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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Editor's note: Be sure to check under photo tab for complete set of photos. Supporters of the Chinese Immersion Program at Naselle/Grays River Valley School District and other community members gathered at the old Rosburg School at Johnson Park to celebrate the Chinese New Year on Saturday. The Chinese zodiac has a 12 year cycle. Each year is denoted by a different animal, and 2016 is the Year of the Monkey. There will not be another Year of the Monkey until 2028. Children played games and...
Robin Westphall was selected to join the board after an open interview and discussion at the Wahkiakum School District meeting on Tuesday. Westphall and another candidate, Nicci Bergseng answered interview questions before the school board took an open vote. Shawn Merz, Paula Culbertson and Dan Wilson voted for Westphall; Sue O’Connor voted against. Westphall is a retired teacher and has been actively involved in the school garden since its inception. The board approved the hiring of Melissa Gar...
In the hurry up and wait process needed to establish dredged sand disposal sites, residents of the Cape Horn neighborhood took a step forward Tuesday when Wahkiakum County commissioners passed a resolution to set them up as flood control zone district. The board's unanimous vote drew applause from the eight or nine area residents in attendance. The maneuver means that the residents will have legal standing for contracting with entities such as private consulting firms and the US Army Corps of Engineers, and the district can be taxed to provide...
Friday Bulletin: After deliberating 5.5 hours, a jury found Altoona resident Sam Valdez guilty all counts. Sentencing is tentatively set for March 14. Valdez is facing a sentence of 17-23 years in prison. Original story: The trial of Sam Valdez is in its second week in Wahkiakum County. Valdez has been charged with solicitation to commit murder in the first degree, delivery of marijuana, possession with intent to manufacture or deliver marijuana and arson in the first degree. Here are some...
To The Eagle: Some of you may know that I am no longer employed with the Sheriff’s Office. I was terminated last Wednesday by Sheriff Howie. My disagreements with Sheriff Howie and Undersheriff Marshall capped a nearly 19-year career with the Sheriff’s Office. I want to let you know how much I valued working with and knowing all of you over the years. After serving in the U.S. Air Force for 24 years as a law enforcement officer, my wife, family and I came to Cathlamet to enjoy living in this wonderful community. Next to my family, it has als...
Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday authorized funding for initial studies for a potential housing project at Cathlamet. County Mental Health Director Chris Holmes requested authorization to spend up to $10,000 on two studies whose findings could determine whether or not the county buys the site proposed for the development. One study will assess wetlands on the site; the other analyze potential traffic impacts. "We need these studies to be able to move forward with a recommendation to purchase the land," Holmes said Tuesday. The...
HALF NICE--Last weekend was one of those where you got one nice day to get all your outdoor chores done, and then when Sunday rolled around, it was time to be inside, as it really rained, at least here in West Valley. This was almost surprising as we were down to 28 degrees on Saturday night, so I was afraid we'd wake up to snow if the moisture fell then, but luckily it warmed up rather rapidly and it was just rain that hit about 9 a.m. Astoria however, was basking in much more sunshine than we were. Go figure! By the time you read this, we're...
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, noon. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire/ambulance, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Fire District 2 Commissioners, Skamokawa Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Eastside Play & Learn Group, St. James Family Center, 1:30-3 p.m. Westside Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible Church, 9-11:30 a.m. West End Food Pantry, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. TOPS, (Take Off Pou...
The life histories of a number of Lower Columbia River birds will be the theme of a program offered on Saturday, February 27 at the River Life Interpretive Center (Redmen Hall) in Skamokawa. Andrew Emlen will speak about bird species having special stories connected with the Columbia River.The program will begin at 1 p.m., and is co-sponsored by Willapa Hills Audubon Society (WHAS) and Friends of Skamokawa. There will be no charge for admission, although donations to the building upkeep will be appreciated. Since starting the Wahkiakum...
Spring is definitely in the air. The daffodils are in massive bloom, trees are beginning to bud out, eagles are practically running into each other as they fly over the Grays River or land in the trees fishing for the smelt, and so, too, the sea gulls near Burkhalter’s fields in Rosburg. Baby calves are bouncing around in the pastures all along the highway. New life everywhere. I love Spring. News from Naselle: Students will be out of school on Wednesday, March 2 through Friday, March 4 for the mid-winter break. On a high note, the Naselle C...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: February February 15 — 2:08 p.m. An alarm was activated at a structure on KM. 2:53 p.m. A caller reported a suspicious vehicle in front of a Cathlamet business. 7:10 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Puget Island resident who was having chest pain. 10:24 p.m. A caller reported a possible drunk driver near Nassa Point. February 16 — 7:43 a.m. License plates were found on a Puget Island road. 8:43 a.m. A Rosb...
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has changed the location of the March 1 salmon forecast meeting in Olympia. The department has scheduled the meeting from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the auditorium of General Administration Building, 210 11th St. SW, in Olympia. Parking is available in the visitor lot of the Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington St. SE, which is a short walk to the General Administration Building. At the meeting, WDFW will present initial forecasts – compiled by state and tribal biologists – of 2016 sal...
The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency will participate in a functional exercise called Cascadia Rising 2016. This exercise is designed to test response capabilities and capacity on a national level in the event of a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and subsequent tsunami. The exercise will take place over a four-day period beginning June 7, and continue through June 10, 2016. The Pacific County Emergency Operation Center will be active on June 8, and June 9, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. A functional level exercise means...
