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Washington Way/15th Avenue Corridor Traffic Signal Improvement Project 9th Avenue to Tennant Way

The City of Longview has contracted with Northeast Electric, LLC to construct improvements to the traffic signal equipment on Washington Way and 15^th Avenue in June and July of 2020.

The intersections on Washington Way that will be affected are 9^th, 10^th, ...

Strobel awarded with Certificate of Municipal Leadership

Longview City Councilwoman Hillary Strobel recently received a Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC).

AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes city and town elected officials for a...

Longview Public Library Offering Seed Checkouts by Mail

In this time of social distancing and staying home, the Longview Public Library is pleased to announce mail order seed library checkouts. This service is brought to you by the Friends of the Longview Public Library and is available to everyone with a Long...

School Zone Flashing Signs

Longview School District is currently serving walk-up school lunches at five locations. As such, the school zone flashing signs will be operating 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the following locations:

• St. Helens Elementary
• Kessler Elementary
• Monticello Middle S...

Child Endangerment Arrest

On May 4, 2020, the Longview Police Department responded to a residence for the report of a possible “overdose”. Upon arrival officers discovered 31 year old Johnathon L Williams had injected his two-year old child with “Vivi...

Longview Police parking tickets can now be paid on-line

Beginning May 5, 2020, parking tickets issued by Longview Police Department can be paid on-line. A link to the on-line payment portal is available on the police department’s website: https://www.mylongview.com/337/Parking-Enforcement. From the w...

City of Longview COVID-19 Response

To minimize the health impacts of COVID-19 in our area, the City of Longview is closing some buildings and offices to the public. The following City of Longview facilities are closed:

Park and Facility Closures:

We understand that using parks and getting ou...

Cowlitz COVID-19 Incident Management Team Info

Counties, Cities, Public Health and Safety, and Emergency Services entities throughout Cowlitz County have joined to activate an Incident Management Team (IMT) in order to better coordinate the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic. An IMT provides inci...

Concealed Pistol License Renewals by Mail Late Fees Waived for Licenses Expired After March 17, 2020

City of Longview residents may now renew a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) or apply for a replacement CPL – by mail (U.S.P.S. only). New applications are not available through the Longview Police Department at this time. This change is in respons...

Revolving Loan Fund

In an effort to help local businesses during this time, the City of Longview Revolving Loan Fund has made some temporary changes to its loan plan:

• No loan fees - No application or administrative fees
• Low interest rate - Favorable interest rates
• Payment defer...

ASK Longview

Reporting a problem is simple with the City of Longview’s new and improved ASK Longview’s mobile app!

 Enter a service request any time day or night from your mobile phone or visit www.mylongview.com  ...

The Longview Public Library offers Digital Library Cards

Do you need to get your Longview Public Library Card so you can access digital material? If you have a Longview address, you can get yourself a digital library card online! You need to visit the Longview Library Catalog at https://longcat.polarislibrary.c...

RiverCities Transit continues fare suspension for May 2020

In order to continue social distancing for our passengers and operators, RiverCities Transit has suspended fares for May 2020. Other social distancing techniques RiverCities has implemented include limiting the number of passengers on a bus to 10 and aski...

Longview Police Satellite Office Closed

Longview Police Department has permanently closed its Highlands Satellite Office. The office was located at 216 30^th Avenue behind the St. Helens grocery store.

Through the generosity and public interest of Cathryn Lenertz, the City of Longview maintained ...

The City of Longview to Reopen Some Outdoor Recreation Activities

In conjunction with Governor Inslee’s press release on Monday, April 27, 2020, the City of Longview will reopen specific outdoor recreation opportunities with appropriate safety precautions in place on Tuesday, May 5. Next Tuesday, the City will...

Save Small Business Grant program opens April 27

Monday, April 27, 2020, the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation will open their Save Small Business Grant program for $5000 for each awarded applicant. All zip codes in Cowlitz County qualify.

• Business with between 3-20 employees (including yourself ...

City of Longview encourages community to be counted in 2020 Census

The City of Longview asks all residents to take part in the 2020 Census by filling out the on-line form, because “Everyone Counts”!

The 2020 Census is a once in a decade opportunity to influence decisions that directly affect your daily...