Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Town’s Waterfront Park Project began in Sept. 2023. The project’s scope, according to the Town’s website, is the “development and restoration of the last piece of town-owned waterfront property, the former site of the town's sewer lagoons, into a scenic and accessible seven-acre recreational space for visitors to relax and experience the beauty of the Columbia River.” Having received $586,000 in grant funding, the Town budgeted $401,000 in contribution to the project. During the Feb. 18 meeting of Cathlamet's City Council, Cathlamet...
The 2025 Science Fair was held at Clatskanie Middle High School on Wednesday, March 12. According to Principal Laurie Maughan, hundreds of elementary, middle and high school students “packed the gymnasium to present their scientific endeavors and take learning to new heights.” Awards and scholarships were presented to different category winners at the end of the night. “Last year’s science fair was so successful that we’ve had to expand our awards and make more room for all the submissio...
The Clatskanie girls softball team opened its season Monday with a statement 16-6 win at Rainier. Coming off last year’s 20-8 record, all but one Tiger returned from the previous season’s roster with two new Tigers. “We have a lot of experience and have only had to fill that one spot,” said Coach Teauna Hughes. “We are really getting to play the girls in different spots to try and find the perfect fit. They are doing great with the changes and are willing to do what is best for the team.” So far, the roster looks promising, not only for th...
nkqwet” was held at Clatskanie’s American Legion Hall (Unit 68) to help students attending Piercing Arrow Private School. “The objective was to raise money to provide a scholarship for families in the community who would normally need or want private school,” said Piercing Arrow Principal Lori Sherman. “We give out quite a few scholarships throughout the year, and we don’t always have the extra funds to give out more.” The “Hillbilly Bankqwet” had 75 in attendance as well as plenty of volunte...
Clatskanie’s varsity baseball team will begin its 2025 season on the road Monday, March 17 against Rainier. Following last season’s 20-win showing and playoff appearance, the boys are returning several starters this year, according to Coach Ryan Tomkins. Among these starters are first-team all-leaguers Zach Mollenhour and Ben Blackwood. Mollenhour, a junior, will be assuming his pitching duties, while the senior Blackwood will complete the battery at the catcher position. Senior Brendan Shroll, who made second-team all-league last season, wil...
During the monthly Clatskanie Chamber of Commerce meeting last Thursday, Workforce Economist Shaun Barrick, representing the State of Oregon Employment Department, gave a presentation regarding labor market information and economic updates and indicators specific to Clatskanie. “Most of my time is spent doing data requests,” said Barrick. “A business owner, chamber group, government official, anybody who has a question, (if) they need some data, they give me a call and I can help them out.” Discussing themes like the decline in unemployment, po...
Cathlamet City Council meetings have been available via Zoom and, until recently, on YouTube following the proceedings. During the March 3 session, Mayor David Olson, Cathlamet City Councilmembers and the public discussed the possibility of bringing the sessions back up on YouTube. Citing a prepared address to begin the topic, Mayor Olson said, "The recording and archiving of video recordings at Town Council has never been an official Town's means of communication to which citizens are entitled... No other governing body of Wahkiakum County mai...
Despite a #2 seeding entering tournament play, the Clatskanie High School girls basketball team's season concluded last Saturday against Halsey's Central Linn High School. Being outscored 21-13 in the first quarter, Clatskanie went into halftime down 39-22. Not gaining any ground in the third, Clatskanie was outscored 18-15 in the fourth to bring the final score to 65-45. Central Linn senior Raegan Day led all scorers with 22 points, going 6 for 16 from the field. Junior Addie Wolff added 17 points, followed by junior Peyton Gaskey and...
During last month's City Council meeting, Clatskanie City Manager Greg Hinkelman gave a lengthy report, citing several items. The first of these was an update on the recruitment of a Public Works Director. Hinkelman noted they had "two bites" and that recruitment will close on March 8. Hinkelman then mentioned that he and Councilmember Russel Finney-Leggroan went to the legislature and “rattled the cages of the House and Senate" regarding grant money. According to Hinkelman, he and Finney-Leggroan focused on representatives working on c...
