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Can Ridgefield Roads Handle An In-N-Out, Costco Combo? Citizens Share Concerns

PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — Following Friday’s announcement that the popular burger chain In-N-Out plans to build its first Washington location in the same shopping center as Ridgefield’s looming 151,000-square-foot Costco , local citizens are questioning if the rural city’s infrastructure is prepared to manage the traffic. Ridgefield City Manager Steve Stuart told KOIN 6 News that the city is […]

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Law Enforcement Arrests Man Wanted For Crimes In PNW

Law enforcement arrested an Oregon man wanted for crimes in multiple states, including in Woodland and Cowlitz County after a lengthy search and standoff in Kalama on Feb. 26. Shortly after midnight on Feb. 26, Cowlitz 911 received a report of a prowler near Reed’s Automotive in Woodland. Woodland Police did not locate the suspect,

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Rough Roads Lead To Speed Change Recommendation On Southbound I-5

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) rolled out reduced speed recommendation signs due to rough conditions on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 between Ridgefield and the Interstate 205 interchange. During the week of Feb. 20, WSDOT crews installed a series of rough road and speed limit recommendations from milepost 14.32 to milepost 8.6.

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Juveniles Tip Off The Law, Leads To Jail, $6,750 In Fines For Poachers

White sturgeon in Scappoose Bay in Oregon is catch-and-release only, but three men thought they could get away with keeping five. Unfortunately for these perpetrators, some much younger—and wiser—than them had an eye on them. What the juvenile sportsmen witnessed were the men in a boat catching a white sturgeon and not releasing it. So,

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St. Helens School District Honors A Teacher, A Student And A Sports Booster

Three members of the St. Helens community, an elementary school teacher, a St. Helens High School student and a St. Helens Boosters Club booster, were honored by the St. Helens School District. School board chair Melody Killens, together with other school board members and Superintendent Scot Stockwell, made the award presentations at their board meeting,

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Cowlitz County Could Be Funded Now By WA Legislature

Monday’s session was the cutoff deadline for bills to get a final Chamber vote, and four major pieces of legislation were dropped from consideration right from the start. A major methane control project at the Cowlitz County Landfill is poised to be funded by Washington’s Legislature by the end of next week. Millions of dollars

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Are The 3 Hightest Bridges In Washington Safe?

Washington State is known for its diverse and scenic landscapes, which often require bridges to connect different regions and communities. Some of these bridges are among the highest in the country, offering spectacular views and engineering marvels. However, height also comes with risks and challenges, especially in terms of safety and maintenance. In this article,

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Longview Teen Charged As Adult After Stabbing Leaves Another Teen In Gruesome Condition

Longview teen charged as adult after stabbing leaves 2nd teen in critical condition. LONGVIEW Wash. (KPTV) – A 16-year-old boy is being charged as an adult after a stabbing in Longview, the Longview Police Department announced Friday. Johnson Mailos of Longview is facing charges of first-degree attempted murder after another 16-year-old was stabbed during a

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