The Huntington Middle School recycling location is closed, we are currently looking at other options. In the meantime, our other drop sites are still open and avaliable to use at:

• 1115 South Pacific Ave.
• Behind Sleep Inn Hotel (Wilco Plaza)

We will provide updates as they become avaliable. If you have questions please call 360-578-7915 ext. 3341.

If your agency/organization would like to request financial support from the Lodging Tax Fund, please submit a Request For Funding form to the City Manager’s office no later than August 23, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Applications may be submitted directly by email to jbronstein@kelso.gov or mailed to City Hall at PO Box 819, Kelso, WA 98626.

2025 LTAC Funds Application

Lodging Tax Funds are available for agencies and events that will promote tourism and encourage participants to sample the hospitality of the citizens and businesses of Kelso.

Please contact Jessica Bronstein at 360-577-3379 with any questions.

Heat Wave Alert: Stay Cool and Safe, July 5-8;
Free Fares on RiverCities Transit

Here are essential tips and resources to help stay cool and safe:
Ride free on RiverCities Transit from July 5-8 (no routes on Sunday). See the route
schedule at rctransit.org.

784 14th Ave. location (behind the YMCA) from 2:00 – 6:00 Sunday.  

Longview & Kelso Public Libraries:
o Longview Public Library: Open Friday & Saturday (9am 5pm) and Monday
(9am 7pm).
o Kelso Public Library: Open Friday & Saturday (10am 5pm). Closed Monday.
Additional places to stay cool: Call 211 for locations and hours.

Tips to Beat the Heat
Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
Avoid outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day.
Wear light, loose-fitting clothing.
Use sunscreen and wear a hat when outdoors.
Check on elderly neighbors and those with health conditions.

Pet Safety
Never leave pets in a parked car, even for a few minutes.
Provide pets with plenty of shade and fresh water when outdoors.
Limit pet exercise to cooler morning or evening hours.
Walk pets on grass to protect their paws from hot surfaces.
Watch for signs of heat stroke, including heavy panting and inability to calm down.

Vehicle Safety
Never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.
Park in shaded areas when possible and use sunshades to keep your car's interior cooler.
Check your vehicle's cooling system and fluid levels.

Remember, heat-related illnesses can be serious. If you or someone you know experiences
symptoms such as dizziness, headache, or nausea, seek medical attention immediately.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Kelso Planning Commission, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 203 South Pacific Way, Kelso, at its regular meeting starting at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2024, to hear public comment on changes to Kelso Municipal Code, Title 17 Unified Development Code for adopting the 2021 versions of several building and property related codes as adopted by the State of Washington.

Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission will make a recommendation to City Council who will make the final decision on the code updates. 

Any taxpayer may appear and be heard for or against the subject.  If any accommodations are needed, please contact the City Clerk's office at (360) 423-0900. Requests should be made as soon as possible but at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Most meetings are available to view live on KLTV Government Access Channel 29: http://www.kltv.org.

Written comments may be submitted to Kelso City Hall, Community Development to 203 S. Pacific Ave, Kelso WA 98626 or to ajacobs@kelso.gov. Written comments can be submitted beginning May 28, 2024 and no later than 4:30 PM on June 11, 2024.

Proposed Code Changes can be found on the Hearing Schedule here: Public Hearings Schedule