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Opening arguments began Monday in the civil trial of a Longview man who claims a faulty Cowlitz PUD power line shocked and injured him while he worked on his roof last year. Full Story »

One Cowlitz River flood control project is beginning and another is ending. Full Story »

WOODLAND — Mayor Chuck Blum wants to hire a new police officer, one full-time and five part-time firefighters and create two other full-time positions next year, and the City Council is considering increasing taxes on utilities to pay for them. Full Story »

Beginning Nov. 20, permits will be available for cutting Christmas trees in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The cost is $5 per tree, nonrefundable, valid for 2009 only. The maximum is five permits per household. Full Story »

Bob Painter of Longview took advantage of a break from the rain Monday afternoon to try out his new leaf blower. Full Story »

CASTLE ROCK — The city’s five police officers won’t get pay raises until at least midway through next year because of the tight budget, according to a contract approved by the City Council on Monday. The officers also must ratify the contract. Full Story »

Kelso police are investigating a burglary reported Sunday at Senior Information and Referral, 510 Allen St. Full Story »

CASTLE ROCK — A Vancouver man has taken over the city’s only Chinese restaurant, and he’s brought in experienced employees to boost business. Full Story »

Cowlitz County’s home sales continued their slow pace in October, but real estate brokers hope a tax-credit extension will give a much-needed boost during the slow winter months. Full Story »

A 12-year-old Kelso boy accidentally discharged his father’s shotgun shortly before 11 a.m. Sunday, perforating his house but not hurting anyone. Full Story »

Because of a shipment delay, Longview residents’ 300-gallon recycling tubs haven’t been replaced yet with 90-gallon carts. Full Story »

More than 132 youngsters brought in their candy to Happy Kids Dentistry for the Halloween candy buyback. Full Story »

The Kelso Police Department is collecting donations for its second annual “Shop With a Cop.” Full Story »

Gov. Chris Gregoire recently appointed a Port of Kalama administrator as the newest trustee for Lower Columbia College. Full Story »

The long-awaited Kelso Rotary Skate Park will officially open to the public following a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 12, the city of Kelso announced Monday. Full Story »

If you weren’t able to attend the first public workshop to develop a master plan for R.A. Long Park and the Civic Center, you can share your opinions on an online survey. Full Story »

Citizens who are unprepared for winter storms or other hazardous weather can gather some valuable information from the Department of Emergency Management at meetings Nov. 19. Full Story »

The Daily News' annual Pet Idol Contest has drawn more than 150 entries, and it's time to vote. Full Story »

We've created a new gallery for reader-submitted Halloween photos. Specifically, we're curious to see some of the great costumes people created. And, if you've got some shots of outstanding pumpkin carving, we'd like to see those as well. Full Story »

Do you suffer from the “winter blues?” If you have been diagnosed with or are being treated for seasonal affective disorder, The Daily News is interested in talking to you. Full Story »

Cowlitz County officials are looking for volunteers for a Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee — which they call an “exciting” first step after decades of delay on the project. Full Story »

The Kelso-Longview Chamber of Commerce is kicking off its latest effort to promote free enterprise at its annual economic summit 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Cowlitz Expo Center. Full Story »

A self-proclaimed Islamic-terrorist-turned-Christian-evangelist is speaking in Clatskanie on Sunday (Nov. 8) about what he says are the dangers of his former faith. Full Story »

Online schools are popping up all over the state and Kelso School District wants a piece of the action. Full Story »

Hazel Swett rode into Longview in 1923, towing her house behind her. Full Story »