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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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During their meeting Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Wahkiakum County commissioners approved a VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) project with More Power in the amount of $16,655.10. According to Tuesday’s agenda, the project is broken up into four milestones that are to be paid out of the Electronic Cumulative reserve fund. The four amounts are $2,102.10 and three separate installments of $4,851.00. Emergency Management Coordinator Austin Smith then presented before the commissioners a request to approve the $7,500 quote submitted by Incident M...
Last month near Clatskanie, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) investigated a report of "strong fuel-like odors emitted from Columbia County's rock quarry due to a suspected release of gasoline or diesel to the ground," according to DEQ Northwest Region Public Affairs Specialist Michael Loch. "We discovered that soil contaminated with diesel was placed at the rock quarry," said Loch. "The contamination originated from a diesel leak caused by an equipment failure at the county's...
The Clatskanie Tigers boys basketball team has shown a trend of either rebounding from a loss with a win or following up a drought with a winning streak and vice versa. Last Tuesday, Feb. 3, Clatskanie saw its two-game win streak snapped at Nestucca. The Bobcats jumped out to a 15-7 lead to end the first quarter and extended the lead a point by halftime. Nestucca outscored Clatskanie 17-14 in the third to extend the lead to double digits. Though the Tigers outscored the Bobcats by six in the fin...
Last Saturday at the WIAA State Cheerleading Championships at Battle Ground High School, Wahkiakum High School's cheer team took second overall in 1A competition. Being the only 1B school at the event, Wahkiakum competed in both the 2B and 1A Small Gameday division against six other schools. The only team to emerge from the competition higher than Wahkiakum was 1A State Champion Cascade Christian. In order to qualify, Wahkiakum needed to achieve minimum scores at WSCCA (Washington State Cheer...
During their weekly meeting Tuesday, Feb. 3, the Wahkiakum County Commissioners began their new business by unanimously approving Resolution 22-26. The resolution represents a funding agreement with the Town of Cathlamet to “assist the Town in operating and maintaining the Julia Butler Hansen Swimming Pool in 2026.” According to the meeting’s packet, the contract “is reduced from historical funding levels, providing up to $25,000 in matching funding for operational costs for the swimming pool.” The commissioners then approved Resolutio...
During its first meeting of 2026, the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) moved to approve the recommendations "as presented for the 2026 calendar year" for the 2026 Board Officer and Committee Elections. The recommendations for the Executive Committee are as follows: Mike Karnofski (City of Kelso) as chair; Troy Stariha (Port of Kalama) as vice chair; Paul Helenberg (City of Castle Rock) as Past Chair; and Steve Ferrell (Cowlitz County), Lee tischer (Wahkiakum County), Patti Bowen (Longview School District), and Bob Wile (Port of...
The Clatskanie girls varsity basketball team had yet another win/loss split last week, beating Portland Christian 56-41 on Wednesday, Jan. 28, and falling to Vernonia 50-46 in overtime on Saturday, Jan. 31. Last Wednesday, the Tigers jumped out to a commanding 34-22 lead by halftime. Clatskanie and Portland Christian were pretty evenly matched in the third quarter, but the Tigers' lead proved insurmountable, resulting in the 56-41 final score. Close-range shots proved to be the backbreaker for...
Last week opened as one to forget but closed as one to remember for the Clatskanie varsity boys basketball team. Last Wednesday, the Tigers were blown out 78-32 by the Portland Christian Royals. Committing 30 turnovers and being outscored 28-2 in transition points over the whole game, Clatskanie went into halftime down 50-19. Clatskanie was outscored by Portland Christian another 15 points in the third quarter, and a stalemate fourth had the final deficit at 46. Junior Gunner Engen led the team...
During its Monday, Jan. 19 session, Cathlamet Town Council approved an agreement with Vancouver engineering consulting firm Gray & Osborne, Inc. "for additional cultural resources services" relating to the Waterfront Park Monitoring Plan. Labeled Contract Amendment 18, this agreement is in accordance with the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO), which is helping to fund the Waterfront Park development. According to a Jan. 8 letter from Portland's Archaeological Investigatio...
