Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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State Rep. Dean Takko will be getting a grip on some new and tougher leadership duties when the 2008 Legislature kicks off on January 14. Takko, a Longview Democrat who has been working as the Assistant Majority Whip, was very recently selected to serve as the vice chair of the House Local Government Committee. He has been a member of that panel since he came to the Legislature a few years ago. “The Local Government Committee reviews matters that involve the operations and financing of counties, cities, and special districts other than s...
The storm that ripped through Western Washington on December 3 caused widespread damage and resulted in 17,500 insurance claims and $95 million in insured losses, according to preliminary figures released by New Jersey-based Property Claims Services, an authority on insured property losses from catastrophes. The totals include property damage from wind and falling trees and damage to flooded vehicles. In Oregon, the storm caused 15,000 claims and $70 million in insured losses. To help homeowners and business owners get back on their feet,...
Matt Reichert, a 2003 graduate of Wahkiakum High School, has returned home after spending a year in Iraq. Stationed outside Tikrit, he spent one tour at Cobspeicher as a member of the 1041st unit Engineer Company of the Army/National Guard. On August 5, 2007, Reichert was traveling with members of his unit escorting a convoy back to base. On Main Supply Route (MSR) Tampa, which is like an interstate, the Armored Security Vehicle (ASV) they were riding in struck a roadside bomb with the rear passenger tire. The vehicle rolled and caught fire....
The Wahkiakum Mule boys basketball team earned two more wins in action last week at the Wahkiakum Invitational. The Mules topped the Raymond Seagulls 77-56 on Thursday night and the South Bend Indians 94-63 on Friday night. In other action at the cross over invitational, the Kalama Chinooks beat South Bend 56-45 on Thursday and Raymond 64-41 on Friday. The Mules shredded South Bend's defense in the first quarter, with Cody Olsen hitting from three point range and Josh Rongey and Bobby Helms penetrating inside. They posted a 27-12 lead in eight...
Lady Mules split in Ilwaco tourney The Wahkiakum Lady Mules basketball team won their first game and lost their second in last week's invitational tournament at Ilwaco. The Mules opened with a 42-34 win over the Warrenton Warriors. The Mules trailed 20-17 at halftime but outscored Warrenton 11-3 in the third quarter and 14-11 in the fourth. Halie Boyce scored nine points, all in the second half, to give the team a spark, said Mule Coach Tim Brown, and Shelby Deaton "had another strong game for the Mules, scoring seven points and garnering 12...
St. James Family Center Family Support Services will begin offering monthly parenting groups to the residents of Wahkiakum County on January 14. Brian McClain, Fatherhood Advocate, will facilitate the fathers’ group and Jenny Gale will facilitate the mothers’ group. Membership is not restricted to fathers and mothers. Aunts, uncles, grandparents or anyone wishing to be a positive role model in a child’s life is encouraged to attend. Groups will be organized and based on the proven success of the Circle of Parents and Parents Trust for Washi...
The number of fall Chinook salmon returning to the Elochoman Fish Hatchery this fall was one of the lowest in recent years. Aaron Roberts, regional hatchery complex manager, reported the hatchery took 849 fall Chinook and allowed about another 85 to spawn naturally. Last year, the hatchery crew spawned 1,023 and released 185. The number has been decreasing over the past seven years; in 2001, the hatchery spawned 3,791 fish and released 1,860. “That was a really big run,” Roberts said. "This year's run was predicted to be low." The quantity of...
February 8 - Chocolate Extravaganza at Hotel Cathlamet Assisted Living lobby in Cathlamet. Contact: 360-795-3602. February 10 - Smorgasbord at Naselle High School, Naselle. Contact: 360-484-3412. February 15—Pie Social at the Hotel Cathlamet Assisted Living lobby in Cathlamet. 360-795-0610. March TBA - Spring Salmon Derby at Elochoman Slough Marina in Cathlamet. Contact 360-795-3501. March 1 - Crab & Oyster Feed at Rosburg Community Hall in Rosburg. Contact 360-465-2234 or 360-465-2615. March 8 - Crab & Oyster Feed at Puget Island Norse...
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has recognized 15 PeaceHealth Medical Group physicians for excellence in its Diabetes Physicians Recognition Program (DPRP). NCQA says physicians who achieve DPRP recognition "are part of an elite group that is publicly recognized for its skill in providing the highest level diabetes care." James Farley, Regional Vice-President of PeaceHealth Medical Group says "This recognition serves as affirmation of the ongoing commitment of the physicians and staff of PeaceHealth Medical Group to provide...
The last meeting of the year of the Wahkiakum County Commissioners brought thanks and reports. County permit coordinator Chuck Beyer told the board that the building and permit fees for 2008 shoreline permits would be raised to $800. Shoreline exemptions would be raised from $75 to $100, short flats will be raised from $100 to $200, subdivision would be raised from $500 to $800, and the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review to $150. Commissioner Blair Brady reported he recently attended the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (COG)...
9: A year in review Wahkiakum County residents will remember 2007 as a year of change and challenge. In the January 4 edition of The Eagle: The year opened with the county recovering from weeks of floods and storms in December. Also, Commissioner Mark Linquist, who won re-election by a coin flip with Blair Brady, succumbed to cancer just before the year's end, and fellow Commissioners Dan Cothren and George Trott appointed Tom Doumit to fill Linquist's vacant seat on the board. January 11--The undefeated Wahkiakum Mule boys basketball team...