Last fall, The Eagle released "Emergency Preparedness in Wahkiakum County," a four-part series of articles written by local resident Shirley Rheault and DEM (Department of Emergency Management) Coordinator Austin Smith. From preparing a last-minute evacuation list to being "two weeks ready," these articles provided tips for individuals and families in the event of a major emergency. At the request of District 2 County Commissioner Dan Cothren, Rheault and Smith made a presentation during the...
This Saturday and Sunday, March 1-2, Little Island Creamery (448 E. Little Island Rd.) will be hosting the "Big River" Book Festival. Promoted as "a celebration and showcase of authors of the Pacific Coast," this free event will feature over 30 authors, a youth writing contest, workshops and demonstrations, refreshments and concessions, and keynote addresses. Doors open at 10 a.m. Saturday, followed by a keynote address by Portland Poet Emmet Wheatfall at noon. A youth open mic will take place from 2 - 4 p.m. Writers ages 18 and under are...
The Clatskanie girls basketball team split a pair of games last week, resulting in a #2 seeding entering its state tournament play, which begins Friday, Feb 28. Finishing the regular season with an 18-5 record, including a 12-2 record in 2A Northwest League play, the Tigers began their postseason with a close 36-33 home win over Nestucca on Thursday, Feb. 20. The Bobcats stayed close throughout, trailing Clatskanie by three entering the second and third quarter and outscoring the Tigers 9-7 in...
Formed in 2010, the Columbia Economic Team's (CET) mission is to "promote the creation, growth, and attraction of business and industry throughout Columbia County." In partnership with groups like Columbia County Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Keep it Local Columbia County, GRO Greater St. Helens, and Columbia County's Destination Management Organization, CET specializes in business recruitment, retention, and expansion, as well as serving as advocate, collaborator, convener, facilitator, and small business program and enterprise...
For nearly five years, a local group has been serving the community, from assisting residents as they move into new homes to installing ramps and making homeowner's decks accessible. Fishers of Men began in 2020 and includes Pastors Dennis Conner (River of Life Assembly), Dave Martin (Heritage Bible), Kenny Evans (The Bridge Church), and Joe Blalock (Lower Columbia Baptist, Skamokawa). These volunteers have been diligently working to fulfill the mission of building compassion not only for the...
Before becoming CEO of the local communications company Wahkiakum West (WWest), Ken Johnson spent five years in the Las Vegas area working in professional video production "among other things." About three years ago, Johnson brought one of his Vegas "collaborators" to the Pacific Northwest and began finding a way to tell localized stories. Before long, the two "dabbled a little bit more," seeking the interest of a large national cable network. "[We] wanted to see if the network agreed with us...
Following its 41-27 loss on the road to Knappa on Feb. 11, the Clatskanie High School girls basketball team leveled Aloha’s Faith Bible Christian 53-21 last Saturday, Feb. 15. Clatskanie took a sizeable 24-12 lead going into halftime and put the game out of reach in the third quarter, outscoring Faith Bible Christian 21-7. The Tigers were led by sophomore Lacey Willis, who scored 18 points on 8 of 13 shooting from the field. Willis also led the Tigers in deflections and steals with seven each. While scoring 15 points, junior Joey Sizemore l...
The Clatskanie High School boys basketball team ended its season by beating Portland’s Columbia Christian 48-39 at home Monday night. Taking a narrow, three-point lead into halftime, the Tigers outscored the Knights 20-14 over the third and fourth quarters to seal the team’s seventh overall victory of the season. Clatskanie was led in scoring by senior Brendan Shroll, who had 12 points on 5 of 17 shooting in his final game as a Tiger. Shroll completed an unusual double double - at least category wise - by managing 10 steals. Fellow senior Ryder...
