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  • St. Paddy's Parade on Saturday

    Mar 15, 2018

    The annual St. Patrick's Day Sidewalk Parade will be held at noon on Saturday March 17. All are welcome, including Irish, friends of the Irish and doggie friends of the Irish Wolfhounds. Participants will gather at the north end of Main St., and will pause in front of the courthouse for photo opportunities. Wearin’ o’ the green is encouraged but not mandatory....

  • Wood crafters sought

    Mar 15, 2018

    River Life Interpretive Center at Redmen Hall/Central School is seeking creative wood crafters who would like to participate in an exhibit entitled “Creative Wood Design” April 13-29. Interested artists can call the office phone number at 360-795-3007 or 360-218-6504 for more information....

  • Delgani String Quartet to perform in Astoria

    Mar 15, 2018

    The Liberty Theatre Presents: The Delgani String Quartet on March 16, 7 p.m., at the Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria. General admission tickets are $20. Praised as a “welcome addition to Oregon music” and “one of Eugene’s coolest new ensembles,” by Eugene Weekly, Delgani String Quartet has quickly become one of the most active chamber music ensembles in the Pacific Northwest with over 40 performances and educational programs each year. Programming for their 2016/2017 season, entitled “Astonished By Music,” includes repertoire by...

  • Non-profit organization seeking host families

    Mar 15, 2018

    ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with your community high school, is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries: Norway, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Japan, to name a few. ASSE students are enthusiastic and excited to experience American culture while they practice their English. They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families. Host families welcome these students into their family, not as a guest, but as a family...

  • USAF Band to perform at Liberty Theater

    Mar 15, 2018

    USAF Band of the Golden West: Commanders Jazz Ensemble will perform on March 17 at 2 p.m. General admission is free at The Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial Street, Astoria. Under the direction of Technical Sergeant Marco Munoz, The Commanders Jazz Ensemble carries on the American musical tradition of the great traveling big bands, yet offers a lot more than the big band sounds. This energetic group of 20 highly-trained professional airmen-musicians offers an entertaining show. Touring the western states of Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon,...

  • Community Home Health & Hospice cares for 700th

    Mar 15, 2018

    Community Home Health & Hospice recently honored their 700th veteran as part of their We Honor Veterans program. “It is an honor to deliver care and comfort for our country’s veterans. We listen to their stories, help fulfill their wishes and provide respite for their loved ones. Our award-winning care gives families peace of mind. I know what this means to families, because my father was a veteran and he died on hospice care,” Greg Pang, President and CEO, Community Home Health & Hospice. The agency became a national partner with We Honor...

  • Free CERT training offered

    Mar 15, 2018

    The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) is offering a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course in Long Beach. Training is scheduled for Monday and Thursday nights from 6-9 p.m. The first class will be April 9. The course will be held at the WSU Extension Cranberry Museum, 2907 Pioneer Road, Long Beach. Pre-registration is required. The class is limited to 24 participants. The CERT program is an all-risk, all-hazard training. This valuable course is designed to help you protect yourself, your family, your...

  • Spring sports underway

    Mar 15, 2018

    Wahkiakum baseball is already underway and the softball team played their first game on Wednesday. Thirteen girls have joined the new coach, Stephanie Greene, on the field. Only four of them have ever played before, and Greene expects this will be a year of growth. Left, freshman shortstop MJ Neves sends the ball to third base. Right: The 21 member track team has been practicing for a week. It was a short practice on Tuesday, but Mckensi Fluckiger and some others stayed late to work on the long...

  • Wahkiakum alumnae excel at college basketball

    Mar 15, 2018

    Wahkiakum alum Baylee Olsen, a junior transfer to Cal State San Marcos, just finished her third season of collegiate basketball. Beset by illness this year, she struggled a bit, but according to mom, Shelley Olsen, her coach has high hopes for her senior year. Olsen played 24 games, averaging 16.5 minutes, 4.5 points, and 1.9 rebounds. Against Azusa Pacific on November 24, she scored 18 points, pulled down five rebounds and had one block and one steal. The team finished the season with an 8-18...

  • Learn about growing roses

    Mar 15, 2018

    On March 27 at 6 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Phyllis Hull will explain everything to know about growing roses. Learn how to get started, when to plant, and how to care for them so they become an annual delight. The class will be held for free in the Fair Exposition located in Longview at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. For more information, contact Gary Fredricks at 577-3014 Ext 3....

  • Spring sports schedule

    Mar 15, 2018

    NHS Boys Baseball March 14 Ocosta 4pm 16 South Bend 4pm 19 Lake Quinault 4pm 21 Winlock 4pm 23 Ilwaco 4pm 24 PWV 12pm 26 Oakville 4pm 30 Riverside Chr. 4pm 31 TBA April 12 Lake Quinault 4pm 13 Ilwaco 4pm 16 MMK 4pm 19 Oakville 4pm 20 Winlock 4pm 27 Ocosta 4pm May 3 MMK 4pm 4 Clastkanie 4pm Home games in bold face. NHS Girls Fast Pitch March 14 Raymond 4pm 16 South Bend 4pm 19 Quinault 4pm 20 Montesano JV 4pm 21 Winlock 4pm 23 Ilwaco 4pm 26 Oakville 4pm 28 Montesano JV 4pm 29 Wishkah 4pm 30 Ilwaco 4pm April 9 Taholah 4pm 12 Lake Quinault 4pm 13...

  • Deadline approaching for multiple season hunt tags

    Mar 15, 2018

    Deer and elk hunters have until March 31 to enter their names into the drawing for a 2018 multiple-season tag. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will hold the drawing in mid-April, randomly selecting names for 8,500 multiple-season deer tags and 1,000 multiple-season elk tags. Winners of the drawing can purchase a special tag allowing them to participate in the varied hunting seasons for deer or elk in 2018. Winners may also choose any weapon type when applying for a special hunt permit for deer or elk. A multiple-season...

  • Mules split opening baseball games

    Diana Zimmerman|Mar 15, 2018

    The Wahkiakum Mules baseball team split games this week to start the season. On Saturday in Longview, they lost 4-2 to R.A. Long. "It was a great first game and fantastic weather," Coach Marc Niemeyer said. "We hit the ball hard, just right at people. We need to clean up some defensive things but it was a good outing." Zach Brown hit a triple. Luke Brown had a double and Terris Record hit a double and drove in a run. Starting pitcher James Anderson took the loss. He pitched two innings, struck...