Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Several issues came up for discussion at the Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, including a discount for senior and disabled low income customers, Washington State House Bill 2402, and internet service. General Manager Dave Tramblie reported that a house bill that may end up before the state legislature could affect the PUD and its customers. “It has to do with conservation,” Tramblie said. “If it passes, it’s going to mandate that we have two percent of our retail...
OLYMPIA (Feb. 1) -- A tax on carbon emissions proposed by Governor Jay Inslee has taken a big step forward. On Feb. 1, the state Senate Energy, Environment, and Technology Committee passed a revised version of Inslee’s carbon tax plan with a 6-4 vote. In early January, Gov. Inslee proposed a $20 per ton of emitted carbon tax, with exemptions for certain manufacturers, agricultural industries and airplane jet fuel. His plan would have funnelled the revenues into clean energy infrastructure projects, forestry and assistance for low-income f...
Will Wahkiakum County's eroding shorelines receive sand from Columbia River channel maintenance this year? Wahkiakum County officials continue to address issues raised by permitting agencies in their effort to establish a 10-year beach nourishment program. This week, the board of commissioners approved an addition of $25,650 to the contract with their consulting engineers who have been preparing the required reports and permit applications. The latest, Commissioner Dan Cothren said Tuesday, is a plan required by the state Department of Ecology...
A utility payment processing company has been taking payments for both the Town of Cathlamet and Wahkiakum PUD utilities without permission and charging a fee as well. "I have had two customers ask me why they have to pay $7 to pay their bills online," Cathlamet Clerk/Treasurer Kerrie McNally said Tuesday. "The town does not charge our customers for this." Both the town and PUD began taking payments over the internet within the past 18 months. McNally said that when a person does a search for the town, a search engine will show www.doxo.com as...
Port 1 staff had a little fun last Wednesday when they got to take the new work boat for a spin at the Elochoman Slough Marina. Left to right: Port 1 Manager Jackie Lea, Administrative Assistant Mackenzie Jones, Assistant Port Manager Todd Souvenir, and Commissioner Brett Deaton. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
Fog on the Columbia obscured a tanker moored at Port Westward. Photo by Rick Nelson....
After many years of public service, former Mayor Dick Swart decided to retire from the town council at the end of 2017. On Monday, he talked to Eagle reporter Diana Zimmerman about how he got his start and how he's doing now. After college and two years in the Navy Reserves, Swart put his name into a management trainee pool in California. "That was something that was used by all the California departments to check out individuals who might have some potential for becoming leaders," Swart said....
To The Eagle: At last, a crystal-clear snapshot of the sewer segment of the Wahkiakum water woes (front page headliner in last week’s Eagle). Using the data from that story, a minute on your family abacus will show that a $588,000 annual obligation divided among 408 customers is $1439 each, or 120 bucks a month, which is a bit much for a village sewer system. The unavoidable stone wall that consultant RosAna Noval hit is that if any customers pay less, others will have to pay more, so no matter what arbitrary payment categories are set up, i...
To The Eagle: Have you noticed how much harder the more ardent Trumpsters and GOP Congress need to work these days to keep supporting their pro-Trump position? Whether Trump is thumbing his nose at our law enforcement and judicial system, or generally denigrating anyone that’s not a rich white man, or undermining our decades old relationships with key international allies, he’s increasingly harder to accept as trustworthy, and as an agent of positive change. I think his base and our “bobble head” GOP congress understand this. It’s probably...
To The Eagle: I agree with neighbor Brawn’s comments in a previous issue regarding giving credit where it is due for perceived improvements in the national economy. The foundation upon which our present robust economy stands was built by the Obama administration and its courageous efforts to correct the fiscal disaster it had inherited from the Bush dynasty. Wall Street’s unregulated sub prime derivatives disaster withered our domestic economy and threatened that of the world. The real estate speculators and mortgage felons who caused it mad...
WET BEGINNING--If fog and drizzle are your friends, then you really liked how this week began, as Sunday was a gloomy, foggy, drizzly kind of day, which was just right for those who needed an excuse to sit inside all day in their sweats and watch football. Then came Monday morning with more heavy, wet fog, but by noon, we actually had the skies clear up some; yeah! By the time you read this, we should have had a few drier days and warmer temperatures, so I hope this came true, as my feet are getting a bit "webbed" I think. Of course, with...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Girl Scouts, Community Center, Cathlamet, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Port District No. 1, 500 2nd St., 5 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire District, No. 3 Commissioners, 7:30 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire training, 7 p.m....
News from Naselle: Sports calendar for the coming week for the Naselle Comet teams: Saturday, the 10th-District IV 1B boys and girls basketball playoffs at Ilwaco. Call school for times; Monday, the 12th-middle school boys basketball in Naselle with Raymond at 5:45 p.m.; Wednesday, the 14th-middle school boys basketball at South Bend at 5:45 p.m. Go Comets! The annual Poetry Elocution contest will take place tonight (Thursday) in the Naselle Commons at 6 p.m. Come, join in the fun evening. The Naselle Knowledge Bowl team, Monte and the Pythons...
