Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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In Wahkiakum County, the ports focus on providing recreation opportunities for the community and tourists alike. Wahkiakum County is home to two port districts: Port District 1, which is comprised of Cathlamet and the eastern part of the county, and Port District 2, which is comprised of Puget Island and the western part of the county. In the past few years, Wakhiakum Port District 1 has been extremely busy, leaving its mark on Cathlamet's waterfront and creating plenty of recreational...
This weekend's Hook the Hawg salmon derby was sponsored by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce and the Elochoman Slough Marina. It was a great time for all who attended. Trailers filled the parking lot at the marina as anglers tried their best to hook the biggest salmon. The final winners gathered at River Mile 38 Brewing Company. All participants who landed a fish had their names put into a raffle. Prizes ranged from sweatshirts, tee shirts and hats from the marina to equipment rentals from...
A $1.5 million appropriation to combat sea lion predation on the lower Columbia River and its tributaries was approved by the state Senate Friday as it passed a $71.6 billion operating budget bill. The Senate passed the budget measure Friday as lawmakers continued their march to adjournment of the 2024 legislative session. Both chambers must negotiate and pass budget bills before the scheduled conclusion of the 60-day session on March 7. The supplemental operating budget bill, SB 5950, amends...
February 20 —12:24 p.m. A Rosedale business reported two people shoplifting from their store. The business captured the incident on a security camera. 12:46 p.m. A resident reported breathing problems. The Cathlamet Ambulance responded. 1:01 p.m. An Elochoman Valley caller reported the violation of a protection order. The caller stated her children were home alone and the party named in the protection order was driving by the home. 1:53 p.m. A caller reported a trespassing the day before and asked to speak with a deputy about the ongoing p...
The Eagle Staff extends our heartfelt THANKS to everyone who attended our first focus group. Special thanks to Stephanie Vossen and the Rat Tap! We’ll host another focus group soon. In the meantime, let us know what you think by writing a letter to the editor. info@waheagle.com...
THURSDAY West End Food Pantry, Johnson Park, 1- 5 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Noon, Hope Center 320 S 3rd St. Cathlamet. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Noon, Rosburg Hall, Rosburg. Community Library & Computer Center 12-5 p.m. Johnson Park, Rosburg SAIL Program, Exercise for Seniors, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Hope Ctr. 320 S. 3rd St. Cathlamet. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, 7:30 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. FRIDAY River City Strippers, 9...
As aptly put by Sydney of Oysterville: If you can't quite wrap your head around the meaning of "swamp opera" and you are not sure how to pronounce Skamokawa, you don't want to miss this performance!! The Skamokawa Swamp Opera is a folk band made up of Wahkiakum Countymusicians founded in 2013.They are known for their vocal harmonies and varied instrumentation featuring guitar, banjo, cello, mandolin, mandocello, harmonica, and percussion. For this upcoming program they will be focusing on songs...
February 12 12:00 a.m. A caller reported that a car was parked by the shop at the summit of KM mountain and that a person was trying to enter the building. When deputies interviewed the subject they said that they were having trouble and knocked on the door thinking someone might be inside the building. 1:23 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to a Cathlamet resident who was having trouble breathing. 7:42 a.m. The Wahkiakum County sheriff assisted a motorist stranded East of the summit of KM mountain who waved them down for help. 8:38 a.m. A...
The Wahkiakum Mules boys basketball team are 13-4 in the 2B Central district and 18-6 overall after their win over Toledo Saturday (68-56). They lost to Toutle Lake Friday (58-53). The boys beat Ilwaco in overtime last Wednesday, Feb. 14, 67-63. In that game, the Fishermen took an early lead, but the Mules fought to catch up after half time, and with 1.5 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Kyler Sause hit a thrilling three point shot on an inbound pass to tie the game at 60-60. The Mules would...
October 27 through November 3, 2022 THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire/ambulance, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Planning Commission, Courthouse, 6 p.m. Wahkiakum Commissioners, Courthouse, 9:30 p.m. Free Senior Fitness and Balance Class, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, enter via door on 3rd, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Eastside Play & Learn Group, St. James Family Center, 10-11:30 a.m. West End...
An "Important Notice" advertisement from the Wahkiakum County Treasurer in the Oct. 20 edition contained an error: Second half payments are due on or before Oct. 31, not Oct. 21, as the advertisement stated incorrectly....
According to the Wahkiakum County Building and Planning Department, effective 12:01 a.m., Tuesday, October 25, officials from Wahkiakum County will allow outdoor burning in accordance with Wahkiakum Outdoor Burning Ordinance 122-94. The lifting of the current Wahkiakum County imposed burn ban does not apply to Washington Department of Natural Resource and federally managed land within Wahkiakum County. For more information on local fire restrictions contact Department of Natural Resources: Pacific Cascade Regional Office (360) 577-2025 or...
Covid vaccines for anyone age six months and up are now available. The Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services Department (WHHS) reported Thursday that the FDA’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) approved two vaccines for young children. The health department Wahkiakum Health and Human Services (WHHS) will provide the Pfizer vaccines for everyone at their Monday and Wednesday clinics. Department Director Chris Bischoff said there is also a version of the vaccine made by Moderna, but the department will not offer it b...
Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Department have investigated an unattended death at a residence on Bradley Mountain and determined the victim died of a massive heart attack, Sheriff Mark Howie reported Friday. Robert Conner's wife told officers that she found him unresponsive in his recliner chair Wednesday morning. She called the sheriff’s office dispatch center and officers responded. A large amount of blood was observed at the scene and was later determined to have been caused by a wound on the Conner's leg. Howie said a state crime scene inv...
Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Department have investigated an unaccompanied death at a residence on Bradley Mountain and determined the victim died of a massive heart attack, Sheriff Mark Howie reported Friday. Robert Conner's wife told officers that she found him unresponsive in his recliner chair Wednesday morning. She called the sheriff’s office dispatch center and officers responded. A large amount of blood was observed at the scene and was later determined to have been caused by a wound on the Conner's leg. Howie said a state crime scene inv...
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced seven days of clamming starting Saturday, Feb. 26, the opening of the Columbia River spring chinook fishing season on March 1 and the closure of steelhead fishing along the Pacific Coast, also effective March 1. WDFW approved seven days of razor clam digging during evening low tides beginning Feb. 26 Shellfish managers confirmed the following digs during evening low tides will proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington Department of Health showed razor...
District Tournament Summary Class 1B The Naselle Comet girls basketball team beat Willapa Valley 33-24 in the District 4 1B championship last Saturday. They'll play Evergreen Lutheran at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 26, at Mark Morris High School in the 1B regionals. The Naselle boys lost to Willapa Valley in their district championship game 67-40. They'll play Neah Bay at 12 p.m. on Saturday, February 26 at Mark Morris High School to start regionals. Both regional games are loser out. Winners...
Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services (WHHS) on Monday received positive test result notifications for 2 additional COVID-19 cases in Wahkiakum County residents. This brings Wahkiakum to a cumulative total of 303 cases with 9 of those potentially active** and 5 fatalities. Department staff are working to identify anyone who may have an exposure risk because of contact with the individuals. Those people with close contact will be notified by Health and Human Services (WHHS) staff. Vaccines are freely available to anyone 5 or older in...
Motorists frequently traveling SR 4 between Skamokawa and Longview will likely have noticed changes in zones where passing other vehicles is allowed. Eagle reporters contacted Washington Department of Transportation officials to learn about the changes, where they've occurred, and why the changes were needed. Here is a response from WSDOT Traffic Operations Engineer David E. Burkey, edited for brevity: In summer 2021, we resurfaced roughly a 25-mile stretch of State Route 4 . . . The work provided an opportunity to make proactive safety...
The Washington Board of Natural Resources on Tuesday voted move 230 acres of county trust timberland into permanent conservation status and compensate counties for loss of the revenue producing timberland. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources will transfer 230 acres of state forestlands in Wahkiakum, Pacific and Skamania counties into permanent conservation status. The 230 acres, which would have been managed to fund local services in the three counties, are being transferred to Natural Resources Conservation Areas (NRCA) to...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: November 28 — 1:29 a.m. An alarm was activated at a Puget Island address, but was quickly canceled by the alarm company. 8:54 a.m. A caller reported that someone was squatting in the recycle bins located in the school parking lot. 11:11 a.m. A caller reported a speeding vehicle on a Deep River road. 1:31 p.m. A caller was concerned about a horse that appeared to be in distress at a property on East Valley Road...
December 9, 2021 through December 16, 2021 The Eagle urges all organizations to inform us of any changes in your schedule since the covid restrictions. THURSDAY Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Food Addicts, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Port District No. 1, 500 2nd St., 5 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire District No. 3 Commissioners, 7:30 p.m. Grays River...
NHS Boys Basketball Subject to change December 9 Firm Foundation 6:00 11 MM Knight 6:00 13 at Mossyrock 16 Col. Adventist 18 at Toledo 5:45 20 Yakama Nation 4:00 22 Ilwaco 29 Oakville at Willapa Valley 3:30 30 at Winlock 3:30 January 4 at Willapa Valley 7:05 7 Pe Ell 11 at Three Rivers 13 WA School for Deaf 14 at Pe Ell 18 at Firm Foundation 21 Mossyrock 25 at Col. Adventist 5:30 28 Willapa Valley February 3 Three Rivers Varsity at 7 pm unless noted. Home games in boldface. NHS Girls Basketball Subject to change December 11 MM Knight 4:30 14 Mo...
Following are US Center for Disease Control and Prevention summaries of study results comparing the correlation between vaccination and non-vaccination for covid-19 patients in hospitalizations and risk of death. Summary: Rate of hospitalization For all adults aged 18 years and older, the cumulative COVID-19-associated hospitalization rate was about 8 times higher in unvaccinated persons. Although weekly rates can vary, the cumulative rate of COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in unvaccinated...
Two permanent signs erected in Cathlamet to honor the Chinook tribes who once occupied this area will be dedicated on November 6, at noon, at the Elochoman Slough Marina. The signs tell the stories of Queen Sally, canoe building, and greeting the Lewis and Clark expedition. They were funded by a grant from the Lewis and Clark Trail Stewardship Endowment, the efforts of town councilman David Olson, and with cooperation from Tony Johnson, chair of the Chinook Indian Nation. Olson will act as maste...
