At 1:13 a.m., Kelso police said they responded to a report of gunshots near the corner of Cedar Street and South 9th Avenue and a light-colored sedan was seen leaving the area. The incident is still ongoing. And I think this is a good time for that.. Stay in the know with the new Waste Control app! The Phelps are now raising their fourth and fifth kangarooos: Kaaloha and Gracie, both red females. Chief Leschi took a one-point lead into halftime of a Wednesday night semifinal showdown in Kelso. Cowlitz County News, the largest citizen lead Social Media News Page in SW Washington. News. Click for. George also has represented The Seattle Times in public records lawsuits. The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies: The following data may be collected and linked to your identity: The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity: Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. In early January, reporting by McClatchy revealed that some lawmakers were citing legislative privilege to withhold certain records, arguing they were entitled to keep them hidden from public view under the state constitution. While state law makes most government records public, there are exemptions that withhold some government information, for privacy or other reasons. 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. They arrived to find 56-year-old Grant Hadler unconscious. Heritage at Kelso, 7 p.m. By Jamey Boyum. Evergreen at Prairie, 7 p.m. 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. Mike and Deirdre Phelps started raising kangaroos about 10 years ago after seeing them up close. A hailstorm in southwest Washington has caused several car crashes, one of them fatal. The Cowlitz County Sheriffs Office SPRINGFIELD, Ore -- Crystal Cottle is described as a beautiful person and a grandmother who loved life, but she's been missing for weeks -- and her family and friends fear the worst. The crash was reported around 6:25 p.m. Sunday near milepost 60 in Columbia CASTLE ROCK A Castle Rock man is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm after shooting and killing a pregnant cow, who he said was attacking his dog. Pets Fur People and many other animal shelters in East Texas are experiencing an influx of puppies now more than ever. Use of the AED will also be taught. It happens to most of us at some point or another- renting a house or an apartment and running into a dispute with a landlord. A large storm system took aim at the Northeast on Friday, threatening heavy snow and coastal flooding after heavy winds and possible tornadoes damaged homes and buildings, left thousands without power and caused five deaths in a wide swath of the South and Midwest. The incident began around 11:55 p.m. Saturday, when the Longview police department got a call from a house on the west side of the city. The county safety plan would include a deeper dive into the crash data and recent trends. We don't "pipe" our news in from another city. Come one, come all Dog Man graphic novel fans! Two years later, the Washington state Supreme Court ruled that legislators and their offices were subject to the state public records law. Thursday nights severe weather resulted in major damage to homes and residential areas in Nacogdoches. I'm resigning," George . The National Weather Service was on the ground in Hopkins County Friday to assess damage from the storm. Sign up here to get the E-edition delivered directly to your inbox. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) Four young men suspected of being involved in a series of drive-by shootings were arrested after leading Southwest Washington authorities on a chase into Oregon early Sunday morning, according to the Kelso Police Department. Napavine finished ninth, Onalaska 10th, Winlock 14th, and Mossyrock 17th. Click for more details. Mabton coach brings her newborn to guide team through State B, Pullman police searching for man accused of indecent exposure near WSU sororities , State 4A/3A boys: Mt. Longview News, Weather, Safety, Sports | NewsBreak Longview, WA Longview, WA + Follow Home Local News Weather LOCAL BRIEFING More How much snow will Portland see on Valentine's Day? 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. The international company makes packaging materials like containerboard and pulp. Hadler was taken to the hospital, CASTLE ROCK The body found in the river Friday near Castle Rock has been identified as Max A. Schuetze, 36, of Tenino. George, a former journalist who also sits on the board of the Washington Coalition for Open Government, had served on the Sunshine Committee for five years. Want to stay in the know about solid waste and recycling info in the City of Longview? The storm that blew through East Texas last night tore the roof off Briggittas Hungarian Restaurant on Highway 31 in Kilgore. On Sunday, February 19, at 2:30 a.m., Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue responded to the 1500 block of Ross Avenue in Kelso on the report of an injured fall patient. Download the app and stop guessing about whether the weather will cause a delay in your pick up. Sherry Hadler, of