Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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In the early hours on Sunday morning, February 1, the siren on Puget Island was activated. Soon it seemed the wailing of every emergency vehicle in the county had taken its place. Betty Brown's home, just before the ferry landing, was on fire. Brown woke slowly despite the persistent barks of a service dog named Sparky and the repeat of the smoke alarm. She wandered down the hallway to discover a fire at her kitchen table. "I tried to put it out," Brown said, "but it just got bigger." Brown ran...
The Toutle Lake Ducks on Thursday outscored the Wahkiakum Lady Mules 15-0 in the last four minutes to win a 46-36 ballgame and claim the Central League girls championship. Toutle Lake jumped to a 9-0 start, but the Mules came back with good defense and hot shooting to lead 24-15 at halftime. The Duck defense took control in the second half. See the February 12 edition of The Eagle for a full report....
The ferry "Wahkiakum" may return to service at 10 a.m. Thursday, Wahkiakum Public Works Director Pete Ringen announced late Wednesday afternoon. Assistant County Engineer Joel Booth visited the ramp replacement site at Westport and reported, "that although the ramp is in place over there in the temporary location, apparently a few more things need to be done for the access to the ramp to be considered safe for public travel to the ramp," Ringen said. "I feel it is OK to go ahead and get the word out that we are tentatively planning to operate...
The SW Washington District IV Class 2B Girls basketball tournament gets underway tonight, with the Wahkiakum Mules hosting South Bend at 7 p.m. The winner February 14 at a site and time to be determined; the loser will play 6:30 p.m. at Rochester....
The Wahkiakum Lady Mules rolled over South Bend for a 67-27 win in the opening round of the Southwest District 2B girls basketball tournament. South Bend couldn't handle the Mules' defense and ball handling. The Mules shot to a 25-9 first quarter lead. Action slowed in the second quarter as both coaches started substituting freely, and the Mules led 39-15 at halftime. With a 60-19 lead at the end of the third quarter, the running clock started to end the game quickly. The Mules will play the...
Work on the Steamboat Slough Road dike and wetland habitat construction should be completed this year, officials from the US Army Corps of Engineers and US Fish and Wildlife Service said Tuesday. Officials from the Corps and Fish and Wildlife Service requested a meeting with the Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners to discuss the project's progress. Last year, a contractor accomplished the major parts of the job--building a new dike set back from the eroding Steamboat Slough Road dike and creating a new wetland connected to the Columbia by...
The Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners used the open discussion period to discuss the pros and cons of adopting the Renewable Energy Cost Recovery Program offered in the state of Washington. “The State of Washington’s program allows utilities to pay our customers for renewable energy production,” General Manager Dave Tramblie said. “It’s up to each utility to decide if they want to participate or not.” Tramblie said the focus of this particular program is on solar power. The utility...
After two days of hearings that drew hundreds to the state capitol, Gov. Jay Inslee’s carbon reduction proposal has the full attention of Washington lawmakers. In an effort to curb climate change while raising money for transportation and education, Inslee is proposing a statewide cap on carbon emissions that would require polluters to buy credits to continue polluting at today’s levels. Carbon prices would start at $12 a ton and would bring in an estimated $1 billion in the program’s first year. The main idea behind cap-and-trade marke...
To The Eagle: My name is Shawn Deal and I need your help. At this moment there is to be no Missoula Childrens Theatre coming to our school district this year. Unfortunately, the funding for this wonderful program does not exist for this year. Hopefully, this is only a one year problem. For the past 20 years, The Missoula Children’s Theatre has given our school district a much needed drama program. Not only have they put on a play in the course of a week, they also come in to teach classes at the grade and middle schools. I have had the p...
To the Eagle: Poul Toftemark deserves extra high marks for his literary efforts in these pages two weeks ago. Not only did he treat us to some wry and incisive observations on the frustrations of dealing with our Olympian overseers, but he also provoked a piece of equally entertaining vainglorious puffery in response. In answer to Paul's comment that the State Auditor requires a "lengthy full report," the auditor's DDT (Deputy Director of Talking) asserts that he is incorrect -- it is a requirement of those nasty old legislators in RCW...
To The Eagle: Apparently there’s been some confusion on two points regarding the Community Center in Cathlamet. And apparently I’ve contributed to that confusion. I’m sorry, and I’d like to set the record straight. First problem: Is this facility properly called the “senior” center, or is it the “community” center? Or are there two separate facilities? Answer: It’s all one place, and it is the Community Center. The confusion stems from our morning schedule, which we have called the “senior center,” to differentiate these activities from our a...
On Saturday, the fifth annual Old Time Loggers Reunion at the Appelo Archives Center in Naselle was a great opportunity for locals in the industry, whether retired or still at it, to gather and celebrate a work that has defined the region and its people. It was also a chance to honor two local men who have spent their lives in these woods, Merlin Durrah and Harvey Johnson, Jr. According to volunteers, more than 50 people stopped by to have lunch, chat and reminisce about their lives and their...
