The Lower Columbia Genealogical Society holds meetings on the second Thursday of every month over Zoom. 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. The win pushes the T-Wolves in a district title matchup against Adna Saturday at W.F. Police searching for suspect after Palestine woman allegedly murdered by her ex-boyfriend, 3 teenagers in custody after knife altercation on Central Heights campus, 1 person hospitalized in Tyler after being struck by vehicle while changing flat tire, Nacogdoches students ring historic landmark bell, Discounted eye exams and eyeglasses offered at TJC clinic, Following governors orders Texas A&M University System removes DEI statements, Report: Smith County inmate who died by suicide jammed door lock, delaying responders, Rusk County Sheriffs Office releases name of man accused of stabbing son, Rusk County Sheriffs Office arrests man accused of stabbing son, I-20 chase ends in 2-vehicle wreck; 2 injured. Power companies and authorities are on high alert after reports of physical attacks at substations in Oregon and Washington. While state law makes most government records public, there are exemptions that withhold some government information, for privacy or other reasons. Over on Ash Lane, it also crushed a SWEPCO car under a large fallen tree. CJAC is a central location for members of a multidisciplinary team (which includes law enforcement, prosecution, CPS, Advocacy, etc) working on child abuse investigations to gather. You would have thought I proposed hanging them by their thumbs until they die, Kessler said. The incident is still ongoing. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Host 3A Hilanders took the team title with 282.5 points. A recent increase in COVID-19 deaths has overwhelmed a southwest Washington countys storage capacity, prompting the coroner to ask the commissioners declare an emergency to allow the county to bring in a refrigeration trailer. 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. Authorities report the man suspected of killing Longview restaurateur Grant Hadler was arrested Friday, almost two weeks after Hadler was found unconscious in a Kelso roadway. 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. 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). In every community across Washington, families are facing the challenge of accessing and affording long-term care. Im resigning, George told other members before leaving the room where the meeting was held. Theres a billion-dollar bidding war for EV plants across the U.S. See what news is making the headlines in The Daily News, Kelso/Longview's local newspaper. Although Swanson was appointed by the city council in November, it was not official until Kurt Sachas retirement. We believe the event occurred sometime Saturday, Feb. 25, Clatskanie City Manager Greg Hinkelman said. 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. Longview, WA Breaking News Headlines Today | Ground News Blindspot Bola Tinubu G20 Summit News about Longview, Washington Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Longview, Washington, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. They arrived to find 56-year-old Grant Hadler unconscious. Updated Wed., March 1, 2023 at 9:07 p.m. OLYMPIA A panel scrutinizing carve-outs to Washingtons government transparency laws saw one of its members resign Tuesday, frustrated that the Legislature disregards recommendations on making public records more accessible. Cowlitz County deputies and Longview police found who they believed to be the suspect driving the same car, police said, and they tried to pull the driver over. Throughout the month of March, the Tyler Junior College Vision Care Clinic is open to the public, offering eye exams and eyeglasses at a discounted rate. News. Friday opens the 17th annual Rose City Classic, as over 900 athletes will compete in the gymnastics event. Seton Catholic a. Centralia wrestling team finished sixth as a group at Kelso Invite. 5 weather experts make their predictions. She hasn't KELSO, Wash. Kelso Police are investigating the death of a 56-year-old man. The Safe Streets program provided $222 million across the United States to help prevent deaths and serious injuries. The 4 arrested include three 18-year-olds and a 20-year-old. The altercation appears to have stemmed from an earlier off-campus altercation that is currently being investigated, the sheriffs office said. We cant get a bill passed. The driver took off and tried to lose the police by speeding across the Lewis & Clark Bridge into Oregon before going the wrong way down Highway 30, according to KPD. 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. Police are investigating after a body was found in Lake Sacajawea Wednesday afternoon. The Longview Public Library is pleased to announce that Lisa Hedgepeth will be the new Adult Services Librarian, beginning Wednesday, March 1, 2023. . It is now two months into the 100-year-birthday celebration of Longview. 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 . Forecast chart: How likely will you see snow this, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. By Jamey Boyum. Our app features: * Your Stories . Did you know . From the beginners to the collegiate gymnasts this is a high-profile event. 