City of Kelso, Washington, and related local government and community affairs
Preliminary and updated results from the Feb. 10 special election show the Longview and Kalama school levies continuing to pass comfortably, with voter turnout nearing 30% in Cowlitz County.
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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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North Clark County Indivisible has launched an education committee to help residents understand Washington’s school funding systems and improve community involvement in strengthening local education.
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A national strike over immigration enforcement is prompting closures and demonstrations in Oregon, with potential ripple effects into southwest Washington.
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Washington’s proposed SB 6176 would allow cars with expired tabs to be impounded and could criminalize residents registering out-of-state to avoid fees, with significant potential impact for border communities like Longview and Kelso.
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Washington State Senate approves bill banning opaque face masks for state, local and federal law enforcement. What this means for Cowlitz County communities.
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Southwest Washington advocates are urging the state to let an outside agency open and run the unused $42 million Brockmann Mental Health Campus near Mount Vista, arguing that its vacancy worsens regional treatment shortages affecting counties like Cowlitz.
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Amazon plans to cut 16,000 jobs nationwide amid ongoing revenue growth, potentially affecting regional logistics networks in southwest Washington.
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Bloodworks Northwest has declared a Code Red alert after winter storms led to a severe blood shortage across the Pacific Northwest, with possible impacts for Cowlitz County hospitals.
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A new report places Washington near the bottom for driving conditions, citing long commutes and poor road quality — a reality Cowlitz County drivers know all too well.
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