The Clatskanie boys basketball team settled for a split over its last two contests, destroying Gaston 58-21 at home last Friday, Feb. 7, and falling 66-47 to Knappa High School in Astoria Tuesday night. "We gave them hell the first half," said Clatskanie Coach Deshaun Combs regarding the Knappa game. "The third quarter has been our nightmare all season. (We) just couldn't take care of the ball in the second half. I'm proud of our boys putting up a fight. (They) just couldn't close out." The...
The Clatskanie girls basketball team saw their season-high eight-game winning streak come to an end Tuesday night on the road at Astoria's Knappa High School. Avenging their 47-44 loss from Jan. 21 against the Tigers in Clatskanie, the Knappa Loggers had a statement 41-27 home win Tuesday. The loss was only the second for the Tigers, who fell to 10-2 in 2A Northwest League play. As a result of the game, Knappa, now 11-1 in league play, leapfrogged Clatskanie in the standings. "Knappa played well...
The Clatskanie girls basketball team has won seven straight and 13 out of 14 since opening the season with a 2-3 record. The team's 9-1 record in 2A Southwest have them in first place following last week's home wins against Vernonia and Nestucca. Last Wednesday, Jan. 29, the Tigers, despite trailing Vernonia 18-13 going into halftime, outscored the Loggers 16-4 in the second half, allowing only 2 points each in the third and fourth quarter. Clatskanie was led in scoring by sophomore Olivia...
The Clatskanie High School girls basketball team is currently riding a five-game winning streak and have won 11 out of their last 12 games following Monday's 56-29 win at Portland Christian. The Tigers set the tone early by nearly doubling up the Royals 17-9 entering the second quarter. Clatskanie would continue to make its lead more unattainable by its host, outscoring Portland Christian 16-7 and 17-5 in the second and third quarters respectively. Junior Joey Sizemore led the team in points...
Following their first defeat in seven games at the hands of Nestucca on Monday, Jan. 13, the Clatskanie girls basketball team got right back to work, defeating Aloha's Faith Bible Christian 42-14 at home Wednesday, Jan. 15. Taking a 12-2 lead into the second quarter and a 16-7 lead at halftime, the girls were able to pull away in the third quarter en route to the blowout victory. The girls were led in scoring by junior Joey Sizemore, who had a well-rounded night statistically, scoring 15 points, grabbing nine rebounds, dishing seven assists,...
The Clatskanie High School girls basketball team saw its season-high, six-game winning streak come to an end in Cloverdale Monday night, falling 29-28 to Nestucca. The tone for a defensive battle was set early, as the teams scored a combined 17 points in the first half. Picking up the pace a bit in the third, Nestucca took a 21-20 lead into the fourth they were able to retain down the stretch for the one-point victory. Junior Joey Sizemore led the team in scoring with 10 points to go along with a team-leading 17 rebounds and two blocks....
The Clatskanie High School boys basketball team had a couple of close losses on the road this week, falling 30-29 at Vernonia last Friday, Jan. 10 and coming up two points short to Nestucca in Cloverdale on Monday, Jan. 13. The boys took a 16-12 lead into halftime against Vernonia, but the Loggers were able to even the score in the third quarter. With the score tied at 22 going into the final frame, Vernonia outscored Clatskanie 8-7 down the stretch to secure the win. The Tigers were led in scoring by sophomore Michael Simpson, who had eight...
The Clatskanie varsity girls basketball team won their fifth straight game Tuesday night by nearly doubling up on Portland Christian at home 61-32. Sophomore Lacey Willis led the scoring with 23 points, followed by fellow sophomore Olivia George, who had 17 to go along with her four rebounds and team-leading three steals. Junior Joey Sizemore, though being outscored by George and Willis, led the team in rebounds with eight, blocks with six, and assists with 13. Sophomore Payton Taylor and junior...