The District IV 1B playoffs tipped off on Tuesday night as the Naselle Comets beat the North River Mustangs 79-19. Above, Eathan Lindstrom drives for a layup. Left, Donny Edwards scores. The Comets will play Firm Foundation on Saturday, 4 p.m., in a loser-out game in Ilwaco. Photos for The Eagle by Robert Hilson....
With Valentines just around the corner, it's time for people to shower their loved ones with affection. This Saturday, February 10th from 2-4 p.m., you and your children are welcome to join us for Valentines crafting hour. There will be light refreshments and plenty of cards to make. Materials are happily provided by GRVC and this event is free. Speaking of love, GRVC now has a pop machine that was installed and maintained by Harvey Johnson. So when that thirst starts in, you can quench it here for a whole 75 cents any time of the day. Library...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: January 29 — 9:41 a.m. A caller requested a welfare check on a Rosburg resident. 12:47 p.m. An incident response vehicle was damaged and fuel was stolen at a county shop in the Elochoman Valley. January 30 — 9:44 a.m. The Grays River ambulance aided an individual who had injured a knee in a fall at a Deep River home. 12:23 a.m. A deputy responded to a two vehicle accident on SR 4 just west of County Line Par...
Preston Daniel Torppa died suddenly and unexpectedly on February 3, 2018, due to a rare keloid cyst in his brain. Preston was born in Naselle to Donald and Teresa Torppa on April 18, 1987. He was raised in Naselle and graduated from Naselle High School in 2006. He was an avid car lover, loved quad racing, stereo electronics, was very mechanically inclined and was always seeking more knowledge on any subject that came up. He is survived by his father, Donald Torppa of Bay City, Ore.; mother Teresa Torppa of Seattle; grandmother Mary Haase of...
Former Cathlamet resident Cindy Shantz, 65, died January 16, 2018. She was born October 3, 1952 in Dallas, Tex., to Peter and Edith Apostolou. She was preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her mother; brother Jeff Apostolou; and children Alex and Aileen Shantz. A celebration of life ceremony was held January 28....
The Wahkiakum Lions Club has honored Justin Hoven as their January Student of The Month. Justin is pictured with his parents and Lion Brian McClain as he received his certificate of accomplishment and check to honor him. Justin is the son of Fred and Darlene Hoven. He has worked very hard to become a productive person and hopes to some day open a family bakery. He would also like to take a family trip to Disneyland after graduation....
Richard Wirkkala, 91, of Longview, died at Hospice Care Center on February 5, 2018. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
We love our volunteers! On Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, February 14th from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., we will recognize those who are at the foundation of our Community Center. This is also an opportunity for you to come in and find out how you can volunteer – we have lots of tasks big and small. Find out how you can share a little bit of your time and make a difference in your community. There will be refreshments. We have a new free class here at the Community Center – every Thursday morning from 10:30 a.m. – noon, come in and learn how to knit, croche...
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce is preparing for one of its biggest events of the year, the 33rd Annual Crab and Oyster Feed. The event will be February 17 at the Norse Hall on Puget Island in Cathlamet. Tickets are $32 and sold at Bank of the Pacific, Cathlamet. Proceeds go towards the Bald Eagle Days Fireworks. Bald Eagle Days is a Wahkiakum Chamber Sponsored Event. Diners must be age 21 or older. Beer and wine will be sold; diners may not bring their own alcohol to the site. Diners should bring their own condiments and cracking tools....
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop has announced the next In Their Footsteps free speaker series event. California Condors: An Oregon Treasure by Travis Koons will be held on Sunday, February 18, at 1:00 p.m. This is part of the February 16-19 worldwide Great Backyard Bird Count activities led by the National Audubon Society and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The Lewis and Clark Expedition encountered California Condors during the winter of 1805-06 near the mouth of the Columbia River. Meriwether Lewis wrote a detailed...
Hunters must purchase and submit their spring black bear special hunt applications to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) by midnight on Feb. 28. Hunts will occur in specific areas of western and eastern Washington. Hunters who submit their applications are entered into a drawing in mid-March for 272 permits in western Washington and 509 permits for hunts east of the Cascade Range. The department will notify winners no later than March 31. Applicants can also check the drawing results through the WILD system by logging into th...
The Wahkiakum Mules boys basketball split games last week before a season ending loss to North Beach in the first round of district play on Monday. Last Wednesday at home, the teams were even at the half but Kalama pulled ahead in the third and held on to win 57-45. Zach Brown scored 17 points. Luke Brown added eight. Logan LaBerge and K.C. Beery had six points each. Brody Carlson had five points, and Quentin Nelson finished the game with three. Kalama 13 8 13 23 --57 Mules 6 15 10 14 --45 On...
