Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Friends of Skamokawa has announced “Farm & Flowers,” an exhibition of photography by Desiree East Craven (Backwater Farm, Puget Island) and Brian Winner (Blue Skies Farm of Puget Island). Capturing the intensity of the natural world from the vast to the minuscule, these photographer/farmers capture the true essence of life on a Puget Island Farm. Their photos will be displayed in Skamokawa’s historic 1894 Schoolhouse/River Life Interpretive Center, 1394 W SR 4. Opening day is Saturday, April 20; a grand event with the Farm & Flowers exhib...
Skamokawa Swamp Opera will present a concert Saturday, April 20, 7:00 p.m., at Skamokawa’s River Life Interpretive Center/Central School/Redmen Hall, 1394 State Route 4. Skamokawa Swamp Opera is comprised of Andrew Emlen, Kyleen Austin, Erik Friend, and Jillian Raye. From hip-hop, to opera, to folk, to pop, these four exceptionally talented musicians have something for all musical tastes. A fun and lively evening of musical excellence, laughter, and a celebration of Skamokawa. This is a fundraiser for the Friends of Skamokawa Foundation. T...
The Lions Club honored Seth Kuljis as the February Student of The Month. Seth is active in leadership. He has plans to attend Central WA University majoring in ELL. His goal is to teach English in other countries. He is pictured with his Mother, Therisa Kuljis, and Lions President Terri Elfers as he receives his certificate of Accomplishment and a check for his achievement. Courtesy photo. Zach Johnston is The Lions Club March Student of The Month. He is on the golf team at school and enjoys welding and carpentry. He works with a local...
• Would make 3-D printed guns illegal, along with the sale of said guns • Recent case on ghost guns in New Jersey makes it a national issue OLYMPIA (March 26) -- Undetectable and untraceable firearms and their creation would be illegal under proposed legislation. These types of firearms are being manufactured most commonly via 3-D printers and are often referred to as “ghost guns.” The Senate Law and Justice Committee heard public testimony on Engrossed House Bill 1739 on Tuesday. The Senate version, SB 5061, passed out of the Law and Justice C...
• Utilizes increase from economic growth revenue to fund education • Includes new taxes like capital gains and real estate excise OYMPIA (March 25) -- The House of Representatives’ budget proposal includes a capital gains and real estate excise tax along with business and occupation tax changes to raise revenue. The operating, capital, and transportation budget proposals were released on Monday and detail the 2019-21 biennium. The total budget is $52.8 billion for the 2019-21 biennium. The approximate revenue raised from the proposed new taxes...
With a record-setting winter finally in the history books, the arrival of spring means drivers in Washington have until Sunday to remove studded tires. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reminds drivers that state law requires all studded tires to be removed by the end of the day March 31. Starting at midnight on April 1, drivers with studded tires face a $136 fine. Studded tires also damage pavement, so removing them promptly after winter has passed helps preserve state roadways. Tire removal services can get crowded...
NOAA Fisheries saw the lowest number of juvenile coho salmon in 21 years in offshore test nets in 2017, leading to low returns of coho to the Columbia River basin one year later in 2018 when the fish were adults. However, in 2018 NOAA netted many more juvenile coho than in 2017 and that signals a better adult coho run in 2019, according to a briefing this week at the Northwest Power and Conservation Council in Portland. Much of the reason is improving ocean conditions – cooler water than the ocean warmup during the 2014 – 2017 “blob” with mo...
The Wahkiakum Mules baseball team split games this week, losing on the road and winning at home. On Friday, they traveled to Rainier and lost 9-4. Luke Brown had a double and drove in one run. James Anderson hit a double. Ashden Niemeyer and Quentin Nelson had one RBI apiece. Niemeyer was the starting pitcher. He pitched two innings, faced 13 batters, and struck out two, allowing six hits and three runs. Brody Carlson took the mound for the final four innings. He faced 17 batters and struck out...
Wahkiakum track and field athletes competed in a Central 2B league meet in Onalaska last Thursday. The Mules placed sixth out of six teams in boys’ competition and earned 14 points. The girls finished with 93 points and came in fifth place out of six teams. The Eagle reports up to sixth place in all events. Boys 800 meters—5. Tucker Thomas 2:39.74. Discus—4. Eli Moon 97-00. Triple Jump—4. Tucker Thomas 31-00.50 Girls 400 meters—2. Megan Leitz 1:11.00. 800 meters—3. Ellie Leitz 2:49.28. 100 meter hurdles—3. Teylor Sauer 20.17. 4x100 relay—1...
The Wahkiakum Mules softball team lost two this week but Coach Stephanie Green sees improvement in her young team every day. The Lady Mules lost to Rainier on the road on Friday, 17-2. “The girls played really well even with having to play against the umpires that were very critical of our pitching,” Coach Green said. “Any somewhat close calls were outs. Girls kept fighting and I am proud of them for how they fought and kept fighting.” Jordyn Watson hit a double. On Tuesday in Napavine, they lo...
The Naselle track and field team started their season on March 14 at a league meet in South Bend. The following week, they hosted a meet at home. The Comets were one of five teams in South Bend on March 14. The boys took fourth place with 31 points, and the girls took fourth place as well with 52 points. The Eagle reports up to sixth place in all events. Boys 100 meters—6. Corey Gregory 12.6. 400 meters—2. Corey Gregory 1:03.70, 3. (tie) Kolby Glenn 1:04.00. 800 meters—6. Kolby Glenn 2:33.00. 1600 meters—2. Kolby Glenn 5:18.50. 4x100 relay—2...
NHS Boys Baseball March 28 at Wishkah 4:00pm 29 Winlock 4:00pm April 1 at Naches 1:00pm 2 at Naches 3:00pm 11 at Lake Quinault 4:00pm 12 at Ocosta 4:00pm 15 Mary M Knight 4:00pm 18 at Oakville 4:00pm 20 Pe Ell Willapa Valley 12:00pm 22 Wishkah 4:00pm 24 at Wahkiakum 4:00pm 29 Ocosta 4:00pm 30 at Winlock 4:00pm May 7, 9, 11 District Playoffs TBA 18 Regionals TBA 24-25 State Playoffs TBA NHS Girls Fast Pitch March 28 at Wishkah April 8 at Taholah 4:00pm 11 at Lake Quinault 4:00pm 13 at Quilcene 11:00am 13 at Montesano 1:00pm 18 at Oakville...
