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CWCOG from page 8 map where the location should be and then clicking the “Challenge Location” button.

• Mobile Challenge. If the information on mobile coverage is incorrect, you can dispute it by taking outdoor (or in-vehicle) speed tests on your mobile phone with the FCC’s Speed Test App.

The CWCOG serves a variety of planning functions for its member agencies. We serve as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Longview/Kelso/Rainier bistate metropolitan area, the Regional Transportation Planning Organization for a five-county region and we also serve as the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) designated Economic Development District for Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties. The CWCOG has also recently been recognized as the Administrative Coordination Entity for the Spirit Lake – Toutle/Cowlitz River Collaborative working to address catastrophic flooding, sediment management, fish passage and other issues pertaining to the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.

WorkSource from page 6 expenses associated with hiring and training new employees (not to mention the time cost), it makes sense for employers to supercharge their onboarding process by referring new employees to WorkSource.

If you’re looking to learn more about how WorkSource can work with your business, or want to learn more about the services we offer your new hires, reach out to Mei-Ling Taylor at mei-ling.taylor@esd.wa.gov or 360-735-5013.

WorkSource is a network of nonprofits, community-based organizations, local and state agencies working in partnership to provide an array of employment and training services to job seekers and businesses in Washington state. WorkSource is funded through the local workforce development board, Workforce Southwest Washington. For information, visit www. WorkSourceWA.com

Carson Winter is the communications and outreach coordinator at WorkSource. Reach him at carson.winter@esd. wa.gov or 360-735-4962.

Cowlitz County Commissioners

Arne Mortensen County Commissioner, District 1