Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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From P. Michael Drake, CFRE Executive Director, SW Washington Chapter American Red Cross The outbreak of COVID 19 in our SW WA community and the restrictions adopted to help control its spread has caused a severe shortage in our blood supply. We have had a staggering number of scheduled Red Cross blood drives canceled as more workplaces, school and college campuses and other venues have sent people home and encourage social distancing. To help overcome this deficiency, we ask for your help to promote businesses and community centers, if...
Sally Sue Joanne Manula Swanson passed into the arms of her Lord on March 17, 2020 in Longview, Washington. She was born at home in Naselle to her parents Oscar and Selma (Nasi) Manula, on August 7, 1931. She graduated from Naselle High School in 1949 as salutatorian and attended Oregon State College until she decided she'd better catch hold of her future husband, Ted, when she still had a chance as he was in the Air Force. Sally was a stay-at-home mom who enjoyed sewing, flower gardening, picki...
Two days before the Lewis-Clark State College Warriors women's basketball team was headed to the NAIA Division 1 National Championship Tournament, the event was canceled due to concerns about covid-19. The decision ended the season early for LCSC, including Wahkiakum's own Peyton Souvenir, now a junior guard for the Warriors. "It will always feel like an unfinished season, but not an unsuccessful one," Souvenir said. "I can't wait to get back on the court with my team next year." Souvenir played...
The Wahkiakum Food Bank has made changes in their operations to stay within the Coronavirus guidelines, protecting clients and volunteer staff. These changes were recommended by Wahkiakum Health and Human Services to protect everyone on the campus. Starting next week, those who come in on Tuesday will have to call 360-795-3101 between 9 a.m., and 12 noon. You will be asked for a telephone number, verification of your address and the number in your family. Bags will be pre-packed and delivered to your residence by Wahkiakum on the Move between...
The Wahkiakum Lions Club has named Naia Freeman as the February Student of The Month. Lion president Terri Elfers presented Naia a certificate of achievement and a check to honor her as her parents Brent and Renee Freeman look on. Naia is very involved in the leadership program at school. She speaks fluent Chinese and Japanese and has been involved in both volleyball and basketball. Naia plans to attend college studying Chinese and Biochemistry and become an anesthesiologist. Courtesy...
This county is so impressive- from the helpers to the farmers, to the workers, the volunteers, the parents and the kiddos: Just in case nobody has called to tell you today- You are doing a great job. You matter. You are appreciated. You are loved. We are going to get through this, together. S.A.I.L. program members: your instructor has found a youtube class that will help you stay active and is relatively close to the normal class. A reminder from Sharon: “Keep your workouts up to twice a week so you don’t lose everything you have worked har...
The Wahkiakum Fair Foundation made the difficult decision to cancel the Challenge of Champions pro bull riding event scheduled for July 17, 2020. This decision was made due to the impact covid-19 restrictions on public functions will have on raising the funds for the promotional fee. The raffle for the Great Wolf Lodge gift certificate will run through the summer as there is no expiration date on the certificate. Raffle tickets may be purchased directly from WFF members. The proceeds will be used to to support projects in the fairgrounds that...
The Wahkiakum Lions Club has organized many volunteers to provide a free grocery delivery service to residents of Wahkiakum County. They’ve created Wahkiakum Lions Club Helping Hands to support and protect the county residents for whom this novel corona virus is most threatening. As caring citizens with free time, they wanted to shoulder some of that responsibility within the county. They will organize and do the grunt work while others focus on tackling the bigger issues. Their contribution is to connect pre-screened volunteers with h...
Here is a press release from Wahkiakum County Treasurer Tammy Peterson regarding the payment of property taxes.--Editor To respond to the economic impacts stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, Wahkiakum County Treasurer Tammy Peterson encourages property owners who are financially able to pay first half or full year property taxes by the due date of April 30th. Your property taxes fund essential services in state and local government, including the Town of Cathlamet, Schools, Fire Districts, Port Districts, Cemetery Districts as well as your She...
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday announced an extension of his emergency stay-home order through May 4 to halt the spread of the new coronavirus. Thursday's announcement extends by nearly a month Inslee's order that closed thousands of businesses, public schools and much of society as the state continues to battle cases of COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus....
Wahkiakum Health and Human Services Director Chris Bischoff confirmed on Monday that a second Wahkiakum County resident has tested positive for covid-19. The individual has mild symptoms and is self-quarantining. The new case is unrelated to the first positive case confirmed on Friday. H&HS is following standard procedure and has been in contact with the second individual to determine with whom they have come in close contact. Close contact is defined as being within six feet of another person for 10 minutes or more. Anyone who is determined...
