Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Last Wednesday, the Adna Pirates hosted Wahkiakum’s golf team at Riverside Golf Course in Chehalis in their last regular season match. Adna’s boys outscored Wahkiakum 184 - 224. The Wahkiakum boys were led by Sebastian Britt, 43, followed by Zakk Carlson, 57, Brodie Avalon, 57, and Harley Popp, 67. The Wahkiakum girls were unopposed. Avrey Wiltse-Hiatt led the girls with a 52....
Last Wednesday, Wahkiakum hosted Ilwaco and Winlock at Skyline Golf Course. The Wahkiakum boys had the lowest team score of the day and the season, 167, and were seven strokes away from the team's all-time lowest regular season score. Brodie Avalon led the field with a 40, followed by Kyler Sause, 41, Sebastian Britt, 42, Zakk Carlson who played in his first match of the year, 44, and Harley Popp, 55. The Ilwaco boys shot 216 as a team and Winlock shot 245. The Wahkiakum girls ended the day with a team score of 239 but fell short of the Ilwaco...
The Cathlamet Town Council on Aug. 16 voted to approve to fund 40% of the cost of a part time coordinator position at the community center, subject to the county agreeing to both hire and fund the remaining 60% of the position. The town currently contributes $5,000 annually, but will now contribute $9,600 annually towards the coordinator position in addition to covering the cost of utilities of the center. A motion was passed to extend the temporary reduction of the Hotel Cathlamet’s equivalent consumer units (ECU) through September 30 due t...
On Monday, the Cathlamet Town Council had a lengthy discussion about the future of the community center located on Main St. including a disparity between the parties currently operating the center and the original lease agreement with the county. Members of the Community Center Advisory Committee also presented a plan to formulate a job description for a much needed coordinator position. Other items included the approval to transfer an excess bank balance of $200,000 into the Town’s Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) account; the c...
On Friday, the Cathlamet Town Council held a special meeting to consider possible action on an agreement between the Town and Sunnyfield LLC for a 32 parcel development on Greenwood Road. After much public comment and council discussion, the town voted 4-1 in favor of entering into agreement with the developers. One of the stipulations included in the agreement includes the town's responsibility to provide water and sewer service to the property. Once the town's main trunk reaches the property t...
Bill Coons is Wahkiakum County assessor, but he has recently worn a new hat which is that of property developer. More specifically, Coons is spearheading a proposed project called the East Cathlamet Housing Opportunity (ECHO) where he intends to develop eight tiny homes to provide affordable housing to the area. The first time developer has expressed good intentions for the proposed project, but a few obstacles have made it a bumpy ride. “I wanted to do some good,” Coons explained. “It’s been obvious to me for a long time that there has been a...
On Tuesday, the Cathlamet Town Council held its first hybrid meeting with all council members attending in-person since before the pandemic. Furthermore, the council approved a resolution to accept remote attendance and voting of council members for all future meetings. Richard Erickson, representing the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, requested the council spearhead development along the waterfront property at the site of the former sewer lagoons next to Port District No. 1. “The port is looking at maybe relocating some of their RV sites,” Eri...
On Monday the Cathlamet Town Council held a short meeting to discuss a few agenda items including a brief follow up on the council’s priority list for development. Council Member Bill Wainwright announced that he received lists from all but one council member after which point he will present an overview of the council’s priorities. Other items included Judy Vandermaten’s swift appointment to Trustee Position No. 4 on the Library Board; a request by Council Member Robert Stowe for the public works superintendent to create an asset manag...
On Monday the Cathlamet Town Council had a contentious discussion about the overall vision for the town’s development, including which projects to prioritize. However, after the council agreed at the last meeting to individually list their priorities, only two did so. Council Member Cecelia Raglin was also not in attendance. The council’s decision to undergo certain development will ultimately dictate the work of the town’s employees including Clerk-Treasurer Sarah Clark and Public Works Superintendent David McNally. Council Member Bill Wainw...
Nick and Martie Vavoudis have donated a SkyTrak Golf Simulator projection studio system with full cage at Skyline Golf Course. The donation is made in the spirit of providing a free of charge teaching tool for children learning to play golf or are on the Wahkiakum HS Golf Team. Nick and Martie collaborated with the course to donate and install a fully surrounded golf simulator, installation of electronic equipment and the software to provide professional results. The Skyline Golf Simulator Studio is a teaching tool that within seconds of a...
Starting today (Thursday), Wahkiakum Dollars for Scholars will host an online auction to help support the Wahkiakum High School (WHS) class of 2022. In their 20 years of fundraising, the local Dollars for Scholars chapter has raised over $513,825.00 and hopes to continue assisting WHS graduates with their college education or vocational pathways through scholarships. Historically the local Dollars for Scholars chapter has organized in-person events such as sturgeon derbies and car shows (remember Rods and Reels?). After a 40 percent deficit in...
On Monday, the Cathlamet Town Council announced that the town was awarded a grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to fund the installation of an electric vehicle (EV) charging station at the Butler St. parking lot. Other items discussed include the town’s authorization of a grant submission to aid with the cost of replacing the town dock; an update to the waterfront park project which could be underfunded and delayed; the possibility of a speed reduction or increased traffic enforcement on Main St.; the appointment of C...
