A new sales tax for public safety, and Highland games in Kelso

@ End of summer Labor Day float on the Cowlitz River. Meet up with Cowlitz River Kayakers to join all the fun, beautiful scenery, celebrate the end of summer with you paddle friends! **Castle Rock Al Helenberg Memorial Cowlitz Boat Ramp Kayaking Launch Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

@ 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

YSA break the fast meal

Reconnect with your creative spirit by attending this fun, creativity series Tuesdays in September 8, 15, 22 and 29

Join us for a Lunch & Learn and master the Settlement Statement

Warmth in Action: How Cowlitz PUD’s Warm Neighbor Fund Powers Hope in the Community For more than 25 years, the Warm Neighbor Fund has been a beacon of support for families across Cowlitz County, helping those who struggle to pay their electric bills but don’t qualify for traditional government assi

Find it on Facebook: facebook.com/CowlitzPUD

This is a somatic movement class for children ages 7 - 12 years old.Class is facilitated by Shamanic Reiki Master and Hypnotherapist McKenna Sancere and Reiki Master and Ceremony Facilitator Adrienne Atwood Caldwell, owners of Cowlitz Metaphysics.This class is designed to get your little ones moving

This is a somatic movement class for small children ages 1 - 6 years old.Class is facilitated by Shamanic Reiki Master and Hypnotherapist McKenna Sancere and Reiki Master and Ceremony Facilitator Adrienne Atwood Caldwell, owners of Cowlitz Metaphysics.This class is designed to get your little ones m

@ When: Saturday, September 12 – 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday, September 13 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Where: Tam O’Shanter Park, Kelso, Washington (I-5 Exit 39) Cost: Free admission · Free parking More Information: www.kelsohighlanderfestival.com Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

@ 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

CENTRALIA, Wash. — Lower Columbia tied Centralia 1-1 on Wednesday in league play. LCC scored in the first half before Centralia matched it in the second, and neither side added another goal. The Red Devils finished with a 7-6 edge in shots and put five attempts on goal while holding Centralia to one shot on goal.

Longview, WA - Lower Columbia defeated Chemeketa 3-0 on Tuesday, winning 25-23, 25-22, 30-28. A 9-0 run in the second set moved LCC from an 8-10 deficit to a 17-10 advantage.

It all started for Karl Ravech in Needham, Massachusetts, before and after dinner, on fields and courts with friends, playing what he calls “runaround sports.”

At the start of home games, most Storm fans stand for the national anthem, player introductions and the opening tipoff, and remain on their feet until Seattle scores its first basket.

VANCOUVER, Wa. — Lower Columbia College swept Clark College 3-0 on Wednesday, winning with set scores of 25-14, 25-17, and 25-19. The Red Devils recorded 49 kills in the match, maintaining consistent pressure throughout.

ALBANY, Or. — Lower Columbia (1-1, 0-0) fell to Linn-Benton (4-1, 0-0) in straight sets, with scores of 25-12, 25-16, 25-21. The Red Devils recorded 22 kills and 32 digs in the match.

LONGVIEW, Wa. — The Lower Columbia College Red Devils (2-1-1, 0-0-1) drew 1-1 with Highline College (1-1-1, 0-0-1) on Saturday at Northlake Stadium. Despite a strong defensive effort with 11 saves from Leeann Williams, LCC managed to equalize in the second half to secure the tie.

Former Mariner Eugenio Suárez has been placed on outright waivers by the Cincinnati Reds amid a season of struggles, Ken Rosenthal reported. The move makes the slugger available for any team to claim him for a 48-hour period.

Cal Raleigh fidgeted with his hands and looked at his feet. He rocked back and forth a little, weighing his answer and how much he really wanted to share.

Washington entered fall camp with two major questions for its offense: Who was going to replace wide receiver Denzel Boston? And who was going to replace running back Jonah Coleman?

Leonard Williams is indeed a foundational player to the Seahawks.

Braden Atkinson’s performance in Saturday’s scrimmage was the final piece of the puzzle for the Oregon State coaching staff.

