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Our Saviour’s Lutheran church is hosting members of the CMA
Our Saviour’s Lutheran church is hosting members of the CMA “Riders for the Son” motorcycle group from Longview. Come hear about their mission and projects. Bring your bikes, bicycles or e-bikes for a special blessing! Service is at 10:30, Sunday September 20th!
NOTICE OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING/LEGISLATIVE DINNER
POLL: How do you think higher impact fees for school districts affect housing affordability in Clark County?
Clark County Council raised impact fees for La Center, Hockinson, and Woodland school districts, drawing pushback from the Building Industry Association.
Council advances Mint Valley roof evaluation
Longview City Council has approved spending about $25,000 to investigate persistent condensation problems at the Mint Valley Racquet Complex. After already spending roughly $205,000 on insulation replacement, the city will hire a building envelope specialist to determine the…
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC WATERS
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC WATERSTAKE NOTICE:That on 7/15/2024, the Ports of Longview, Kalama, Woodland, and Vancouver, applied under Application No. G2-30887 to appropriate public waters from a well at a rate of 550 gallons per minute and an annual…
PUBLIC NOTICE
Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments Board of Directors Regular Meeting: Thursday – September 24, 2026 – 12PM. For more information or to locate the current agenda, please visit: https://www.cwcog.org/about/#BoardsPublic. Public participation and comments are welcome. Members…
City of Longview Launches 2026 Resident Perception Survey
The City of Longview is once again asking community members to share their perspectives through the 2026 Community Perception Survey, open September 16 through October 18.
Goodbye, bumpy ride on I-5 in Vancouver
Three coordinated WSDOT projects will improve more than 6 miles of I-5 in Clark County, backed by a $25 million investment.
Nighttime work on I-5 between Ridgefield and Woodland will replace damaged concrete panels Sept. 14-19
Granite Construction will close right and center lanes nightly on I-5 between mileposts 9.5 and 21.5 through Sept. 19.
High school football: Multiple-sport athletes, such as Zayne Latham, are essential for La Center
La Center senior Zayne Latham returned to football after a concussion-forced exit and now hopes to play at the college level.
Council discusses airport operating budget
During its meeting Tuesday, Sept. 1, Kelso City Council discussed and approved the SW Regional Airport 2027 operating budget, which is set at $6,431,042. Because the runway is scheduled for complete repaving, landing field repairs will be reduced from $100,000 in 2026 to $50,000…
Columbia Theatre announces 2026–2027 season
Some nights are more than a performance; they become a memory. Longview’s historic Columbia Theatre is inviting audiences across Southwest Washington to make more of those moments during its 2026–2027 season, with 18 music, comedy, theatre, family and film experiences.Headlined…