Longview, was married to Grant Hadler for 28 years and co-owned the restaurant that opened in 2019. But she noted that would require approval from the Legislature. One ticket gives visitors two-day access to Squatch Fest, which runs from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28. At 2:13 a.m., the Cowlitz County Sheriffs Office responded to another report of shots being fired at an occupied home in the 4100 block of Ocean Beach Highway. You would have thought I proposed hanging them by their thumbs until they die, Kessler said. The Texas Department of Public Safety, which oversees the licensing process, announced the change mid-January that young adults aged 18-20 can now get a license to carry handguns. Her departure reflected frustration among open-records advocates about the Legislatures lack of action on transparency issues, and specifically those modest changes to carve-outs proposed by the Committee. Stories inspired by tribes are coming to life in 'Spirit Rangers,' giving authentic representation to Natives in an all-new animated show for kids. Lisa Hedgepeth is the Longview Public Library's new adult services librarian. Officials responded to the 2000 block of Abernathy Creek Road around 11:15 a.m. where first responders soon learned the man was unreachable by vehicle because of the terrain. CLATSKANIE, Ore. (KTVZ) A U.S. Army soldier from Texas was killed Sunday evening in a crash on U.S. Highway 30 while a military convoy was stopped to address a technical issue, Oregon State Police reported. She moved the committee recommend the Legislature repeal the statute that created it, but most committee members voted against it. He said the expansion is a win today and for the future of the area. Power companies and authorities are on high alert after reports of physical attacks at substations in Oregon and Washington. East Texas Nows Jeremy G. Butler talks to White House Correspondent Jon Decker about top U.S. Officials unnanounced trips to Ukraine, including the most recent by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland. Lisa brings 20 years of library experience at the Longview Public Library, City Council Meetings Local obituaries for Longview, Washington 661 Results Sunday, February 26, 2023 Add Photos Add a Memory Carol Lee Biesanz Carol Lee Biesanz Feb. 27, 1939 - Feb. 11, 2023 Carol Lee Biesanz passed. State lawmakers had long claimed they were exempt from public disclosure laws. A sub-committee has been created to help narrow down the most worth candidates for the board of directors to interview. The 4 arrested include three 18-year-olds and a 20-year-old. On Feb. 2, 2023, the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office announced the skeletal remains found in February 2020 belong to 22-year-old Jade David Feigert. Thursday morning, Nacogdoches fourth-grade students from T.J.R. KLTVs Jamey Boyum talks with visually impaired artist John Bramblit about how he dealt with blindness and continued his passion for painting. For the second straight year, the T-Birds saw their championship aspirations ruined by a . On Wednesday, March 1, Kristina (Kris) Swanson took the helm as Longview's City Manager. The Longview Public Library will be celebrating the release of the new Dog Man book Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea! by Dav Pilkey on Tuesday, March 28, 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. at the Library. Pirates finally broke open the flood gates thanks to a 15-4 final frame run to dispatch the Ducks and clinch a spot in the district championship. According to investigators, 56-year-old Grant Hadler was found lying unconscious in the middle of Ross Avenue at about 2:30 a.m. on February 19. Perhaps you attended the 100-year birthday kick-off at the Historic, Longview is Hiring for the following positions. Lila Mae Schlecht Dec. 20, 1925 - Feb. 7, 2023 Lila Mae Schlecht of Longview, WA, passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2023, surrounded by family at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA . Next Regular Council Workshops: More than 50 people attended the meeting Tuesday, nearly overflowing the council chambers. to read four snippets of articles written by high school sophomores (based on the quality of prose) is inexcusable. The Longview Public Library is pleased to announce that Lisa Hedgepeth will be the new Adult Services Librarian, beginning Wednesday, March 1, 2023. So instead she proposed a bill to take a closer look at other exemptions to the public records and meetings laws more broadly and the Sunshine Committee was born. Castle Rock at Stevenson, 7 p.m. Host 3A Hilanders took the team title with 282.5 points. Texas has almost 90 state parks, and I think I am safe in saying that nearly every family in Texas has had some interaction with a state park. Police said a light-colored car was seen fleeing from this area, too. Get breaking news delivered to your inbox as it happens. She was in Kelso, Washington celebrating New Year's Eve with her daughter when suddenly she disappeared. Subscribers enjoy unlimited access.https://tdn.com/terms. Classic Hits 100.7, KLOG is #1 for Local News, Local Sports, Local Weather, Local Information and great Classic Hits. Thursday, March 9, 2023 6:00 P.M. 