Robert F. Thomas, of Cathlamet, died February 6, 2016 in Clackamas, Ore., due to complications from an earlier surgery. He was born in 1939 in Alma, Kan., to Ethel C. and Robert F. Thomas, Sr. and moved to Portland, Ore., at the age of three. He graduated from high school in Portland and from Portland State University with a degree in Economics. Bob served in the US Army on administrative and military police duties. His second career was as an insurance agent and broker. His third career was as a vocational school instructor. Bob’s final c...
Robert Fauver, of Deep River, died February 15, 2016. He was born April 20, 1927 in Spring Valley, Minn., to David C. and Blanche (Stuhr) Fauver. His family moved from Minnesota to Deep River in 1937. He graduated from Naselle High School in 1946 and joined the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Korea during World War II. He returned to Deep River and married Marcia Harrison in 1950. They had four children and later divorced. Bob worked as a timber faller for several logging companies, retiring...
Art students at Wahkiakum High School have been creating what instructor Sue Garn calls "great artworks" for three terms in this 2015-2016 school year. Garn said five exceptional pieces from WHS seniors Bryanna Peek and Connor Emlen-Peterson, sophmore Kara Haney and freshmen Trinity Klecker and Ellie Leitz are representing WHS in the Southwest Washington 2016 Regional High School Art Show Competition, sponsored by ESD 112. Judging will take place March 1 and 2. Selected works will be displayed...
On Friday, February 26, in conjunction with Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments will host a bicycle and pedestrian facilities open house from 10 a.m. to noon at the Cathlamet Community Center (101 Main Street). The purpose of the meeting is to identify a proposed bicycle and pedestrian network. Public input will help guide the development of active transportation projects in Wahkiakum County for the next 20 years. It will be an open house format and the public is invited to stop by any time during the event...
The United Way Hop for Health 5k Run, Walk and Hunt event will be held March 26 at Lake Sacajawea in Longview at 9 a.m. This event fuses a traditional Easter egg hunt with a fun run and walk. All ages are invited to participate. The Easter Bunny will also make an appearance. Register at www.regtorace.com or call 360-423-5320 for more information. A special egg has been hidden in downtown Cathlamet. Each week a clue will be provided to find the Hop for Health egg. This week’s clue: Morning Walkers; Starting and Ending Here; Then They All D...
Local writer Ruby Hansen Murray will be spending some time in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains this year after being awarded a fellowship by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. Murray was one of 25 selected in a competitive admission process that is open to visual artists, writers and composers. "Being a writer, sitting and listening for your characters, is a solitary practice," Murray said on Wednesday. "I get lonely, holed up with my work, even when my friends and family are...
Lower Columbia College has announced its winter drama production: the Ruby Sunrise, by Rinne Groff. Evening performance dates are February 26, 27 and March 3, 4, 5 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees are February 28 at 2:00 p.m. and March 4 at 11:00 a.m. All performances are in the Center Stage Theatre, Rose Center for the Arts, Lower Columbia College. Tickets are available through the Rose Center Box Office one hour prior to show time....
Live Music at River Mile 38 Brewing Company: The Downhillbillies (Alex and John Arness) and “Farmer Rob” (Rob Stockhouse), will perform from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, February 17, on the Crow's Nest Stage during Live at Five. 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
The Lady Mules finished district in fourth place after a win and two losses last week. This weekend the team travels to Mt. Vernon to face Friday Harbor in regional play. The winner of that game will go on to the State 2B Tournament in Spokane, which takes place March 3-5. Last Wednesday the Lady Mules struggled offensively and lost to Napavine 31-45 in a semifinal game. This was the third time they had faced the Tigers and lost this season. Napavine lost to Toutle Lake 48-46 in the district...
The Naselle Comets boys basketball team placed third in the Southwest District 1B tournament on Saturday after beating the Oakville Acorns 45-41. The Comets will face Shorewood Christian in regional play on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Renton High School. The winner of the game will continue on to the State 1B tournament which takes place in Spokane on March 3-5, 2016....
Class 2B Girls Regionals Winners advance to state Friday, Feb. 26 Dayton vs. Mabton at Spokane. Ilwaco vs. Toutle Lake at WF West HS, Chehalis, 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 Davenport vs. Napavine at Tacoma. Raymond vs. Okanogan at Wenatchee. Waterville vs. Colfax at Spokane. Wahkiakum vs. Friday Harbor at Mount Vernon HS, 4 p.m. Tonasket vs. Adna at Ellensburg. Lind-Ritzville-Sprague vs. Saint George's at Spokane. Class 1B Boys Regionals Winners advance to state Friday, Feb. 26 Liberty Christian vs. Almira-Coulee-Hartline at Moses Lake. Saturday,...
The Lady Mules beat Friday Harbor on Saturday 67-53 and secured a berth at the State 2B Tournament which takes place March 3-5 in Spokane. The Lady Mules will face Colfax at 9 a.m. on Thursday during the opening round of the State B tournament. Peyton Souvenir had a big game, scoring 29 points. She also had seven rebounds and seven assists. Macie Elliott had a double double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Maddy Mace scored seven points and had one block. Sydney Hansen and Ellie Leitz added four points apiece. Leitz also had five rebounds....
