Longview, Washington - City of Longview

06/12/2026

Tonight, City Council recognized the 19 graduates of Longview 101's inaugural cohort.

Over the past eight weeks, participants joined City staff for conversations, tours, demonstrations, and behind-the-scenes looks at the services and infrastructure that support our community. They explored topics ranging from public safety and public works to budgeting, community development, parks, recreation, and the library, gaining a deeper understanding of how local government works and the people who serve Longview every day.

We also want to thank everyone who attended one or more Longview 101 sessions. Whether you completed the program or joined us for a few evenings, your curiosity, engagement, and interest in our community helped make this a success.

Longview 101 was created to build connections between residents and their local government, and the enthusiasm shown throughout the program exceeded our expectations.

Congratulations to our inaugural graduates and thank you to everyone who participated. We're already looking forward to welcoming a new group of community members when Longview 101 returns this fall.

https://mylongview.com/1020/Longview-101-Inside-Your-City

06/11/2026

06/09/2026

This week, City Manager Jen Wills shares three opportunities to connect with your community.

• Longview Fire Department Drop-In Open House: Wednesday, June 10, from 5–7 p.m. at Fire Station 81 (740 Commerce Ave.)
• Longview 101: Longview Public Library & Longview Parks and Recreation: Wednesday, June 10, from 6–7:30 p.m. at the Longview Public Library
• City Council Meeting: Thursday, June 11, at 6 p.m. at City Hall

Read more about them in this week's Longview Lowdown: https://mailchi.mp/mylongview.com/longviewlowdown-6-9-2026

Whether you're interested in learning more about City services, meeting your local firefighters, or staying informed about community decisions, we hope you'll join us!

06/03/2026

𝐎𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬
Recovery efforts continue following the 5.26.26 Nippon incident and white liquor release. Local agencies are using every available tool to monitor conditions and guide response efforts.

On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the Consolidated Diking Improvement District No. 1 (CDID) used drones to capture aerial footage of ditches throughout the affected areas. The footage provides a broader view of current conditions, helps identify areas that may need additional attention, and supports ongoing recovery and monitoring efforts.

Watch now.

06/03/2026

𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠.
Over the past week, we've seen neighbors helping neighbors, businesses supporting families, volunteers stepping forward, and countless acts of generosity and compassion.

In difficult times, our community shows up.

In this video message, City Manager Jennifer Wills reflects on what we've witnessed across our community and why staying connected matters.

Then, check out this week's community email for upcoming opportunities to connect and spend time together, including Longview 101, the R2L Bridge Run, and the Longview Fire Open House: https://mailchi.mp/mylongview.com/longviewstrong

Thank you for continuing to care for one another and for making Longview and Cowlitz County the communities that so many of us are proud to live and work in.

06/02/2026

Community Awareness: Donation Scams

The Longview Police Department is urging community members to use care and discernment when making donations connected to the recent Nippon tragedy.

At this time, LPD is not aware of any confirmed donation scams related to this incident. This message is being shared proactively because scammers sometimes attempt to take advantage of tragedies through fraudulent donation requests, fake fundraisers, or “GoFundMe”-style scams.

If you choose to donate, the safest option is to use a trusted local financial institution, including the Longshoreman’s Credit Union or one of the other local credit unions where verified donation accounts have been established.

Before donating, please take a few moments to confirm the fundraiser is legitimate. Be cautious of unsolicited messages, pressure to donate quickly, requests for unusual payment methods, or fundraisers that cannot be verified.

Suspicious fundraising activity may be reported to the Longview Police Department.

06/01/2026

Press Release 5.31.26 at 8:05PM about the Nippon Dynawave Industrial Incident.

05/29/2026

𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝟓/𝟐𝟗 𝐀𝐓 𝟏𝟐:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌:
𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄
Longview's drinking water remains safe, and there continues to be no threat to the public water supply.

Public Works crews and the Diking District worked throughout the night and continue pumping and flushing water through the drainage system. pH levels in the ditch along Industrial Way near the City's well field have returned to normal and stabilized.

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒
While significant progress has been made, there are still areas within the drainage network with elevated pH levels. Until monitoring confirms conditions have stabilized throughout the system, residents are asked to stay out of affected sloughs, dikes, and drainage ditches and keep pets away from these areas.

As a precaution, anyone who has come into contact with water in affected areas should rinse off thoroughly with clean water. Pet owners should also rinse their animals if they have been exposed. Anyone experiencing unusual symptoms should seek appropriate medical attention.

𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐀𝐌 𝐈 𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀 𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍 𝐄𝐆𝐆 𝐎𝐃𝐎𝐑?
Residents may continue to notice a rotten egg odor in some areas. This odor is caused by hydrogen sulfide gas that is released as the product becomes diluted during the flushing process. While the smell may be unpleasant, hydrogen sulfide can be detected by the human nose at extremely low concentrations. Environmental monitoring continues to show no abnormal air quality conditions, and the odor is an indication that dilution efforts are working.

Warning signs have been installed throughout affected areas.

Thank you for your patience, support, and cooperation as response efforts continue.

Over the past several days, we have witnessed the resilience, compassion, and generosity that define our community. Longview Strong.

05/28/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄
Public Works Director Chris Collins provides an update on Longview’s drinking water system following Tuesdays's industrial incident and explains the safeguards in place to protect the community water supply.

Longview’s drinking water comes from protected underground aquifers approximately 200 feet below the surface. The City's water system continuously monitors water quality and is designed to automatically shut down before contaminated water could ever enter the public supply.

The City continues to confirm there is no immediate threat to public health or the community’s drinking water.

For additional updates and environmental monitoring information visit mylongview.com