Longview’s summer meal program for children 18 and younger begins June 15, offering free meals at four locations through August 14. The program is administered by Longview Health Services and provides breakfast and lunch at designated sites.
RiverCities Transit will offer fare-free rides for Disability Pride Day on July 25 and during extreme heat events. A new ADA-accessible bus stop opens June 19 at the intersection of 12th Avenue and Maple Street.
Cowlitz County Emergency Management urges residents to register for Hyper-Reach Community Alerts to receive emergency notifications on cellphones and landlines. The system was updated to include new alert options, and the County has launched a public awareness campaign to increase sign-ups.
The Longview City Council will vote Tuesday on an ordinance addressing gaps in state law regarding fentanyl endangerment, aiming to close legal loopholes in child endangerment cases.
Gas line work by Cascade Natural Gas and contractor Hanging H Company will cause lane closures at two intersections beginning July 9. Eastbound Maple Street will be closed between Commerce Avenue and 12th Avenue for utility work starting July 9, 2026.
Longview Archives now provides online access to agendas and minutes from 1924 to 2019 through Granicus, improving public access to historical city government records.
What to watch next: The Longview City Council vote on the fentanyl endangerment ordinance and the July 9 utility work lane closures will impact residents’ daily routines and public safety protocols.