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The Fill the Canoe school supply drive raised $130,000 in donations and supplies to support local students—setting a record for the event.

The milestone will help improve classroom resources in the coming school year.

Local nonprofits in SW Washington have started early giving through the Give More 24! program, accepting donations until Sept.

24. The initiative offers residents a chance to support local causes.

Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue will hold a Sept.

11 memorial ceremony Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the 2001 attacks — the event honors nearly 3,000 victims and invites community participation.

Columbia Theatre’s annual soup fundraiser — where local restaurants compete with their best soups to raise funds — returns to Longview.

The event will boost community spirit as it supports local theatre programs.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold its virtual meeting on Sept.

10-11 to conduct committee sessions, gather public comment and decide on several land transactions. Community members can watch the discussion unfold online.

Washington hunters can review the 2026 hunting prospects published by WDFW, which feature key regulations, updated CWD rules, youth seasons, license options + online planning tools.

The details support planning for the upcoming hunting season.

WordFest celebrates 20 years in Longview this month as cake and champagne are served at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday before the readings.

Mount St. Helens Club is hosting guided hikes through early October for local outdoor enthusiasts to explore nearby trails.