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. 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. 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. Next Regular Council Meetings: 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. A sub-committee has been created to help narrow down the most worth candidates for the board of directors to interview. Three-alarm fire destroys house in Longview, WA Closings 1 MORE ALERTS There are currently 85 active closings. No confirmation from law enforcement has been given at this time as to the persons identity. 17,047 people like this 19,454 people follow this http://www.tdn.com/ (360) 577-2500 frontdoor@tdn.com Newspaper Photos See all Videos See all 1:42 They seem to be even going more toward being exempted themselves. And the ads open in safari so it takes me completely out of the app altogether. More than 50 people attended the meeting Tuesday, nearly overflowing the council chambers. 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. The alleged crimes occurred around 13 years ago. *Recreation Specialist To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. Were very excited about it., NORPAC, WestRock, Castle Rock developers talk updates, Korean firms plan $4 billion-plus battery plant in Georgia. Napavine finished ninth, Onalaska 10th, Winlock 14th, and Mossyrock 17th. Kevin Michael Hibberd, 31, is accused of sexually abusing and exploiting a 10-year-old between 2017 and September 2022. Richard Carl Bruce, 35, is expected to appear in a Cowlitz County Superior Court on March 23. The Columbia County Sheriffs Office and the City of Clatskanies insurance company are investigating an apparent hit and run crash that heavily damage a city pump building at NW 8th Street and Poplar Street. Special packaging machinery will remain in the current, roughly 200,000-square-foot plant built in the early 1930s, James added. *etc, On Wednesday, March 1, Kristina (Kris) Swanson took the helm as Longviews City Manager. Come one, come all Dog Man graphic novel fans! A 32-point eruption in the third quarter saw the Timberwolves separate for good in an 89-60 victory. Crockett Public Library is preparing to hit the road with their first ever Book Mobile; a public library on wheels. Ive been talking about resigning for some time now. The merger made Atlanta-based WestRock one of the nations largest producers of paper and packaging products and expanded the companys market to the West Coast and Asia. Our public works crew discovered the damage and called me. 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. The committees job is also to recommend which of those exceptions to take away or change. Very frustrating, just go to the website to read the paper for free. 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. Stories inspired by tribes are coming to life in 'Spirit Rangers,' giving authentic representation to Natives in an all-new animated show for kids. There is significant damage to the building, and it will have to be replaced. On County Road 2417 in Pickton in Hopkins County, many trees were toppled as the tornado blew through, damaging 19 homes. Your story lives in The Daily News. It's no mystery Highway 42 has a lot of traffic, which is why TXDOT is widening the road. A Longview man has pleaded not guilty to charges of leading and profiting from organized crime. She has been employed with the city since March 2020, where she started as administrative services director. Sachas final day was February 28 after 45. So Im not sure they really believe in open government, at least not for themselves.. Deputies are investigating after a man was arrested in connection with more than two dozen catalytic thefts. Officers also found evidence of gunfire there, and police later found the second car with bullet holes in it, KPD said. Cowlitz Economic Development Council met Feb. 28, 2023, to hear about upcoming projects. RiverCities Transit reports route 33, which serves downtown Longview and West Longview, is on a snow route. 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. Kristina Swanson is Longview's sixth city manager and first female in this role. A section of U.S. Highway 80 in Gregg and Harrison counties will be dedicated in honor of a fallen Texas Highway Patrol trooper. We couldnt even get a bill introduced. Subscribers enjoy unlimited access.https://tdn.com/terms. 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. An area near the Gregg County Courthouse in downtown Longview is blocked off Saturday as a precaution against a possible white supremacist rally. A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Longview Police officers for the fatal shooting of Justin Tofte in 2020. KLTVs Jamey Boyum talks with visually impaired artist John Bramblit about how he dealt with blindness and continued his passion for painting. I think we should have further discussion, Krese said. According to the Rusk County Sheriff's office the victim was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive his injuries. Newspaper Send message More Home Photos Videos Groups About See all Covering Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon. She had initially introduced a bill to allow judges to review the minutes of executive sessions to make sure the topics discussed were within the bounds of the law. Smith County SWAT used tear gas to take the suspect into custody. The Cowlitz Wahkiakum Council of Governments received a $200,000 grant from the Department of Transportation's Safe Streets for All program. The bridge, located at Green St. and E. Cotton St. was struck by a commercial truck. For some, it's a first-time encounter. From the Mayors Desk for the month of February 2023! City of Longview Public Information Officer Richard Yeakley said the hope is that key components can be obtained soon. Cowlitz County News | Longview WA 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. *Library Specialist (Circulation) Columbia-White Salmon at La Center, 7 p.m. Community Videos . 