For Kalama resident Colleen Neel, a bike trail spanning Cowlitz County from north to south would transform the way she travels through and sees the community.

Longview has historic documents. Cowlitz County has a historic trail. Preservation committees received state grants earlier this month to begin projects that will protect both.

LONGVIEW — Cowlitz County's plan to turn an old railroad into a trail connecting Longview and Toutle has hit a roadblock. The former operator of the railroad owns land along the line and ...