by the Pacific

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa, a luxury hideaway nestled where the Sierra Madre mountains meet the Pacific Ocean, is inviting guests to embark on a flavor-driven escape …

Akhunkhail Family endorses candidate for the next governor of Georgia

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Akhunkhail family endorsed Jason Esteves, a democrat and two-term state senator, for the next governor of Georgia. The 41-year-old state senator has been a school teacher, a lawyer …

Startup Detonates Twitter HQ Sign

Marketplace platform symbolizes app launch SAN FRANCISCO , CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a spectacular display that echoes Silicon Valley's storied past, Ditchit, a rising star in online marketplaces and OfferUp …

Multi-award Winning Red Dirt Radio Personality, 'Double J' John Jones EMCCE for Inaugural America’s Mountain Festival

Well-known local media celebrity and Red Dirt DJ of the Year WOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- America’s Mountain Festival (AMF) officials announce “Double J” Jones as EMCCE for the inaugural event on July 5, …

Grammy-Nominated Musician & Immersive Pioneer James Hood (Pretenders, Moodswings) Releases Quantum Mind Carnival July 18

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On July 18th 2025 composer, musician and Grammy Nominated immersive pioneer James Hood will bring a new chapter of sound to listeners with the release of his new album, Quantum …