During Tuesday's meeting, the Wahkiakum County Commissioners approved a three-year loan in the amount of $13,000 to Wahkiakum Fire District #3 for a new generator. The district received a bid from Ford Electric Company in the amount of $17,997.90 and had $5,000 of their own to go towards the generator. Commissioner Mark Letham recused himself from the motion to prevent a conflict, as he is commissioner over Fire District #3. Commissioners Lee Tischer and Dan Cothren voted unanimously to approve the loan to Fire District #3. During the...
The Clatskanie Tigers varsity boys basketball team suffered two losses last week, with the first being a blowout and the second being a nail biter. On Friday, Jan. 23, the Tigers were blown out 60-38 by the Knappa Loggers. Knappa more than doubled Clatskanie on the scoreboard in the first quarter, and tripled their output in the second for a 26-10 lead at halftime. The second half didn't go much better for Clatskanie, as the Tigers trailed the Loggers 43-19 entering the fourth. While Clatskanie...
The Clatskanie varsity girls basketball team started its weekend with a grueling, double-overtime 61-59 loss last Friday, Jan. 23, at Knappa. The score was 19-18 Knappa going into halftime, but the Loggers pulled ahead by six entering the fourth. Outscoring Knappa 15-9 in the fourth, Clatskanie forced what would be the first of two overtimes. Both teams scored 11 points to force yet another extra frame, but Knappa outscored Clatskanie 7-5 in the second overtime to secure the win. The 21 points...
Last Thursday, The Wahkiakum County Eagle was sold by the Nelson family to Longview businessman Brian Fleming. Jacob Nelson, whose father, Rick, and grandfather, Bob had been the previous owners of the newspaper, has served as publisher for The Eagle since Rick's passing in 2023. Rick's widow, MaryAnn Nelson, along with children Jacob and Jamie, have served as the paper's owners. "For Rick's father (Bob) and for Rick, the newspaper was one way that they served the community," said MaryAnn....
During Tuesday’s meeting of the Wahkiakum County Commissioners, the commissioners approved the re-appointment of Lore Twiet to the Noxious Weed Control Board. Twiet’s term recently expired, and the commissioners approved a new four-year term that will expire Dec. 31, 2029. The commissioners then noted there still is a vacancy in Weed District No. 1 / Deep River. More re-appointments followed, as it was noted the Johnson Park Advisory Board had two board members - Denise Blanchard and Jamie Samms - whose terms have expired. The com...
Just two days after nearly doubling up on Vernonia, the Clatskanie High School girls basketball team fell just short on the road against Nestucca. Jumping out to a 10-4 lead to enter the second quarter, the Tigers held a 16-12 lead at halftime. The Bobcats regained the lead to end the third quarter and outscored the Tigers 15-14 in the final frame to secure that 43-41 victory. Clatskanie was led in scoring by junior Olivia George, who had 23 points on 8 for 18 shooting from the field. Senior...
The Clatskanie Tigers varsity boys basketball team rebounded from last Tuesday's 60-50 loss to Nestucca with two straight victories over Faith Bible Christian and Gaston. Trailing by three points entering the second quarter last Tuesday, the Tigers found themselves in a 14-point hole going into halftime. Though outscoring Nestucca 34-30 in the second half, Clatskanie still had to settle for the 10-point loss. Senior Zach Mollenhour led all scorers with 16 points, Junior Gunner Engen, contributin...
Following a lengthy public hearing and discussion Tuesday, the Wahkiakum County Commissioners approved Ordinance No. 173-26, “authorizing the creation of the Upper Grays River Community Forest.” The interlocal agreement still has to be approved by Pacific County later this month, according to Commissioner Dan Cothren. Wahkiakum County, the Columbia Land Trust, and Pacific County “have been working to create a Community Forest in the Upper Grays River watershed, spanning both counties,” according to Tuesday’s agenda. The goal of the group “is...
