West Coast League Expands Again, Welcoming Fifth Canadian Team
The West Coast League is adding a fifth Canadian franchise, extending its reach further north and east and reinforcing its cross-border presence for the 2026 season.
City of Longview, Washington, and related local government and community initiatives
The West Coast League is adding a fifth Canadian franchise, extending its reach further north and east and reinforcing its cross-border presence for the 2026 season.
Voters in Cowlitz County have until 8 p.m. February 10 to return ballots for the Longview and Kalama school levy measures, which renew existing funding programs.
Eddie Bauer, the Seattle-founded outdoor brand, has filed for bankruptcy and plans to close all North American stores, marking the end of a century of brick-and-mortar retail presence.
A fallen tree and downed power line have closed Coal Creek Road between Tanglewood and Woodside drives near Longview, causing school bus delays and detours through Carlon Loop.
A fallen tree and downed power line have closed a section of Coal Creek Road between Tanglewood and Woodside drives near Longview, with bus routes delayed and detours in place.
An alley behind 28th Avenue in Longview’s St. Helens neighborhood is closed through next Monday for concrete replacement work, according to the city.
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.
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.
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.
A national strike over immigration enforcement is prompting closures and demonstrations in Oregon, with potential ripple effects into southwest Washington.