Coverage of community events, local organizations, volunteer efforts, and grassroots initiatives
Community volunteers coordinated the annual SMART Drive delivery of classroom supplies to Rainier Elementary, part of a growing regional effort to support educators amid persistent school budget pressures.
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Two Southwest Washington students have been named 2026 General George C. Marshall Award recipients, a regional recognition program that also influences civic and leadership initiatives in Cowlitz County.
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The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust has announced more than $30 million in Fall 2025 grants, including funding benefiting Southwest Washington nonprofits. Here's what the regional report means for communities along the lower Columbia River.
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The Longview Public Library’s Seed Library returns next week with free seed packets, gardening resources, and a community activity challenge for the 2026 growing season.
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Jurassic Quest returns to the Clark County Event Center this weekend with animatronic dinosaurs, hands‑on activities, and a dedicated Sensory Session for early‑morning visitors.
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The Port of Vancouver has awarded its 2026 Community Fund grants, directing $10,000 to local workforce and youth development programs in Southwest Washington.
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A Vancouver nonprofit is using art supplies and sweet treats to build trust during twice‑weekly visits to a homeless camp, a strategy that may offer insights for outreach efforts in Southwest Washington.
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Longview has opened registration for its annual Electrifying Shamrock Fun Run/Walk, scheduled for March 13, with shirt orders due by March 1.
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The Longview Rotary Club has proposed a privately funded, covered amphitheater at Martin Dock as a centennial gift. The City of Longview confirms the concept, which has not yet entered public review.
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Members of a Camas congregation are raising concerns about federal immigration enforcement, reflecting broader regional conversations with implications for communities along the I‑5 corridor.
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