Pierce, Cowlitz and Whitman counties moving back to Phase 2 of reopening plan
Three counties in Washington state - Pierce, Cowlitz and Whitman - have to roll back to Phase 2 of the state's COVID-19 reopening plan because of rising cases and hospitalizations, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday.
Coroner in southwest Washington being investigated for fraud
The Cowlitz County coroner is under investigation for fraud after the state Auditor’s Office said he accepted more than $12,000 in personal reimbursements for travel expenses that had been paid by the county.
City of Woodland fined after council members go without face masks
The state Department of Labor and Industries has fined the city of Woodland in southwest Washington for potentially exposing staff to COVID-19 when councilmembers went without face masks during meetings.