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  • Call to artists announced

    Jan 30, 2020

    The Columbian Artists Association will present the 44th annual Spring Art Show April 4 through April 13, at the Red Lion Inn, Kelso. Open to artists in 2-D and 3-D media. All work will be juried at entry. Prospectus available at: columbianartists.org. For questions contact: Eileen Thompson @206-949-9811 or webster9821@comcast.net....

  • Sea lions and gulls

    Jan 30, 2020

    They’re back: Sea lions and gulls fed on smelt off the Elochoman Slough Marina on Monday. Photo by Rick Nelson....

  • Lawmakers hear pitch to replace gas tax with fee per miles driven

    Jan 30, 2020

    By Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service OLYMPIA (Jan. 24) -- Washington state lawmakers will consider a gradual transition from the state’s current gasoline tax to a system that would charge drivers fees based on how many miles they travel. This comes amid rising concerns over the amount of revenue available to fund transportation and the maintenance of roads and highways due to increasing fuel-efficiency among vehicles, as well as concerns that owners of older and less fuel-efficient vehicles are carrying a larger tax burden. The House T...

  • Sweeping regulation takes aim at vaping

    Jan 30, 2020

    By Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service OLYMPIA (Jan. 23) -- Legislation requested by the governor's office and supported by Democratic senators aims to ban flavored nicotine vaping products and impose sweeping regulations on the vaping industry. If passed, Senate Bill 6254 would limit the nicotine concentration of vape products, ban certain flavoring chemicals and require vape manufacturers, distributors and retailers to obtain licenses from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. The bill would also give the board authority to inspect...

  • Mule boys fall to Adna, overpower Rainier

    Diana Zimmerman|Jan 30, 2020

    The Wahkiakum Mules boys basketball team split games this week, but continues to show great promise. Last Wednesday, the Mules lost to Adna at home 65-49. "Adna played with a lot of energy on both ends of the floor and we struggled to match up with Braden Thomas inside," Coach Todd Souvenir said. "He is a very physical and athletic player." Jake Leitz had his biggest game of the year, scoring 27 points. Logan LaBerge had 11 points. Brody Carlson added seven points. Brodie Avalon and K.C. Beery...

  • Lady Mules win two, boost record to 13-3

    Diana Zimmerman|Jan 30, 2020

    The Wahkiakum Mules girls basketball team won two more this week to bring their record to 6-1, 13-3, currently second place in the Central 2B league. Last Thursday, the team hosted Napavine and beat the Tigers 54-25. "Defense looked great against Napavine," Coach Rob Garrett said. "We worked together really well. Offense is still coming along, but it's getting better each game." Paige Mace led the team with 15 points. Alex Watkins scored nine. Jansi Merz, Courtney Carlson, and Megan Leitz had...

  • Mule Wrestling

    Jan 30, 2020

    The Wahkiakum Mule wrestling team traveled to Willapa Harbor this weekend for competition. For the girls, Makayla Davis took first place in her division. Lily Hale took second place in her division. Arwynn Haney, McKenna Mendez, and Jenna Mellis all took third in their respective classes. For the boys, Jamil Dimaano and Cayden Mendez took third place in their weight classes. Braxton Johns and Eli Moon both finished one match away from medaling. “They had a great time,” Coach Crystal Davis said....

  • Monday update on KM slide removal

    Jan 30, 2020

    Here's the Monday update from the Washington State Department of Transportation about efforts to clear the slide blocking SR 4 on KM Mountain: • On Saturday, high wind and rain delayed tree removal. • Crews did not work on Sunday. • On Monday, crews began removing the final four trees and getting the disposal site prepared to haul debris. • Crews plan to begin debris removal as early as Tuesday, though the area could get another 2-3 inches of rain in the next couple of days. This work is weather dependent, and these are not ideal conditi...

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