Prior to the new year, the Clatskanie High School varsity girls basketball team began what has become a five-game win streak by thumping Catlin Gabel 41-24 and outlasting Warrenton 39-34 the next day. So far, in 2026, the Tigers are 3-0, starting with a 32-31 nail biter against Columbia Christian on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Trailing 18-15 entering halftime and 27-24 going into the fourth quarter, Clatskanie outscored Columbia Christian 8-4 in the final frame to eke out the one-point victory. Playing short handed once again, the Tigers were led in...
The Clatskanie Tigers varsity boys basketball team opened 2026 with a decisive 63-40 victory over Riverdale, but followed it with a 61-55 loss to Columbia Christian on Tuesday, Jan. 6, and a 78-36 loss to Portland Christian on Friday, Jan. 9. Despite going into halftime up 31-27, the Tigers were outscored 34-24 in the second half against Columbia Christian. Clatskanie was led in scoring by junior Michael Simpson, who had 21 points. Simpson led the team in rebounds as well with 12 to complete the double-double. Scoring eight points, junior...
Following a brief executive session Tuesday, Wahkiakum County Commissioners Dan Cothren and Lee Tischer adopted Resolution No. 05-26, appointing candidate Mark Letham as successor to Wahkiakum County Commissioner Gene Strong, who retired from the position over District No. 3 effective Jan. 1 of this year. Opting not to "go to the governor's office," Tischer and Cothren noted the decision was tough but were also glad the position would only be held for the remainder of the year. "This is short...
The Clatskanie Tigers varsity boys basketball team opened its season with a 6-0 record. Beginning a five-game road trip on Mon, Dec. 29, Clatskanie fell 60-41 to Willamina. The next night, host Castle Rock would make it two straight losses for the Tigers, beating them 67-51. Leading the Tigers 18-12 to conclude the first quarter, Castle Rock outscored Clatskanie 25-5 in the second to take a commanding 43-17 lead at halftime. Clatskanie would respond in the third, outscoring Castle Rock 27-9 to pull within eight points entering the final frame....
The Clatskanie girls basketball team followed up a 49-40 loss against Crosshill Christian earlier last month with a 62-32 drubbing of Waldport on Monday, Dec. 22. Taking a 32-20 lead into halftime, the Tigers outscored the Irish 30-12 in the second. Juniors Lacey Willis and Olivia George had 19 points each for the Tigers, followed by 11 from senior Joey Sizemore. The senior’s 16 assists earned her a double-double, and she also had three blocks to lead the team. Willis also led the team in steals with four, while George led the team in r...
During his final session of Town Council, former Mayor David Olson had a pretty full slate. Signing the PUD interlocal agreements for both the water and sewer transfer and general cooperation, Olson also deferred to Council to vote on and approve the adoption of the 2026 budget and salary scale and the finalization of the Wahkiakum PUD franchise agreement. At various points of the meeting, former Councilmember Laurel Waller, participating in her final meeting as well, asked Olson if he intended...
The Clatskanie High School varsity boys basketball team saw its perfect season come to an end Monday night with a 60-41 road loss to Willamina. The Bulldogs set the tone early, outscoring the Tigers 16-7 in the first quarter. Willamina would extend its lead in the second quarter, going into halftime with over double the score of Clatskanie. Outscoring their visitors 27-25 in the second half, the 3-4 Bulldogs handed the Tigers their first defeat of the season. Leading the scoring for Clatskanie was senior Zach Mollenhour, who managed 16 points....
During Tuesday's meeting of the Wahkiakum County Commissioners, Wahkiakum Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5297 Commander Bill Tawater presented VFW Dispatcher Eric Cothren and EMT Will Lutz with honorary plaques and certificates. The two were recognized at the state level for their work, and went on to be recognized at the national level as well. The commissioners then voted unanimously to re-appoint Lily Kolditz and Laurie Williams to their new terms on the Real Property Rights Advisory...
