Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Join in honoring the people in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties who serve seniors. A senior hero is a person who serves older adults with excellence and compassion. This prestigious, annual award program brings together national, state, county, city, and civic leaders to honor the people in our communities who serve seniors. You can honor someone you know who serves seniors with compassion and excellence in Cowlitz or Wahkiakum Counties by nominating them on the Senior Heroes website at www.seniorawards.org. It's easy. Just tell some stories abou...
In honor of Read Across America Day, a check was presented to Carol Blix (librarian) at the Cathlamet Library by Cathlamet Woman's Club Member Maureen Zacher-Bockius to assist low income residents who live outside of the city limits to get a library card. Photo courtesy of Pearl Blackburn....
The Georgia-Pacific Wauna Mill located near Westport, Ore., has contributed $1,500 to the Wahkiakum Sheriff's office to be used towards the purchase of safety supplies and the Sheriff's citizen support program. "We don't have the funds readily available to purchase safety supplies and items that support our citizens, so we appreciate this donation from the Georgia-Pacific Wauna Mill," said Sheriff Mark Howie. In addition to this contribution, the Wauna Mill has also provided funds to the...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: February 27 — 2:40 p.m. There was a disturbance at a Glen Gate home about a dog that had allegedly been stolen. 4:09 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided an ailing Elochoman Valley resident. 6:05 p.m. The Grays River ambulance aided a Deep River resident who was breathing but not responsive. February 28 — 5:32 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Puget Island resident who was experiencing pain caused by kid...
Since September 2016 Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has been working toward implementing gun reform that would prevent acts like the Mukilteo mass shooting on July 30, 2016. Now, a ban on high-capacity magazines that hold more than 10 rounds is on its way to Gov. Jay Inslee’s desk for his approval. If signed by the governor, the bill would go into effect July 1, 2022. It makes manufacturing, importing, distributing and selling large-capacity magazines a gross misdemeanor. “Today is the fulfillment of years of hard work from so...
Photos by Todd Wilson The trip to Spokane may have been a short one for the eight girls on the Wahkiakum Mules basketball team this year, but the season will hold a lot of memories for them and their coaches, as well as their fans. In the opening round of the State 2B tournament, the Lady Mules were able to hold off the Warden Cougars for the first 16 minutes, but the Cougars must have grown some teeth at half time, because they went on a tear for the final two quarters, beating Wahkiakum in...
Photos by Todd Wilson The Naselle girls basketball team came home from the State 1B tournament in Spokane without a trophy, but not without a fight. They advanced with a win in the opening round of games last Wednesday, beating Wellpinit 53-45. Lauren Katyryniuk led the Comets with 22 points. Brynn Tarabochia added 15 points and four steals. Kaylin Shrives had 11 points, six rebounds, and four steals. Morgan Reitz scored four points and pulled down 10 boards. Peyton Dalton had one point....
Photos by Todd Wilson The season ended for the Naselle boys basketball team on Wednesday in the opening round of the State 1B tournament in Spokane when they lost to the Northwest Yeshiva Lions, 60-48. Joe Strange led the Comets with 13 points and six steals. Kolten Lindstrom added 11 points and three assists. Jason Harman had a double double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Jacob Pakenen had six points. Craig Reitz and Jacob Lindstrom contributed three points apiece. Clay Bergeson had two...
A bill that aimed to limit the governor’s emergency powers died in a late night debate on the floor of the Washington State Legislature just hours before the bill cutoff deadline. Critics had hoped to limit the use of gubernatorial powers, like the ones Gov. Jay Inslee has used since Feb. 2020 to control the spread of COVID-19. House minority leader Rep. J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, said after approximately 30 minutes of discussion considering the first proposed amendment, debate was suddenly stopped with Democrats pulling the bill off the floor. H...
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce is looking for a new executive director. Following is an announcement received this week from Chamber President Shannon Britt: The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce would like to announce the resignation of our Chamber Director Stacey Lane. Stacey has resigned and is pursuing a new career. During Stacey's two years with the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, she assisted greatly in reviving our Chamber during a challenging pandemic. She brought a new passion for our economic development division, and enjoyed seeing...
