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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Wahkiakum Wohbot Wohundup robotics tournament was hosted by Wahkiakum School District and Wahkiakum 4-H last Thursday at Wahkiakum High School. There were so many robots, or "bots" as the kids call them, that there was not enough room to show all of them. A few were shared to give an approximate idea of the variety of styles and workmanship that went into constructing these wonderful Wohbots. The entrants were students from second through 12th grades from Cathlamet and high school students from...
Motorists will soon see a reduced speed limit on SR 4 through Cathlamet. Both the Cathlamet Town Council and Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners agreed to ask the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to lower the speed limit to 35 miles per hour. The move would be part of a long range effort to increase safety along the highway through Cathlamet. Officials from both the town and county have supported proposals for lower speed and other changes to improve safety on SR 4 between the Elochoman Valley and Boege roads intersections....
At Tuesday’s meeting of the Wahkiakum School Board of Directors, principals talked about the National School Walkout and other activities at the school; the superintendent gave an update on how Washington state legislative inaction affected the enrichment levy, and the race for a new superintendent was narrowed down to two candidates. According to Principals Stephanie Leitz and Nikki Reese, one student at the high school and nine in the middle school participated in the walkout last W...
Wahkiakum Commissioners covered issues ranging from department staffing to insurance for events at the fairgrounds when they met Tuesday. They approved four of five staffing requests from Health and Human Services Department (H&HS)Director Chris Bischoff. They tabled a decision to increase the salary and hours for the Wahkiakum Community Center outreach coordinator. Bischoff said the wage increase for the part-time position would go from $11.50 per hour now to $14.72 by the end of the year, and hours would increase from the current 60 per...
To the Eagle: Every year I feel like I am being railroaded by the Assessor’s office. Last year my property taxes on my then 7-year old manufactured home increased 10 percent from the previous year, this year they increased by yet another 19 percent above last year’s appraisal! Last year, I appealed my appraisal, arguing that manufactured homes (MH) should only depreciate in value, and should never appreciate unless improvements have been made to them. The appeals process appears quite easy at face value. Simply submit the completed pet...
To The Eagle: I was shocked to read your AP article emphasizing state official’s total lack of integrity by elected Legislators and our WA attorney general. This bipartisan failure to support and enforce WA constitutional protection brings shame on them all. The singular issue is not important. Those WA officials’ hubris and open willingness to violate legal due process is appalling and paramount. WA senator: “I have incredibly grave concerns that we are creating a convoluted process for getting around a [WA State] constitutional right...
To The Eagle: There still seems to be some confusion as to the difference between the Fair Foundation and the County Fair Board. The Foundation is a non-profit organization formed by volunteers to support use of the fairgrounds and raise funds for projects at the grounds not covered by the fair budget. The Foundation is not affiliated with county government. The Fair Board is also comprised of volunteers who are appointed by the county commissioners to guide the fair manager in maintenance of the fairgrounds and coordination of the county...
A Vancouver man staying on a boat at the Elochoman Slough Marina died after falling in the water late at night and responders had difficulty finding because of darkness. At 12:25 a.m. on February 23, the Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office received a call from someone who could hear cries for help coming from the Elochoman Slough Marina. At 12:36 a.m., according to the report, the cries became quieter and less frequent. At 12:59 a.m., a man was found in the water and responders began cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). It was very difficult t...
NOT SO GREAT--I suppose it depended on where you were, but as this week began, Sunday was definitely on the wet side in West Valley. We did have our dry moments, but for the most part, it was damp. Saturday was a bit better with more sun than rain, so I hope you were able to get out and enjoy the dryness on that day at least. However, the work week began dry after some very thick fog, which kept the ships' horns blowing all night long. Unfortunately the forecast for this week shows more rain than sun, and some very cold temperatues in the...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Girl Scouts, Community Center, Cathlamet, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Food Addicts Meeting, Congregational Church, 3rd & Maple, 5:30-7 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire/ambulance, 7 p.m. Skamokawa...
By Diana Zimmerman Wahkiakum County PUD Commissioners met on Tuesday morning to listen to reports and approve a resolution to accept changes to a senior and disabled low income discount program. General Manager Dave Tramblie reported that the PUD is making plans to replace the Grays River transformer during the summer of 2019. A recommendation to replace the transformer as soon as possible came after a condition assessment last summer. “We can continue to patch it,” Tramblie said, “but I think...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on March 20 in Middle School Commons. In personnel matters, the board acknowledged the resignation of Robert Dalton, middle school track coach. The board approved the hire of David Blaylock and Ryley Queener as middle school track coaches. The board conducted a first read on policies regarding the Learning Assistance Program, Title I and Contracts. These were discussion items only, and if no concerns exist, they will be brought to the next board...
Good day everyone, just a few updates....... It has been a good year so far, we have had several events. In February we had an Appreciation Dinner for Wahkiakum County Law Enforcement, Firefighters and Emergency First Respondors. It was a great turnout. We also had a Valentine Craft Day; the children enjoyed making cards for loved ones. Pictures posted on Grays River Valley Center on Facebook. A special thank you to Cliff and Kaye Weimer for attending, and we had the honor of hearing Cliff sing several songs. Some jokes and sayings were read...
