Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Hundreds of bills died in committee last month, extinguishing their hopes of passing and becoming law in this year’s Washington state legislative session. Among the legislation that lawmakers are no longer considering is Senate Bill 5247, sponsored by state Sen. Jeff Wilson (R-Longview), which would transfer ownership of the dormant Naselle Youth Camp property from the state to the Chinook Indian Nation. But Wilson hasn’t given up the fight for a solution to the youth camp’s fate during this year’s session, turning his attention to the state bu...
The Cathlamet Woman’s Club has named Season Long as its 2024 Citizen of the Year, honoring her selfless dedication to the community through Wahkiakum Shoeboxes of Joy and the Community Breakfast at the Skamokawa Grange. Season is the driving force behind Wahkiakum Shoeboxes of Joy, a heartwarming program that delivers care packages to those in need during the holidays. With a small but devoted team and a network of "elves," Season ensures that gifts of comfort and kindness reach the c...
As April approaches, the volunteers at the Wahkiakum Autism Awareness charity are getting organized for their third one-mile walk fundraiser at the Wahkiakum High School track. Scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at 11 a.m., this family friendly event's sole purpose is to raise awareness and generate funds for children with autism and special needs within the Wahkiakum School District. Established in 2019, this local charity works together with special education teachers, therapists and students to purchase equipment and resources with the...
The Wahkiakum County Commissioners met on Tuesday, March 11, for their regularly scheduled meeting. Commissioners approved The Duck Inn’s liquor license renewal and Public Works Director Chuck Beyer’s request to call for bids for landscape maintenance on county properties. Dave Hicks, Wahkiakum County’s Building Inspector, asked for approval on the Shoreline permit with Wooden LLC; this would allow the installation of conduit fiber Optic cables across the Julia Butler Hansen Bridge. Carrie Shofner, County Director at the WSU Wahkiakum Exten...
ustling with activity as it hosted the District FFA Career Development Event (CDE) contest. With 10 FFA chapters and 75 students in attendance, the event showcased the talent and dedication of young agricultural leaders from across the region. The competition featured multiple CDE categories, including Agricultural Issues, Co-op, Rituals, Greenhand, Parliamentary Procedure, Agricultural Communications, and Extemporaneous Speaking. Students competed in teams and as individuals, demonstrating their knowledge and skills in various aspects of...
Carol (Hattrick) Danker, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, at the age of 73. She was born on April 27, 1951, to Jack and Delores Hattrick. Carol lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and devotion to those she loved. Carol was a graduate of Wahkiakum High School class of 1969. After graduation, Carol attended the Dental Assistant Academy in San Francisco. After several years as a dental assistant, she began dedicating the next 34 years to banking in Cathlamet, where...
To The Eagle, As Wahkiakum High School’s head golf coach, it is an honor to announce that our back-to-back 2023-2024 state champion girls golf team and boys golf team are back in action this month for the start of another spring season. Each one of our student athletes have been working hard year round to keep their golf skills sharp and are now ready to secure another state title. But there is still work to be done. Every year, the Wahkiakum High School golf team asks its community for support to help supply rain gear, practice equipment, b...
My column is brief this week because we returned from a 7-day cruise to Mexico on Saturday to celebrate my 50th birthday. It was a fantastic week spent lounging in the sun and enjoying much-needed downtime. Unfortunately, on the day we traveled home, I came down with a bad cold and was laid up in bed. In the coming weeks, I will continue my series on the Department of Health and Human Services. I will also feature a spotlight on the Appelo Archives Center, introducing its new director, Angela Metcalf. I wanted to highlight two events happening...
Johnson Park would like to invite you to an open house on Saturday, March 22, from noon to 6 p.m. It has come to our attention that not everyone has seen the changes that have happened over the last few years. On the day of the open house, Johnson Park will be giving a discount on the next six-month membership which will run from July - Dec. 2025. Johnson Park would like to thank all the memberships and volunteers for helping it be available to the community. As a result of this help, the hallways and bathrooms are now painted, and the floors...
Saturday, March 15, from 2 – 5 p.m. at the library is free chocolate chip cookie day. Just drop in and grab yourself a cookie or two. Enjoy eating a cookie while working on the giant jigsaw puzzle or one of the on-going craft activities we have. Maybe chit-chat with a friend or two while you enjoy your cookie, or even take the cookie home. Whatever you choose to do is fine with us here at your library. We look forward to seeing you this Saturday. Wednesday, March 19, from 10:30 – 11 a.m. is Story Time. Every Wednesday, these special 30 minutes...
