Community Listening Sessions

The Longview Public Library will be hosting two Community Listening Sessions to discuss the future aspirations and needs of our community.  The first one will be Saturday, February 25th from 3-4 pm and the second one will be Monday, February 27th...

City Council Meetings

City Council Meetings

Next Regular Council Meeting

Thursday, February 9, 2023 – 6:00 P.M.

Thursday, February 23, 2023 – 6:00 P.M.

Next Special Council Workshop:

Thursday, February 16, 2023 – 6:00 P.M. – Washington Way Co...

Libraries offer timely “Book Club for Our Times”

The Longview and Kelso Public Libraries are launching book discussion groups that focus on contemporary issues affecting Cowlitz County and the nation. 

The community is invited to get-acquainted meetings where interested readers will determine fu...

Cowlitz Transit Authority Board Meeting

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

 4:00 p.m. – Regular Hybrid Board Meeting

Agendas can be found the Friday before the meeting at www.mylongview.com under "Agendas & Minutes.”

Hybrid meetings are being held: in person at the C...

Rainier to Longview R2L 10k Bridge Run

Rainier to Longview R2L 10k Bridge Run

Experience the beauty and industry of the Pacific Northwest from a unique vantage point at the inaugural R2L 10k Bridge Run!

 April 23, 2023 @ 7 am

Start: Rainier City Park ~ Rainier, OR

Finish: Lake Sacajawea P...

Read Along with Your Shelf or Mine Podcast in 2023!

Join library staff on the 2023 Our Shelf Challenge as we read twelve authors throughout the year and discuss their work on the library podcast “Your Shelf or Mine.” Register on Beanstack and earn badges by listening to the show as well...

Police Satellite Office located at the Archie Anderson Park is Open for Business

The new police station in the Highlands neighborhood is open for business! Patrol officers will come and go from the new station 24 hours a day while they serve the Highlands neighborhood and surrounding area. The station’s business off...

Shakespeare Drama Club for middle and high schoolers

Interested in Theater?  

Explore Shakespeare's works through theatrical readings, casual performances, and discussion.

What’s Happening at Parks and Recreation

Longview Recreation Happenings

• Friday Night Live @ The Teen Boulevard -  grades 6-12, Fridays 7-10 p.m.. Join us for Games, Music, Snacks, and more! Elks Memorial Building – 2121 Kessler Blvd. Free!
• Heart & Sole Run/Walk -  0...

HOPE Village – a Hand Up

The HOPE Village Emergency Housing Program plans to be operational with a tentative date of December 19^th, 2022.  HOPE Village will be able to shelter up to 50 single adults over the age of 18 years old, they must be experiencing homelessness in ...

Community and Economic Development Newsletter - November 2022

This month's Community and Economic Development Newsletter has updates about planning activity, building and development activity, the latest code enforcement efforts and much more!

Determination of severe weather event

Pursuant to Ordinance No. 3357 codified as LMC 7.30, Severe Weather Shelters, CityManager Kurt Sacha has determined that a severe weather event is imminent based onforecasted cold weather conditions beginning Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Low temperaturesin ...

Be a Friend of the Rose Garden

Do you love the Library rose garden and want to help it thrive? The Friends of the Longview Library are forming a dedicated group of engaged volunteers to help care for the garden, raise funds, and revitalize it.

Please join us at the Longview Public Libra...

Stay in the know with the new Waste Control app!

Want to stay in the know about solid waste and recycling info in the City of Longview? Download the app and stop guessing about whether the weather will cause a delay in your pick up. Sign up for service alerts, calendar reminders, or check the waste wiza...

Homelessness

Homelessness is a humanitarian crisis with many causes.  Those living on the street or in vehicles face tremendous challenges – from the loss of a job or home to mental health conditions or addiction.  The City is working with ...

From the Mayor’s Desk for the month of January 2023!

Hello Neighbors!

Recently while attending the Mayors Exchange with other mayors from across the State of Washington, sponsored by the Association of Washington Cities, (AWC) two questions were asked to the group of over 40 mayors: “What is the number one n...

We are Hiring!

The City of Longview is currently taking applications for the following positions.

• Librarian: Full-Time - $65,880.00 - $88,944.00 Annually. Continuous recruitment. 
• Parks Maintenance Supervisor: Full-Time - $65,880.00 - $88,944.00 Annually. Continu...