Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Sorted by date Results 1 - 19 of 19
For the 14th time in school history, the Wahkiakum Mule boys basketball team has journeyed east to the “B” state basketball tournament and returned to Cathlamet with hardware in the bag. The Mules earned their fourth 4th-place finish after going 2-1 this past weekend at the Spokane Arena, falling short against the Adna Pirates on Thursday night before turning around to knock off the Lake Roosevelt Raiders and the Dayton Bulldogs on Friday and Saturday, respectively. The Mules struggled out of the gate against Adna, giving up four offensive reb...
NOT SO SUNNY--Well, as this week begins, I think everyone was looking forward to the forecasted nice day on Sunday, which we assumed meant some sunshine, but as I begin this column, so far we have only seen cloudy weather out here in West Valley and no hint of sunshine at all. Of course, it's not raining, so I guess dry will have to do. However, as I am adding to this on Monday evening, we're getting a light layer of snow coming down, so obviously winter is not going to be leaving before its time is due. Think Spring, which starts March 20! We...
Wahkiakum PUD commissioners voted on Tuesday to add an informational line item regarding utility tax on invoices sent to Puget Island Water System ratepayers, but they held off adjusting fees to recoup the cost of a recent increase in the tax the utility pays to the town. The Cathlamet Town Council passed a resolution in December to increase their utility tax from 3 to 6 percent, and the new tax rate went into effect for the billing cycle subsequent to February 18. The town supplies all water for the Puget Island Water System. For residential c...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: February 27--8:02 a.m. A Front Street resident reported that someone had taken money from both her checking and savings accounts. 10:37 a.m. A caller reported that her wallet was missing and may have been stolen. February 28--7:11 .m. A Country Court Lane resident reported that a woman was yelling outside of her residence and neighbors were concerned for her well being. 1:29 p.m. A caller reported a large...
Sharon Ann Nimmo Watson, 63, of Boring, Ore. died March 2, 2012. She was born July 19, 1948 to Richard and Maxine Nimmo. She attended Wahkiakum High School and married Arvid Blix in 1965. The couple had two children, Angela and Troy. She later married Greg Watson in 1975 and had a daughter LeeAnn. She is survived by her husband Greg Watson of Boring; son Troy Blix of Cathlamet; daughters Angela Blix of Boring and LeeAnn Chalberg of Portland; 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. No services are planned....
Students in the Wahkiakum School District have started their third year of raising funds for Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland. Students in the elementary, middle and high schools started a week of activities on Monday that will generate money for the hospital and give the students a series of fun activities. Schools held assemblies Monday to introduce the "Kids Making Miracles" program. In the assembly at Wahkiakum High School, Mallory Tyler, Doernbecher's development coordinator, thanked the students for holding their third fund...
Wahkiakum PUD has requested a $1.2 million loan from Wahkiakum County to help finance construction of a new substation at Cathlamet. Commissioners and PUD officials discussed aspects of the loan at the Tuesday meeting of the county commission. A resolution and supporting documents hadn't reached the commissioners, so they said they would consider the matter again on March 13. Treasurer Paula Holloway, who is retiring at the end of the month, said such a loan wouldn't adversely impact her investment portfolio. The portfolio includes reserves...
Wahkiakum PUD commissioners voted on Tuesday to add an informational line item regarding utility tax on invoices sent to Puget Island Water System ratepayers, but they held off adjusting fees to recoup the cost of a recent increase in the tax the utility pays to the town. The Cathlamet Town Council passed a resolution in December to increase their utility tax from 3 to 6 percent, and the new tax rate went into effect for the billing cycle subsequent to February 18. The town supplies all water for the Puget Island Water System. For residential c...
Wahkiakum County officials got something to think about Tuesday--the likely impact of a 9.0 magnitude earthquake off the coastline. The shifting in tectonic plates along the Cascadia fault would likely cause several minutes of shaking, and in 20-30 minutes, a tsunami would arrive that would inundate lowlying areas along the coast. Emergency planners from the Washington Military Department said 3,300 people would likely die, another 25,000 would be injured, and the region would experience widespread disruption of power, transportation and food...
