Press Release: Assessor's Office Closure

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Auditor's Office Closure to In-Person Services

Cowlitz Board of Commissioners' cancel regular meetings of March 31 & April 1, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak the Board of Commissioners’ regularly scheduled meetings of Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1, 2020 are cancelled. Future meetings will be decided at a later date.

Health Department Recommends Canceling Large Gatherings

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For Immediate Release

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...

Declaration of Emergency

The Board of Cowlitz County Commissioners has declared an emergency related to the significant health threat caused by the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. While Cowlitz County has no lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19, other parts of the State have had more sig...

On-site Inmate Visitation Suspended

In response to COVID-19 all on-site visitation from family and friends has been suspended until further notice. We are working on alternative options to ensure those in our custody stay connected to their friends and family. More information will follow.

Press Release PR-016

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Press Release PR-015

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Press Release PR-010

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Press Release PR-008

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Press Release PR-002 Update

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Press Release PR-007

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Press Release PR-006

[7:45 pm]

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...

Press Release PR-005

[2:30 pm] 

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...

Press Release PR-004

[2:30 pm]

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...

Press Release PR-003

[2:00 pm]

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...

Press Release PR-002

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...

Press Release PR-001

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: New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Cowlitz County

New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Cowlitz County 

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 Coun...

Press Release: Cowlitz COVID-19 Non-Compliance Reporting

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 our community. Following Governor Inslee&rs...

Press Release: New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases 3.27.2020

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 cases in Cowlitz County to (10) ten.

The latest con...

Press Release: Additional Cowlitz COVID-19 Cases 3.26.20

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 the total number of cases in Cowlitz County to s...

Press Release: Closed Non-Essential Businesses: Crime Prevention

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 conducting extra patrols, but we need...

Press Release: Guidance for Essential Businesses - Cowlitz County

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 required to take steps to comply with the order.

Businesses that ...

Press Release: Stay Home- Stay Safe

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 State and prohibits all people in Washington State from...

Press Release: Cowlitz County COVID-19 Information Line

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 and resources. Callers will be able to access the Cowlitz...

Press Release: Veterans Services (UPDATE)

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 and Human Services (CCHHS) supports local vet...

Press Release: Release of Public Health Info

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 Joint Information Center (JIC) is working diligently to sha...

Press Release - Transition to Virtual Operations

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Press Release: 2nd Person Tests Positive for COVID-19 in Cowlitz County

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 patient had b...

Press Release: Cowlitz County HHS has received its first positive test result for COVID-19

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: Veterans Service Center & VFW Service Office Post 1035 both closed due to COVID-19

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

Press Release: St. John Medical Center Announces First Case of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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 Services (CCHHS) communicable disease team is monitorin...

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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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.

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...

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 ...

Press Release - Office Closure

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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...