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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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From the Chinook Observer As the late-morning high tide grew, so did the phalanx of photographers in the parking lot above Waikiki Beach. The highest tides of December at Cape Disappointment included Christmas Eve (9.1-feet) and Christmas Day (9.1-feet), around 11 a.m. They were followed by a series of significant tides Dec. 26 (8.11-feet) and Dec. 27 (8.9-feet), providing the perfect photo opportunity to capture the colossal waves as they crashed into the rocks beneath Cape Disappointment...
The potential impact of solar panels on utility customers and a couple financial windfalls were the subject of conversation at Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday. General Manager Dan Kay said that he and Commissioner Dennis Reid would attend a Washington PUD Association meeting next week to hear about Washington State legislative priorities, and about a recent net energy metering study. According to Kay, the study looked at three things: the benefit-cost ratio to...
Columbia Land Trust met with commissioners from Wahkiakum County and Pacific County a couple weeks ago to talk about an opportunity that might benefit local communities in a variety of ways: a community forest. A community forest is defined as forestlands that are owned and managed on behalf of local people, to benefit the economy, the community, and the land itself. Ian Sinks, the Stewardship Director for CLT talked about some of the conversations their organization has had with the community,...
To The Eagle: Welcome 2024! Everyone has their thoughts on how last year went; I hope everyone found some good while hoping for better. Personally, we are doing very well. We have little income, but enough to cover bills and feed us. It seems that, for many, the biggest expense is a roof over their heads, which keeps taking money from groceries. One thing that, in my opinion, keeps costs high, is the huge cost to even start a home or apartment. Permits, hook-ups and inspections are terribly costly. Can we get our local, state and federal...
Letters to the editor are intended to encourage the expression of the residents of Wahkiakum County in a venue they trust. The letters are a place in the paper where anyone can have their say. We publish nearly every letter we receive. We hope that readers will write in to share their views on a wide array of topics impacting them here in Wahkiakum County and Naselle. In 2024, nearly all of us have access to free 24 hour national and international news coverage on our phones, tablets, and computers. The Eagle knows our readers look forward to r...
Winter storms can have significant impact on local communities. They can be both destructive and disruptive. Know what to do before, during and after a storm. The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds everyone that taking preparedness actions now, can make a big difference in protecting you and your family from winter dangers. Follow these important reminders: Ensure smoke alarms are in working order and test them monthly. Know two ways out of your home in case of an emergency. Make sure that your house numbers can be seen from the s...
Ralph Franklin Kenner or "Shorty" to his siblings, and simply "Kenner" to all those who knew him, was born on Friday the 13th of March, 1925, in Carthage, Missouri. Kenner was the third of seven children, of which only two remain. He attended school in Carthage all the way to the sixth grade, when he suddenly quit school after receiving a beating from his teacher. From there he did whatever jobs he could do to help with the family expenses. His father died when Kenner was just 16, from a mining...
Heidi Lynn Souvenir, 58, longtime Cathlamet resident, died at her home in Kalama on Dec. 15. Heidi was born to John and Barbara (Conradi) Hoggatt on Nov. 17, 1965, in Longview. She spent many years in Cathlamet and graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1984. She had a nail salon in Cathlamet for several years and later moved to Kalama. On July 7, 2007, she married Lance Souvenir. She was employed at the Port of Kalama for 22 years. She was active on the board of thd United Way of Cowlitz-Wahkiakum County, a firefighter for Kalama Volunteer...
The Bundle Up With Books online reading challenge runs Jan. 1-Feb. 29, 2024. Anyone from preschool age through adults can participate. Record your reading minutes on the Cathlamet Public Library Beanstack website or on the Beanstack app to earn badges. Choose from a selection of prizes upon completion of all the book badges. Register for the challenge online or log into your existing Beanstack account at cathlamet.beanstack.org, or in the Beanstack app (Apple or Android). You may also register by calling the Library at 360-795-3254, or by...
A BRAND NEW YEAR. Here we are in 2024, and it seems like 2023 just flew by! Now we will all have to get used to writing 2024 on everything, just when we've gotten used to writing 2023. At any rate, I hope you had a good New Year’s Eve and enjoyed a good time no matter what you did. I know I enjoyed my dinner out at our local restaurant but I didn't stay for the late-night festivities; I was one of many who opted to watch the new year come in from the comfort of my couch in my living room! I think getting older has something to do with that, b...
December 26 11:46 a.m. A Grays River resident reported a power outage. The PUD responded. 11:46 a.m. A homeowner said that two people traveling in rafts down the Elochoman River were trespassing on his property, trampling it after landing, and setting up camp. 2:29 p.m. A caller said a gift was stolen from a parcel locker at the post office in Cathlamet. 2:41 p.m. The Grays River ambulance provided a lift assist to a Rosburg resident. The individual refused transport to the hospital. 2:53 p.m. A caller reported that a westbound driver in a...
I have some fun news. A couple years ago Ken Johnson asked me to do some interviews of local folks, so I have done quite a few. I hope to do more this year because it would be great to have more videos available so the families can see these folks for years to come. You can now watch them at columbiacoasttv.com. Five interviews have been loaded to the website, so please check them out so you can hear more about these folks. It's so fun to see them now available to the public. A series of...
Restrictions on testing workers for marijuana use, a waiting period for firearm purchases, stronger voting rights for Washington residents and harsher penalties for street racing are among the new laws set to take effect next week. Washington's Legislature passed more than 450 bills last session, which ended in April. Most took effect in July but a handful don't until Jan. 1. Here's a look at a few notable ones: Marijuana testing Although recreational marijuana has been legal for adults in Washi...
In the first Commissioners meeting of the year the board convened with Dan Cothren as chair. They began the meeting by reappointing the members of the County Fair board, the Board of Equalization, and by renewing the service agreement with the county museum. Additionally the commissioners agreed to match the funding for the community pool with the Town of Cathlamet up to $50,000. Duncan Cruickshank of Wahkiakum Health and Human Services (WHHS) told the commissioners about his effort to renew employees training in Moral Reconation Therapy...
The Wahkiakum Mules boys basketball team headed north after Christmas for a three day non -conference tournament at Mount Vernon Christian High School, and came home with second place honors. "The tournament overall was a really fun experience for us," Coach Rob Garrett said. "It was a great time together with good competition in a super fun atmosphere." The tournament started last Thursday with a 60-45 win against a 1B Neah Bay team. Parker Leitz led scoring with 19 points. Kyler Sause added...
