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Request for Proposals to be issued for City of Longview 911 Ambulance Services

American Medical Response (AMR), a leading national healthcare corporation, has announced that it will conclude its long-standing provision of 911 ambulance services to the City of Longview and has requested to renegotiate its contractual agreement with t...

As the thaw begins … sandbags available

Temperatures are climbing, the rains are back, and roads are clearing. But with the thaw, other challenges arise. Tree limbs may have become brittle or heavy with snow and ice. Potholes and other road damage appear. Continue to be diligent in watching for...

City of Longview launches website refresh!

City of Longview launches website refresh!

The City of Longview is proud to announce the launch of a refresh of our website www.mylongview.com. The new refresh was built for ease-of-use and an improved experience for citizens. With the following changes to...

Notice of Council Members Attendance at Public Forum Regarding Fishers Lane

City of Longview 

NOTICE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS ATTENDANCE AT PUBLIC FORUM

Notice is hereby given that multiple members of the City of Longview City Council may attend a Public Forum conducted by Longview Community and Economic Development to hear idea...

City of Longview - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

City of Longview

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

REQUEST TO VACATE A 12.5 FOOT STRIP OF ALLEY RIGHT OF WAY 

              NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Longvi...

Save the Date for a Citizen’s Roundtable

Save the Date for a Citizen’s Roundtable

Despite rumors, the City does not have a plan for the former water treatment plant property on Fisher's Lane. We want to hear yours! Bring your best ideas to the roundtable on Thursday, J...

Inclement weather update

The most recent weather forecasts indicate more snow and/or freezing rain for the Lower Columbia area. Our dedicated first responders continue to respond to emergencies. Please support them by staying home if possible. 

Your safety is cr...

Community asked to help as cities add more warming shelter locations

The City of Longview is urging community volunteers to help staff shelters and donate supplies as additional warming shelters are identified in response to this weekend’s winter storm. Winter weather is especially dangerous for anyone experienci...

Warming Shelter Update

Determination of severe weather event

Pursuant to Ordinance No. 3357 codified as LMC 7.30, Severe Weather Shelters, City Manager Kris Swanson has determined that a severe weather event is imminent based on forecasted cold weather conditions effective today, January 10, 2024. Low temperatures ...

Stay in the know, Download the new WasteConnect Mobile APP

Download the WasteConnect app to keep up on their latest alerts and information. The app always provides an up-to-date notification and weather alert status for all services provided in the Cowlitz County area. It also will show addresses and routes. &...

Indoor Library Story Times Return

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2023: A Tale of Resilience and Success

In 2019, the City of Longview was faced with a mounting and unprecedented crisis related to homelessness. Numerous encampments developed in public spaces and began to impact businesses and citizens. The needs of unsheltered individuals exceeded the servic...

Free Notary Services at the Longview Public Library

Need a Notary? We offer FREE Notary Services! Make an appointment by calling our main line: 360-442-5300.  A notarization is generally an assurance made by a Notary Public that a document's signature is genuine, that the signer ...

Check out a culture pass at the Longview Public Library

LPL library card holders have FREE admission passes to various local attractions through our reciprocal membership with the Oregon Historical Society (OHS). The program was created as a way to show appreciation for each attraction as well as highlighting ...

What is Happening in Community and Economic Development

Our monthly Community and Economic Development Newsletter, keeps you up to date on timely and relevant economic development information, such as building and development activity code enforcement and planning activity. Stay connected with news, events, an...

Here’s what’s coming soon at Recreation - Winter/Spring

Here’s what’s coming soon at Recreation

Up & Coming Events 

• Mother/Son Dance Party “Everything Is Awesome” Feb 3 | session I 3 -5p $15 per ticket
• Father/Daughter Ball “Aloha Spirit&r...

Dear Neighbors- Season’s greetings to all! Many personal and family traditions emerge during the “

In 2019, the City of Longview was faced with a mounting and unprecedented crisis related to homelessness. Numerous encampments developed in public spaces and began to impact businesses and citizens. The needs of unsheltered individuals exceeded the servic...

A little history from the Public Works Street Department

At the very first Longview City Council meeting held in February of 1924 the City established the Police Department, Fire Department and the Street Cleaning and Lighting Department, recognizing the value in maintaining the health, safety and cleanliness o...

Just around the corner: the 2024 Winter Reading Program, Sign Up Now

From January 1-31, the Longview Public Library is participating in “Where We Come From,” a reading challenge sponsored by Lerner. We challenge our community to read and log at least 15 hours / 900 minutes during January. For logging yo...

Join our “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” Program at the Longview Public Library

How many picture books can you read with your child before they enter kindergarten? More than you might think! Did you know that the most reliable indicator of school success is being read to during early childhood? Help get your child ready for kindergar...

Pickup of leaves from City owned trees runs through January

 From October through January, leaves from City of Longview maintained trees may be placed in the street for pick up by the City’s Stormwater Division.

“It is important that we remove fallen leaves from these areas so that vehi...

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