In March, students at Wahkiakum High School will get to experience “The Theatre” when the Seattle Shakespeare Company comes to town. Most of the cost has been covered by a scholarship, but the school still needs to raise $500 as well as provide lodging and meals. “The goal of the Seattle Shakespeare Company is to bring classical theater to rural areas,” said Wahkiakum High School Principal Stephanie Leitz. “The kids are excited. Our English teacher, Audrey Petterson, believes in the importanc...
DRY ENDING/WET BEGINNING/SB--As January came to an end, the sun was shining and it made for a perfect ending to the month. It was also perfect for those who stood in line waiting for the doors to open of Rosburg Hall where the folks who were hungry for crab and oysters were treated to another delicious feast. The oysters were just the right size and for the most part, were easy to open, and when you topped off the meal with a little dessert, well, it was a fantastic meal! Kudos to those who put the meal on and worked the event as well. It's alw...
THURSDAY Financial Management, Community Center, 101 Main St., 10 a.m.-Noon. Preschool Story and Craft Time, Cathlamet Library, 4 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, work night, 7:30 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Cathlamet Public Library Board of Trustees, 12:45 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) GRVC at Johnson...
News from Naselle: Sports calendar for the Naselle Comet teams this week: Friday, JV basketball at Oakville at 4 p.m., girls basketball at Oakville at 5:45 p.m. followed by boys basketball at 7 p.m.; Monday, middle school basketball at South Bend at 5:45 p.m.; Wednesday, middle school basketball with Raymond in Naselle at 5:45 p.m. Go Comets! Head on over to the Naselle High School Commons this Sunday, for the annual Valentine Smorgasbord sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Deep River...
Smelt fisheries set to open on Cowlitz, Columbia rivers State fishery managers approved limited fisheries for smelt on the Cowlitz and Columbia rivers on specific dates in February during a joint meeting between Washington and Oregon January 28. Their action marks the second year that the two states have allowed smelt fishing since 2010, when the species - also known as eulachon - was listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) along the Pacific Coast. NOAA Fisheries, which oversees ESA-listed stocks, supports limited...
The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington is offering two free workshops in the near future. The first is “Caring for Your Loved One at Home.” This workshop is for family caregivers and will be held on Tuesdays from February 17 through March 31, from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Canterbury Inn Library, 1324 3rd Ave., Longview. Learn about day to day care, lifting and moving a loved one, home safety, managing medications, nutrition, challenging behaviors, legal and financial issues, community resources and the importance of car...
The first of a series of Sunday Concerts to be put on by Redmen Hall in Skamokawa, will feature the Vintage Gypsies. They are three well known blue grass and country blues musicians. Pete Davis has played in the Pacific Northwest for many years, well known for his traditional country blue grass style and is a founding member of the Darrington Bluegrass Association. Beth Semar Sheets has been a veteran of the St. Louis scene for years playing old style country and 60's and 70's folk rock. Dave McKenzie has played country rock from Missouri to To...
Vernon Dean Tover, 77, of Longview, died on January 28, 2015 at Hospice Care Center. He was born on Puget Island on September 22, 1937 to Oscar and Dagmar (Pedersen) Tover. Vernon graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1955 and joined the Army, spending three years in the service. From 1959 until 1986 he commercial fished on the Columbia River and in Kodiak, Alaska. He owned the Puget Island Market from 1964 until 1969. He worked as a Pile Driver Operator until his retirement. Vernon enjoyed his membership in the American Legion and his time...
Daisy Chain Floral and Gifts will open in April at 65 Main St., next to Lower Columbia Realty in Cathlamet. Nicole Emery, owner and floral designer, will specialize in creative floral arrangements for all occasions as well as an array of plants and unique gifts. Emery attended the Art Institute and the Pacific Northwest School of Art in Portland for three years. She has a background in flowers and plants as an assistant manager and garden specialist for several years in Longview. She gained experience in floral design locally working for...
Travelers on SR 4 or wanting to use the Wahkiakum County ferry faced delays and closures this week. The Washington State Department of Transportation closed the eastbound lane of SR 4 near Stella to replace planks on a bridge supporting the traffic lane. The department said it has been monitoring the aging structure for several years, and analysis from a recent inspection shows significant acceleration of the deterioration of the timber bridge deck on a short section of this bridge. Meanwhile ferry service was halted Monday so that a...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: January 26 — 9:03 a.m. A vehicle on Puget Island was vandalized with shaving cream, multi-colored feathers and glitter. 10:21 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance transported a clinic patient with shortness of breath to the hospital. 12:31 p.m. A Puget Island resident reported a phone scam. 2:30 p.m. An Elochoman Valley resident reported a suspicious vehicle. 3:44 p.m. An eastbound driver was involved in a hit and run...
Wahkiakum County commissioners will hold public hearings before updating the county's septic sewer and food safety ordinances on February 17. "The changes won't increase anything for anybody," Sue Cameron, director of the Department of Health and Human Services, said Tuesday in asking the board to hold the hearings. "It just puts in place what we're already doing." Administrative assistant Chris Weiler added that the proposed changes simply refer to changed numbers in the Washington Administrative Code. "Our current code refers to a portion of...
