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Pueblo County just approved a groundbreaking grant for a new program aimed at helping youth as young as 15, but with reduced service hours—what does this mean for the community?

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County approves state grant for Pre‑Arrest Evaluation, Intervention and Linkage (Gravell) program with age expansion and reduced hours
The board approved a State Department of Human Services grant contract for the Gravell program (presented in the record as $438,000.917 and 77¢). The program will replace the county's LEAD grant, allow enrollment from age 15, and reduce service hours from 24/7 to 8 a.m.–8 p.m. to address staffing and retention concerns.
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August 7, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Cowlitz County's prosecuting office is facing critical staffing shortages in the criminal division, while delays at the crime lab are slowing down vital trials.

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Prosecutor's office reports continued criminal staffing gaps, returning assistant chief and rising juvenile referrals
The county prosecuting office said civil attorneys are fully staffed but criminal openings persist; two contingent hires are awaiting bar results and the former assistant chief will return June 16; staff also reported increased juvenile referrals and crime‑lab delays affecting cases.
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May 25, 2026 at 10:54 PM