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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Above: The Wahkiakum Lions Club held its annual Easter Egg Hunt last Saturday at Skamokawa Vista Park. Veteran egg hunters relished the clear, dry weather. Right: This little girl was planning ahead. She had an egg in hand and was already scoping out the next one at the Easter egg hunt on Saturday at Vista Park. Photos by Diana Zimmerman....
Officials from Wahkiakum County and the Town of Cathlamet on Tuesday set the parameters for a request to lower the SR 4 speed limit to 35 miles per hour. County commissioners will prepare a draft, and once town officials have reviewed and approved it, they'll send it to the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The request is the latest step in the two entities' plan to slow traffic between the intersections at Boege and Elochoman Valley roads to address safety concerns. The officials agreed they wanted to present a unified request...
Because of hot markets and good timing, Wahkiakum County stands to receive higher than expected revenue from harvest of timber on county trust timberland. Last fall, commissioners estimated timber sale revenue at $1.1 million, but on Tuesday, representatives of the state Department of Natural Resources, which manages the trust timberland, estimated 2018 revenue at $1.7 million. DNR District Manager Padraig Callahan estimated the value to the county of the Universal Sorts sale at $1.5 million, but after it was sold in February, they now expect...
A white-tail deer clears a fence on Puget Island. Photo by Dan Tchozewski....
To The Eagle: I found Lori Hamp’s letter [March 22, 2018 edition] about her experiences with the property tax appeals system in this county to be right on. But Mr. Coons reply seemed evasive and defensive, as if he were running for something. And then Mr. McClain [March 29, 2018 edition] reminds us that indeed there is an election coming for Mr. Coon’s position. Ms. Hamp is absolutely correct that it is a frustrating, time-consuming, deliberately arcane form of harassment and intimidation that most people who have gone through it once would not...
To The Eagle: It seems that the local political season has begun. I want to let your readers know that I am seeking re-election as Wahkiakum County Assessor. I offer my experience and knowledge to voters as they choose the best person to competently, professionally and fairly administer property taxes in our county. Changes in taxation at the state level and a challenging real estate market need a steady hand in the assessor’s office. I look forward to a clean campaign where the focus is on the qualifications of the candidates who seek to s...
To The Eagle: In a book titled Yamsi, about cattle ranching in Oregon, the author/rancher laments about suckering in after the first snowfall and putting out winter hay too early. Then the snow melts and the cows and calves stand at the fence ignoring good green grass, bawling for their hay delivery. That’s a pretty good analogy for the condition we’ve gotten ourselves into vis a vis government and local problems. After that last horrendous school shooting in Florida there was a lot of constructive talk about protecting our kids and our schools...
To The Eagle: I can't believe the comic you ran in last week’s paper during the most holy week for Christians. This hurtful inappropriate piece of not at all funny trash depicting Christ at Gethsemane with his disciples. Let me point out that the paper came out on the same day Christ would have been at Gethsemane, a peaceful place which is where Jesus spent the day before being crucified. Is there anyone except a hateful person who find that funny or appropriate before Good Friday and Easter Sunday? There should be letters of outrage to the p...
To The Eagle: I must ask, when did it become appropriate for an elected official, in a public hearing to proclaim, “I’m not going to get into a pi__ing contest with you?” Although not offensive, the statement was very unprofessional and very rude. Therefore, I would like to offer an apology to Appellant, Mrs. Hamp and the entire Board of Equalization (BOE) for the behavior of County Assessor, Mr. Bill Coons. Colleen Haley Clerk, Wahkiakum County BOE...
To The Eagle: April is so great! You get your tax refund and magically you get to use it to pay your first half of your property taxes, not buy a new car, not to go on a cruise, not to buy a boat---my mother told me “Life isn’t always fair.” And again the poor local Assessor is under fire giving your property a value that you don’t like---unless you’re going to sell this year. Well, here is the enigma of the Assessor’s numbers: He is only right when he is extremely lucky. His crystal ball spewing values is always behind what is happening i...
To The Eagle: Thank you for the outstanding coverage and related article on the recent travails of the Wages family. While the incident involving the sheriff’s office was a matter of public record, the story by Diana Zimmerman was a deeply personal account of the struggles of a well-known family in the community. The article pointed out the efforts the family has made as well as the legal constrictions the mental health providers must deal with. News articles are often devoid of the broader picture. The comments by Sheriff Howie and U...
Last month, Carolyn Long, a professor of political science at Washington State University Vancouver and candidate for U.S. Representative for Washington's Third Congressional District, spoke in front of about 20 concerned citizens at the Skamokawa Grange. Here are some of her thoughts: "I got into this race because the work I was doing on political polarization really impacted the way I saw our democracy," Long said. "We have people that aren't really working together. I think a lot of our polic...
Hook the Hawg, a fishing derby organized and run every year by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce as part of their contract for Wahkiakum County Port 1, raised $1,000 for a scholarship to benefit a student at Wahkiakum High School. Fifty tickets were sold, but only 12 fish were brought in to be weighed, the biggest just a shade under 20 pounds. The Elochoman Slough Marina was packed all weekend and the weather was fine. On Saturday, Mark Burlingame of Tacoma stepped up to have his fish weighed....
