Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Wahkiakum Historical Museum Society held a May Day event on Sunday, marking the first of May. One of their volunteers, Tiffany Mora, wanted to bring back the tradition, according to another volunteer, Dayle Olsen. People wove ribbons around the May pole, picked up flowers to give to loved ones, and shared a little laughter in the sunshine. Tiffany Mora chats with visitors to the May Day festivities at the museum. She has another name, but on this day, she insisted she was the Goddess of...
We are pleased to announce the return of our annual photo contest, A Day in The Life of Wahkiakum County and Naselle. We invite Wahkiakum County and Naselle residents to shoot a photo on Saturday, May 7, 2022, in the Wahkiakum County and Naselle areas and enter on or before May 13, 2022, to participate. Two division winners will be selected and earn $50 prizes. Winners and honorable mention photos will be published in The Wahkiakum County Eagle's special edition, The Focus on Wahkiakum, on May...
Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday approved two measures that will impact transportation routes. On Monday, the ferry Oscar B. will go out of service from 6 a.m. to 12 noon for mechanical work. County Public Works Director Chuck Beyer said the closure is needed for engine maintenance, repairs and replacement of recalled engine parts. The board also approved a closure of Risk Road for replacement of the bridge over Nelson Creek. The closure was effective Tuesday and authorized to last until September 23. The non-profit habitat...
The Cathlamet Town Council on Monday decided to extend the public comment period to May 16 on proposed changes to rates for water and sewer service. The council wants to modify rates to end inequalities among customer groups. The new rates would include a basic charge and also rates based on customers' consumption of water. At the April 18 council meeting Clerk/Treasurer Sarah Clark reported that 80 percent of customers would pay only the minimum charge, and the remaining 20 percent would pay extra based on the amount of water consumed. An...
A report from Mike Johnson, an engineer from Gray and Osborne, Inc. occupied much of the conversation at the Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday. In order to apply for a drinking water state revolving fund in November, the PUD will need an approved water system plan. He said that a conversation with the Washington Department of Health illuminated some potential paths for the PUD. They could do a full plan update, which would require a look at all their production and...
Makayla Davis, a freshman at Wahkiakum High School, continues to find success riding for Kelso WAHSET (Washington High School Equestrian Team). At the last district meet, Davis placed first in the barrels, first in pole bending and second in the figure eight. She took home a gold medal in barrels and pole bending and a bronze for the figure eight and also received a reserve high point in the gaming division. Having already qualified for pole bending and barrels, Davis has added a figure eight...
To The Eagle: Because we are both Americans I use to think we shared common values that ran deeper than our Republican and Democratic party affiliation. Like you, I also voted Republican when I thought the Republican candidate was the better choice. Sadly, having watched and listened to you over the last few years, I now realize that our core values are very different, and have learned to dislike you, and dislike what you have become! I dislike you because you listened to and cheered for a man that mocked a disabled reporter in a crowd and...
To The Eagle: Last Wednesday my wife and I decided to take a leisurely drive around the island after dinner. While driving back on Welcome Slough Road we came upon two Guineafowl, probably a mated pair, crossing the road so we stopped to let them pass. A white pickup coming the other way at first slowed down but then accelerated and ran over the birds right in front of us, killing one and barely missing the other. We sat in stunned silence watching the bird die while it’s mate ran around it screeching. We both said, “What kind of person doe...
Jerry Bain is a modest man. It's likely we would never have heard about his recent honor if a little birdie hadn't come into the Eagle office last week to sing his song. Bain has lived in the community for more than 60 years and while many may know him for one reason or another, last month he was honored for work that primarily, though not exclusively, connects him with the younger generations in Wahkiakum--hunter education. In April, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Hunter...
MIXED BAG--This past weekend wasn’t too bad compared to other ones and to other places who saw much more rain than we did in West Valley, so I was happy for the sunshine we received. Even this Monday started out a bit drippy but the blue skies that appeared by mid-day were quite enjoyable. Unfortunately they didn’t last, as more rain came in as the day progressed. The forecast is for a couple of drier days early in the week but by the time you read this, it looks to be a pretty soggy weekend. Like it or not, those April showers are lin...
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, work night, 7:30 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Fire District 2 Commissioners, Skamokawa Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Cathlamet Public Library Board of Trustees, 12:45 p.m. Food Addicts Meeting, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. Westside Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible Church, 9:30-11 a.m. Cathlamet Public Library Board...
May and Mothers: We made it to May so hopefully a full blown spring is just down the line. Spring is so much better when the full sun is present for days at a time. But alas, it doesn't seem to be so. May is a tough time for me. Those of us who have the right to expect a phone call for Mother's Day, must accept the silence and let it go every year. She is always busy and there are no calls. My daughter's birthday is the same day as Carlton Appelo's, May 12. So this year I am focusing on Carlton...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: April 24 — 4:45 p.m. A caller initially reported that a man was in a locked car and unconscious, but a minute later reported that he was awake. The Cathlamet ambulance responded. 6:50 p.m. A welfare check was requested for an individual who was acting strangely at a Cathlamet address. A deputy responded and the person said they were okay. 7:49 p.m. A person at a Beaver Creek address was given a drug w...
