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With Columbia and Lewis Rivers, Water Sports Popular in Cowlitz County
For years Noel Johnson regularly made the 45-minute trek from his home in Portland‚ Ore.‚ to fish the Lewis River. Now that he’s retired‚ he spends even more time in Cowlitz County; his fishing destination has become home.
Cameron Family Glass Draws National Attention to Cowlitz County
After an exhaustive search to find the perfect location for the world’s largest eco-friendly wine bottle manufacturing facility –
Cowlitz County Restaurants Draw Loyal Customers From Throughout Region
It’s hard to miss the 28-foot boat that appears to have washed up at the corner of Commerce Avenue and Florida Street in Longview. That’s where Fred Kamp‚ a successful stockbroker-turned-restaurateur‚ opened Freddie’s Just for the Halibut in January 2005.
Topography Shapes Distinctive Nature of Cowlitz County Real Estate Market
With plenty of rolling hills and a decided lack of broad, flat stretches, Cowlitz Cou nty is not the place to find sprawling tracts of cookie-cutter homes. Instead, as the area has developed over the years, smaller developments and unique homes have been more the order of the day.
Taj Mahal of the Northwest, Empress Palace, Draws New Visitors
It is billed as the Taj Mahal of the Northwest.
Longview Wins Playground From KaBOOM! National Campaign for Play
No, it’s not a scene from a Batman movie.
Learn About Area’s Earliest Days at Cowlitz County Historical Museum
Curious? If you want to learn about Cowlitz County from its earliest days, check out the local history museum.
Cedar Creek Grist Mill Provides Breathtaking History Lesson
The Cedar Creek Grist Mill in Woodland is a National Historic Landmark that dates back to 1876.
Find Plants, Pigs and More at Cowlitz County Farmer’s Market
The Cowlitz County Farmer’s Market sells much more than just tomatoes and apples.
Front-Line Employees Enhance Hospitality Skills
Cowlitz County businesses are dedicated to making sure that visitors get the red-carpet treatment.
Small Business Development Center Helps Companies Grow
Longview is now home to a Small Business Development Center.
Montgomery House Bed & Breakfast Opens in Kalama
Eric and Juliana Montgomery were halfway through the renovation of the Craftsman home they purchased in 2006 when their lives and their perspective changed. They scrapped the idea of restoring then selling the home.
Longtime Family Business Wilcox and Flegel Oil Looks to Future
The Wilcox family has been delivering fuel to Washington and Oregon for more than 50 years. Now, the family business is giving local residents another option to standard petroleum.
All About Me in Kalama Stocks Unusual, Fun Gift Items
There’s only one item Rachael Doss insists her customer’s leave her gift boutique with – a smile.
The Pete Is Back in Papa Pete’s Pizza
The Pete is back in Papa Pete’s Pizza.
Pets and People Alike Enjoy Woodland’s Remnant Farms Feed & Supply
Rick Pettit was a fish biologist whose only experience with feed stores was as a customer.
Public Art Enriches Everyday Experiences
In Lake Sacajawea Park, a boy throws a ball to a dog. Children pet the dog, hug it and even try to ride it like a horse, but it never barks or bites. It’s a cast bronze sculpture – one of many pieces of public art in the Kelso and Longview area.
County’s Three Ports Drive a Burgeoning Water-Based Economy
In addition to traditional transportation modes such as Interstate 5, bustling railways, regional airstrips and nearby Portland International Airport, Cowlitz County boasts another logistical plus – the Columbia River and three busy ports to take advantage of access to the Pacific Ocean. Now a good thing’s getting even better.
Cowlitz County Public Utility District Turns to Turbines
For the Cowlitz County Public Utility District, the answer is indeed blowin’ in the wind. In November 2007, 89 giant wind turbines towering over grazing lands and wheat fields in the Columbia River Gorge started spinning and thus generating electricity for customers of Cowlitz PUD and three other public utilities.
Longview Teen Haley Hanseler Competes in 2008 Junior Olympics
Some teenage girls idolize singers or movie stars, but 14-year-old Haley Hanseler isn’t your typical teenage girl.
