SquirrelFest turns 15, plus car shows and concerts by the lake

@ Toutle Motorsports Park Drag Show August 14–16, 2026 Get ready for a full-throttle weekend of speed, sound, and adrenaline at the Toutle Motorsports Park Drag Show! From August 14 through 16, racers and fans alike will gather for three action-packed days of high-performance drag racing, featuring everything from street cars to purpose-built race machines. Experience head-to-head competition as d

@ Rev your engines and join us for the Untouchables Car Show on Sunday, August 16 , in historic downtown Kalama, Washington! This annual event brings together an incredible collection of classic cars, hot rods, custom builds, trucks, and motorcycles for a fun-filled day the whole family can enjoy. Stroll through rows of beautifully restored and unique vehicles, meet fellow car enthusiasts, enjoy d

@ The Castle Rock Sunday Market in Castle Rock, Washington is a seasonal community market held in the heart of town from May through October on Sundays from spring through early fall. It transforms a central downtown area—often around the Haircutt Express parking lot on Huntington Avenue —into a lively outdoor gathering space filled with local vendors, food, and handmade goods. Visitors can expect

@ Every Tuesday at the Cowlitz Community Farmers Market , now located at the Cowlitz County Event Center South Parking Lot in Longview WA. This lively midweek market brings together local farmers, food producers, and artisans for a fresh and welcoming community shopping experience. Browse a wide selection of seasonal produce, farm-fresh eggs, meats, baked goods, honey, plants, handcrafted goods, a

🎒 Back to School Resource Fair 2026 🎒 Join Youth and Family Link for our annual Back to School Resource Fair, providing Longview and Kelso students with the supplies they need for a successful school year! 📅 Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Location: Youth and Family Li

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@ Longview Parks and Recreation host free summer concerts at the lake, offering live music for the community . Longview Parks & Recreation – Longview WA Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

This is a guided Shamanic Journey and Sound bath with Shamanic Reiki Master McKenna Sancere. This is an hour session and we begin with a briefing and a light smoke cleanse. Then we drop into the session where we will play a drum, sounds bowls and chimes while guiding you through the visuals (About 4

The Library is hitting the road! 🚐📚 The Longview Public Library Mobile Library brings books, library cards, activities, and more to neighborhoods throughout our community. Whether you're visiting a park story time, stopping by a regular route location, or finding us at a local event, we're excited

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@ Friday Night Movie Magic at the Timber Market! Join us every Friday this summer on the 2nd floor for Mountain Timber Market Movie Nights! Grab your friends, your favorite snacks, and a cozy blanket — it’s time for fun, laughter, and great entertainment! Every Friday | 6/19 – 8/28 2nd Floor – Mountain Timber Market, Kalama, WA Movie Lineup: • 6/19 RV (PG) • 6/26 National Treasure (PG) • 7/3 Indep

🎬✨ Free Summer Movie Nights Are Back! ✨🎬 Three unforgettable nights. Three blockbuster favorites. One beautiful setting. Join us at Lake Sacajawea this summer as Hemlock Plaza transforms into an outdoor movie theater under the stars! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends for an eve

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Get ready for the ultimate squirrel celebration at the 15th annual SquirrelFest on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026!

@ About Cowlitz Community Farmers Market The Cowlitz Community Farmers Market is a vibrant gathering place where local farmers, artisans, and neighbors come together to celebrate fresh food, creativity, and community spirit. Located in the heart of Cowlitz County, our market is dedicated to supporting local agriculture, small businesses, and sustainable living. Their mission is to strengthen the l

We’ve entered August, a sacred transitional time between summer and autumn. During this period, we’re invited to shift from energetic outward momentum toward quiet integration and introspection.To support you through this potent transition, Mckenna and Shae invite you to Root and Radiate Mini Retrea

Mark your calendars for: A FREE EVENT. Saturday, August 22nd 5:00PM Willow Grove Park in Longview, WA 98632 Bring Your Friends, Family, Chairs, & Blankets. Event Details: Live Music by Affirmation Nation Guest Keynote Speakers River Baptisms A Live Painting Creation by National Artist, Vaness

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(Castle Rock, WA) — Fire crews throughout the Northwest are on edge with the extreme fire danger. Cowlitz 2 worked quickly when a brush fire broke out in […] The post Fire on I-5 near Castle Rock—KLOG 100.7 News appeared first on Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG .

(Branson, Missouri) – The Kelso Babe Ruth 16-year-olds scored six runs in the second inning and rolled to an 11-1 mercy rule victory over London, England Thursday at […] The post Kelso To Play For Consolation Title—KLOG 100.7 News appeared first on Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG .

(Longview, WA) – The family of a missing Longview girl is putting out information in hopes she will return home. Amierha Bowman was last seen in Longview but […] The post Missing Longview Girl—KLOG 100.7 News appeared first on Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG .

William “Bill” Roy Booth: June 22, 1952 — July 18, 2026 KELSO- Bill was born to Ariel E Taplin Booth and Albert Eugene Booth Sr. in Las Vegas, […] The post William “Bill” Roy Booth appeared first on Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG .

Next up: The Untouchables Car Show in Kalama.

Kelso deploys license-reading cameras, and it's causing a stir; Flock Systems adopts changes in response to police abuse

(Longview, WA) – Longview Police are looking for suspects following the vehicle chase and domestic violence case from nine days ago in West Longview. On August 4th, LPD […] The post Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Update—KLOG 100.7 News appeared first on Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG .

The City of Vernonia has declared a water shortage emergency due to a decreased streamflow in Rock Creek. At the beginning of this week, a report using water […] The post Vernonia Water Restrictions—KLOG 100.7 News appeared first on Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG .

A Kelso man was arrested on arson and drug charges following an incident off Haussler Road early yesterday morning. Kelso Police were called to the 400 block of […] The post Kelso Fire Suspect Arrested—KLOG 100.7 News appeared first on Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG .

More than 80 beers from breweries — from Fort George Brewery in Astoria to Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River — are the spotlight of this festival.

The group plans to meet at The Table in Longview.

Work will be done from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to a county press release.

Only 100 tickets are available.

Kelso is deploying license-reading cameras, which are connected to searchable database. It's causing a stir.

Giant, soon-to-open 'fulfillment center' at Longview Wye expected to almost immediately become one of the county's top 10 employers

(Longview, WA) – Calling it a “lifetime opportunity”, Kelso-Longview Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bonnie Delaney went before the Longview City Council last night to ask for support […] The post Mt. St. Helens 50th Planning—KLOG 100.7 News appeared first on Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG .

Quick work by local firefighters kept a brush fire from getting away in South Kelso last night. The fire broke out just after 8pm in the 1900 block […] The post Burn Ban Expands Same Day of South Kelso Fire—KLOG 100.7 News appeared first on Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG .

William Scott Gaudette: February 23, 1961 — July 20, 2026 KELSO- Do you want to hear a story about a man called Scotty?  He was a man absolutely […] The post William Scott Gaudette appeared first on Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG .

Giant, soon-to-open 'fulfillment center' at Longview Wye expected to almost immediately become one of the county's top 10 employers

Hurry up and slow down. Public concerns that a new policy on Athletics and Activities were being rushed and school board members desires to get it right, the […] The post Longview Schools Discuss New Policy—KLOG 100.7 News appeared first on Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG .

(San Luis Obispo, CA) — A local son is heading to the sun of San Luis Obispo California. Kelso native Jake Stewart, who led the Gonzaga women’s track […] The post Jake Stewart Moving On To California—KLOG 100.7 News appeared first on Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG .

Longview 101 is back again for those who want to learn more about how the city operates. This September, participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at how city […] The post Longview 101—KLOG 100.7 News appeared first on Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG .

Calvin D Lukken Jr.: March 3, 1966 — July 26, 2026 CASTLE ROCK- Calvin D. Lukken Jr., “Cal,” beloved husband, father, son, brother, great uncle, and friend, passed […] The post Calvin “Cal” D. Lukken Jr. appeared first on Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG .

Inside the 17-Hour PNW Metals Fire

City Manager Jennifer Wills reflects on how everyday conversations shape the way people see Longview and why the community’s challenges should not define it.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two people were extracted from a small plane crash near Ridgefield on Monday afternoon, authorities said. Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue said one patient has already been taken to a local hospital via a ground ambulance while the second patient was taken to a local hospital via LifeFlight. The small aircraft was identified [...]

Lewis County prosecutors on Friday filed charges against the man accused of fleeing the scene of a Napavine collision that injured six children and fractured a woman’s vertebra, […] The post Longview Man Charged after Napavine Collision Injured Six Minors—KLOG 100.7 News appeared first on Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG .

The Longview School Board will hold the first reading Monday of two policy updates aimed at preventing sexual harassment and bullying in district schools. The policies address interscholastic […] The post Longview School Board Update Policies Preventing Child Abuse—KLOG 100.7 News appeared first on Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG .

Nina Catherine Paul: August 30, 1936 — July 28, 2026 CASTLE ROCK- Nina Catherine “Cathy” Paul, (Blumer), passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, at the age of […] The post Nina Catherine “Cathy” Paul appeared first on Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG .

It was a three-vehicle crash involving an ambulance at the corner of Industrial Way and Oregon Way in Longview this afternoon. Just before 1:45pm, at the intersection just […] The post Two Injured in Collision Involving Ambulance—KLOG 100.7 News appeared first on Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG .

Next up: Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge outside Portland on Wednesday.

Next up: A free Kelso run with the Cowlitz Valley runners on Saturday.

In 1926, NBC was founded, and Route 66 was established after the creation of the U.S. numbered highway system. And in Oklahoma, Virginia Staka was born.

Work is slated to last through November, according to a county notice.

Work is set to begin at 6 a.m.

Work on I-5 north starts Sunday night.

Michael Charles Pedersen: May 22, 1955 — July 26, 2026 LONGVIEW- Michael “Lippy” Charles Pedersen passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026 in the comfort of his home […] The post Michael Charles Pedersen appeared first on Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG .

The City of Longview Utilities Department will be performing a water main repair in the 2000 block of 10th Avenue, between Ocean Beach Highway and the Triangle Center.

The thoroughbred had never been in a pasture with other horses until under the care of her new Kelso owner.

The all-women's choir is set to play on Tuesday.

Next up: Crafted Brew Fest

Club members and the public are invited.

Dr. Phyllis Cavens recently walked the Portugal section, according to a notice from the church.

Incumbent Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez beats back party challengers and will face GOP nominee, state Sen. John Braun, in general election

Without explanation, Battle Ground councilors ignore public testimony and fire city manager without cause; conflict centers on mysterious, undisclosed 'letter'

(Castle Rock) – A vehicle came off a flatbed trailer on I-5 Thursday evening, causing a collision near Castle Rock. Just before 6:15 pm, Terra Poe, 39, of […] The post Castle Rock Flatbed Accident appeared first on Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG .

(Longview) – A man was taken into custody following a fire incident at Lake Sacajawea Monday evening. Longview Police were notified that a man was trying to put […] The post Man Taken In After Fire Activity at Lake appeared first on Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG .

(Longview) — This summer the Lower Columbia School Gardens ran a successful Matching Campaign. The goal was to raise $25,000, with the Health Care Foundation matching every dollar […] The post Successful Fundraiser for the LCS Gardens appeared first on Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG .

Another big donation has come through for the families affected by the Nippon Tragedy. Through the coordination of the United Way of Cowlitz & Wahkiakum Counties, $162,828 was donated […] The post Nippon Disaster Support Continues appeared first on Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG .

Nina Catherine Paul 89, of Castle Rock, Washington, died July 28, 2026.

Mass August 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM — ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, Longview

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.longviewmemorialpark.com/obituaries/nina-paul

Eino Oscar Ritola 89, of Longview, Washington, died July 25, 2026.

Memorial Service August 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM — Steele Chapel, Longview

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.longviewmemorialpark.com/obituaries/eino-ritola

Michael Charles Pedersen 71, of Longview, Washington, died July 26, 2026.

Celebration of Life October 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM — Pedersen Home, Longview

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.longviewmemorialpark.com/obituaries/michael-pedersen