Last Thursday, students from J.A. Wendt Elementary School, along with family members, teachers, and staff, packed the multipurpose room for Literacy Night. A camping theme was used to promote the event and outside, volunteers were serving hot dogs, s'mores, and more. Inside, the energy was high. In one corner kids played a version of the cake walk while a volunteer read a story. Tents were set up so little ones could sit and listen as an adult read to them. Activities were available at tables...
General Manager Dave Tramblie on Tuesday presented a plan to deal with any potential water main breaks on the Puget Island bridge while the Washington State Department of Transportation makes repairs at the Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners meeting. Tramblie recently hired a Seattle company that uses drones to get a video of the length of the water main in order to assess its condition. He presented the two minute video to the commissioners. The video showed a spot on the north end of...
SOME GOOD/SOME BAD--Thank goodness we had a nice day on Saturday after some morning clouds, as it made the Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt a big hit, and all the doings at the Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds were much more enjoyable as well. With my weather app saying snow was due, I was a bit shocked, but by golly, many areas wound up with white on Monday morning; yikes! Let's hope that's the end of the winter weather. For now, it sounds like we are going to have a pretty soggy week ahead. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from April 5-11 are...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS, Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Girl Scouts, Community Center, Cathlamet, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Dept., 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. Wahkiakum Fire District 2 Commissioners, Skamokawa Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Helping Hand Food Bank, Sevent-day Adventist Church, 3 Fern Hill Rd., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cathlamet Public Library Board of Trustee...
News from Naselle: Following a week of Spring Break, students will return to classes on Monday. Sports calendar for this week includes: Friday, high school baseball at PWV at 4 p.m.; Saturday, high school track at the Daily Astorian Meet; Monday, fastpitch at Taholah at 4 p.m., high school baseball in Naselle with Knappa at 4 p.m.; Wednesday, middle school track in Naselle for a home meet at 3:30 p.m. Go Comets! The Comet Booster Club will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the School Commons. Are you ready to make...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: March 26 — 7:49 a.m. A motorist was reported for driving past a school bus that had its stop paddle extended. 7:52 a.m. A caller reported that a sheep was down in a neighbor’s field. A deputy investigated and found the sheep on its back, unable to right itself. The deputy helped the owner roll the sheep back on its feet and watched as the owner took the animal to a covered area and fed it. 9:17 a.m. The Cathla...
Abigail Tsybikova is the winner of the 34th annual Great White Tail Run art contest sponsored by Wahkiakum 4-H. Abigail, a student of the Wahkiakum School District will receive a shirt with her winning design and $25. Second place is Avalon Sullivan, a Naselle-Grays River student and third place is Nellie Goldinov, a Wahkiakum student. Avalon and Nellie will each receive art supplies. Honorable Mention: Annelise Vik, Anii Laine, Bailey McKinnley, Beth Gilbert, Ethan Adams, Helen Lewis, Margarita Goldinov, Phillip Goldinov, Skyler Will, Zoe...
The Cathlamet Public Library is asking for community input on library programs and services to assist in better meeting local needs, through a short one page survey. The survey can be accessed online through the slideshow link on the library website: , the direct link at , or by taking the paper version at the library. Those completing the survey have the option to enter a drawing for a $35 Visa gift card. Surveys must be completed by April 27, and the prize drawing will be held May 19. The public is invited to attend a “Future of Your L...
The Friends of Skamokawa Organization presents a "Creative Wood Designs Exhibit" April 13-29, Thursday-Sunday, 12-4 p.m., at the River Life Interpretive Center/ Redmen Hall 1394 West State Route 4 in Skamokawa, phone 360-795-3007. Local wood crafters will share their artistic expertise. On display will be wooden bowls, carved fish, benches, miniature houses, and more. There will also be several antique wooden duck decoys from the 1920's-1960's to view. An artist reception will be held on Saturday April 14 at 1 p.m. Admission is $3.00 for...
Wahkiakum High School senior Cody Terpsma remembers the wood sculpture of the Cat in the Hat that sat in the playground at J.A. Wendt from the days when he played there as a child. So when he found it sitting in storage in one of the buildings on school grounds, he lobbied to make it one of his projects this year. See, Terpsma didn't have a class for fourth period. Knowing he liked to use his hands and that he had a background in construction, he says Principal Stephanie Leitz connected him...
Winners of the Wahkiakum Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt shown left to right were: Basket #1. Keely Cothren; Basket #2. Christopher Stewart; Basket #3 Royce Knight; Basket #4 Ethan Adams; Basket #5 Ezra Merz. Prize Egg #6 was never found. Courtesy photos....
Last Wednesday, the Pioneer Community Association held an open house before their annual member meeting. The fire suppression system is in place and the fire marshal gave the okay to open the doors, but there is still a lot to be done to preserve the Pioneer Church, according to PCA member Suzanne Holmes. “It took several years to raise the money,” Holmes said about the fire suppression system. “Without an anonymous benefactor who said send me the bill, we would still be working on it.” In July...
