Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Cathlamet residents who have ever crossed the Birnie Creek Bridge returning from the Elochoman Marina or headed to the G. Alan Johnson Riverfront trail, are likely very familiar with Cathlamet's Strong Park. The park is frequented by many residents and visitors alike daily, as it is a popular route for walking to the Elochoman Marina. The small park offers a place to take a rest and enjoy the natural landscape and river view. The Town of Cathlamet website describes the park as "Strong Park is...
The Comets have finally seen their flying season come to a close, suffering a tough 52-28 defeat on the gridiron to Wilbur-Creston-Keller in the 2024 1B State Football playoff semifinals on Nov. 30. The game featured two of Washington's best schools in the 1B division. Naselle entered the game as the #3 seed in the tournament with a perfect 11-0 record. On the other side were the Wilbur-Creston-Keller Wildcats, boasting a 12-0 record as the #2 seed. With both teams yet to taste defeat and...
Editors’s note: This story is part of the Eagle’s promise to cover Clatskanie news after the loss of their newspaper, The Chronicle and Chief. The Clatskanie People’s Utility District met on Wednesday, November 20 where the Board of Directors reviewed and unanimously approved the budget for 2025. After reviewing recent policy changes which consisted of minor language updates and alterations to ensure compliance with recent law updates, the Board of Directors unanimously accepted the policy changes. Director of Energy Resources Chris Roden...
There was a big turn out in support of the Strong Park Tree at the Cathlamet Town Council Meeting on Monday. During Public Comments, it was suggested that the Town Council listen to the citizens and find a way to keep the tree in the Waterfront Park Plan. Two local second graders told the Council that they want to keep the tree because it is special and old, and they liked it because it is near their favorite trail. Another citizen who supports keeping the noble, dignified, and beautiful, tree in Strong Park posted a poll on the Cathlamet Area...
With the election now behind us, and the next 2-4 years in place, I wonder if it isn’t time for us to take down the flags and the signs from this last election and start working on pulling our community together. Hard to trust you neighbor when they tell you what to do with a person you supported in a crude way. Like it or not there is no mandate here. Barely half the country voted for Mr. Trump and almost half the country voted for Ms. Harris. That is not a mandate. The House was decided by just a handful of seats, and the Senate the same. N...
The Christmas season is upon us. I love Christmas time! The lights, the decorations, the fun activities and events, and time to spend with family and friends. One thing we've done at our place is we've hung a huge Christmas star between our two concrete silos. It can be seen by all driving through Grays River at night. Our community knows how to celebrate spirit of the season. There are several events in the next few weeks to enjoy. The West Wahkiakum Farmers Market is hosting a Holiday Bazaar...
The North Coast Chorale returns to The Venue at Little Island Creamery at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 8 with a special musical program including choral music by the contemporary Norwegian composer, Ola Gjeilo. The North Coast Chorale last performed at Little Island Creamery in June and their performance was rewarded with enthusiastic rounds of applause. There is sure to be more this Sunday when folks will hear the 60-member North Coast Chorale perform the sublime music of Ola Gjeilo, as well as...
CHILLY START I don’t know what it was like at your house this past Sunday morning, which was the first day of this last month of the year, but it was twenty-six degrees at my house and it’s not even winter yet! While some folks find the clear, crisp, chilly air wonderful, I’m not a fan. The bitter cold brings various worries to those of us living out in the country, like our water systems freezing for example. SPECIAL DAYS. Those celebrating their birthdays this week from Dec. 5 through 11 are Hank Bassi, Dennis Reid, Carol McClain, Jai Snow,...
November 25 8:11 a.m. A Puget Island caller reported dogs chasing donkeys and deer in their field. 12:55 p.m. A Cathlamet resident reported finding a backpack and a tarp on their neighbors property line and the state right of way. The caller disposed of the items. 3:41 p.m. A single vehicle accident was reported on SR4 near Miller road. A tow truck was requested through the Washington State Patrol. 4:23 p.m. A caller reported damage to a fence at Strong Park in Cathlamet. 5:01 p.m. A caller reported hitting a deer on Puget Island which damaged...
Crab pots are beginning to fill area ports, a sign that the state's most lucrative commercial fishery is preparing for the season ahead. "We already have 200 staged down at the dock," said commercial fisherman Florian Mumford, who will fish 600 pots this season total from the F/V Vengeance. Mumford was busy alongside crew Erik Ervest, Mark Hippensteel and Devlin Moline prepping pots Friday, Nov. 15, inside a covered building at the Ilwaco Boatyard. The official start of the 2024 Washington comme...
Main Street Closed for Lighted Parade Saturday This Saturday December 7th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. there will be several street closures for the Wahkiakum Lighted Christmas Parade. From SR4, roads will be closed at Main Street, Chester Street and Una Ave. Traffic to the Ferry and Puget Island will detour from Columbia Street to Front Street for the one-hour closure. Streets will also be closed at Main and Broadway and 2nd Street at Una Ave. The parade will start at the Elochoman Marina at 6 p.m. and head east on 3rd Street, turning south to...