Wahkiakum County commissioners appointed Marlena Silva to be county treasurer when incumbent Paula Holloway retires at the end of the month. The board made the decision Tuesday, choosing over two other candidates, Tammy Peterson and David Goodroe. The appointment is good through 2012. The two-year unexpired portion of Holloway's term will be on the fall election ballot, and candidates may file for that election in May. Commissioners said the decision was extremely difficult for them. "Speaking for the board, I'll take the liberty to suggest to...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING DATE Notice is hereby given that the regular school board meeting of the Board of Directors of Wahkiakum School District No. 200, for the month of March, 2012, will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2012; rather than the regularly scheduled date of March 21st. The meeting will be held in the Wahkiakum High School library beginning at 7:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.. __________________________________ W. Robert Garrett, Secretary Board of Directors Wahkiakum School District No. 200...
Southwest Washington Agency on Aging and Disabilities General or Specialty Contractor – Request for Information Personal Emergency Response System Southwest Washington Agency on Aging and Disabilities (SWAAD) is part of the national network of Area Agencies on Aging, a public service agency dedicated to helping persons aged 60 and over, adults with disabilities and their families to access needed community services in Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Klickitat and Skamania counties. SWAAD is seeking to contract with organizations who are...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC TIMBER SALE Department of Natural Resources will auction timber to the highest bidder. Contract terms and bidding information is available by calling Pacific Cascade Region at (360) 577-2025 or by visiting the Region Office at Castle Rock or Product Sales & Leasing Division, Olympia. Bidding information may also be obtained at the County Auditor's office. Bidding begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Pacific Cascade Region Office, Castle Rock, WA on April 26, 2012. WESTERN PANHANDLE SORTS, App. Nos. 087753-087765, approximately 16 miles...
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING DATE The Commissioners of Wahkiakum County Fire Protection District #3 will not be meeting on Thursday, March 8, 2012. The meeting date has been changed to Monday, March 12, 2012, 7:30 p.m., at their regular meeting place (Raistakka Hall, 4631 SR4 West, Rosburg, Washington.) __________________________________ Janet Smith District Secretary Publish March 8, 2012...
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council will hold its regularly-scheduled board meeting on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Heritage Room of the Administrative Building at Lower Columbia College, located at 1600 Maple in Longview, WA 98632. All interested parties are invited to atteand. For additional info, call Susan Pagel at 360-567-3178. The SWWDC is an equal opportunity program/employer. Auxiliary aids/services are available upon request. Publish March 8, 2012...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Amendments to Wahkiakum County 6-Year and Annual Construction Programs Wahkiakum County proposes to revise the Annual Construction Program pertaining to Road and Bridge Construction for the year 2012. In addition, an amendment to the 6-Year Program for the years 2012 to 2017 will be considered. Pursuant to the provisions of RCW 36.81.121 the Board of County Commissioners will hold a hearing on this matter at 11:00 a.m., March 13, 2012 in the Commissioners meeting room of the Wahkiakum County courthouse. All...
Notice of Trustee’s Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 61.24 RCW. I. On Friday, March 16, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. on the front steps of the Wahkiakum County Courthouse, 64 Main Street, Cathlamet, Washington, the undersigned Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following-described real property, situated in the County of Wahkiakum, State of Washington: Lot Five (5), in Block Eight (8), of COLUMBIA RIVER VISTA SECOND ADDITION, as per plat thereof recorded in Book "...
Once again, it’s time to check in with all the department superintendents that volunteer their help before and during fair. These volunteers keep their exhibitor paperwork organized and their departments or barns looking great each day of the Fair. As I made phone calls and sent out many e-mails, I realized we are so lucky to have this big group of volunteers that give so freely of their time! When you pick up a fair book this year be sure to read through the list of department superintendents, we all owe them many thanks for helping create a...
Just got an update from Derek Heitsch on his springtime news. He now has 23 new calves and two sets of twins. All are doing well. More to come though. This is a beautiful day for new little ones, as opposed to the miserable day yesterday and the snow and hail overnight. News from Naselle: Naselle High School will host a fantastic variety show on March 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the enjoyment of the entire community. There will be something for everyone. Whether you prefer comedy, singing, skits, acting, dancing, the marimba band or...
