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On February 24th, 2019, Howard Ray Nelson passed away peacefully in Longview, surrounded by his family. He was born January 11, 1931 to Eva Irene and Richard Nelson in GoldenTownship, Nebraska. He attended school there until the family moved to Roseburg, Oregon. At six years of age, Howard began carrying oil cans for his father who was cutting old growth timber. At 16, he then worked as a scaler. Howard continued working in the industry all of his life, first as a timber faller, then a truck...
Wayne Everett Cole, 77, of Cathlamet, died February 18, 2019 at home in the comfort of his wife. Wayne was born to Elmer Ira Cole and Zelma Lee Thrasher on September 2, 1941 in Ontario, Oregon. He was the fourth of five children. He graduated from Boise high school in 1960 and later attended classes at Mt. Hood Community College. In his childhood he enjoyed hunting for jackrabbits and going fishing with his family. In high school he served with the ROTC and joined the Marine Corps immediately...
Attorney General Bob Ferguson on March 4 released a “Frequently Asked Questions” document on Initiative 1639, directing the document to sheriffs across the state and releasing it to the general public online. In his letter to sheriffs, Ferguson writes: “Recent public statements from your colleagues regarding the refusal to enforce Initiative 1639, approved by nearly 60 percent of Washington voters last November, suggest widespread misunderstanding regarding the requirements and status of the new law.” Ferguson’s letter makes several key point...
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park hosts its first trail run of the year on Saturday, March 23, to greet the arrival of spring. The Lewis & Clark Trail Series includes events along trails through forest landscapes, complete with a welcoming and friendly race atmosphere. These events are open to walkers and runners of all ages and provide the opportunity to experience the northwest coast the way people have for thousands of years – on footpaths. This first event in the Lewis & Clark Trail Series is Saturday morning, March 23. Come for eith...
Photos for The Eagle by Chris Johnson The Wahkiakum Mules girls basketball team took third place at the State 2B tournament in Spokane on Saturday. Nerves were the likely culprit in the Lady Mules' quarterfinal win against South Bend, 44-21, when Wahkiakum was held to only 16 points in the first half. Macie Elliott led the team with 13 points. Charlie Ashe had eight points, six rebounds, and three assists. Ellie Leitz had six points and 10 rebounds. Paige Mace scored six points and four steals....
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team are returning to Washington. They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the area in April. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the world of antique “picking” on the History channel. They are looking for sizeable, unique collections and the interesting stories behind them. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the pickers can spend the better part of a day looking through, send your name, phone num...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: February 25 – 8:21 a.m. A caller reported a log truck speeding and causing damage on a Deep River property and road. 10:52 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided an ailing Rosedale resident. 11:14 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided an individual with abdominal pain at the marina in Cathlamet. 11:45 a.m. A caller reported a log truck speeding on a Deep River road. 11:48 a.m. A caller reported a log truck s...
Debra Lawson-Bean, owner of Angel Wings Pet Sanctuary on Puget Island has been charged on eight counts of improper care of animals. Lawson was charged with 1) failure to provide suitable food; 2) failure to provide facilities for animal waste disposal so as to minimize odors; 3) failure to tag each dog or cat with a unique identifying number; 4) failure to provide indoor facilities adequately ventilated to remove foul odors; 5) failure to provide outdoor facilities with sufficient space for the...
