Current News

Grade St Striping Tonight

Date Posted: Thursday, November 8, 2018

Tonight, starting at 7 pm, crews from SPM will be striping Grade Street from Oak Street to 13th Street. The striping will be in a new configuration from the current striping. Between Ash Street and 13th, the new striping will designate one through lane each direction, a center-turn lane and bike lanes on each side. From Oak to Ash, the new striping will designate one through lane in each direction and bike lanes on each side. During the work, individual lanes will be closed until the striping dries, but Grade Street will remain open. In addition, striping to Oak Street from 4th to 5th, 4th from Academy to Oak and 5th from Oak to Allen will occur in upcoming days as weather allows.

The City will work to minimize any inconveniences. We appreciate your cooperation and patience.

City of Kelso
Engineering Department
(360) 423-6590

2019 Solutions to Stormwater Pollution Student Video Contest

Date Posted: Thursday, November 8, 2018

Cowlitz Clean Waters is sponsoring its second annual student video contest for high school students to raise awareness of the solutions to stormwater pollution. Grand prize for the winning video is a $500 Amazon gift card, with $250 and $150 gift cards for the runners-up. For more information see the Cowlitz Clean Waters Website at https://www.cowlitzcleanwaters.org/videocontest

Removal of plastic containers at Kelso recycling locations

Date Posted: Thursday, October 18, 2018

Please note the removal of plastic containers beginning November 1, 2018 at the Kelso recycling locations.

NOTICE OF SOLID WASTE RATE INCREASE

Date Posted: Tuesday, October 2, 2018

In accordance with RCW 35.21.157, notice is hereby given that the City of Kelso is proposing a rate adjustment in its solid waste handling fees for consideration by Council on November 6, 2018. Said fees will be effective January 1, 2019.

Publish: Saturday, October 6, 2018

Saturday, October 13, 2018

State of the City Presentation

Date Posted: Friday, September 21, 2018

The following presentation was delivered by City Manager Steve Taylor at the Kelso-Longview Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon held today.
https://www.kelso.gov/document/state-city

Park Board Meeting Canceled September 20, 2018

Date Posted: Wednesday, September 19, 2018

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Date Posted: Friday, September 14, 2018

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Kelso City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, in the Kelso City Council Chambers, 203 South Pacific, Kelso, Washington, on Revenue Sources for the City's 2019 Current Expense Budget. This hearing will include consideration of the possible increase in property tax revenues.

Citizens attending the hearing have the right to provide written and oral comment.

Dated at Kelso, Washington, this September 11, 2018. Brian Butterfield City Clerk City of Kelso

Publish September 22, 2018, and September 29, 2018

LTAC Meeting

Date Posted: Monday, September 10, 2018

Lodging Tax Fund Application Review Recommendations

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at Kelso City Hall. 203 S. Pacific Ave Kelso, WA

LTAC Members will review, discuss, and make recommendations for allocation of lodging tax funds to staff for presentation to Council for final approval.

Loding Tax Funds are available to agencies and events that will promote tourism and encourage participants to sample the hospitality of the citizens and businesses of our area.

Questions; please call Jessica Bronstein at 360-577-3301

Memorial services for Cindy Schimpf (Donaldson)

Date Posted: Thursday, August 30, 2018

Memorial services for Cindy Schimpf (Donaldson) will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 7th at the Latter Day Saints Church located at 1721 30th Avenue in Longview. The family has opened the services to all community members wishing to pay their respects to Cindy’s life and legacy.

The Kelso Public Library will be open from 3:00 – 8:00pm on September 7th.

Loss of a Beloved Librarian

Date Posted: Monday, August 27, 2018

The City is grieving today from the passing of Kelso Library Manager Cindy Schimpf (Donaldson). Cindy passed away this morning at St. John’s Medical Center in Longview.

Born and raised in Kelso, Cindy was the City’s longest-tenured employee with just under 36 years of service, all of which was spent in the library improving literacy and influencing generations of children within Cowlitz County. Cindy was appointed as Library Manager in 2010 and expanded the library’s community outreach programs following the facility’s relocation to Three Rivers Mall. She was heavily involved in the local faith community and held numerous leadership positions in charitable organizations such as Altrusa International throughout her career.

Statement from Kelso Mayor Nancy Malone:

“Today Kelso has lost a pillar of our community. Cindy was a beloved friend, coworker, and public servant whose heart was filled with joy and compassion for everyone she encountered. This tremendous loss will be felt deeply by all who have known her personally and professionally, but her legacy will live on through the public library she so dearly loved and to which her life was dedicated. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends during this difficult time.”

The Kelso Public Library is closed today and is scheduled to reopen Tuesday, August 28th at 10:00am.