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. 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. And, according to Bodacious Bar-B-Q owner Billy Ray Suggs, they bought some of his at 42 and I-20. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Next Regular Council Workshops: Want to stay in the know about solid waste and recycling info in the City of Longview? The suspect in this crime has been arrested. 1 1 Longview Police @LongviewPD Feb 24, 2021 Black ice is causing dangerous driving conditions for the morning commute. I immediately went to the site to investigate. A National Guard member was killed in a crash Sunday night that closed U.S. Highway 30 two miles east of Clatskanie for about six hours. Click for. Boeing employee bought lottery ticket because it was at $747M, a nod to the aircraft. Courtney Stern/News-Journal Photo Update: As of. Police said a military convoy that was traveling westbound had stopped on the westbound shoulder to address a mechanical issue. 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. Authorities have found the body of an Army lieutenant reported missing near Mount St. Helens in southwest Washington state. Kathy George, a public-records lawyer and member of the 13-person Sunshine Committee, stepped down during the middle of Tuesday mornings meeting. 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. 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. *Entry Level Police Officer Sign up for service alerts, calendar reminders, or check the waste. Deven Queen of Kelso High School, Cole LeCount of Evergreen High School and Joe Watson of Prairie High School in Vancouver took home first, second and third place respectively. Hopewell Cemetery off of FM 515 in Pleasant Grove had over 20 monuments vandalized and destroyed. 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. Get in-depth stories from the Longview area and beyond - including news, sports, opinion, obituaries, entertainment, and politics. Sherry Hadler, of Longview, was married to Grant Hadler for 28 years and co-owned the restaurant that opened in 2019. On Wednesday, March 1, Kristina (Kris) Swanson took the helm as Longview's City Manager. 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. Kessler sponsored the state law creating the Sunshine Committee in 2007 after a failed attempt to create more oversight over executive sessions, when government bodies can discuss some specific topics out of the public eye. A Cowlitz County police officer was involved in a shooting with a man who was reportedly suicidal and homicidal in Longview, Washington. Connors is a former high ranking Cowlitz County Superior Court official. 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. Like you, we live here too and know what's happening right here in our area. 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. The Columbia County Sheriff's office is investigating the incident they believed took place on Saturday. 35 students from across Southwest Washington competed in the first in-person regional SkillsUSA welding competition since before the pandemic. March is womens history month, and some women at Lufkin High School are making history by earning a national distinction. Kessler said in an interview that the members of the committee work hard, and on a volunteer basis, to study the exemptions to the law and draw up recommended changes. Download the app and stop guessing about whether the weather will cause a delay in your pick up. The developer, Lee Enterprises, indicated that the apps privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. 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. She has a bachelor of arts in history from Ashford University and a master in information and library science from Kent State University. The Longview Public Library is pleased to announce that Lisa Hedgepeth will be the new Adult Services Librarian, beginning Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Chad Connors was charged in April with two counts of first-degree child rape. 35 News. 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. Easily access the very latest news in an app built for you. Classic Hits 100.7, KLOG is #1 for Local News, Local Sports, Local Weather, Local Information and great Classic Hits. From reporting on all of your favorite teams to the news that matters most in your community, we cover it all. 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 committee studies exemptions to the states Public Records Act. 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.