Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Wahkiakum Mule baseball team suffered losses to two tough Central League opponents this past week. On Monday, the Mules lost 6-0 to Kalama. " We had an excellent approach at the plate versus a top notch Division 1 commit to Oregon," commented Coach Marc Niemeyer. "We also played very well defensively. Super proud of our efforts!" Getting hits for the Mules were Dominic Curl, Tristan Collupy and Ashden Niemeyer. On the mound, Brody Carlson struck out two batters and gave up six hits; Tanner...
Wahkiakum County commissioners plan to consider a resolution voicing opposition to any possible legislation that would infringe on a person's Second Amendment right to bear firearms. Commissioner Dan Cothren raised the issue at Tuesday's commission meeting, expressing concern that political extremists are pushing legislation that would infringe on gun owners' rights. He urged his fellow commissioners to adopt a resolution based on one adopted by Cowlitz County's board of commissioners. It would simply be a statement supporting Second Amendment...
The disruption and danger of the covid-19 virus to society should ease as the population becomes vaccinated, Wahkiakum County Health Officer Dr. Steven Kraer said Tuesday. "I think the vaccine is our ticket to get back to some sense of normalcy," Dr. Krager told the board of county commissioners, who were meeting as the county board of health. The Wahkiakum County Health Department and Chris Bischoff, its director, are doing a good job responding to the pandemic, he added. Wahkiakum County's covid-19 caseload hasn't seen a new case in three...
* Wahkiakum County's covid-19 virus caseload increased by two this past week and now totals 106. * The county remains in Phase 3, while increasing caseloads have pushed Cowlitz, Pierce and Whitman counties back into more-limited Phase 2, effective this Friday. * On Tuesday, federal agencies announced that cases of potentially severe blood clotting have occurred among people receiving the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and they've recommended suspending application of that vaccine until they have a better understanding of the relat...
The agenda for next Monday's meeting of the Cathlamet Town Council will likely include time for consideration of a resolution to support efforts of the Chinook Indian Nation achieve status as a federally recognized tribe. Federal recognition would make tribal members eligible to exercise inherited rights and admit them to the same protections as other federally recognized tribes. Tribal bands--the Cathlamet and Clatsop in Oregon and Lower Chinook, Wahkiakum and Willapa in Washington--first signed a treaty with the US government in 1849, but...
Wahkiakum County and Port District 1 are evaluating how to improve water quality at County Line Park. The county owns the park property; Port 1 has contracted with the county to operate the facility. The park's water system has failed several recent quality tests, Todd Souvenir, facilities manager for Port 1, reported to county commissioners on Tuesday. State officials have inspected the park's well and water system, Souvenir said, and they've suggested a chlorination system and other improvements may be required. The port is waiting for the...
The Wahkiakum Mules closed their covid-19 abbreviated football season with a 49-0 shutout over the Ilwaco Fishermen last Friday. The Mules scored four times in the first quarter, once in the second and twice in the third quarter. Jake Leitz got the team on the scoreboard early with a 54-yard touchdown run at 11:39; with Elijah Cothren's conversion kick, the Mules led 7-0. Ashden Niemeyer then downed an Ilwaco ball carier in the Fishermen's endzone for a two point safety and 9-0 lead at 9:56....
Wahkiakum County's Noxious Weed Program should be able to spray herbicide on invasive milfoil in Puget Island water ways in the coming spring season, county commissioners said Tuesday. Puget Island resident Mirjami Laukkanen raised the issue in the board's Tuesday meeting public comment period. "Come July, we won't have any waterfront," she said of her home's Welcome Slough shoreline. Commissioners said they believe spraying will occur before July. The county's weed board is working with...
Commissioners of Wahkiakum Port District 2 on Tuesday took care of some housekeeping matters and met in executive session to discuss possible sale or acquisition of real estate. Commissioners approved a recommendation from Manager Jeff Smith to contract with Champs Tree Service for removal of approximately 40 alder and cottonwood trees at Skamokawa Vista Park. The work will cost about $6,400. Smith said the trees were spread around the park and were leaning badly or posed some other concern. Small pieces will be chipped, and large pieces of...
Photos by Todd Wilson The Wahkiakum Mule football team traveled to Napavine last Friday and came home with a 61-20 loss to the Tigers. The Mules host the Ilwaco Fishermen this Friday, 7:30 p.m., in the school's homecoming football game. Senior athletes will be honored before the game. The Tigers led 21-6 after one quarter, 42-12 at halftime, 54-20 after three quarters and added another touchdown to complete the scoring. In the first quarter, Elijah Cothren scored on a 16-yard pass from Brody Car...
Wahkiakum County's board of commissioners on Tuesday turned their attention to the state legislature in Olympia. Commissioners agreed by consensus to a request from District Court Judge Heidi Heywood to lobby for changes in proposed legislation that could be very costly if approved in present form. The bill, Heywood said, would require the county to provide a public defender attorney for respondents in hearings for protection orders when the petitioner is represented by an attorney. "We handle a large number of these orders," Heywood said. "We...
Photos by Todd Wilson The Wahkiakum Mules raised their season record to 4-0 with a 47-6 football victory over the Stevenson Bulldogs last Friday. The Mules scored three times in the first and second quarters and twice in the third. Dominic Curl was the leading rusher with 82 yards on eight carries; Jake Leitz gained 71 yards on six carries with two touchdowns. Chance Cothren picked up 60 yards on six carries, including two for touchdowns. Zakk Carlson and Jacob Johnson each scored touchdowns on...
