City of Kalama 2019 Annual Report Filed May 29, 2020

The City of Kalama 2019 Annual Report has been filed with the Washington State Auditor's office. Click to see Report.

05/29/2020

Drinking Water Quality 2019 Annual Report

The Annual Water Quality Report for 2019 is now available.

05/28/2020 9:07 AM

Cowlitz County Approved by State for Phase 2

After responding to several questions based on a article in TDN about Kalama's Council meeting and Council actions I would like to clarify that the City Council voted to continue to adhere to the Governor's order. That meant the City would continue to honor and maintain Phase I status. See Attache

05/23/2020 4:42 PM

Mayor Mike Reuter - Open Letter to Kalama Community

I want to provide an update on the local progress of opening the community and the local authority given to the City under Washington State Laws.

05/21/2020 9:18 AM

KALAMA CITY COUNCIL VIRTUAL WORKSHOP MAY 21, 2020 @ 6PM COVID-19 RECOVERY PLANS

Kalama City Council will hold a workshop on Thursday May, 21, 2020 at 6pm to discuss the recovery process under the COVID-19 restrictions and economic aid to the Business Community. Questions can be sent to cityclerk@kalama.com or call 360-673-4561. Meeting will be held via Zoom see calendar post.

05/15/2020 4:35 PM

CEDC/PATHWAYS 2020 COMMERCIAL RENT RELIEF APPLICATION

The Community Foundation of Southwest WA COVID-19 Response Committee has partnered with Pathways 2020 and Cowlitz Economic Development Council (CEDC) to provide up to $50,000 for Pathways 2020/CEDC Commercial Rent Relief Grants.

05/15/2020 10:45 AM

2020 Pavement Preservation Project Begins

Construction work began May 11th on the improvements to Elm Street from W. Frontage Road to Fourth Street (up High School Hill) and improvements to W. Frontage Road from the old Kingwood Crossing to Oak St. The Contractor - AES, LLC, plans to work from 7am to 3:30pm during the week on the project.

05/12/2020 11:47 AM

Date Street - Construction - Week of May 11

City Crew is working to replace an old waterline on Date Street, which closes Date Street from 8am to 5pm through Thursday May 14th from China Garden Road to Tenth Street. The street will be opened in the evening hours.

05/12/2020 11:21 AM

National Police Week - May 10-16, 2020

Mayor Reuter and the City Council have proclaimed May 10-16, 2020 as National Police Week honoring Kalama's Police officers, officers throughout Washington State and the entire country. See the newsletter to "meet" your current police officers.

05/01/2020 3:14 PM

Governor’s Phase 1 Construction Restart COVID-19

Link to Requirements

04/29/2020 3:58 PM

City Attorney response to City Administrator Questions -

“The Response City Attorney, is to questions from the City Administrator about the legality and potential liability of defying Governor Inslee’s Stay Home Stay Safe Order.”

04/24/2020 11:43 AM

Mayor's Address to the Citizens of Kalama

I want to address the concerns of members of the City Council and the residents on reopening businesses, as well as citizens of Kalama that are being effected by the Corona Virus.

04/24/2020 11:37 AM

UPDATE: Boil Water Lifted – Water safe to Drink

The Boil Water Advisory issued on the afternoon of April 15, 2020, is lifted as of 8:30 am on April 17, 2020. All tests have come back satisfactory. The water is now safe to drink, brushing of teeth, and food preparation. The City thanks the residents for their cooperation.

04/16/2020 4:23 PM

Cowlitz County Burn Ban - Lifted.

04/13/2020 11:06 AM

Meeker Drive Sewer Lift Station Call for Bids

04/06/2020 8:00 AM

COVID-19 Contacts & Information Numbers

03/27/2020 2:30 PM

CENSUS 2020 – RESPOND NOW

Census Postcard/Notices were mailed in March to Street Addresses. If you have a Post Office Box, you will NOT receive the notice, but you can still complete the census on-line by logging into www.2020census.gov and follow the directions

03/26/2020 2:10 PM

Kalama Cancels Upcoming Meetings

The City of Kalama is canceling all meetings scheduled through April 10, 2020. Click for more

03/25/2020 12:00 PM

Park Playgrounds Closed due to COVID-19

Due to the rapid advancement of the COVID 19 pandemic all City playgrounds will be closed to lower the risk of contamination and to help with social distancing until further notice. Thank you for cooperating and be safe.

03/25/2020 11:56 AM

COVID-19 - Financial Hardship

The City of Kalama recognizes the hardships the current COVID-19 crisis is having on the citizens and small business owners of our community

03/24/2020 11:00 AM