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Lake Sacajawea totem pole removed

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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The Lake Sacajawea totem pole, which has stood on Lions Island for 46 years, was removed on Friday, July 28, 2026, after being deemed unsafe by officials. The pole, which has no ties to any local tribes, was scheduled for removal due to its deteriorated condition and potential safety risks during the lowering process. According to Longview Public Records, crews prepared to take down the totem pole on July 28, 2026, following a determination that it was unsafe. The pole had been occupied by a nest of honeybees at its base, as documented in a video taken on July 28, 2026. If the sculpture breaks during removal, officials stated it may not be replaced.

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The Lake Sacajawea totem pole has stood on Lions Island for 46 years“The crumbling totem pole has no ties to any local tribes, but it has stood on Lions Island at Lake Sacajawea for 46 years.”
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The Lake Sacajawea totem pole was removed on Friday, July 28, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Lake Sacajawea totem pole was deemed unsafe by officials“Lake Sacajawea totem pole deemed unsafe, comes down Friday Nick Morgan The crumbling totem pole has no ties to any local tribes, but it has stood on Lions Island at Lake Sacajawea for 46 years.”
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The Lake Sacajawea totem pole has no ties to any local tribes“The crumbling totem pole has no ties to any local tribes, but it has stood on Lions Island at Lake Sacajawea for 46 years.”
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The Lake Sacajawea totem pole was scheduled for removal due to its deteriorated condition“The crumbling totem pole has no ties to any local tribes, but it has stood on Lions Island at Lake Sacajawea for 46 years. But, if the sculpture were to break when lowered, would another one be built? Mark Morris class of '66 to host 60th reunion The Daily News The two-day event kicks off with a taco/nacho bar at Scythe Brewing Co. Lower Columbia Area neighbors: Obituaries for July 29 Read through the obituaries published in The Daily News Dissenting Longview school board vote highlights transparency concerns Before the vote, audience members complained about what they called the board's inconsistent rules, particularly regarding when the public can comment during school board meetings amid the ongoing sexual assault case at Mark Morris. July 28 recap: Lower Columbia Area news you may have missed today Get a recap of Tuesday's local news stories from The Daily News. Bees swarm Longview totem pole at Lake Sacajawea A nest of honeybees occupies the base of the Pioneer Lions totem pole at Lake Sacajawea in Longview in this video taken July 28, 2026. The totem pole, which has no ties to any local tribes, is slated to be removed on Friday and may not be replaced if it is damaged beyond repair during the removal.”
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The Lake Sacajawea totem pole was scheduled for removal due to potential safety risks during the lowering process“Lake Sacajawea totem pole deemed unsafe, comes down Friday Nick Morgan The crumbling totem pole has no ties to any local tribes, but it has stood on Lions Island at Lake Sacajawea for 46 years. But, if the sculpture were to break when lowered, would another one be built?”
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Crews prepared to take down the totem pole on July 28, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Crews prepared to take down the totem pole following a determination that it was unsafe“Lake Sacajawea totem pole deemed unsafe, comes down Friday Nick Morgan The crumbling totem pole has no ties to any local tribes, but it has stood on Lions Island at Lake Sacajawea for 46 years. But, if the sculpture were to break when lowered, would another one be built?”
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The totem pole had been occupied by a nest of honeybees at its base“Bees swarm Longview totem pole at Lake Sacajawea A nest of honeybees occupies the base of the Pioneer Lions totem pole at Lake Sacajawea in Longview in this video taken July 28, 2026.”
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A video taken on July 28, 2026 documented the honeybees at the base of the totem pole“Bees swarm Longview totem pole at Lake Sacajawea A nest of honeybees occupies the base of the Pioneer Lions totem pole at Lake Sacajawea in Longview in this video taken July 28, 2026.”
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If the sculpture breaks during removal, officials stated it may not be replaced“The totem pole, which has no ties to any local tribes, is slated to be removed on Friday and may not be replaced if it is damaged beyond repair during the removal.”