Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Can Wahkiakum County and the coalition of upriver ports join forces for the benefit of both in their efforts to conduct dredging projects? The two groups will hold a town hall meeting April 18 in Cathlamet to discuss their goals and the possibility of combining their separate projects. County commissioners hosted representatives of Ports of Kalama, Woodland and Longview in a workshop Tuesday to begin a group discussion. Commissioner Dan Cothren, who had set up the meeting, started by explaining that he had invited the port officials so citizens...
Recreational boaters found a body on a beach near Brookfield early Sunday morning. Prosecuting Attorney Dan Bigelow, in his duties as coroner, estimated on Tuesday that the individual has been deceased for six months or less. “This is a place where bodies from outside the county wash up,” Bigelow said. “We’re looking upstream for answers.” The remains are at the Cowlitz County Morgue where they have undergone an initial exam. The individual was male, approximately 6’ tall and 160 pounds. He...
More than 25 employers met with students from Wahkiakum and Naselle School Districts in the Wahkiakum High School gym from 1-3 p.m. for a Career Fair on Wednesday. The employers came from Cathlamet, Longview/Kelso and other places east of here. "The event was a huge success," Wahkiakum High School Principal Stephanie Leitz said. "Students were engaged and interested." "There was a wide variety of career paths represented," Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce Director Paige Lake said. "Many of the...
Commissioners listened to reports and discussed possible elements of an administrative salary policy that they are trying to create at the Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioner’s meeting on Tuesday morning. General Manager Dave Tramblie reported that he would be meeting with the Department of Health in Tumwater next week to discuss the Western Wahkiakum Water System comprehensive plan. “It’s to hear from the DOH about how in depth of a study they are going to require,” Tramblie said. ...
To The Eagle: Reading the letter written by my neighbor, Steve Sharp, made me think about this place that we live: Wahkiakum County. When I moved here in 1993 I knew that I had found my home. I’d like to say a few things about our local government, mostly independent of my role as assessor. I’ve owned improved property here almost 24 years. I’ve paid taxes to the Puget Island Fire District 1 that entire time. I have yet to be the victim of a structural fire, thank God. Only a handful of people have this misfortune every year. I’m sure glad FD...
To The Eagle: Irrespective of your political party affiliation, I think many if not most of us are concerned with the actions and direction of our executive branch of government. If you are not concerned, and without insulting you, one of us is brain-dead. My comments are not about winning and losing elections, they are about the direction of our country and how does this affect us in a small citizenship, Wahkiakum county? How will the dismantling of the EPA and environmental safeguards help us/anyone? How will dismantling of banking...
Washington's sheriffs met in late March, and according to Wahkiakum County Sheriff Mark Howie, much of the discussion concerned "the topic of immigration enforcement as well as our response to the new ‘shaming' list the federal administration has sent out." US Attorney General Jeff Sessions had issued a statement saying the Trump Administration would consider withholding federal grants and other funding from cities and states that declared themselves sanctuary cities and which would refuse to hold people charged with misdemeanors or even no c...
OFF AND ON--Last Friday was a gorgeous day and some folks were even enjoying a nice Saturday right from the start, but for those of us here in Skamokawa, it began as a cool, drippy, cloudy and well, not all that great of a beginning. Luckily, by late afternoon, the clouds parted and the sun peeked out, so that was enjoyable while it lasted, as the rains returned once again that evening. Sunday was off and on again too, so the "nice day" that forecasters predicted showed up in spurts, but it was dry enough in the afternoon to get the lawn mowed...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. - Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. 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. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at...
Greetings from the fair office. Hope everyone is ready for April. This month there will be several things going on at the fairgrounds. April 8 is the monthly Flea Market. On April 14 the fair board will hold its Easter Bingo at the J.A. Wendt Elementary School multi-purpose room starting at 6 p.m. On April 22 the fairgrounds will be host to the 4-H Super Saturday. The Fair Board will dedicate the fair book to Lore Twiet this year and will decide on a fair theme at its April 12 fair board meeting. A big thank you to the Wahkiakum PUD and the...
Vacations are wonderful, but it is always incredibly good to be home. So sorry that I didn’t bring warmer and drier weather back with me, but I must say I took much nicer weather down to southern California with me. The temps never got over 79 degrees and it was overcast most of the time - perfect. By the way, I hate the desert and would never live there. Family is important enough to visit though. Coming home to real trees and everything green is the best. I spent time with two of my nephews and their families and was happy to spend extra t...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: March 27 - 5:17 p.m. A caller reported that a van had struck another vehicle in the post office parking lot in Cathlamet. 6:33 p.m. A Cathlamet resident asked for assistance after someone refused to leave her home. 7:39 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Cathlamet resident who was having trouble breathing. March 28 - 4:03 p.m. A caller reported a domestic...
The forum scheduled for April 11 at the Grays River Grange Hall has been canceled. The event was to be a discussion about the future of the Rosburg Store....