STAYING DRY? Well, by the time you read this, we’ll have had quite a bit of rain with more due, but maybe, just maybe, we didn’t get the steady rainfall the entire time as we all know what that means: flooding. The weather service had also mentioned times of “blustery conditions,” so let’s hope your power stayed on and we didn’t have any rock or mud slides. This may be yet another time when we find out just how prepared we are for these storms. As we head into this third week of March after switching to Daylight Savings Time, I hope everyo...
March 3 9:53 a.m. A caller on E SR4 reported a vehicle that was blocking the road near Abe Creek Hill, MP 39. March 4 11:18 a.m. A Cathlamet resident called to report an empty skiff drifting past their home near River Mile 50; the vessel had a red hull and white top side. The Coast Guard was notified of the loose vessel. 11:22 a.m. Sheriff’s deputies assisted a Cathlamet resident who had locked their keys in their vehicle. 12:02 p.m. A Puget Island resident called to report a deceased white-tail deer over the bank on Birnie Slough. 12:40 p...
On Tuesday, March 18, Early Words Toastmasters will be celebrating its 55th anniversary at Longview's Scythe Brewing (1217 3rd Avenue, Suite 150). The group formed when Reynolds Aluminum Head Engineer Earl Marchand had such a difficult time communicating with his engineers. Once Earl started the group, "if you worked for him, you participated in the club. The group would meet from 6:05 to 7:30 a.m., giving the workers enough time to show up for work at 8 a.m. This being Early Words Toastmasters' first celebration in six years, the group has...
Smelt dipping is a go! For the first time since announcing their ‘tentative dates’ process for the 2025 smelt season, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has approved and/or confirmed the dates of Wednesday, March 12, and Saturday, March 15. It’s a go, so haul out those waders, find that Spongebob Squarepants bucket, mend the hole(s) in your smelt net, dust off your propeller beanie, and take your St. John’s Wort because it’s going to be a good old fashioned hootenanny down on the Cowlitz River on Saturday morning. As has be...
nkqwet” was held at Clatskanie’s American Legion Hall (Unit 68) to help students attending Piercing Arrow Private School. “The objective was to raise money to provide a scholarship for families in the community who would normally need or want private school,” said Piercing Arrow Principal Lori Sherman. “We give out quite a few scholarships throughout the year, and we don’t always have the extra funds to give out more.” The “Hillbilly Bankqwet” had 75 in attendance as well as plenty of volunte...
Clatskanie’s varsity baseball team will begin its 2025 season on the road Monday, March 17 against Rainier. Following last season’s 20-win showing and playoff appearance, the boys are returning several starters this year, according to Coach Ryan Tomkins. Among these starters are first-team all-leaguers Zach Mollenhour and Ben Blackwood. Mollenhour, a junior, will be assuming his pitching duties, while the senior Blackwood will complete the battery at the catcher position. Senior Brendan Shroll, who made second-team all-league last season, wil...
During the monthly Clatskanie Chamber of Commerce meeting last Thursday, Workforce Economist Shaun Barrick, representing the State of Oregon Employment Department, gave a presentation regarding labor market information and economic updates and indicators specific to Clatskanie. “Most of my time is spent doing data requests,” said Barrick. “A business owner, chamber group, government official, anybody who has a question, (if) they need some data, they give me a call and I can help them out.” Discussing themes like the decline in unemployment, po...
High School wrestling is off the mats and onto the offseason for Washington schools, and this year, both Naselle and Wahkiakum had athletes representing them at the state championships in Tacoma. The Mat Classic XXXVI Boys & Girls Wrestling Championships played out at the Tacoma Dome on Feb. 21-22, and both programs saw wrestlers win matches and score points for their schools. Wahkiakum Three Mules wrestled at the Tacoma Dome on different ends of the age spectrum. For Senior Marlon Aparicio,...
Few flowers are as nostalgic and charming as ornamental sweet peas, Lathyrus odoratus. Their delicate petals, ruffled blooms, and intoxicating fragrance evoke memories of cottage gardens, grandmother’s bouquets, and trellises dripping with color. Whether grown for cut flowers or to add vertical interest to the garden, sweet peas are a must-have for any gardener who loves beauty and scent. Their vegetable counterparts are as delicious as the flower varieties are beautiful, but be cautious not to confuse the two uses. Sweet peas have been c...
Recently, I interviewed Sheriff John Mason of Wahkiakum county for our fifth installment of Reader’s Fave, a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. As we chatted, John shared that as a young boy he enjoyed watching an animated T.V. series which was an adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s book, The Hobbit. However, at the time, he didn’t have any idea about the book upon which the series was built. During these younger years, John also liked going to movies and watching various fantas...
