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Judge blocks WA requirement for priests to report confessional child abuse

Catholic priests in Washington cannot be required to report child abuse or neglect they learn of in confession,…

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Repairing a watershed: Local control is a path toward healthier forest

After months of deliberation, a years-old vision to restore local control of some of Pacific and Wahkiakum counties’…

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Strong fundraising for Gluesenkamp Perez to begin 2026 cycle: Rest of the field remains unsettled

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ballots for the 2026 primary election don’t hit mailboxes until nearly a year from now,…

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Dispatch Reports – July 6-12

Long Beach Police Department   July 6 — Burglary: $1,725 was taken by a suspect who lives in…

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Long Beach Police Blotter – July 7-13

July 7 — Caller had two Rad Rover bikes stolen from outside their motorhome during the night. The…

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Jail Bookings

SOUTH BEND — The following individuals were booked into Pacific County Jail for the charges listed: Dahlstrom, Genevieve…

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GOP lawmakers plan town halls

OLYMPIA — Lawmakers from Southwest Washington’s 19th Legislative District will hold town hall meetings over the coming weeks…

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Post-sale residency agreement goes sourly into felony

A homeowner’s agreement to allow an individual to use a residence has backfired. It has now resulted in…

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North county rec projects win state funding

PACIFIC COUNTY — The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office doused three outdoors-minded projects on the north end…

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Average local wage topped $50K in 2024

The average yearly income for workers in Pacific County eclipsed $50,000 for the first time last year, according…

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