On Monday, the Cathlamet Town Council passed a motion to enter into contract with ARC Architects to perform on call work in 2021 for a variety of projects. “I’m very supportive of this. We have a number of projects that this is vitaly necessary for such as the Chinook Heritage sign. We need these services on the ground,” Council Member David Olson explained. Town Clerk-Treasure Sarah Clark discussed the status of the Town’s Waterfront Park grant. “We have received preliminary approval from the Recreation & Conservation Office (RCO) for the wate...
On Tuesday, the Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners held their bi-monthly meeting. General Manager Dave Tramblie gave an update about engineering for the Deep River water project. Tramblie concluded that by performing the engineering in house, there could be a cost saving. However, the commissioners discussed the possibility of seeking grant funding for the entirety of the project. Nothing was decided. The commissioners discussed the general manager search which they stated will end on April 24. A salary range was also deliberated, but...
Last week, Klassic Kutz, a hair styling salon and barbershop in Cathlamet, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony led by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce. Owner, hairstylist and barber Kelli Quaschnick moved into her new shop below the Cathlamet Pharmacy three weeks ago and is beginning to feel right at home. "I'm grateful to be here, happy to be here. Everyone I've met so far has been very hospitable and I'm very thankful for the community," Quaschnick said. The Klassic...
Last Wednesday, Skyline Golf Course hosted its season opener for Men’s Club where two teams of five golfers dueled it out in a scramble format round. The winning team squeaked by with seven under (-7) to their opponents six under (-6). Last week's winners include David Froode, John Dudley, Dave McNally, Ken Azure, and Chris Davis. The closest-to-pin winners were Andrew Weiler on hole 3, John Dudley on hole 4, and Tom Fine on hole 8. The next Men’s Club will take place today at 5 p.m., because of yesterday’s high school home golf match. Men’s...
On Monday, The Cathlamet Town Council passed a resolution in support of recognizing the Chinook Indian Nation after decades of “neglect” by the United States, in order to encourage Congress to do the same at the federal level. The town’s resolution is a commitment to reminding everyone of “the historic and ongoing injustice and injury” to the Chinook as well an expression of support for passage of legislation to restore the federal recognition of their tribal status. “It is truly meaningful to us that all of the communities within our aborigi...
Wahkiakum County is home to many cultural and geographical gems hidden in plain sight; unknown to many who routinely pass through on their way to the ocean or live in the area but are unaware. One of them is Skyline Golf Course, founded in 1965, which sits behind Moore's Auto Shop on SR4 and hosts nine holes of challenging yet gratifying golf overlooking the Columbia River. Besides its rich history, the course fosters a community of club members who not only enjoy the incredible landscape, but...
On Saturday, River Mile 38 Brewing Co.'s female staff members brewed their own beer to celebrate women in the industry as a part of the Pink Books Collaboration Brew Day. For Amanda Doolin and her co-brewers, this was a rare opportunity to step away from the taps and participate in the brewing process. "I've been here for a year and a half and at another brewery before that, but this was my first time brewing from start to finish," Doolin said. General Manager Carisma Sanchez collaborated with...
The Cathlamet Town Council met on Monday to discuss and vote on three updated ordinances reviewed by Code Publishing which has been performing an external review of outdated municipal codes. Mayor Dale Jacobson was in attendance after missing several consecutive meetings and commended Council Members David Olson and Robert Stowe for filling in as pro tem. The newest council member CeCe Raglin excused herself from the meeting and was not in attendance. Wahkiakum County Commissioner Lee Tischer spoke during the public comment portion of the...
On Monday, the Cathlamet Town Council swiftly passed several ordinances during a short council meeting. The meeting was delayed once again by technical issues related to Zoom and the idea of safely having in-person council meetings was proposed but not decided upon. Town Attorney Fred Johnson reminded council members that the ordinances up for vote were those reviewed by Code Publishing as a part of an external legal review of the town’s municipal code (CMC). Code Publishing has made recommendations for updates in order to be in compliance w...
On Feb. 11, the Cathlamet Town Council held a special meeting to fill a vacant council member position. Five year resident CeCelia Raglin was appointed to Town Council Position No. 3 for the unexpired term. One other candidate was considered, Jeanne Hendrickson. Former Council Member Paige Lake resigned from position No. 3, and Raglin will have to file in May and run against other applicants during the normal election period to continue in the position beyond this year. Position No. 5 and the mayor position will also be up for election this...
On Monday, the Cathlamet Town Council voted to approve The Spar restaurant’s right-of-way permit which enables the owner to begin construction of a temporary outdoor dining space in two adjoined parking spots on Main St. On Wednesday, Clerk/Treasurer Sarah Clark reported approval had come from Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), so construction could start this week. The final reading of an amended fire code ordinance was passed which now allows River Mile 38 Brewing Co. to obtain necessary permits to construct a 2,400 s...
On Tuesday, the Cathlamet Town Council declined to pass a motion to "approve The Spar restaurant's right-of-way permit subject to agreed upon terms" in a 3 to 1 vote, which gives outdoor dining on Main Street a bleak future. In the same council meeting, the first reading of an amended fire code ordinance was passed which would allow River Mile 38 Brewing Co. to expand its operation at the marina without needing sprinkler systems. Other items discussed include an update on the covid-19 sewer test...
Local restaurant owners are eager to reopen and are developing outdoor solutions, but the question remains whether outdoor dining will happen in Wahkiakum County. Abiding by state and local guidelines proves difficult both financially and logistically. Under regional reopening the county is at the mercy of its neighbors Cowlitz, Clark, Skamania, and Klickitat. The uncertain future of the county unsurprisingly forces restaurant owners to make difficult business decisions to ensure their...
