ROCK UPDATE - Sunday, January 25, 2026 GRAND COULEE, Wash - A massive boulder tumbled on to the road just before Steamboat Rock State Park near Grand Coulee, Washington this morning, Saturday, January 24, 2026. The rock slide, and massive boulder caused closures on State Route 155 near Steamboat Rock State Park. The Washington Department of Transportation said one of the rocks that fell was so large, it would need blasting to break it before it could be cleared. The department said the highway w

COWLITZ RIVER AT RANDLE: Here's a look at flooding from the Cowlitz River at Randle a short time ago. This is at the intersection of U.S. Highway 12 and state Route 131. The Cowlitz is close to its first crest of the flooding event, reaching major flood stage above 22 feet. It is expected to recede slightly before rising to major flood stage once more this afternoon and into Wednesday. It is predicted to stay at those levels through Friday. More coverage to come. Video by Chronicle reporter Owen

RESCUE ON THE COWLITZ RIVER: From the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife: "On Monday, Feb. 2, WDFW Police received a request from the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) to assist in the rescue of a man who was in the water of the Cowlitz River. It was reported that the man was clinging to a tree in a log jam. "Fish and Wildlife Officer Corey and Sergeant Anderson quickly responded. "Immediately upon arriving in the area Officer Corey deployed an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) a