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Water system flushing scheduled for area #3

On Friday, September 30, 2022, the City of Longview utility crews will be flushing water mains between 15^th Avenue and the Cowlitz River from Ocean Beach Highway to California Way. Work will begin at 6:30 a.m. and end by 4:30 p.m.

Flushing may stir up sedi...

Longview Library Newsletter

Be sure to check out the latest issue of our library newsletter, Dialog. We've got la lot of fun in store!

http://longviewlibrary.org/newsletter.php Have you listened to the Library's new podcast yet? They cover a variety of libr...

Celebrate Latino Heritage at the Longview Public Library

The Longview Public Library recognizes the histories, cultures, and contributions of those with ancestors from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America during National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 1...

Library’s Longview Room open to the Public

The Longview Room is now open to the public Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.!  Check out a variety of archived resources as you learn more about Longview Washington!Want to learn more: http://www.longviewlibrary.org/longviewroom.php...

StoryWalk® Grand Opening

The Longview Public Library is pleased to announce the grand opening celebration of the StoryWalk® at the Archie Anderson Park with Magician Jeff Evans on Tuesday, October 4 at 5:30 p.m.

Magician Jeff Evans will entertain us with interactive, fun, ...

City of Kelso begins process of allocating $380,000 in federal funding to reduce homelessness

The cities of Longview & Kelso have received a special allocation of the federal HOME Investment Partnership Program through the 2021 American Rescue Plan in the amount of $1,326,274. The cities cooperate as the Longview-Kelso HOME Consortium to recei...

Indoor Library Story Times Return

The Longview Public Library is pleased to announce the return of Story Time sessions for the fall! Fall story times will begin mid-September and run through mid-December with one ...

September is library card sign-up month

Get the school year off to the best possible start, sign up for a library card! September is Library Card Sign-up Month and we’re celebrating with incredible book clubs, story times, and more! The Incredibles will use their superpowers to remind...

Art Speaks Volumes at Longview Public Library

Join us at the Art Speaks Volumes silent auction event on Saturday, October 1^st, 2022 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Rose Center for the Performing Arts on the Lower Columbia College campus as we celebrate local artists altered books in support of...

Believe in the ability to change our community! Volunteer!

BE THE CHANGE you seek in our community. Change the way you look at the world by working for positive change in your own hometown. Devote some time volunteering on one of Longview’s many boards or commissions.

Longview’s boards and comm...

Parking changes coming to downtown Longview

The Longview Downtown Advisory Committee has proposed, and City Council has approved the following parking changes for the downtown area. Effective September 1, 2022, all three hour on-street parking zones will be reduced to two hours. Additionally, the C...

Help Plan the Future of City of Longview Parks, Recreation and Open Space

Residents and non-residents are invited to help identify current and future needs related to parks, trails, recreation facilities, programs and open spaces within Longview city limits.  As the city updates the Comprehensive Plan, community involv...

RiverCities Transit starts the North Cowlitz Connector on August 15, 2022

On August 15, 2022 RiverCities Transit will start service to Castle Rock in conjunction with Lower Columbia CAP. Both RiverCities Transit and Lower Columbia CAP will meet Twin Transit at the Castle Rock Visitor Center / Park and Ride.

Burn Ban in Effect for Cowlitz County

Burn Ban in Effect for Cowlitz County

You may have heard that a burn ban went into effect last Friday for Cowlitz County and may have questions. Here are some common questions we get this time of year.

Burn Ban Q&A.

Q: How does the bur...

Are you looking for help to start or expand a business?

Are you looking for help to start or expand a business?

The City of Longview’s Revolving Loan Fund has funds available for loans! The City of Longview administers a below-market rate, variable-term-loan program to assist new and...

Lake Sacajawea Park Restoration Project Construction Start

The City of Longview has contracted with Midway Underground, LLC from Toledo to construct improvements at Lake Sacajawea Park. The work includes replacing the sidewalk between Hemlock Street and the pedestrian bridge, ADA ramps at the intersection of Kess...