Virginia Louise Casey, 82, passed away on April 24, 2022. Virginia was born May 22, 1939 to George Charles "Buck" McCleary and Ida Vranish McCleary. She was raised in Gibbtown, Montana, attended elementary school at Klein and high school in Roundup, MT. After graduating from Roundup High School, she worked for a law firm in Roundup for several years and then moved to California where she met and married her husband, Lee Casey. She worked at numerous jobs in California but most of her working...
Judith E. Prestegard, 83, of Cathlamet passed away at her home on May 1st with her family by her side. Judy was born on August 20th, 1938 to Lloyd and Lela (Clarno) Crippen in Sprague, Washington. She was raised in Eastern Washington before moving to Cathlamet in 1964. Judy attended Colville high school and LCC in Longview. She was a stay at home mom raising her five children before beginning her career at Weyerhauser Credit Union. She retired in 1999 after serving as a loan officer for twenty...
In an effort to reinvigorate enthusiasm for 4-H, volunteer leaders held a Super Saturday event at the Skamokawa Fairgrounds this weekend. "We are trying to get kids back and actively engaged," Deb Gribskov, one of the 4-H Leaders who organized the event said on Tuesday. "We wanted kids to try things they aren't doing in their clubs, or to see something new." The kids made stepping stones, little rabbits containing bath balls, and tie-dye kitchen towels to give to their moms for Mother's Day....
The 38th Great White Tail Run will be held May 14. The run, sponsored by Wahkiakum 4-H, begins at 10 a.m. on a route through the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge in Skamokawa. A choice of 2 mile, 5K or 10K distance is available for participants with medal recognition for the top winners. Register on line or download a run registration form by going to https://extension.wsu.edu. Day of race registration and packet pickup begins at 8:30 a.m. in Vista Park located in Skamokawa. For further information contact Carol Ervest at...
Lower Columbia College students Vanessa Davis, Christina Lomasney, Yuuki Matsunari, and Corenna Messinger have been named to the 2022 All Washington Academic Team. The program is a showcase for Washington's community and technical colleges because it honors the academic high achievers; students who have demonstrated a commitment to success in the classroom and in the communities where they live. This recognition demonstrates the state's commitment to scholarship and community service on the part of those attending the state's public community...
A Celebration of Life service will be held for Randy Rodahl on Saturday, May 14 at 3 p.m., at the Roxy Theater in Longview....
A Celebration of Life service will be held for Darin Dow on Saturday, May 14 at Hunters Inn in Naselle at 2 p.m....
A Celebration of Life service will be held for Jacquey Ostervold on Sunday, May 15 at 1 p.m., at St. James Episcopal Church in Cathlamet. A reception will follow at St. James Family Center....
Compiled by Diana Zimmerman April 28: Naselle High School and Wahkiakum High School at a Central 2B Meet in Cathlamet Boys teams: Naselle 91, Elma 48, Wahkiakum 20, Toledo 18. Boys: 100m—1. (N) Trenton Stephens 11.8 PR, 3. (N) Derek Suomela 12.3, 5. (N) Brandon Kincaid 12.8, 6. (N) Josh Chadwick 12.9. 200m—2. (N) Jayden Ding 25.7 PR. 400m— 1. (W) Landon Nielsen 54.4 PR, 2. (N) Malcolm Schell 59.1 PR, 3. (N) Kincaid 1:03.6. 800m — 1. (N) Suomela 2:26, 3. (N) Jacob Pakenen 2:40.5, 6. (W) Daniel Spisla-Hongel 2:43.7. 1600m — 1. (N) Pakenen 5...
On May 18 from 6-7 p.m., WSU Extension will present an online class on pasture management. This class will show how to integrate soil, plants, livestock and environmental factors into a workable plan for healthy pastures. Learn how to manage your property throughout the year to maximize grass production. Topics include grazing management, hay quality, weed control and forage species. The hour presentation will be followed by the opportunity to ask questions about the topic. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (you must...
Fishery managers from Washington and Oregon recently announced an opportunity to catch and retain legal-size white sturgeon in the lower 40 miles of the Columbia River beginning May 11. Staff with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife agreed to open the sturgeon fishery on Wednesdays and Saturdays from May 11 through June 4, from Buoy 10 at the mouth of the Columbia River upstream to the Wauna powerlines, which cross Puget Island near Cathlamet. Adjacent Washington tributaries will...
The Wahkiakum Mules softball team lost three games this week. On Wednesday, they lost to Kalama at home, 16-5. Reigha Niemeyer went 2 for 3 at the plate and had an RBI. Alaya Cripe also went 2 for 3. Evelyn Hogue went 1 for 2 with one walk and scored two runs. On Monday, the Lady Mules lost two in a double header in Winlock, 19-9 and 19-5. Miya Kerstetter went 2 for 2 at the plate with one RBI in the first game, and Breyonna Montgomery was 2 for 2 with three RBIs in the second game. Wahkiakum...