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. A Cowlitz County police officer was involved in a shooting with a man who was reportedly suicidal and homicidal in Longview, Washington. BOYS BASKETBALL When the committee was created in 2007, she said, there were about 300 exemptions to the public records law, which Washington voters had approved as a ballot initiative in 1972. Get latest news, events and information on Washington sports, weather, entertainment and lifestyles. Hopewell Cemetery off of FM 515 in Pleasant Grove had over 20 monuments vandalized and destroyed. Sherry said it was Grant's lifelong dream to become a restauranteur. Read, see, and hear exclusive commentary, stunning photography, video updates, and binge-worthy podcasts. A Happy Valley, Oregon man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and cyberstalking after he was found outside his ex-girlfriends home with a gun, a shovel, pickaxe and hatchet in his vehicle, authorities said. A hailstorm in southwest Washington has caused several car crashes, one of them fatal. So Im not sure they really believe in open government, at least not for themselves.. She said while she feels the Legislature doesnt take open government issues seriously, the committee could have been more engaged in the legislative process, and didnt want to lay all of the responsibility at the Legislatures feet. "I'm leaving. A Longview man has pleaded not guilty to charges of leading and profiting from organized crime. She brings 20 years of library experience to the role. West. Kevin Michael Hibberd, 31, is accused of sexually abusing and exploiting a 10-year-old between 2017 and September 2022. Volunteers are opening a Kelso church building as a warming shelter when overnight temperatures drop below 30 degrees. PRESS RELEASE: Christopher Obrien Guilty of Convenience Store Robbery, PRESS RELEASE: Worboy Found Guilty of Assaulting Longview Police Officers, PRESS RELEASE: Bingman Guilty of 3 Counts Child Molestation DV & 2 Counts Assault DV, PRESS RELEASE: Leonard Found Guilty of Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes, PRESS RELEASE: Bin Zain Found Guilty of Fifth Failure to Register as a Sex Offender Offense, PRESS RELEASE: Flowers Found Guilty of Attempted Murder, Sentenced to 471 months in Prison, PRESS RELEASE: Richter Sentenced to 240 months in Prison, Children's Justice & Advocacy Center in Kelso has been Nationally Accredited. The meeting on March 9 begins at 6:30 p.m. for announcements and introductions, before Joan Enders begins her presentation a half hour later. Cowlitz County News | Longview WA WestRock, NORPAC and Landing on the Cowlitz are working to bring more business to the county. A 32-point eruption in the third quarter saw the Timberwolves separate for good in an 89-60 victory. The cause and manner of death have not been determined, pending an autopsy, according to the Cowlitz County coroners office. Police said a military convoy that was traveling westbound had stopped on the westbound shoulder to address a mechanical issue. The stabbing occurred Thursday on County Road 3232. COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - A driver died Monday afternoon following a crash on Scappoose-Vernonia Highway, according to the Columbia County Sheriff's Office. The big weather story for our Friday will be the winds as some gusts could reach upwards of 35-40+ mph. KLTVs Bob Hallmark talks with one homeowner about the problems that have arisen. Unfortunately, his building was too close to the proposed road. PRESS RELEASE: Worboy Found Guilty of Assaulting Longview Police Officers PRESS RELEASE: Bingman Guilty of 3 Counts Child Molestation DV & 2 Counts Assault DV PRESS RELEASE: Leonard Found Guilty of Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes PRESS RELEASE: Bin Zain Found Guilty of Fifth Failure to Register as a Sex Offender Offense The alleged crimes occurred around 13 years ago. Although Swanson was appointed by the city council in November, it was not official until Kurt Sachas retirement. The win pushes the T-Wolves in a district title matchup against Adna Saturday at W.F. EMS took the victim to the Palestine Regional Medical Center ER, where she later died from her injuries. LONGVIEW WestRock plans to build a new corrugated boxing plant double the size of its current facility and employ more people in Longview by the end of 2023. Im leaving. Read, see, and hear exclusive commentary, stunning photography, video updates, and binge-worthy podcasts.Our app features:* Your Stories personalize your experience by selecting the news topics that matter most to you* Get notified stay in the loop by selecting alerts for breaking news, sports, weather, and more* Easy navigation See all the latest local stories by simply swiping up/down, and left/right. Thursday, March 9, 2023 6:00 P.M. John Null Tennis Court Repurpose - Pickleball, On January 5, 2023, the City of Longview mailed a letter to homes in a residential neighborhood after a large number of hypodermic needles were found in the Citys sewer system during a routine sewer cleanout. In the wild, intact males can grow over 6 feet tall and weigh up to 230 pounds. Seton Catholic a. Centralia wrestling team finished sixth as a group at Kelso Invite. The incident began around 11:55 p.m. Saturday, when the Longview police department got a call from a house on the west side of the city. Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are policies that support groups who have been historically underrepresented or discriminated against. Officers also found evidence of gunfire there, and police later found the second car with bullet holes in it, KPD said. The incident began in the Kelso-Longview area and ended with their arrests in Rainier in Columbia County. There are so many great things worth celebrating in our lives, and in our community. The developer, Lee Enterprises, indicated that the apps privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. CJAC became a federally recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 2012, and as of October 2013 been awarded National Accreditation from the National Children's Alliance (NCA). In every community across Washington, families are facing the challenge of accessing and affording long-term care. * Read stories your way either in the News Feed or via the E-edition* Breaking news updates top banners let you know whats happening right now* Continue watching Pause a video and pick up where you left off across devices* See your history Easily view stories youve readFree to download. The committee studies exemptions to the states Public Records Act. The Safe Streets program provided $222 million across the United States to help prevent deaths and serious injuries. So, our state parks are gems, right? The man was taken to a hospital, the department said, and was alive as of Sunday morning. The Fortune 500 company announced its plans to expand in Cowlitz County on Tuesday. Sachas final day was February 28 after 45. Special packaging machinery will remain in the current, roughly 200,000-square-foot plant built in the early 1930s, James added. 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. Committee Chair Linda Krese, a former Snohomish County Superior Court judge, started a discussion at Tuesdays meeting before George resigned about why lawmakers werent considering the committees proposals. Cowlitz Economic Development Council met Feb. 28, 2023, to hear about upcoming projects. Police said the sedan the men were driving matched the description of a car spotted leaving three separate drive-by shootings in the Kelso-Longview area. Our public works crew discovered the damage and called me. She won the jackpot. Boeing employee bought lottery ticket because it was at $747M, a nod to the aircraft. From reporting on all of your favorite teams to the news that matters most in your community, we cover it all. The panels members on Tuesday debated whether they should even bother continuing their work, though they rejected a motion to recommend dissolving the group. Connors is a former high ranking Cowlitz County Superior Court official. The suspect in this crime has been arrested. KELSO, Wash. A Kelso man was arrested Friday on a manslaughter charge, accused of killing another man last month. According to the Rusk County Sheriff's office the victim was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive his injuries. Richard Carl Bruce, 35, is expected to appear in a Cowlitz County Superior Court on March 23, after he shot the cow on the night of Aug. 8, as stated in court documents. If any groups would like a presentation on CJAC and the ways in which it helps the children within our community, please contact Sue Baur (President) and Christi Brittain (Interim Executive Director). A developer has plans for a shopping strip in a residential area of Tyler. Participants should be 18 & over. My heart stopped". And it just doesnt seem like the Legislature is likely to remove the exemptions.. When it comes to COVID-19 misinformation, any new report on the virus origin quickly triggers a relapse and a return of misleading claims. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Brooklyn Loose scored 16 points in the first half, bailing out an otherwise lethargic first half Adna offense. KLTV 7 is the leading source for breaking news, severe weather, traffic, sports and live coverage for Tyler, Longview, Jacksonville, Kilgore, Carthage, Lindale and East Texas. The altercation appears to have stemmed from an earlier off-campus altercation that is currently being investigated, the sheriffs office said. At about 2:30 a.m., Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue responded to the 1500 block of Ross Avenue to triage a person injured from a fall. To attend, email lcgsgen@yahoo.com for the Zoom link. 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Kristina Swanson is Longview's sixth city manager and first female in this role. