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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…
2027 tourism funds available for projects and events that support or maintain tourism in Longview
The City of Longview is taking applications for the funding of projects and events that support or maintain tourism in Longview.
Board and Commission Positions Available
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Notice of Public Hearing
Celebrating the People Behind Our City
From decades of dedicated service to coworkers recognizing coworkers for going above and beyond, the City of Longview recently celebrated the employees who help make our organization and community stronger.
September 11: A Day the Fire Service Must Never Forget
?This September marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on 9/11. For the fire service, it is an important milestone and an opportunity to remember not only those who were lost, but also how profoundly that day changed our profession.