Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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First, I must apologize to Ed and Steve Blain because in last week's Grays River Diking District report, I mistakenly said Steve Blain instead of Ed Blain. I bet both Steve and Ed are wondering what's wrong with this woman? Truthfully the list is long but I assure you I now realize there are at least two Blain families in the area, but one spelling of their last name. Many thanks to Marlea Blain for correcting me with humor and forgiveness. Wilho Saari: Now, to the sad reality of the death of...
Razor clam enthusiasts can head to coastal beaches as shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) confirmed the next round of digging can proceed as planned from Jan. 29 through Feb. 3. “We have had some really good digging opportunity to start the new year and are excited to be able to finish out January on some really good minus tides,” said Zach Forster, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist. Diggers are reminded the daily limit has reverted to the standard 15 razor clams. Under state law, a daily limit consist...
At the beginning of the Naselle/Grays River Valley School District board of director's meeting on Jan. 18, Superintendent Lisa Nelson presented plaques to the volleyball coaches, Bekah Wirkkala, Hanna Higginbotham and Kayti Updike for their fifth place finish at the state tournament in Yakima. At the December board meeting, the main topic during public comment concerned questions regarding students’ safety when riding school buses. All board members were present including Tyson Vogeler, who was present by phone. During the public comment time o...
Introduction by Karen Bertroch For Naselle's Finns, Wilho Saari has always been one of the most valued citizens. A fifth generation Finn, he was not only a good husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he was the prime example of a fine son of Finland and its traditions. Wilho taught music in the school for many years. The tradition bearer of the Finnish Kantele from Naselle, Washington, is Wilho Saari. He can trace the love of kantele playing back five generations in his family. His...
Public Servant Firefighter Award: On January 20, Jack Leavitt, left, was presented the VFW Public Servant Firefighter Award by local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5297 Commander Bill Tawater, right. According to District 4 Assistant Fire Chief, MD Johnson, Jack epitomizes the very best of the best in terms of the nation's future firefighters and EMT's. His devotion and commitment to District 4, to the community, to the county, and to the state of Washington is without equal. Photo by MD...
As of Jan. 1, 2022, the Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) is the new Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) sponsor for Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania and Wahkiakum counties. AAADSW replaces the previous SHIBA sponsor, Lower Columbia Community Action Program. A public service offered by the Washington state Office of Insurance Commissioner, SHIBA volunteers serve people of all ages. Over 200 trained volunteers statewide provide free, impartial and confidential Medicare counseling and education to...
The River Life Interpretive Center in Skamokawa is closed until March 4 but their website has information, books and gifts available. There are many local writers and artisans represented in the gift shop as well as gifts for children and adults. The Friends of Skamokawa invite anyone local to join as a volunteer docent or as board members. There is one meeting a month to attend and only a few volunteer hours needed, no experience necessary. For further information contact Lori Cagle, office manager, Tues or Thur. from 10-2 at the Friends of...
Fred Valero Bennett Senior died January 20, 2022. Born September 6, 1935, in Grace, Idaho, Fred attended Idaho State University after graduating from Grace High School. He worked as a horseback Park Ranger in Yellowstone National Park during the summers while at college. He moved to Washington state in 1957. A year later, while bear hunting, he was introduced to his blue eyed soul mate, LaRita Lucille White. They married December 6, 1958 and added four more children to the four LaRita had from...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: January 16 — 12:16 p.m. A caller reported a scam after purchasing a product posted on Facebook. 2:37 p.m. A welfare check was requested for a Rosedale resident after someone reported receiving an emergency notification alert for the person. The individual was located on Puget Island. She said she was having a problem with her phone and there was no emergency. 4:28 p.m. A caller accidentally dialed 911 four t...
Advocates hope mandatory conservation of key habitat areas will help salmon runs recover, but opponents worry farmers will pay a price. House Bill 1838, to be known as the Lorraine Loomis Act in honor of the late Northwest Indian Fisheries Commissioner, will reserve land on public and private property near salmon bearing waterways. Prime sponsor of the bill, Rep. Debra Lekanoff, D-Anacortes, said salmon play a vital cultural and economic role in Washington. The potential loss of the species will affect all Washingtonians, she said. “Salmon a...
The following is a summary of the 2020 census of Wahkiakum County, completed by the United Census Bureau. The total population on April 1, 2020 was 4,422 compared to 3,978 a decade earlier, an increase of 444 people. Females make up 50.1 percent of the population. While 33 percent of the population is 65 and older, 17.1 percent of the population is under the age of 18, and 3.5 percent are under the age of 5. According to race, 91.2 percent of Wahkiakum County is white, 0.7 percent is black or Af...
Photos by Todd Wilson The Wahkiakum Mules boys basketball team ran into a couple of the toughest teams in the league last week and dropped two more games, bringing their record to 8-6 overall, and 3-3 in league. They started with a trip to Kalama on Wednesday to take on the number one team in the league and lost 71-51. "They are a solid team," Coach Todd Souvenir said. "They are very physical; they are very good on the defensive end, and they rebound really well. They definitely came out and too...
Last Thursday, the Wahkiakum Mules girls basketball team traveled to Napavine and beat the Tigers 56-41. “We struggled a bit to play our style early, but I was really happy with how the girls responded after half,” Coach Rob Garrett said. “I thought Miya [Kerstetter] stepped up big time knocking down some huge shots and Emmie [Niemela] continued to dominate the boards and get us some easy buckets inside. "Overall Napavine is an up and coming team; it was nice to see our girls come toget...
