Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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During the meeting Tuesday, March 31, the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners opened with a call for bids for a landfill flare replacement at the Tenant Way landfill. The project is scheduled for Monday, April 20. This replacement is needed due to aging and inadequate equipment dating back to the 1990s. The newer system is smaller and more efficient, making the process of collecting methane gas and burning it off more cost and time effective. The board approved the purchase of a new Public Works truck. According to officials, the department...
During the meeting Monday, March 23, the Longview School Board began with Superintendent Dan Cloninger’s report, which outlined a strategic planning process that includes a community vote on a “promise statement,” meant to guide the district’s direction and branding. The process involves input from students, staff and community members, and will also connect to a new district logo created by students. Upcoming events announced during the March 23 meeting include the Discovery program graduation on Thursday, June 4, and the Mark Morris and R.A....
During their meeting Thursday, March 26, Longview City Council approved Ordinance 3546, a business and occupation update. The ordinance’s purpose is to align city code with Washington state changes in Senate Bill 5814. The main differences with this update are the reclassification of several services, including retail sales, IT (Information Technology), advertising, custom software, security and temporary staffing. This ordinance is “largely administrative” and “likely to have a small impact on local businesses.” Council members also discussed...
During their meeting Tuesday, March 24, the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners discussed infrastructure and public works. A project for the Tower Road Water Main and the Juanita Way Booster Pump Station was officially closed after being successfully completed at a total cost of approximately $1.4 million, roughly $177,000 under budget. The County renewed a five-year contract for consulting services with WSP USA and Parametrix to support Public Works. The board also approved a land-use license for Weyerhaeuser to operate a portable horse corr...
On Wednesday, March 25, the Port of Longview Board of Commissioners discussed several ongoing projects and key concerns for the future. The board received an update on the Industrial Rail Corridor (IRC) project. Officials said 25 percent of working days have been completed, with about 50 percent of budget items finished. Utility work and demolition are expected to wrap up this summer. A resolution for 2026 brought discussion on acquiring land tied to the Port’s long-term plans. The focus is on voluntary purchases at fair market value, while s...
During the meeting on Tuesday, March 24, the Cowlitz County Public Utility District (PUD) Board moved forward with a geotechnical project involving the installation of permanent piezometers in the canal embankment to monitor water levels. This exploration was mandated by FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) following the identification of unknown soil conditions during a previous seismic analysis. The board also approved a $768,670 contract with General Pacific to supply ductile iron poles for a reconductor project. The district is also...
During Kelso’s City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 17, Public Works manager Devin Mackin took the stand to share the department achievements for 2025. Public Works added seven new employees to assist with long-term stability in water, sewage, and traffic. Within the Parks Division, staff maintained eight parks and over 50 acres of land, with 43 percent of labor dedicated to mowing and landscaping. A highlight for the city was the reopening of the Catlin Rotary Spray Park after it had been inactive for several years. Public Works also s...
At its meeting on Tuesday, March 17, the Cowlitz County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) scheduled a call for bids on a countywide pavement overlay project, as well as a bid for 28 sheets of scrim reinforced polyethylene geomembrane. Both bids are set for Monday, April 13 at 1:30 p.m. A call for bids on pipes is scheduled for Monday, April 6 at 1:30 p.m. During Tuesday’s meeting, the board awarded a bid to Sterling Green Crushing, Inc. in the amount of $421,216.49 for aggregate rock for summer road work. Washington State has extended the c...
During its meeting Thursday, March 12, Longview City Council approved Ordinance 3572. The ordinance addresses the city’s sewer pretreatment policy, which regulates how waste water is removed from businesses within the city. Because they rarely produce harmful wastewater, retail stores were removed from the list of regulated sources. Council members noted adopting this policy helps the city remain compliant with state requirements and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Ordinance 3573 and Resolution No. 2608, focusing on ambulance t...
