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Longview, Washington Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hi there, Longview! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • When Longview’s Nippon Dynawave workers are finally heading back to work
  • DUI crash at Industrial and Washington Ways sends two to St. John
  • How does Longview-Kelso really stack up for retirees?

Also on today's calendar: Is There a Cure For Racism? (Free Event) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Most workers to return to Longview mill months after fatal spill (seattletimes.com) — Most workers at Longview’s Nippon Dynawave paper mill will be called back starting October 12, months after a deadly chemical spill shut the plant down. Employees who aren’t yet returning will keep receiving pay into mid-January, while repairs, test runs, and a state safety investigation continue, offering some financial stability but no firm restart date for full operations.
   

2. Suspected drunk driver hits Rainier motorist on Industrial Way (tri-cityherald.com) — A suspected drunk driver from Longview allegedly ran a red light at Industrial Way and Washington Way on Tuesday evening, crashing into a Rainier woman’s car and totaling both vehicles. Both drivers were taken to PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, and the local man faces possible DUI and license-related charges, with prior DUI history noted in court records.
   

3. Washington's Best Retirement Destinations (northwestprimetime.com) — Longview-Kelso ranks eighth among Washington’s best retirement metros, offering relatively low violent crime, strong four-star hospital ratings, and one of the more affordable estimated household costs in the state. The study compares Longview with other Washington cities on healthcare, walkability, air quality, and access to exercise, helping local retirees weigh tradeoffs between safety, amenities, and living expenses.
   

4. Joel McEntire appeals protection order, blasts Seattle Times (seattlered.com) — A Longview constituent’s protection order against state Rep. Joel McEntire is now being appealed, after a Cowlitz County judge ordered him to delete posts and stop writing about her for a year. McEntire, who represents Longview and faces a Longview Democrat in November, argues the case stems from ongoing clashes with a local activist group and claims media bias shaped statewide coverage.
   

5. In loving memory of Neva C. Thomas (Alton) Ormiston: 1937-2026 (chronline.com) — Longview readers are remembering Neva C. Thomas Ormiston, who was born in Longview in 1937 and passed away this July in Olympia. Known for her love of animals, deep church involvement, and generous handmade afghans, she built a life across Castle Rock, Alaska, and Lewis County, and is survived by close family after also recently losing her beloved poodle, Rosie.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Tonight the Longview City Council, city staff, and Longview Police Department completed active threat training focused on Avoid, Deny, Defend.
    We practiced realistic scenarios and saw firsthand how prepared and capable LPD is. LPD offers similar training for free to churches, schools, and… (Nextdoor Pacific Way)
  • READY!
    for Kindergarten online workshops are available now through Nov. 30. These are for families with children born between 9-1-21 and 8-31-26. Adults… (Nextdoor Fir Street)
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Cashier Associate - Part Time in Longview. Apply here.
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Cashier in Longview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Longview here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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