City of Kelso, WA

“City of Friendly People”
Official Twitter account of the City of Kelso, Washington

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•Completion expected August 2021.
• The Contractor has begun underground utility work & removal of existing structures.
• The Signals have been put into a four-way stop flashing condition.
• Local Traffic is encouraged to use alternate routes for the duration of the project.

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National Public Works Week is May 17-23. We would like to thank our Public Works Department for all their work and dedication to our community.

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If you are experiencing financial hardships due to COVID-19 restrictions, please contact City Hall at 360-578-7915 or [email protected] to make arrangements for a utility payment plan to be put in place to help you through this period.

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Our thoughts are with the Washington State Patrol, the trooper’s family, and all our other brothers and sisters in blue. Everyone deserves to go home to their families! Please stay safe!!

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Press Release
Council Meeting Canceled
In response to the COVID-19 and public health concerns, and in concert with Governor Inslee’s emergency proclamation, the regular meeting of the Kelso City Council for Tuesday, March 17, 2020, has been canceled.

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FYI

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Due to a sinkhole, the intersection of N.W. 2nd and Grant AND side streets will CLOSED until further notice. Please use an alternate route.

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Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. 🚔 To the brave men & women who keep us safe every day, THANK YOU! 💙 #BackTheBlue

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Finance Director Brian Butterfield just swore-in Andy Hamilton as the new city manager. “And he’s official. Boy can we give him a lot of work to do,” Mayor Nancy Malone said with a laugh.

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Mark your calendars! 🎅🏻🎄

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The Kelso City Council meeting is about to start and will likely include a welcome to new City Manager Andy Hamilton, whose first day is today. https://t.co/liABMY3aYI

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The Spray Park is closed for the season.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

On September 3rd, 4th and 5th 2019, Cowlitz County Public Works, under contract with the City of Kelso will be chip sealing the streets marked in red in the attached map. The work will begin at 6:30 a.m., and is expected to be completed by 5:00 p.m.

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Advanced Excavating Specialists, LLC has earned substantial completion status of the Tam O’ Shanter Park Improvements 30 days ahead of schedule. Our park is looking great!

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City Hall and the Operations Center will be closed on Thursday for Independence Day. We wish you a safe and happy holiday!

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Our new sport court is ready for use!!!

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Crews are out painting and will continue throughout the summer, weather permitting. Please use caution and stay off the wet paint. Cones will be placed in the areas that have wet paint. Thank you!!

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Breaking: @WaKelso this morning announced that longtime police captain Darr Kirk will replace former Chief Andy Hamilton, effective June 1.
https://t.co/yL1BoQdXrE

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Press Release
City of Kelso Appoints Darr Kirk as Next Police Chief
The City of Kelso is pleased to announce the selection of Darr Kirk as its next Police Chief effective June 1st.

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Due to construction, the Spray Park is tentatively scheduled to open on June 1st.