Kelso, Washington - City of Kelso

09/15/2026

Due to a water repair, the 300 block of Long Avenue will be CLOSED on Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 8:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Please use an alternate route.

09/10/2026

Get Involved: Kelso's Active Transportation Plan Open House
The City of Kelso is developing a long-range Active Transportation Plan (ATP) - a blueprint for making walking and bicycling safer, easier, and more comfortable for residents of all ages and abilities. The plan will identify projects to create a complete and connected bicycle and pedestrian network that works for everyone.
📣 You're invited! There will be two in-person opportunities to learn about Kelso's new Active Transportation Plan.
Highlander Festival
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 12 PM – 3 PM
- Tam O’Shanter Park
Kelso Library
- Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 3:30 – 5:30 PM
- Kelso Public Library (Three Rivers Crossing Mall)
Drop in anytime to talk with the project team, learn about the proposed walking and biking networks, and share your thoughts on the proposed projects. Your feedback will directly shape the future of transportation in our city!
Can't make it in person? Visit the online open house to stay informed and share your input between September 8 and October 4.

The Kelso Active Transportation Plan (ATP) is a long-range plan to improve walking, and bicycling in the city. The ATP will identify improvements to create a complete and connected active transportation network that works for people of all ages and abilities – whether commuting, running errands, o...

09/09/2026

Due to a water repair, the 300 block of Long Avenue will be CLOSED on Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 8:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Please use an alternate route.

09/08/2026

Effective today, the Catlin Spray Park will be closed for the year. Thank you for a great season! We will reopen on Memorial Day weekend of 2027.

09/07/2026

City Hall and the Operations Center will be closed today for Labor Day.

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

Gusty Showers Bringing Wind and Hail to Southwestern Cowlitz County

What’s Happening:

Gusty showers are impacting southwestern Cowlitz County, including the areas near Kalama and Kelso, and Longview, These showers are moving north at 15 mph.

Affected Areas:

Kalama
Rose Valley
Longview
What to Expect:

Landspouts are possible.
Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
Pea size hail.

Impacts:

Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

09/03/2026

Currently under the I-5 overpass on Kelso Dr, Kelso

Manasco Drive is closed.