Victoria Freeman: Longview’s Civil Rights Pioneer Plaque Dedication

The public is invited to join the family of Victoria Freeman and the City of Longview at a plaque dedication ceremony to be held in honor of Victoria Freeman – Longview’s Civil Rights Pioneer. The event will take place on Thur...

Longview Police Chief Robert Huhta graduates from FBI National Academy

Chief Robert Huhta graduated as a member of the 285th session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on March 16, 2023. The 285th session class consisted of two hundred and forty-seven law enforcement officers representing 47 states and the Di...

Here’s what’s coming soon at Recreation Events

Events

• Earth Day Celebration, April 29^th This is a FREE event! Join us at Hemlock Plaza Lake Sacajawea, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM.  Bring the family and enjoy the day experiencing Reptiles, Climbing Rock Wall, Birds of Prey, Recycling, Music, an...

Poetry Open Mic Night at the Longview Public Library

As part of the U.S. National Poetry Month of April, the Longview Public Library is hosting a poetry open mic night on Tuesday, April 11^th at 6:00 pm. Celebrate the importance of poetry in our culture and our lives as you listen and share with others in ou...

Friends of the Library April Book Sale

The Friends of the Longview Public Library are hosting their spring book sale at the end of April showcasing inexpensive children’s books, paperback books, and more. All children’s books will be 2 for $1.00, pocket-size paperback books will be 2 for $2.00...

RiverCities Transit Proposes an Increase in Service on the Lexington Route – Route 411

March 8, 2023, RiverCities Transit asked the Cowlitz Transit Authority to set a public hearing for April 12, 2023, to hear comments on a proposal to shift service from the North Cowlitz Connector to Route 411. This change is triggered by Twin Transit exte...

Cowlitz Transit Authority

Next regular Authority hybrid meeting with a public hearing to hear comments regarding Route 411 and the North Cowlitz Connector:

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 – 4:00 P.M.

Pandemic Postcard Workshop and Koth Gallery Show at Longview Public Library

Join Louise Thomas for a hands-on workshop making collage postcards on Saturday, April 8from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Library. Since March 2020, Louise and her friends have sent eachother hundreds of postcards, dubbed "Pandemic Postcards,&q...

Earth Day Celebration!

Come celebrate Earth Day with us at Lake Sacajawea! This fun-filled free event will take place April 29, 2023 at the Hemlock Plaza.

Here’s what’s coming soon at Recreation Events

Here’s what’s coming soon at Recreation Events

• RAINIER2LONGVIEW 10K BRIDGERUN April 23, 2023!  R2L 10K, 7 AM Sunday April 23, $75 registration fee which includes Nike Dri-Fit shirt with registration by 3/10.  Registration and details at: ...

Mint Valley Racquet & Fitness Club

Mint Valley Racquet & Fitness Club 

Introductory Lessons to Pickleball

Wednesday from 10 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

$20.00 Member/Non-member

Please call 360-636-4770 to register.

Open Pickleball Play Times

Drop In PlayMonday - Friday from 11:00 a.m....

The Longview Public Library’s Seed Library is back for 2023

The Longview Public Library has a variety of crop, flower, and native seeds for patrons to check out and grow! The Seed Library is a free program committed to supporting community gardeners of all levels. Through the seed library, we will provide resource...

Lower Columbia College Art and Design Student Show at Longview Public Library

The Koth Memorial Gallery at the Longview Public Library is pleased to present the LowerColumbia College Student Art and Design Show for the month of March, featuring beautifulartwork of various sizes and mediums. From oil paintings to pencil drawings, th...

What is Happening in Community and Economic Development

Our monthly Community and Economic Development Newsletter, keeps you up to date on timely and relevant economic development information, such as building and development activity code enforcement and planning activity. Stay connected with news, e...

Swanson takes helm as City Manager

On Wednesday, March 1, Kristina (Kris) Swanson took the helm as Longview’s City Manager.Although Swanson was appointed by the city council in November, it was not official until KurtSacha’s retirement. Sacha’s final day was F...

Longview Public Library welcomes Lisa Hedgepeth as new Adult Services Librarian

The Longview Public Library is pleased to announce that Lisa Hedgepeth will be the new Adult Services Librarian, beginning Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Lisa brings 20 years of library experience at the Longview Public Library, working her way up from part-ti...

City Council Meetings and Workshops

City Council Meetings

Next Regular Council Meetings:

Thursday, March 23, 2023 – 6:00 P.M.

Thursday, April 13, 2023 – 6:00 P.M.

 Next Regular Council Workshops:

Thursday, March 23, 2023 – 6:00 P.M. – Solid Waste ...

RiverCities Transit Announces Route 33 Detour and On-Demand Service

Due to road construction along 46th Avenue beginning February 8th and continuing into summer2023, RiverCities Transit Route 33 will detour by continuing west on Ocean Beach Highway at42nd Avenue. To provide transit service north...

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...

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...

Rainier2Longview 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 Park ~ Longview, WA

 $75 regist...

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 other loca...

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

Hello Neighbors!

How incredible it is to reside, work and play in Longview!  I am constantly astounded by the beauty of Lake Sacajawea, Longview’s shining gemstone, and one of 17 maintained parks, which is centered perfectly in our city....

We are Hiring!

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

• Business Systems Analyst: Full-Time - $68,184.00 - $92,052.00 Annually. Continuous recruitment. First review on April 10^th.
• Recreation Leader for Summer Camps: $15.74 - $19.3...