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  • River life

    Feb 20, 2020

    Waterfowl scooted away from the ferry Oscar B. during a recent crossing. The ferry will go out of service next Monday to go to drydock for maintenance and inspection. Photo by RIck Nelson....

  • Decisive win for LCC Speech & Debate

    Feb 20, 2020

    The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team won the 2-year college division and earned the most overall sweepstakes points at the Earl Wells Memorial Speakeasy tournament, hosted by Oregon State University. This result affirms that this LCC squad can be successful against the top programs in the region and is a great sign as the team prepares for postseason national tournaments. This result was a true team effort, with all eight LCC students experiencing individual success. Julia Mitchell of Kelso earned the prestigious...

  • Continuing education courses offered

    Feb 20, 2020

    Registration is open for spring quarter Continuing Education courses at Lower Columbia College. Call 360-442-2600 or visit online at www.lowercolumbia.edu/ce to learn more. Online Learning --Over 300 non-credit instructor-facilitated online courses to choose from. Online continuing education courses begin each month and continue for six weeks. Visit www.ed2go.com/lccbic, email mharris@lowercolumbia.edu or call 360-442-2602 for more information. Continuing Education is taking course proposals for new courses and instructors. If you have an...

  • Mule boys recover from early district loss

    Diana Zimmerman|Feb 20, 2020

    After losing a heartbreaker to Northwest Christian last week the Wahkiakum Mules boys basketball team kept their state dreams alive on Monday when they defeated Ilwaco in the District IV 2B tournament. On Thursday, the boys got off to a slow start against Northwest Christian, but outscored their opponent by 13 points in the fourth quarter to tie up the game, only to lose in the last moments, 53-51. “We couldn’t buy a shot in the first half but played good defense, holding them to 21 and trailing...

  • Clammers to hit beaches

    Feb 20, 2020

    Razor clam diggers can return to ocean beaches for four days of digging beginning today (Thursday). State shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved a dig on evening low tides after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat. The approved dig is for the following beaches, dates and low tides: Feb. 20, Thursday, 4:54 pm 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis. Feb. 21, Friday, 5:35 pm -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks. Feb. 22, Saturday, 6:11 pm -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin...

  • PUD board tables meeting

    Diana Zimmerman|Feb 20, 2020

    The Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday was quicker than usual, because of illness and travel plans. All matters were tabled to the next meeting, finances were approved, and the meeting was adjourned....

  • Bill would ease childcare certification

    Feb 20, 2020

    By Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service OLYMPIA (Feb. 12)--Parents could have better access to childcare providers if lawmakers pass a bill that aims to make the childcare certification process cheaper and easier. The primary sponsor of House Bill 2556, Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, said he intends for this legislation to address parents’ need for affordable childcare as well as to provide relief to childcare providers from regulations that he claimed are hurting the workforce. Based on his research and experience, Dent said he believes the c...

  • Lady Mules will play for district crown

    Diana Zimmerman|Feb 20, 2020

    With two wins this week, the Wahkiakum Mules girls basketball team will be vying for first place in the District IV 2B championship game this Saturday. They are also headed to the state tournament. "We're going back to Spokane for the sixth time in a row," Coach Rob Garrett said happily on Tuesday. Last weekend, the Lady Mules began district play with a win against Chief Leschi, 49-27. "Chief Leschi was fun," Coach Garrett said. "I would say when they beat Toutle, half of my team was honestly...

  • Comet teams win in districts

    Feb 20, 2020

    The Naselle boys basketball team defeated Mary M. Knight in their first round of district play 90-36 and will face Taholah in the District IV 1B championship game on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Montesano High School. The winner is guaranteed a spot at regionals, while second place, which will also move on to regionals, will be determined in another game on February 22. The Naselle girls basketball team beat Mary M. Knight in their first round of district play 60-18 and will face Taholah in the District IV 1B championship game on Thursday at 8...

  • Wahkiakum wrestling

    Feb 20, 2020

    Members of the Wahkiakum Mule wrestling team will compete this weekend in the state Mat Classic Wrestling Tournament in Tacoma. L-r are Jamil Dimaano, Cayden Mendez, Braxton Johns, Phoenix Barley, Gabe Moon, Jeremiyah Johnson, and Makayla Davis. Gabe Moon and Phoenix Barley will join them as alternates. Courtesy photo....

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