Wally Wright, second from right, was honored Friday as the man of the year by the Cathlamet Woman's Club. A rose will be planted in his name at the garden of the Julia Butler Hansen House in recognition of his volunteerism and community service. Wright volunteered 49 years with the Cathlamet Fire Department and is completing a term on the Cathlamet Town Council. Pictured with Wright are his wife, Linda, second from left, their son Mike, at the left, and Woman's Club President Carol Cole. Photo by Rick Nelson.

WHS seniors usher in new chapter
Thu, Jun 20, 2013

The Class of 2013 took the stage in their final act as students of Wahkiakum High School last Friday to celebrate the completion of their studies and to be ushered into the next chapter of their young lives.

Town offering Port 1 lead role in developing sewer lagoon site
Thu, Jun 20, 2013

The Cathlamet Town Council is offering Port District 1 the opportunity to take the lead in redeveloping its sewer lagoons adjacent to the Elochoman Slough Marina.

Housing plan targets housing shortage
Thu, Jun 20, 2013

Proponents of Wahkiakum County sponsored housing development project have begun presenting their plans in meetings across the county.

PUD works on policy, discusses meter reads
Thu, Jun 20, 2013

The Wahkiakum PUD Board of Commissioners held their bi-monthly meeting early Tuesday morning.

State's average wage tops $50,000 in 2012
Thu, Jun 20, 2013

Washington’s average annual wage grew by 3.4 percent in 2012, to $51,595, surpassing $50,000 for the first time, according to the state Employment Security Department.

Youth soccer assocation seeks girls
Thu, Jun 20, 2013

Players and parents/guardians are urged to attend an informational meeting today (Thursday) at 6 p.m. in the Wahkiakum High School cafeteria.

Mule golfers place fifth in state tournament
Thu, May 30, 2013

The Wahkiakum Mule golf team had its best finish yet in the state Class 1/2B golf tournament last week with a fifth place finish.

Mules, Comets medal in state track meet
Thu, May 30, 2013

Local athletes brought back medals from the state Class 2B Track and Field Meet last week at Eastern Washington University.

 
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Corrections & Clarifications

Because of a mistake in copy supplied to The Eagle, an error occurred in a help wanted ad for the county treasurer's office. The correct email address to contact is "petersont@co.wahkiakum.wa.us." The new closing date for applications is June 26.

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