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Longview Public Library COVID-19 Resources

The Longview Library building is closed for now, but their digital branch is open 24/7!

The Library has a collection of links to resources on their website and beyond for our community to refer to as we deal with the coronavirus outbreak. It is a work in p...

COVID-19 Cowlitz County Info Line 1-888-683-8676 (Toll Free)

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...

All by my Shelf

Need something to keep your kids’ (and your) brains busy? Sign up for "All By My Shelf," a reading and activity challenge for school closures & social distancing. If you have already have a Beanstack account for summer reading, gre...

RiverCities Transit Temporary Fare Suspension and Service Reductions

Starting March 25, RiverCities Transit will suspend fare requirements on buses through April to help protect transit employees and riders through social distancing in response to COVID-19. During this time, you will not be required to pay a fare or show a...

Mayor Wallis's March Message

Like many of you, I’ve been pondering about the state of our nation - and even of the entire world.  Notwithstanding the crises before my time (wars, financial crashes, etc.), with the exception of 9/11 I don’t recall in my li...

Alabama Street homeless encampment

Due to the pandemic associated with the Novel Coronavirus, and in the interest of the public health and safety of our community, City Manager Kurt Sacha has made the decision to extend the closure date of the Alabama Street encampment indefinitely.

Althoug...

City of Longview buildings closed to public

To minimize the health impacts of COVID-19 in our area, the City of Longview is closing more buildings and offices to the public. As of Tuesday, March 24, 2020, the following City of Longview facilities will be closed:

•  City Hall
•  Longview...

Let’s talk Carbon Monoxide Alarms.

In January of 2013 it was mandated that all new residences, apartments, condos and single-family residences have Carbon Monoxide alarms. The generation of alarms that were installed during this time had a 7-year life span. As a result, we are getting a lo...

Stay Home Stay Safe - Paying your Utility Bill during COVID-19

The City of Longview wants you, your family and our community to stay safe!

We are asking customers to pay over the phone, online or in our designated drop boxes.

Thank you for doing your part in keeping our community safe!

Support your local businesses! Many are still open for Business!

The Chamber of Commerce has been keeping a list of Chamber members who are open, closed or changing the way they do business in response to restrictions placed on businesses due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This list is ever-changing! To be added, please con...

Grass, weeds and overgrown vegetation

With spring and the growing season well upon us, the City of Longview would like to remind residents that there are regulations governing vegetation within city limits.  All property owners are required to maintain their premises in a healthy and...

Free Tickets to Local Plays and Performances Ready for Check Out on March 11

Use your Longview Public Library card to check out tickets to Stageworks NW, and Columbia Theatre for FREE! The Culture Card program has tickets available for checkout starting March 11 for these upcoming shows:

Stageworks Northwest, Longview Theater:

Clue&...

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...

Improper Recreational Vehicle Occupancy

The City of Longview would like to remind residents that the occupancy of a recreational vehicle is a regulated activity within the city limits.  The occupancy of a recreational vehicle (trailers, motor homes, campers, vans, etc.) is limited to d...