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Health Department Recommends Canceling Large Gatherings

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March 13, 2020

HEALTH DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS CANCELING LARGE GATHERINGS

Cowlitz County Health & Human Services is recommending the cancellation of large gatherings of more than 250 people in order to minimize the potentia...

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Cowlitz County Variance.

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April 21, 2020 at 1530 hrs.On Friday, April 17, 2020, Cowlitz County Health officials and the Cowlitz COVID-19 Incident Management Team (IMT) announced (3) three additional Cowlitz county residents had tested ...

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April 17, 2020 at 1500 hrs.

Cowlitz County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) has reported (3) three additional confirmed positive test results for novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Cowlitz County. These cas...

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April 14, 2020 at 1245 hrs.To stop the spread of the dangerous COVID-19 virus, Washingtonians have been asked to Stay HomeStay Healthy. Washington residents have taken this ask seriously and the curve is...

Cowlitz County Youth Services Update

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April 13, 2020The Cowlitz County Superior Court is aware that as our community, nation and world deals with the COVID-19 pandemic, people are concerned and fearful for their safety and the safety of othe...

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April 9, 2020 at 1400 hrs.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidance for essential employees who have a known exposure to a COVID-19 patient. This guidance was already happe...

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April 9, 2020 at 1200 hrs.   

There is no question that celebrating Easter will look very different this year. All throughout Washington we are starting to see the benefits and positive impact...

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April 6, 2020 at 1700 hrs.

 The CDC and Washington State Department of Health now recommend wearing cloth face coverings, such as homemade fabric masks, in public settings where individuals cannot...

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April 6, 2020 at 1430 hrs.

The Cowlitz County COVID-19 Incident Management Team (IMT) and Peace Health St. Johns Medical Center (PHSJMC) wishes to recognize the generosity shown by our community for donated personal protective equipment ...

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April 6, 2020 at 1200 hrs.

 Cowlitz County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) has reported (3) three additional confirmed positive test results for novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Cowlitz...

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April 3, 2020 at 1445 hrs.

 Cowlitz County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) has reported no new cases for novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Cowlitz County. Our total number of cases in Co...

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April 1, 2020 at 1245 hrs.

Cowlitz County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) has reported (2) two additional confirmed positive test results for novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Cowlitz County. These cases ...

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March 31, 2020 at 1500 hrs.

The Cowlitz County Incident Management Team (IMT) has launched a new website at www.cowlitzcovid19.com in an effort to better communicate with Cowlitz County residents during the res...

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March 31, 2020 at 1200 hrs. 

Cowlitz County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) has reported (2) two additional confirmed positive test results for novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Cowlitz County. These c...

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March 30, 2020 at 1415 hrs.

The Cowlitz County COVID-19 Incident Management Team wishes to thank the community for its generosity and offers to donate personal protective equipment (PPE). The COVID-19 pandemic ...

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March 28, 2020 at 1730 hrs.

Cowlitz County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) has reported (4) four additional confirmed positive test results for novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Cowlitz County. These...

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March 27, 2020 at 1345 hrs. 

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions throughout o...

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Cowlitz County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) has reported (3) three additional confirmed positive test results for novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Cowlitz County. These cases bring the total number of case...

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March 26, 2020 at 1545 hrs.

In an effort to assist our community we are providing a list of helpful numbers, texts, and websites to visit.

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March 26, 2020 at 1500 hrs.

Cowlitz County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) has reported four additional confirmed positive test results for novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Cowlitz County. These cases bring th...

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March 25, 2020 at 1400 hrs.

Businesses that remain open after Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home-Stay Healthy” Order goes into effect atmidnight on March 25, 20020 are require...

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March 25, 2020 at 1400 hrs.

Many community business partners have already temporarily suspended business operations or are preparingto do so during the Stay Home-Stay Healthy order. Law Enforcement is...

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March 24, 2020 at 1900 hrs.

Governor Inslee announced on March 23, 2020 proclamation #20-25: “Stay Home – Stay Healthy Order”. The orderis effective throughout Washington...

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March 24, 2020 at 1600 hours

The Joint Information Center has created the Cowlitz County COVID-19 Information Line. 

1-888-683-8676 will be made available for additional information a...

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Public Health and the Cowlitz County Incident Management Team understands the public’s desire to learn as much as possible about the on-going response to COVID-19. The team’s Join...

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Update as of March 24, 2020 at 1430 hrs.

The Veterans Service Center and VFW Service Office Post 1035 are both closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Through applications for assistance, Cowlitz Health ...

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March 20, 2020 at 1945 hrs.

The State of Oregon has issued a “stay at home” order as of 03/20/20 at1930 hrs.

What does Oregon’s “Stay at Home, Stay Healthy&r...

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March 20, 2020 at 1530 hrs.

Cowlitz PUD will be suspending disconnects for non-payment effective immediately.

Cowlitz PUD recognizes the economic impact COVID-19 will have on our community and has made...

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March 20, 2020 at 1530 hrs.

A second person has tested positive for novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Cowlitz County. This new case brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in Cowlitz County to two.

The fir...

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March 20, 2020 at 1400 hrs.

County, Cities, Public Health and Safety, and Emergency Services entities from throughout Cowlitz County have joined to activate an Incident Management Team (IMT) in order to ...

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Over the weekend, PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center announced its first case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in a patient. This case is a Lewis County resident.

The Cowlitz County Health & Human Ser...

