Troy Brynelson

Rigoberto Hernandez Hernandez’s release came suddenly Wednesday morning without a court order.

The international event, which commemorates the fight for workers’ rights, has often been used to express broader political unrest. This year, President Donald Trump and his administration’s actions are front and center.

The district’s seven counties will see a sequel to the 2022 matchup. Gluesenkamp Perez defeated Kent by a little more than 2,600 votes last go-around.

Democrats and Republicans seem to agree that the best path to victory in the primaries — and ultimately November — is to distance themselves from the Biden administration.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg declined to hint at the project’s chances for receiving more federal dollars. He said the agency is facing many stacks of applications for funding available under expansive federal programs like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The Republican drew headlines in spring 2022 when he filed his candidacy using a friend's address, saying he rented the room for $1 a month.

Longview Republican Jeff Wilson said the gun wasn't loaded and that he cooperated with law enforcement. He implied Portland International Airport should have caught the gun when he left the U.S.

Cowlitz officials are discussing ending a tax that pays for mobile crisis units used by local police, mental health services in the jail, and programs like the local drug court.

Three Latino employees allege Clark County turned a blind eye to racism within its public works crews. A trial is scheduled to start May 22.

For years, police departments in Southwest Washington had a snag in their sales pitch for new recruits. It might be months before training starts — and the class is more than 100 miles away.