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Wings removed from Longview totem pole

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

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Work began Friday, July 31, to remove wings from Longview's totem pole on Lions Island at Lake Sacajawea. The pole, installed in the 1980s, was lowered to assess damage and determine if repairs are possible. The Daily News reported officials planned to review the structure's condition after the removal. No specific timeline for repairs or further action was provided in the public record. The totem pole has been a park feature since the 1980s.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://tdn.com/news/local/

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Work began Friday, July 31, to remove wings from Longview's totem pole“WATCH: Wings removed from Longview totem pole Workers prepare to remove the wings of the totem pole on Lions Island at Lake Sacajawea on Friday, July 31, in Longview. Once lowered, officials plan to assess the structure's damage to see if it can be repaired. (Matthew Esnayra, The Daily News)”
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The totem pole is on Lions Island at Lake Sacajawea“WATCH: Wings removed from Longview totem pole Workers prepare to remove the wings of the totem pole on Lions Island at Lake Sacajawea on Friday, July 31, in Longview. Once lowered, officials plan to assess the structure's damage to see if it can be repaired. (Matthew Esnayra, The Daily News)”
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The pole was installed in the 1980sNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The pole was lowered to assess damage“Once lowered, officials plan to assess the structure's damage to see if it can be repaired.”
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Officials planned to review the structure's condition after the removal“Once lowered, officials plan to assess the structure's damage to see if it can be repaired.”
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No specific timeline for repairs or further action was provided in the public recordNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The totem pole has been a park feature since the 1980s“Officials are reviewing whether the structure, located at the park since the 1980s, can be repaired.”