Press Release: Health Department Recommends Canceling Large Gatherings

Cowlitz County Health & Human Services is recommending the cancellation of large gatherings of more than 250 people in order to minimize the potential health impacts of COVID-19. 

This Public Health recommendation applies to gatherings of 250 ...

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The State of Oregon has issued a “stay at home” order as of 03/20/20 at 1930 hrs.

What does Oregon’s “Stay at Home, Stay Healthy” order mean to Washingtonians?

At this time, no such order has been i...

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Cowlitz PUD will be suspending disconnects for non-payment effective immediately.

Cowlitz PUD recognizes the economic impact COVID-19 will have on our community and has made the decision to waive all late fees and suspend disconnects fo...

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A second person has tested positive for novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Cowlitz County. This new case brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in Cowlitz County to two.

The first case announced earlier this morning is a male in his 70s. The patie...

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County, Cities, Public Health and Safety, and Emergency Services entities from throughout Cowlitz County have joined to activate an Incident Management Team (IMT) in order to better coordinate the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The team...

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The Veterans Service Center and VFW Service Office Post 1035 are both closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Because of this closure they are unable to process applications for assistance from the Cowlitz County Veteran’s Relief Fund. Through app...

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Cowlitz County Health and Human Services has received its first positive test result for novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The confirmed case is a male in his 70s. The patient had been in isolation at PeaceHealth St. Johns’ Medical Center pending tes...

Press Release: Cowlitz Application for Modified Phase 3 of WA “Safe Start” Plan Temporarily Paused

Cowlitz County’s application for “modified-phase 3” in the governor’s phased approach for reopening hasbeen put on “pause” due to increased COVID-19 activity in the county. As of right now, the c...

Press Release:Cowlitz County Applies for Variance to Advance Modified Phase 3

Cowlitz County entered Phase 2 of the Re-Opening Washington Plan on May 23, 2020. Cowlitz County hasunfortunately seen an increase in cases the last two weeks, with the rate of cases per 100,000 residentsper fourteen days at 39. The increase in case coun...

Press Release: Cowlitz County Long Term Care Facility Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

Public health has been notified of a positive COVID-19 test in a member of management at a Cowlitz Countylong-term care facility. This employee does not have contact with residents and health officials believe therisk of infection to staff and residents ...

Press Release: Cowlitz County Resident Employed at ilani Tests Positive for COVID-19

ilani has confirmed that one of its employees has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee is a CowlitzCounty resident. The employee will remain isolated until they are no longer contagious. Cowlitz CountyHealth and Human Services (CCHHS) is working wi...

Press Release: Cowlitz County Postpones Request for Variance

Cowlitz County is currently in Phase 2 of Governor Inslee’s “Safe Start” plan to re-open Washington’seconomy as of May 23, 2020. Cowlitz County officials had previously identified June 13, 2020 as the earliestpossi...

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Cowlitz County is currently in Phase 1 of Governor Inslee’s “Safe Start” plan to re-open Washington’seconomy as of May 5, 2020. Clark County was recently deemed eligible to apply for a variance to advanceto Phase 2...

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March 31, 2020 at 1500 hrs.

The Cowlitz County Incident Management Team (IMT) has launched a new website at www.cowlitzcovid19.com in an effort to better communicate with Cowlitz County residents during the response to the new novel coronavirus. ...

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Museum Office Closure

The Cowlitz County Historical Museum will be closed to the public until further notice.  

Please contact Joseph Govednik, Museum Director, at 360-577-3119 if you need assistance.  

Press Release - Office Closure

Noxious Weeds is available by phone, email and appointment only. 

Our walk-up window is closed. We will maintain field inspections, but avoid in-person interactions for the time being.

Temporary Measures Effective Until Further Notice

In an effort to ensure everyone’s safety, due to the limited space in our lobby and to ensure social distancing, we have closed our reception area for in-person business. We are available via telephone, between the hours of 8:30-5:00, at (360) 5...

Cancelled - April 14, 2020 Park & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting

The Cowlitz County Park and Recreation Advisory Board is cancelling their regular meeting scheduled for April 14, 2020.

The Park and Recreation Advisory Board regularly meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Cowlitz County Administration Bu...

PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION BUILDING TEMPORARY CLOSURE

Effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020 the Cowlitz County Department of Public Works Administration Building will be open to the public by appointment only for specific services until further notice. These services include miscellaneous permits (applications...

Cowlitz County IMT Launches New Website

The Cowlitz County Incident Management Team (IMT) has launched a new website at www.cowlitzcovid19.com in an effort to better communicate with Cowlitz County residents during the response to the new novel coronavirus.

 The new website will be a on...

Staying informed

Cowlitz County has two phone lines we would like to make you aware of.

 The first is our information hotline, the number is 1-888-683-8676. You have the option to listen in English and Spanish.

 The second is the noncompliance complaint li...

Building Closures

The BOCC approved the plan to limit hours at the Hall of Justice.  The front doors will be open during the hours of 9AM - 3PM Monday through Friday. Our Records Department will allow mail and couriers in as needed. Registered sex offenders will n...

Press Release - Office Closure

We are open from 0830-1700 each day. We have suspended fingerprinting services to include initial applications for Concealed Pistol Licenses. Registered Sex offenders are still required to check in and register as required. We are asking citizens wanting ...

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Office Plan for WSU Extension in Cowlitz County

Office Plan for WSU Extension in Cowlitz County

At the request of Washington State University to encourage protection of the general public and office staff from infection of Coronavirus, the WSU Extension office in Cowlitz County will be closed immediatel...