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Before CJAC, when allegations of abuse came to light, the child had to speak to several different people, in different settings, re-living their trauma over and over. The cow, named Astro, was about two or three months pregnant at the time of the shooting, said Jeffrey Washburn. I think we should have further discussion, Krese said. Council voted 6-1 Tuesday to move ahead on the project by naming the Longview-based nonprofit Lower Columbia CAP as the project's sponsor. Todays plant employs more than 100 people. Wanted: 7,000 construction workers for Intel chip plants, Longview paper mill fined nearly $140,000 after failing to report COVID-19 infections, death, Unhappy with prices, ranchers look to build own meat plants. Local But something felt off. May 19, 2022 Former car dealer gets 23 years for child rape, molestation The former Longview car dealership. Smith County SWAT used tear gas to take the suspect into custody. For some, it's a first-time encounter. The main reason why Im terminating my membership is because Im just spinning my wheels, George said in an interview. Three counties in Washington state - Pierce, Cowlitz and Whitman - have toroll back to Phase 2 of the state's COVID-19 reopening plan because of rising cases and hospitalizations,Gov. KELSO, Wash. (KPTV) - Kelso Police is investigating a suspicious death from Sunday, February 19. There is significant damage to the building, and it will have to be replaced. A coalition of news outlets sued to get access to legislative records, such as emails, in 2017. We havent been really encouraged by the Legislature, said committee member Lynn Kessler, a Democrat who served in the state House from 1993 to 2011, during the meeting. March 1, 2023 Community Videos . 35 News. The line will likely be strong to severe for much of East Texas and come to an end by midnight Thursday night. It's no mystery Highway 42 has a lot of traffic, which is why TXDOT is widening the road. Love the new format. And frankly, if you look at the entire history of the committee, theres been very little that has ever been taken up by lawmakers, Krese said. Columbia-White Salmon at La Center, 7 p.m. Once built, staff can move to the new facility or remain at the current plant. There are now at least 600 exemptions, Krese said. The deputy in pursuit then stopped the car with a PIT, or pursuit intervention technique, and the four men in the car were arrested in Rainier, Oregon in Columbia County. An area near the Gregg County Courthouse in downtown Longview is blocked off Saturday as a precaution against a possible white supremacist rally. If the ads dont go away or at least get improved on so that they are less obtrusive then this app is headed to the trash bin. Columbia County authorities confirmed to KOIN 6 News the men were arrested and charged with unlawful use of a weapon and first-degree attempted assault. 'I've been really scared:' Survivor of home invasion sexual assault fighting to keep suspects in jail, Remains found tangled in a fishing line south of Marysville in 1979 identified through DNA, Puyallup police officer arrested for third-degree rape, Bald eagle tangled in tree branches rescued by linemen. Jay Insleeannounced Monday. Just before 1:20 p.m., emergency crews responded to a report that a lumber truck overturned on the highway near milepost 1.5 and one person was trapped inside. The Lower Columbia Genealogical Society holds meetings on the second Thursday of every month over Zoom. 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. YAKIMA Once again, the Tumwater boys basketball teams downfall resides in Longview. The committees job is also to recommend which of those exceptions to take away or change. Our app features: * Your Stories . Develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to respond in a medical emergency. Thursday, March 23, 2023 6:00 P.M. 3 9 8 Longview Police @LongviewPD Feb 18, 2021 Your story lives in The Daily News. This app has always been bare bones and a bit clunky before. Elementary, Christ Episcopal School, and Regents Academy had a hands on history lesson by ringing the bell of the Old Nacogdoches University building. Theres a billion-dollar bidding war for EV plants across the U.S. The Smith County Sheriffs Office held its annual banquet and awards ceremony Tuesday night at Green Acres Baptist Church Crosswalk Center. The resignation and debate took place as lawmakers have come under fire in recent months for attempts to shield some of their own records from public scrutiny. Like you, we live here too and know what's happening right here in our area. I immediately went to the site to investigate. Longview Public Library welcomes Lisa Hedgepeth as new Adult Services Librarian, First Aid Class and CPR Certification Class, Next Regular Council Workshops-John Null Tennis Court Repurpose - Pickleball. Were very excited about it., NORPAC, WestRock, Castle Rock developers talk updates, Korean firms plan $4 billion-plus battery plant in Georgia. It is now two months into the 100-year-birthday celebration of Longview. He said Washington state companies can receive a tax credit if they expand their workforce by 15% and companies that provide a certain threshold of a living wage can receive grants to train employees at Lower Columbia College.