Longview

Port staff, union members and Rotschy employees sparred over how to ensure workplace safety on the port's $44.6 million rail terminal expansion project.

The Longview City Council will consider stricter regulations of public camping and what "zero-tolerance" means in their community.

Port of Longview commissioners stressed the need for extra safety measures for Rotschy, Inc. during a meeting about their $44 million contract for a new rail expansion project.

A Pacific County Superior Court judge ordered the city to pay the legal fees for the four councilors who recently ousted the city’s top employee.

Kris Swanson, who was ostensibly fired March 13, called her dismissal a "confusing and reckless" decision sprung by a trio of new city councilors.

Investigators say police were called just before 5 a.m. to an apartment in Longview where a man said a woman was attempting suicide and had assaulted him.

The chlorine shortage began earlier this month when the Westlake chemical plant in Longview had a major electrical failure. Now the chemicals used to disinfect drinking water are scarce throughout the Northwest.

Backers of a coal export terminal proposed in Southwest Washington are suing state regulators over their denial of a key permit needed to build the project.

This summer, Washington lawmakers passed a budget that aims to fully fund basic education. But some argue it may hurt teacher recruitment in more rural districts.

Commissioners at the Port of Longview have unanimously voted to fire their chief executive officer.