Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Notice of Availability & Public Comment for the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments Public Participation Plan Kelso, WA — The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) invites the public to review and provide comments on the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments Public Participation plan. Comments may be made in writing or by phone (see contact information later in this notice). The Public Participation Plan identifies policies and guides how the CWCOG conducts public outreach and input. It outlines processes like the federal and state laws that the CWCOG complies with, length of public comment periods for planning documents, and methods of public outreach. The CWCOG Board of Directors is scheduled to consider adoption of the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments Public Participation Plan during their regular meeting on May 22, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments is a multi-purpose association of governments that delivers a diverse array of federal, state, and local programs while fulfilling its primary function as a regional planning organization. Beginning March 20th, 2025 the document will be available online at http://www.cwcog.org or by calling the CWCOG office at (360) 577-3041 to arrange for document pick up. Questions may be directed to Gabriel Reese, Transportation Planner, by regular mail - PO Box 128, Kelso WA 98626 or via email - cwcog@cwcog.org. Close date for comments is May 5th, 2025 at 5 p.m. If special accommodations are needed to participate in this process, please call us at 360-577-3041 by 5:00 p.m. March 29th, 2025. Ask for the ADA Coordinator. For TDD users, please use the state's toll-free relay service, (800) 833-6388, and ask the operator to dial 360-956-7575. Publish March 20, 2025.
PUBLIC NOTICE The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington Bi-monthly Meeting of the Council of Governments Friday March 28, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. 201 NE 73rd Street, Vancouver WA 98665 Persons with a disability should call (360) 735-5721 three days before the meeting to discuss accommodation. For more information, please contact Karen Wolfe at 360-735-5721. Publish March 20, 2025.
CALL FOR BIDS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WAHKIAKUM COUNTY CATHLAMET, WASHINGTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Wahkiakum County Public Works Dept. in the County Courthouse at 64 Main Street, P.O. Box 97, Cathlamet, WA 98612 until the hour of 9:45 A.M. on April 8th, 2025. Sealed bids will then be opened and publicly read in the chambers of the Board of County Commissioners for Landscape Maintenance services in Wahkiakum County Courthouse Buildings. Contract Description: This contract consists of landscape maintenance of the Wahkiakum County Courthouse grounds, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet, WA; including landscaping around the back half of the Hanigan Building. All bids shall be submitted by using the County’s three-page Landscape Maintenance Proposal form, including the bidder’s statement of qualifications. Bids not submitted in this manner will be rejected. Complete specifications can be obtained by contacting Wahkiakum Public Works Department, P.O. Box 97, Cathlamet, WA 98612, phone number (360) 795-3301. The successful bidder will be required to execute a written Landscape Maintenance Contract and to carry liability insurance and fidelity bond as described in the contract documents. This contract is for a Two (2) year period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, and may be extended as authorized by the Board of County Commissioners. Wahkiakum County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities in the bidding and to award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder who demonstrates qualifications to do the work. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS duly entered in Regular Session on March 18, 2025. WAHKIAKUM COUNTY BOARD ATTEST: COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Beth Johnson Clerk of the Board Gene Strong, Chair Approved as to form this ____day of_____________, 2025 Dan Cothren, Commissioner Lee Tischer, Commissioner DANIEL BIGELOW Prosecuting Attorney Publish March 20, and 27, 2025.
CALL FOR BIDS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WAHKIAKUM COUNTY CATHLAMET, WASHINGTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Wahkiakum County Public Works Dept. in the County Courthouse at 64 Main Street, P.O. Box 97, Cathlamet, WA 98612 until the hour of 9:45 A.M. on April 1th, 2025. Sealed bids will then be opened and publicly read in the chambers of the Board of County Commissioners for Landscape Maintenance services in Wahkiakum County Courthouse Buildings. Contract Description: This contract consists of land scape maintenance of the County Road Shop 1 – 73 Elochoman Valley Road, Cathlamet, WA; 70 & 80 Division Street, Cathlamet, WA; Vacant Lot at the intersection of Columbia and SR 4, Cathlamet, WA; 25 River Street, Cathlamet, WA; and Buffington Park – 785 SR 409, Cathlamet, WA. All bids shall be submitted by using the County’s three page Landscape Maintenance Proposal form, including bidder’s statement of qualifications. Bids not submitted in this manner will be rejected. Complete specifications can be obtained by contacting Wahkiakum Public Works Department, P.O. Box 97, Cathlamet, WA 98612, phone number (360) 795-3301. The successful bidder will be required to execute a written Landscape Maintenance Contract and to carry liability insurance and fidelity bond as described in the contract documents. This contract is for a One (1) year period from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, and may be extended as authorized by the Board of County Commissioners. Wahkiakum County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities in the bidding and to award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder who demonstrates qualifications to do the work. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS duly entered in Regular Session on March 11, 2025. WAHKIAKUM COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ___________________________________ Gene Strong, Chair ___________________________________ ATTEST: Dan Cothren, Commissioner ___________________________ ___________________________________ Beth Johnson Lee Tischer, Commissioner Clerk of the Board Approved as to form this ______ day of _____________ 2025 ________________________ DANIEL BIGELOW Prosecuting Attorney Publish March 13, and 20, 2025.
CALL FOR BIDS ROADSIDE MOWING OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY ROADS WAHKIAKUM COUNTY CATHLAMET, WASHINGTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Wahkiakum County Public Works Dept., P.O. Box 97, Cathlamet, WA 98612, until the hour of 9:45 A.M. on March 18th, 2025. Sealed bids will then be opened and publicly read in the chambers of the Board of County Commissioners for the 2025 roadside mowing of Wahkiakum County roads. Project Description: This project provides for the roadside mowing of county roads for the calendar year 2025. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, postal money order, or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish satisfactory performance and payment bonds within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Wahkiakum County. Bid security, other than bid bonds, submitted by unsuccessful bidders will be returned as soon as practicable after award of the contract. Complete specifications can be obtained by contacting Wahkiakum County Public Works Department, P.O. Box 97, Cathlamet, Washington, 98612, phone number (360) 795-3301 or by email: beyerc@co.wahkiakum.wa.us. The successful bidder will be required to execute a written Public Works Contract and to provide performance and payment bonds as described in the project specifications. Time for completion of the project shall be in conformance with the Technical Specifications. Wahkiakum County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities in the bidding and to award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS duly entered in Regular Session on March 4, 2025. WAHKIAKUM COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ___________________________________ Gene Strong, Chair ___________________________________ ATTEST: Dan Cothren, Commissioner ___________________________ ___________________________________ Elizabeth Johnson Lee Tischer, Commissioner Clerk of the Board Approved as to form this ______ day of _____________ 2025 ________________________ DANIEL BIGELOW Prosecuting Attorney Publish March 6, and 13, 2025.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY In the matter of the Estate of: NO. 25-4-00002-35 Larry Dean Holland, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Deceased. The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representatives or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or, (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.040.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: February 27,2025 PERSONAL RESPRESENTATIVE: Debra Holland ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Skyler Schrader of Longview Law Group, PLLC ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: 1447 3rd Avenue, Suite B, Longview WA 98632. (360) 998-3030. COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS AND CAUSE NUMBER: Wahkiakum County Superior Court, 64 Main St, Cathlamet, WA 98612, Cause No. 25-4-00002-35 Publish February 27, March 6, and 13, 2025.