Cowlitz Regional News

Variety of pictures from the ice storm back east to the Seahawks defeat of the 49er’s

The Governor rushed out a heated message about a deadly incident tied to a federal operation in Minnesota before the facts were clear, then used it to rally people rather than urge restraint. That approach is reckless. It tells activists the governor wants a fight – and it rewards the loudest voices pushing the hardest.

When Elly Schlect dreamed of opening her Not So Still Salon & Gift shop in downtown Castle Rock, she never imagined the difficulties she would encounter while remodeling the older building to suit her needs.

PORT OF LONGVIEW – Nutrien Ltd., the world’s largest producer of potash fertilizer (a potassium-rich mineral essential for agriculture and animal feed), is expected to announce plans to build their new multi-billion-dollar export terminal in Longview. Nutrien’s shift from its expansion plans from Canada to the U.S. is in its early stages; final investment decisions…

Tomorrow, January 3, 2026, marks the one-year anniversary of the disappearance of Hailey E. Athay. She was officially reported missing on January 3, 2025, but hadn’t been seen since late November or early December 2024.

On November 7, 2024, a $1.4 million judgment was lodged against her and the other Noble Foundation LLC directors. Noble paid herself hundreds of thousands of dollars, bought vehicles for herself and her mother, and directed the foundation to buy her father’s house, then resell it to her at a deep discount, grossing $224,000 in profit.

Mayor Helenberg spoke about Mr. Vorse and his 44 year career. “There’s not a thing in this town that Dave hasn’t touched”, said Mayor Helenberg, “he’s brought more to this town than anyone”.