In January 2026, the USACE issued a new Nationwide Permit (NWP 60) specifically designed to streamline “Activities to Improve Passage of Fish and Other Aquatic Organisms,” which may aid future infrastructure modifications on the Toutle.
The Army Corps of Engineer’s (USACE) current “NO” dredge decision is based on data from Oct 2022, and it only addresses the confluence of the Cowlitz and Columbia rivers.
A sinkhole located by the Elementary School, affected approximately 1/3rd of the City on the Southeast side – not only that, it was Tyler Stone’s first week in his new position as the Director of Public Works.
When Elly Schlect dreamed of opening her Not So Still Salon & Gift shop in downtown Castle Rock, she never imagined the difficulties she would encounter while remodeling the older building to suit her needs.
Castle Rock starts they new year off with 2 new council members, 2 employees promoted, 4 retirees, and 1 accepted a new position
Castle Rock’s Director of Public Works, Dave Vorse, Retires After 44 Years with the City
One grant application, and two real estate transactions approved by the Kelso City Council and now they’re the proud owners of the contaminated Cliff Koppe Metals site
The City of Kelso’s Dilemma: Partner with Love Overwhelming, Leave the Contaminated Land, or Wait Love Overwhelming Out in Hopes they’ll Sign it Over to the City.
Kelso, Wash – Love Overwhelming, Low Income Housing, and S River Road. Many residents are speaking out against the proposed low-income housing project.
Water & Sewer aren’t glamorous conversations, but they are incredibly important because they affect our pocketbooks every time we write a check.
