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Campgrounds closed along Pacific Crest Trail in search for man wanted in daughters’ deaths
Authorities in Washington have closed several campgrounds and backpacking areas along the Pacific Crest Trail as they search for Travis Caleb Decker, a former Army soldier wanted in connection with the deaths of his three young daughters.

Former dam property along White Salmon River to be sold to Yakama Nation
The Conservation Fund announced this week they are purchasing land form the former Condit Dam site. It will be transferred to the Yakama Nation as soon as next year.
Law and Justice
FBI, Columbia County sheriff’s office thwart a planned attack at a Southwest Washington mall
Law enforcement officials arrested a teenager in Oregon’s Columbia County on May 22 who they say had detailed plans for a mass shooting at the Three Rivers Mall in Kelso, Washington.

Seattle man charged with supplying explosive chemicals to bomber of Palm Springs fertility clinic
Daniel Park, 32, was arrested on Tuesday after he was extradited from Poland, where he fled to four days after the attack.
Longview City Council to vote on public camping ‘zero-tolerance’ policy
The Longview City Council will consider stricter regulations of public camping and what "zero-tolerance" means in their community.

Housing
Evictions in Washington skyrocket, overwhelming legal aid program for low-income renters
Eviction filings in Washington state have reached historic highs, with a 66% increase in King County alone since pre-pandemic levels, driven by rising rents, stagnant wages and the expiration of pandemic-era protections.

Mount St. Helens visitor center to reopen this weekend with upgrades
Prior to the renovation, exhibits remained largely unchanged since they were first installed nearly four decades ago, and only six years after the volcano erupted. The center closed Sept. 30, 2024, and work began on upgrades with funding from the state.

Hanford moves toward waste treatment milestone after decades of delays and concerns
A two-month study at Hanford’s Waste Treatment Plant is testing emission controls on a new stack, using chemical simulants to ensure safety and compliance before treating radioactive waste. The goal: protect health and environment ahead of full-scale operations.

Lewelyn Dixon, lawful permanent resident and University of Washington employee, freed from ICE detention
Dixon, 64, has lived in the U.S. since her family moved here when she was 14. She was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the end of February after returning from a trip to the Philippines, where she was born.

Longview port board raises safety concerns over contractor hired to expand rail terminal
Port of Longview commissioners stressed the need for extra safety measures for Rotschy, Inc. during a meeting about their $44 million contract for a new rail expansion project.