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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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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...
The Clatskanie Tigers varsity basketball team continued its unbeaten season with a pair of victories over Rainier and Waldport. The first victory came Tuesday, Dec. 16 in Rainier, as the Tigers defeated the Columbians 47-36. With the score tied 8-8 going into the second quarter, Clatskanie outscored Rainier 18-13 in the second to take a five-point lead into the half. The Tigers outscored the Columbians 21-15 in the second half to hold on for their fourth victory of the season. Senior Zach...
During Tuesday's meeting, the Wahkiakum County Commissioners approved the re-appointment of Fair Board members Brian McClain and Becky Thacker, as their terms are set to expire on Dec. 31, 2025. McClain and Thacker's new terms will be effective Jan. 1, 2026 through Dec. 31, 2028. The commissioners also accepted the resignations of Fair Board members Jason Lewis and Neil Beerbower. Public Works Director Chuck Beyer then presented a request to approve the transfer of $20,000 from the C/R (Cumulative Reserve) Public Works Fund to the Solid Waste F...
Wahkiakum Conservation District (WCD) Voluntary Stewardship Program Coordinator Brooke Bennett, having grown up in Oregon, "loves rivers and being on the water." With WCD's mission being "protect and improve natural resources, guide resource development, and provide the highest quality of life for present and future citizens," the entity "offers technical and financial assistance to farmers and landowners in Wahkiakum County," according to Bennett. Having studied ecological engineering at...
The Clatskanie girls varsity basketball team rebounded from the season's first loss against Central Linn with a home victory over Gervais on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Jumping out to a 25-9 lead to end the first quarter, the Tigers still nearly had double the points of the visiting Cougars at halftime. The gap grew all the larger for Clatskanie, as they outscored Gervais 14-2 in the third quarter to take a 51-20 lead going into the final frame. While the Tigers only managed two points in the fourth, so di...
The Clatskanie Tigers varsity boys basketball team continued its perfect start to the 2025-2026 season by taking care of Gervais 56-51 on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Though Gervais outscored Clatskanie in both the opening and closing quarters of the game, Clatskanie had a strong third period to pull away from what was a tie game going into halftime. Though outrebounded 31-28 by the Cougars, the Tigers outmatched their opponent in assists (18-10), steals (14-9), blocks (4-3), transition points (16-10), and...
Over the past few days, Wahkiakum County has experienced what Sheriff John Mason has described as "record-breaking flooding." Last Friday, Dec. 5, the Wahkiakum County Department of Emergency Management posted a "heavy rain potential" warning for Monday, Dec. 8 - Wednesday, Dec. 10. The warning stated, "an atmospheric river will bring substantial rainfall to the Pacific Northwest next week" and "the heaviest rain is likely Monday through Wednesday." The projection was a 72-hour probability of...
By Kirk McKnight During Tuesday’s Wahkiakum County Commissioners’ meeting, VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post 5297 Commander Bill Tawater presented before the commissioners a request to have more adequate lighting before the Veteran’s Memorial in front of the county courthouse. With the cost being approximately $1,400, Tawater requested the county, town, Wahkiakum West, American Legion Post 0111 and Wahkiakum VFW Post 5297 share the cost at $280.06 per participant. The commissioners unanimously approved Tawater’s request. Wahkiakum County...
The Clatskanie girls varsity basketball team began its 2025-2026 season with a 38-23 home win over Warrenton last Wednesday. With the score tied 8-8 going into the second quarter, Clatskanie was able to capture a lead and stretch it out the remainder of the game. Ther Tigers had a 39.1 field-goal percentage, including 25 percent from beyond the three-point line. The turnover battle between Clatskanie and Warrenton was pretty even, but the Tigers were able to score 19 points off of Warrenton's...
The Clatskanie Tigers varsity boys basketball team opened its 2025-2026 season last week by defeating both Warrenton and Central Linn. Outscoring the Warriors in every quarter but one, Clatskanie defeated Warrenton 56-45 last Wednesday in the season opener. Junior Michael Simpson led the team in points with 33, rebounds with 11, and blocks with two. Junior Gunner Engen led the Tigers in assists with eight, while sophomore Will Van Voorst had six steals to lead the team. Dominating in nearly...
According to Wahkiakum County Sheriff John Mason, at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, his office "received report of a bomb threat made to the middle school." The call coming from an out-of-state number, the person issuing the threat stated, "A bomb would go off at 1 p.m." When asked for comment on the incident, Mason said, "Sheriff’s deputies and troopers from the Washington State Patrol responded to the scene. Fire and emergency medical responders were mobilized and staged by the emergency management coordinator. A local volunteer...
During Monday's session of Town Council, Wahkiakum School District Superintendent Ralph Watkins discussed an upcoming tax levy which renewal will strongly affect the schools and will be on a special election ballot Feb. 11, 2026. Coming from Alaska, Watkins noted this is his first experience with a levy. "In Alaska, our school district had a really strong relationship with our municipality," said Watkins. "One of my goals is to make sure that I foster that same type of relationship with our municipality. In Alaska, municipalities have a...
Prior to Tuesday's Wahkiakum County Commissioners' meeting, a public hearing was held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1 to discuss "revenue sources for the current expense budget." Among these was "consideration of a property tax increase." Following public hearing on the issue, the commissioners voted unanimously on a 1 percent property tax increase. During Tuesday's meeting, the commissioners signed a letter of support regarding the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. According to the meeting packet, the tribe "requested a letter of support from the Wahkiakum...