Gumercindo Hernandez — a father of four — and Valentín “Valentes” Romero stopped after shopping for landscape supplies at Tacoma-area Home Depot

You may have noticed some recent activity at the old Los Pepes building in Longview. Following the closure of the Mexican eatery at the end of May, a […]

A Woodland man has been found guilty after he reportedly freaked out at another man and then threatened an officer while in custody. The Cowlitz County Prosecutor’s Office […]

Friday: Live jam with an open mic and a lot of dancing. It’s every 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday at the Catlin Grange, always starting at 6 p.m. […]

Prep football season open tonight, and here’s how to follow it

A Longview 20-year-old is facing multiple charges after a DUI arrest last night. The Longview Police Department says Josiah Wall had reportedly been driving 78 miles per hour […]

If you’ve been wondering, “Are they ever going to start building the new Chick-fil-A at the Kelso Mall?” there is good news. City Engineer Michael Kardus said Tuesday […]

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A lawsuit has now been filed in the aftermath of the deadly implosion at the Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview that killed 11 workers. Sheri Lynn King, the mother of two young men killed at the mill in May, filed her case on behalf of family members of Tyler Covington, [...]

Open government group welcomes high court’s move to examine lower court ruling granting legislators ‘privilege’ not to follow terns of

The Longview Police Department was recently able to get someone’s stolen phone back, and the case actually got prosecuted, leading to jail time. The Cowlitz County Prosecutor’s Office […]

A young pilot was in an extremely scary situation early yesterday afternoon when their plane went down in East Lewis County. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office says they […]

The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners has approved a new sales tax to help fund public safety services. There was not full consensus in the decision. Commissioners Steve […]

Penny-on-a-$10 sales tax will raise $3.3 million to pay to help fund, sheriff, courts and other law enforcement programs; Dahl objects

Washington Senator Maria Cantwell and Secretary of State Steve Hobbs are holding a news conference tomorrow in Seattle to release new data on ballot rejection rates following the […]

A Winlock man is facing drug charges after the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office conducted a sting operation to buy fentanyl. The Daily Chronicle reports that 53-year-old Timothy Perkins […]

The Kelso City Council has its first regular meeting of the month today, and prior to it, they will also be holding a special meeting. That special meeting, […]

The man who shot and killed 2 people at the AWPPW Hall in Longview back in April will spend the rest of his life behind bars without the […]

It’s a sad ending to the recent St. Helens missing persons case- Brent Erickson’s body was recovered on Weyerhaeuser timberland property yesterday. Erickson was last seen alive on […]

The sale will include new donations and educational materials.

In this play, loosely inspired by a true story, a New Jersey mother heads to Lockerbie, Scotland, in search of answers after a Pan Am crash.

Members, former members, friends and neighbors are invited, according to organizers.

Scottish Highland games will be held across both days with a caber toss, stone put, hammer throw, weight over bar, and sheaf toss.

Coffee, Swedish pancakes, scrambled eggs and more will be available.

Next up: An easy walk at Lake Sacajawea in Longview.

BE THE CHANGE you seek in our community. Devote some time volunteering on one of Longview’s many boards or commissions.

Notice of Special Council Meeting/Workshop

A new Health Officer Corner update from Dr. Steve Krager is now available.

On August 27, 2026, Andres Carrasco-Sanchez pled guilty to two counts of Aggravated Murder in the First Degree with a Firearm Enhancement for shooting and killing Cristian Garcia (21) and Sergio Segundo (30) of Mexico.

Novn Nean: January 1, 1957 — August 17, 2026 LONGVIEW- Novn Nean, of Portland, Oregon, passed away on August 17, 2026, at the age of 69. She was […]

Jack Russell Featherston 27, of Longview, Washington, died August 21, 2026.

Celebration of Life September 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM — Steele Chapel, Longview

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.longviewmemorialpark.com/obituaries/jack-featherston

Dorothy Helen Gevers-Wojtowych: November 4, 1926 — August 6, 2026 LONGVIEW- Dorothy Gevers-Wojtowych lived and loved Longview. Born in Appleton, Wisconsin shortly after her mother arrived from Germany, […]

Margie Jean Ellis-Glenn 81, of Longview, died August 21, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.longviewmemorialpark.com/obituaries/margie-ellis-glenn

William Patrick Rose 68, of Longview, Washington, died August 23, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.longviewmemorialpark.com/obituaries/william-rose

Eileen Reinecke: July 24, 1941 – August 19, 2026 Eileen Reinecke passed away August 19, 2026. She was born Eileen Fay Krumm on July 24, 1941, in Longview, […]