Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Members of the board of commissioners of Port District No. 1 of Wahkiakum County handled routine business when they met March 13. Manager Jackie Lea reported that the port's cabins, RV sites, and camp sites have been booked for the two-week spring chinook season starting next week. Contractors are working on installation of two new cabins and should be done soon, she said. Commissioners LeRoy Burns, Larry Bonds and Brett Deaton agreed to try a suggestion to lower cabin rental rates during January and February in an effort to increase...
The Finnish American Folk Festival is a recent recipient of a $500 Quick Grant from Humanities Washington. This financial support will enable the Cultural Programing Series of the 2008 FAFF to offer presentations and discussions led by Wayne Beals of Puyallup about the Civil War in Finland and about the role Finland played during World War II. Beals will also display and discuss his collection of Finnish war memorabilia on Friday and Saturday of the festival. Beals has been independently studying the history of Finland for 22 years. He has trav...
Commissioners of Port District No. 2 of Wahkiakum County are waiting but optimistic. Manager Steve McClain reported delays in getting a final Department of the Army (DA) permit, engineering plans and construction specifications ready for a call for construction of Svensen Park on Puget Island this summer, but the project is still on track for completion this year, he said Tuesday. The commission itself continues to have a vacancy on the three person board, but a Skamokawa man attended the board's monthly meeting to consider whether or not he...
In a decision announced March 20, the Washington State Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the Wahkiakum School District random drug testing program for middle and high school athletes is unconstitutional. The district developed and implemented the policy in the 1990s as part of efforts to reduce drug and alcohol use among students. Random testing of students began after a 1998 survey by the Wahkiakum Community Network found that a percentage of students had admitted to experimenting with illegal drugs in the recent past. In 1999, Hans and...
After a week of conducting more than 15 community workshops to discuss the proposed Columbia-Pacific National Heritage Area, Destination: the Pacific is still requesting public input on the issue. The proposed boundary of the Heritage Area includes portions of Clatsop County, Oregon, and Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties. A map of the proposed boundary and details regarding the proposed themes can also be found at www.ColumbiaPacificHeritage.com. This proposed Heritage Area, which is likely to be the first on the west coast to receive...
Over the past several months, I have had several parents and community members ask about underage drinking in our county, and what happens to a kid that gets caught drinking. To address some of those questions and concerns lets take a closer look at the topic. What is an MIP? What does MIP stand for? What happens to you if you get an MIP? All good questions! MIP stands for Minor In Possession (alcohol). In RCW 66.44.270 section 2 subsection (a) it states, it is unlawful for any person under the age of 21 years old to possess, consume, or...
Fishery managers have tentatively scheduled two razor clam digs on morning tides April 6-9 and April 19-23, provided marine toxin tests show the clams are safe to eat. If approved, Twin Harbors will be open all nine days during the April opener. Long Beach will be open April 6-8 and April 19-20. Copalis and Mocrocks will be open April 19-20. Kalaloch Beach will remain closed. To participate, diggers must purchase an applicable 2008-09 fishing license, since March 31 marks the end of the current license year. A license is required for anyone...
Wahkiakum Mule track and field athletes earned medals at the season opening Rainier Ice Breaker Track meet last Saturday. Eighteen teams, including several Class 2A schools, competed. "We have 35 Mules turning out for track," Coach Mike Riley said. "About 50 percent of the team are first year high school track participants." Sarah Doumit tied her personal best in the high jump, 5'2" in winning the event. The Mules won the co-ed spring medley relay for the second year in a row. Running were Abby Burns, 100m, Jon Murphy, 100m, Valle Ledtke,...
A Willapa Hills Audubon Society program, previously planned for December and cancelled due to bad weather, is now rescheduled for Saturday March 22. Jon Schmidt, the Interpretive Specialist from Cape Disappointment State Park will present “The Birds of Cape Disappointment: 1900.” Through slides, old maps and historic photos, Schmidt shares discoveries of past explorers. The public is welcome to this free program held at the Cowlitz PUD Auditorium, 961 12th Avenue, Longview. Refreshments will be served at 6:15 p.m. with the program beginning at...
In honor of the burning of the first mortgage of the Western Wahkiakum Water System, the Grays River Grange Hall will host an open house March 25 at 7:30 p.m. Grange members Bob Larson and Esther Gregg offered this recap of the history of the development of the system. The discussion for a residential water system began in 1972 when it became apparent that wells and springs were not enough, they said. Public meetings began to determine public interest in a project. Westend residents Larson and Norman Anderson, with assistance from Marie...
Less than a week after returning from drydock, the ferry Wahkiakum was shut down Tuesday. Public Works Director Pete Ringen told county commissioners on Tuesday that the ferry crew had discovered signs indicating a cracked head. A private mechanic firm was hired to take the engine out of the vessel on Wednesday and replace it with a rebuilt engine which the county has had in storage. The closure was during daylight hours. Ringen said the firm refused to undertake the work at night to reduce the impact on ferry traffic. In other business at...
The Live Long, Live Healthy Connection Faire is coming to the Cowlitz County Expo Center in Longview on March 29. Over 50 exhibitors will provide information on social connections, financial literacy, legal matters, employment readiness, assisted living, retirement apartments, adult care by the hour, support groups, volunteer opportunities, health screening, education and personal care, and home care assistance. Visitors can test drive new medical equipment, see a fashion show, and participate in dance and exercise. There will be give aways,...
Members of the Cathlamet Town Council on Monday approved updates to the town's comprehensive water plan. The plan outlines improvements needed for the system which serves the town, surrounding neighborhoods, and the Puget Island Water System. The updated plan will be submitted to the state departments of Ecology and Health for comments and possible revisions. The plan calls for replacement of town water mains over a period of several years starting this year. It also calls for securing at least one more water right, Mayor Dick Swart said. This...