The Cathlamet Fire Department will hold an open house next Sunday, 2:30 p.m., to dedicate its new fire truck. Chief Vernon Barton said the public is invited, including men or women who might want to learn more about becoming volunteer fire fighters. All departments in the county are looking for new members, he added. The fire hall is located at the intersection of Una and 2nd streets in Cathlamet near the Elochoman Slough Marina....
With the spring turkey season set to begin April 15, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) urges prospective hunters to sign up now for hunter education courses to avoid missing out on any hunting opportunities in 2018. "While other major hunting seasons don't open until September, now is the time to enroll in hunter education to ensure you can participate in the exciting spring turkey seasons," said David Whipple, hunter education division manager for WDFW. Spring turkey hunters enjoy a high success rate, with 52 percent of hun...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: March 12 — 8:28 a.m. A motorist said she had almost been struck by another driver on SR 4. 8:51 a.m. A vehicle that was blocking traffic on the Puget Island bridge was moved. 10:05 a.m. An east county resident reported that two large dogs were chasing his livestock. 11:13 a.m. A deputy was asked to accompany someone from the Division of Family and Children Services at a Cathlamet address. 5:05 p.m. A Cowlitz C...
On Saturday, March 17, Helen Marie (Simukka) Rangila, 85, long time Deep River resident, peacefully departed to finally meet Jesus whom she loved and worshipped her entire life. Born on September 18, 1932 at the Naselle home of her parents Matt and Ester Simukka, Helen attended school in Naselle and graduated from Naselle High School. She grew up attending the Naselle Assembly of God Church. The church was a big part of her life until health issues prevented her attendance. Helen was a woman of great faith. She loved the Lord with all her...
Beverly J. Seaberg, 90, died March 11, 2018 at her home in Longview. She was born February 18, 1928 in Astoria, Ore., to Leonard and Mary (Aldred) Jacobson. She was raised on Puget Island and lived most of her life there. After graduating high school she married Carl Seaberg in 1946. She and Carl lived on Puget Island and raised their sons there. They enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and family time. Bev was an astute business woman, she started the first real estate office, Beverly Realty, in Cathlamet. She worked for Congresswoman Julia...
For the past few years our parade has boasted of having more Irish wolfhounds than the Seattle and Portland parades. This year Seattle had 14 wolfhounds, and we had 13 wolfies and one great Dane, so we’ll grudgingly concede a tie. The group marched up and down Main St., Cathlamet and grouped in front of the courthouse. The marchers regrouped for great Irish dinners at Duffy's Pub in Gray's River....
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce will host its annual “Hook the Hawg” Salmon Derby on March 30 and March 31, at the Elochoman Slough Marina in Cathlamet. This is a two-day event commencing at daylight on Friday, March 30, and finishing in the evening on Saturday, March 31. Turn in tickets with weigh-in of the catch. Weigh-in times for both days will be 4-6 p.m. All salmon should be gilled and not gutted. Prizes will be awarded for the largest salmon caught in four categories: adult male, adult female, youth and kid. The “Hook the Hawg...
Pigs on the Wing, A Tribute to Pink Floyd: Finding the Dark Side of the Moon is set for March 30, 7:30 p.m., at the Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria. Tickets are $20 general admission, $22 DOS. About Pigs on the Wing: Tracing its roots to a one-off performance in Portland in 2006, Pigs on the Wing has steadily developed a reputation for delivering a high quality, high energy take on Pink Floyd's music steeped in the NW's own rich musical heritage. All of the members of the band are seasoned veterans of the original rock scene and...
On Tuesday, March 27 at 6 p.m., Wahkiakum Health and Human Services will host an open house at the former Congregational Church building on Maple and 3rd in Cathlamet. Light refreshments will be provided. Please park at the High School. Staff on hand for tours, to answer question and/or concerns about proposed use of the building by our department of Health and Human Services. Hope you can join us! We have a daily walking group that starts from the community center at 9 a.m., Monday through Friday. Our Walking Group loves to talk so we keep...
Live Music on Saturday, March 24 at River Mile 38 Brewing Co., “Christine Darby” guitar and vocals, 5-8 p.m., on the Crow's Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet, call 360-366-4662. On Sunday, March 25, at the Skamokawa Grange there will be an Open Mic & Jam Session. Musicians and singers are invited to share their talents, everyone is invited to listen and enjoy many types of music. Admission is free. Sign-up to play at 2:45 p.m., the music starts at 3 p.m. Skamokawa Grange is located at 18 Fairgrounds Road, Skamokawa. For more information con...
Regulars to the Liberty Theatre in Astoria may notice an updated plaque in their lobby cookie stand. The plaque entitled, “Chez Jo” has been updated to honor longtime volunteer, donor, and Friend of the Liberty Jo Robinson. Before the renovation of The Liberty Theatre, Ms. Robinson gathered together friends and formed The Liberty Theatre Guild to assist in any way they could – cleaning, moving, setting the stage, ushering for events, and selling cookies and coffee from a small table in the lobby....
For the first time in three years, the Wahkiakum High School has a softball team. The Lady Mules also have a new coach, Stephanie Green. Of the 13 girls who turned out this season, only four have played the sport before. The team played their first three games this week and lost them all, but according to Coach Green, the athletes have shown a lot of growth. Last Wednesday on the road, the Lady Mules lost 15-0 to Pe Ell/Willapa Valley. "Defensively we didn't do too badly," Coach Stephanie Green...