Wahkiakum County residents on Tuesday called on the county board of commissioners to use their political influence to address problems in the region. Grays River resident Karen Bertroch asked the board to press the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to construct a one-lane bypass around a slide that has closed SR 401 between Naselle and the Astoria-Megler Bridge. Altoona/Pillar Rock Road resident Steve Gacke sought commission advocacy in getting the US Army Corps of Engineers to add the area waterfront to sites receiving dred...
The Wahkiakum Mule football team jumped on the South Bend/Raymond Ravens and rolled to a 45-6 victory last Friday. The win raised the Mules' season record to 3-0. The Mules scored three times in the first quarter, twice in the second and twice in the third. The Ravens got on the scoreboard late in the third quarter on a long run against the Mule junior reserves. Leading rushers were Jake Leitz with 123 yards on seven runs, including two touchdowns, and Chance Cothren who gained 100 yards on...
The Wahkiakum Mule football team boosted its record to 2-0 with a 41-8 win over the Morton/White Pass Timberwolves last Saturday. The Mules head to South Bend High School this Friday for a 7 p.m. game with the Raymond/South Bend Ravens.The Ravens opened their season with a 24-12 over the Ilwaco Fishermen last weekend. The Mules had little trouble with the Timberwolves. They led 14-0 after one quarter and 35-0 at halftime. They closed out their scoring at 3:09 of the third quarter. Chance...
Wahkiakum County's board of commissioners on Tuesday breezed through a short agenda focusing on infrastructure issues. Commissioners voted to declare a state of emergency resulting from February storms. This clears the way for the county, Wahkiakum PUD and other agencies to apply for federal disaster funds. "The county would have to reach a threshold of $11,000 in damage, and we'll easily do that," said Public Works Director Chuck Beyer. Washington state would need to reach $9 million to qualify for federal assistance, Beyer said, and that...
Wahkiakum County commissioners received an annual report of tax refunds and approved a two-year county Capital Improvement Plan when they met Tuesday. Commissioners and staff also discussed the impact of last weekend's severe winter weather and frustrations in distribution of covid-19 vaccine for local use. Treasurer Tammy Peterson reported the tax refunds, which ranged in size from $3.85 to $6,559.85. Refunds for senior citizens totaled $9,665.79, and others were attributed to a segregation error, $3.85; manifest errors, $977.47; clerical...
Commissioners of Port District No. 2 on Tuesday selected Puget Island resident Allen Bennett to fill a vacancy on their three-person board of commissioners. Commissioners interviewed two candidates, Bennett and Mike Backman, also of Puget Island. Bennett is a retired geologist and comes off a 30-year career in the US Navy, Naval Reserve and private business. During his career, he worked with large port districts in the US and abroad, helping direct multi-million dollar budgets. As a port commissioner, he said he would want to promote the...
Wahkiakum County commissioners addressed issues with covid-19 vaccinations and the county ferry when they met Tuesday. Commissioners also discussed formation of a flood control zone district at the end of the Altoona/Pillar Rock Road. Distribution of covid-19 vaccine has impacted the county, and commissioners weighed in on the matter. Chair Gene Strong presented a letter to Governor Jay Inslee asking him to restore the previous level of 100 doses of vaccine delivered weekly to include small, rural counties such as Wahkiakum. The board voted to...
Wahkiakum County commissioners breezed through their meeting this week, with highlights including consideration of the Capital Improvements Projects List and opening bids for rock and asphalt products for road maintenance projects. The Capital Projects List is intended to include projects on county properties that have been identified for funding through the Capital Improvement Fund, which was budgeted at $611,000 for the county's 2020 budget. Estimated costs for projects on the list total $832,500, with more projects listed without estimates....
The Tuesday agenda for the Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners was short on business items, but commissioners, staff and the public found plenty to discuss. Commissioners heard about drainage problems from a Risk Road resident; they heard reports that the US Army Corps of Engineers is asking certain Columbia River shoreline residents for letters of support for dredging plans; staff reported on needs and status of the county's computer system, and commissioners reported on their activities for the week. Tony Aegerter, a member of the Consoli...
Commissioners of Port District 2 boosted salaries and picked out two candidates to fill a vacancy on the three-person board when they met Tuesday. Commissioners Brian O'Connor and Austin Burkhalter recessed into executive session at the end of their meeting to consider applicants to fill the vacancy created by Lee Tischer's resignation to assume a position on the county board of commissioners. When they returned to open session, attorney Tim Hanigan announced that the board would interview two candidates, Mike Backman and Allen Bennett, at the...
Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday by consensus declined to become partners in a project to create a public wifi system through the town of Cathlamet. The Town of Cathlamet, Port District 1, Wahkiakum PUD and other parties have been working on the plan, and last fall, the county commission agreed to participate in funding, allocating the use of $12,406 in CARES Act funds to pay for all the hardware needed to make the project happen. However, the board declined a request to join the town, port district and PUD in a governing board with...
Wahkiakum County commissioners dealt with the impacts January's heavy rain when they met Tuesday. The board voted to declare a state of emergency to allow fast track repair of a failing culvert on Salmon Creek Road. Public Works Director Chuck Beyer reported that a culvert, 24-30" in size, was partially gone, taking away one lane of the road. The department is working with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife on emergency permitting to allow the replacement; the new culvert will have to be 6-8' in diameter, Beyer said. The emergency...
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