News Flash

Nichols Blvd Pavement Rehabilitation Project Washington Way to Louisiana Street

The City of Longview contracted with Advanced Excavating Specialists to construct improvements along Nichols Boulevard from Washington Way to Louisiana Street during the summer of 2019. Improvements at the intersection of Louisiana Street and Nichols Boul...

Your Shelf or Mine – LIVE!

Join the Longview Public Library for a live recording of our podcast, Your Shelf or Mine, on Monday, November 18, 2019 from  6 - 7 p.m.in the library’s main reading room! This episode will feature your Longview librarians talking about ...

Book Sale Wednesday November 20!

The Friends of the Longview Public Library are holding a one-day book sale Wednesday, November 20! Prepare for the holidays with lots of great books on crafting and entertaining. Pick out wonderful gifts for readers of all ages! The sale will be held from...

Longview Fire Department welcomes a new Fire Marshal

A big welcome to our new Fire Marshal Jon Dunaway.  Jon has been in the fire service for 37 years. He is the current Past President for Washington State Association of Fire Marshals and serves on their Board of Directors.  Jon comes to u...

October 24 City Council meeting in brief

• Issued a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month – October 2019
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3412 authorizing a local sales and use tax credit to fund investments in affordable and supportive housing
• Approved Resolution No. 2312 designating Ci...

Adult Literacy Tutors Needed at Longview Public Library

We need your help! Project READ, the adult literacy tutoring program at the Longview Public Library, has an immediate need for volunteer tutors. Training is provided online at your own pace. Tutors typically work two hours per week to help other adults in...

Pickup of leaves from City owned trees runs October through January

From October through January, leaves from City of Longview maintained trees may be placed in the street for pick up by the City’s Stormwater Division.

“It is important that we remove fallen leaves from these areas so that vehicles and p...

And the winner is... Longview!

Redfin recently announced our beautiful city as the best city in the State of Washington to retire. WE AGREE!

Below is an excerpt from the article:

Longview, Washington

We found Longview to be the best city to retire in Washington state. Longview is a verdan...

Storage sheds and outbuildings may have restrictions

The City of Longview would like to remind residents that the placement of detached structures of any size or type is a regulated activity within city limits.  Placement of this type of structure, whether temporary or permanent, may require a perm...

Tents, canopies and other temporary structures may have restrictions

The City of Longview would like to remind residents that the placement of temporary structures of any size or type is a regulated activity within city limits. Placement of this type of structures, whether temporary or permanent, may require a permit from ...

Teen Tuesday at the Longview Public Library

Teen Tuesdays are free activities for middle and high school youth, every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., September 24 - November 26, at the Longview Library. All events are free--snacks and supplies included. No sign up or library card requi...

September 12 City Council Meeting in brief

• Longview Police Chief Jim Duscha presented 5 Lifesaving awards to LPD officers
• Jeff Wilson was awarded the Extra Mile award for service to the community
• A proclamation was made and presented to the Chaplain’s office for Suicide prevention month
• App...