Back l-r: Bailey McKinley, Phillip Goldinov, Kaylee Dahl, Kamden Scuito, Reagyn Watkins, Nicholas St. Onge, Abby Tsybikova, Trinity Taylor, Jacob Johnson, Elizabeth Davis and Patrick Thompson. Middle l-r: Luke Johnston, Nikki Spalding, Kaitlynn Talbot, Breydon Hilton, Chace Andree, Jauslin Williams, Skyler Esponde, Dmitriy Goldinov, Mahayla West and Nyomie Kuljis. Front l-r: Christopher Stewart, Chloe Sutton, Devlynn Ferguson, Raylynne Ogle, Carter Carvalho, Serenity Taylor, Ryen Hurley, Teagan Miller, Alecya Goldinov, Addison Knutson, Lillian...
Cub Scouts will be starting up here at the Community Center! Pack #556 will be meeting every 1st, 3rd, and 4th Mondays in the evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. If you are interested in having your youngster join this pack please call Sarah Russell at 360-849-4436. Saturday, April 8th, there will be a Parent/Child Kite Decorating Workshop from 1:00-3:00 p.m. This will be a fun way to spend the afternoon decorating and flying a kite with your child or grandchild. Kites will be supplied, but please bring color crayons, colored pencils, or colored...
Air Force 1st Lt. Alan M. Erickson has been named Recognized as Company Grade Officer of the Quarter for the 90th Mission Support Group. Selection was based on the individual's exemplary duty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, teamwork ethic, personal achievements and record of supporting and serving the community. Erickson is currently serving as the officer in charge of the Missile Alert Facility Feeding Operation with 90th Force Support Squadron, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. He has served in the military for one year....
The Seal River Cemetery Association annual meeting has been set for Saturday, April 15 at 10 a.m., at the Grays River Fire Hall. The public is welcome to attend. The meeting has been moved to allow all board members to attend. Current board members are Gene Strong, Chariman; Dan Kandoll, Vice-Chairman; Kari Kandoll, Secretary; Mary Vik, Treasurer and board members Carol Ervest, Gail Heppner, Kristina Perez and Edwin Wirkkala. A clean-up day at the cemetery will be held on Saturday, May 20 with the time to be announced later....
The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, will host a free legal clinic on Friday April 14, from 1-3 p.m. Jeffrey Keddie, an Attorney with Northwest Justice Project, will present information on their services as well as helping individuals with specific family law questions, such as how to get a divorce, determining primary custody and visitation and/or establishing child support. Those interested in learning more about this clinic or to sign up, must call The Charlotte House at 360-795-6401 or toll free at 1-866-795-9381....
The public is invited to the Community Center in Cathlamet for a casual conversation with a mental health professional on Friday, April 7, from 10 a.m. to noon. The theme of the 2017 World Health Day campaign is depression. Depression affects people of all ages, from all walks of life in all countries. It causes mental anguish and impacts on people’s ability to carry out even the simplest tasks, with sometimes devastating consequences for relationships with family and friends and the ability to earn a living. A better understanding of what d...
On Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m.– 12 p.m., the Cowlitz County Landfill, at 85 Frontage Rd., Longview, will be accepting tires for free disposal from Cowlitz County residents. The following is required: Valid ID showing a Cowlitz County address; no commercial sources; tires may be on rims; large truck, heavy equipment, or farm equipment tires will not be accepted. Persons must be prepared to unload their own tires....
Last week, the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce cancelled their annual Hook the Hawg fishing derby, scheduled for Friday and Saturday due to conditions and the lack of interest. "The extreme weather has affected visibility in the river," Commerce Director Paige Lake said. "All the snow melt and continually drenching rain turned the river a muddy brown, and the fish can't see any of the flashing lures." And if the fish aren't biting, then out of town sport fishermen aren't either. According to Tim...
Lower Columbia College has announced that Joe Wilkins will be featured at the April 26 Northwest Voices event in Longview. First, Wilkins will conduct a writing workshop from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in Main 145 on the Lower Columbia College campus. From 7:00-8:00 p.m., he will hold a reading at the Longview Public Library. Both events are free and open to the public. Joe Wilkins is the author of a memoir, The Mountain and the Fathers: Growing up on the Big Dry, winner of a 2014 GLCA New Writers Award—an honor that has previously recognized early work b...
The Clatsop County Stringband will be playing April 14 for the 2nd Friday Contra dance at Astoria Arts and Movement Center, 342 10th Street, Astoria, from 7-10 p.m. All dances are taught; no partner or experience necessary. Clatsop County Stringband members Knox Swanson, Larry Moore, Gina and Hobe Kytr and caller Dave Ambrose invite the public to join them. Knox and Larry are members of the Beerman Creek Stringband. Gina and Hobe formerly played in the Blue Heron Stringband with Ann Baldwin....
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop has announced the next In Their Footsteps free speaker series event. Identification and Preservation of Jean Baptiste Charbonneau’s Grave will be shared by Michael Hanley and Roger Wendlick on Sunday, April 23, at 1:00 p.m. Jean Baptiste Charbonneau was the youngest member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. He was born February 11, 1805 to Toussaint Charbonneau and Sacagawea. They spent the following winter at Fort Clatsop. After a life filled with travel, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau died on...
In floor action March 3, the House of Representatives passed two measures that affect the cost of providing digitized public records to requesters, and managing access to records via a statewide Internet portal. Public records are one of the most important tools citizens use to keep tabs on government, but emerging technologies have made maintaining their accessibility in the digital age for government agencies a costly challenge. HB 1594 passed the House 79-18 while HB 1595 earned 75-22 approval. Both measures now head to the Senate for...
