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🌱 How Kelso’s license plate cameras helped end a tense SWAT standoff
Also, don't miss Baby Storytime on the Kelso Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How Kelso's license plate cameras helped end a tense SWAT standoff
- Want to ride Amtrak's new Airo train when it stops in Kelso?
Also on today's calendar: Social & Craft Time and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cloudy with occasional rain, with a high of 64 and low of 51 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 69, low: 48.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Domestic Violence Assault Suspect Arrested After Standoff In Kelso (kxl.com) — A domestic violence suspect wanted by Longview police was tracked into Kelso early Monday using the city's license plate reader cameras, leading to a standoff at a home on N 1st Avenue. With help from multiple agencies and the Lower Columbia SWAT team, officers contained the area until the man surrendered and was booked into Cowlitz County Jail on several serious charges. 
• Amtrak's new Airo trains launch Sept. 30 on the Cascades route (thenewstribune.com) — Train riders in Kelso will soon see brand-new Amtrak Airo trains on the Cascades route starting Sept. 30, with multiple daily trips stopping in town. The upgraded cars promise more seats, better accessibility, faster Wi‑Fi, and a refreshed café, all funded through federal infrastructure dollars and aimed at making rail a more comfortable, reliable option across Washington and Oregon.
📸 Around Kelso
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kelso
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★ Featured events ★
- Baby Storytime →
351 Three Rivers Drive, Suite 1263, Kelso
10:00 am
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Social & Craft Time →
351 Three Rivers Drive, Suite 1263, Kelso
10:30 am - Girls Swim vs. Skyview
Kelso High School - Gaither Pool
5:00 pm - In-person Community Appointments: Kelso →
305 S Pacific Avenue Unit 101, Kelso - JV Soccer @ Heritage
Heritage High School
5:00 pm - JV Volleyball vs. Mt. View
Kelso High School - Main Gym
5:30 pm - C Team Volleyball vs. Mt. View
Kelso High School - S. Gym 1
5:30 pm - C2 Volleyball vs. Mt. View
Kelso High School - S. Gym 2
5:30 pm - C Team Football vs. Shelton
Kelso High School - Schroeder Field
6:00 pm - Health Info Night
Huntington Middle School, 500 Redpath St, Kelso
6:00 pm - Jim Marcotte Music at Capstone Cellars →
Capstone Cellars, Kelso
3:00 pm - Jim Marcotte Music - Capstone Cellars →
Kelso WA
3:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
📣 Kelso Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This place has delicious home style meals with generous portions and not high priced.
The food is great but the staff - they're out of this world. A very cozy and comfortable atmosphere. We've been going there for several years now and… (Nextdoor North Kelso) - I live on Williams Ave in North Kelso..
Amazon delivered my packages somewhere else.. if you find them, please let me know.. thank you (Nextdoor North Kelso)
- Manna Development Group, LLC posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Kelso. Apply here.
- Investment Property Group (IPG) posted a job opening for Part Time Office Administrator Manufactured Housing and RV Park in Kelso. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kelso here.
🗞 Nearby News
Longview
- Longview School Board recall petitions filed; board to vote on members' defense (tri-cityherald.com)
- Kelso standoff ends with man accused of assaulting girlfriend, threatening to 'shoot up the place' (koin.com)
- Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez Introduces Legislation to Support Veterans' Right to Build Their Own Homes (house.gov)
Kalama
- Rod Run 2026 winners announced (chinookobserver.com)
Ok Kelso! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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