Coverage involving the Cowlitz River, including water management, ecology, and municipal use
Authorities recovered a truck from the Cowlitz River near Gerhart Gardens Park, but the Longview man who owns the vehicle remains unaccounted for as the Sheriff’s Office continues investigating.
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WDFW has approved a one-day recreational smelt dip on the Cowlitz River for Feb. 18, citing strong run indicators and outlining rules, limits, and safety expectations for local dip‑netters.
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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has initiated upgrades to the State Route 4 Peter Crawford Bridge, spanning the...
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Friends of Vancouver Lake, the community‑based nonprofit focused on restoring and preserving Vancouver Lake’s environmental and recreational vitality, announced last...
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Washington's snow drought has deepened, marking the third-lowest snowpack on record and the warmest start to a water year since 1895, with experts warning of heightened wildfire risks by summer.
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An AP and FRONTLINE investigation reveals decades of PFAS pollution by Georgia’s carpet industry—offering a stark warning for industrial communities like those in Cowlitz County, where similar risks quietly persist.
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Longview’s water advisory committee recommended continuing a study on whether the city should again draw drinking water from the Cowlitz River, despite earlier water quality concerns.
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The U.S. Army Corps has awarded a $35.9 million contract to raise the Mount St. Helens Sediment Retention Structure by 10 feet—aimed at reducing flood risk and river clogging in Cowlitz County, with construction anticipated from summer 2026 through October 2027.
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Early Sunday inspections on the I-5 Cowlitz River bridges near Toledo will cause short rolling slowdowns in both directions.
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After weeks of dry weather, the Cascades finally got a healthy dose of snow this week, bringing relief to ski areas and water managers across southwest Washington.
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