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Longview, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Longview! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What major safety changes are being urged for Longview schools?
  • How Longview’s Nippon worker fund is finally reaching grieving families
  • Why a youth reportedly jumped from a moving car in Longview

Also on today's calendar: SquirrelFest 15 and 2 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Christine D.!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hot, with a high of 91 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 5 recommended changes to Longview schools' safety policies (bellinghamherald.com) — An outside investigator is urging Longview School District to tighten harassment, bullying, hazing, and reporting policies after sexual assault allegations at Mark Morris High School. Recommended changes include clearer Title IX coordination, stricter locker room rules, stronger mandatory reporting language, and revamped student conduct expectations, all of which could significantly affect how Longview schools handle student safety going forward.
   

2. Families begin receiving Nippon community donations (thenewstribune.com subscription) — Families of the Nippon Dynawave workers killed or injured in Longview are now beginning to receive most of the money raised through the Longview Impacted Worker Fund. A seven-member committee will distribute 90% of donations to the 11 deceased workers’ families and one permanently disabled worker, while 10% aids others with injury-related needs, and local residents are encouraged to keep donating through year’s end.
   

3. Police: Youth jumps from moving vehicle in Longview Tuesday (tncontentexchange.com) — Emergency crews responded Monday after a young person reportedly jumped from a moving vehicle on Third Avenue in Longview, near a bus stop by PT Northwest Physical Therapy. Longview police say the juvenile appeared to leap intentionally, and Longview Fire transported one person to PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center, though officials have not released the person’s condition.
   

4. Destinee Marie Navarro (klog.com) — Longview residents are mourning the death of 27-year-old baker Destinee Marie Navarro, a Longview mother remembered for her creativity in the kitchen and deep love for her children. Family and friends can honor her life at a service Tuesday, August 11, at Northwood Park Funeral Home in Ridgefield, with the family requesting donations instead of flowers.
   

📸 Around Longview

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📸 My mini schnauzer Tricksey, and my kangaroo joey Honey. They both love each other and travel everyplace I go. Honey was born at our house! —Christine D. Like

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Squirrel Fest
    Where did the Longview Squirrel Festival disappear to? I have seen nothing about Longviews nuttiest event this year. The first Squirrel Festival… (Nextdoor Highlands)
  • UPDATE:
    We're now at 126... For those wondering about the smokey air...it looks like we're at 106. "The EPA’s Air Quality Index converts all pollutant… (Nextdoor Eufala Heights)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Longview. Apply here.
  • Alcal Specialty Contracting, Inc posted a job opening for Roof Loader - Longview, WA in Longview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Longview here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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