Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Wahkiakum Lions Club hosted its annual Easter egg hunt last Saturday with a change of venue, moving the hunt from Skamokawa Vista Park to athletic fields at Wahkiakum High School. Staff photos by Diana Zimmerman and Andrew Weiler....
On Monday, The Cathlamet Town Council passed a resolution in support of recognizing the Chinook Indian Nation after decades of “neglect” by the United States, in order to encourage Congress to do the same at the federal level. The town’s resolution is a commitment to reminding everyone of “the historic and ongoing injustice and injury” to the Chinook as well an expression of support for passage of legislation to restore the federal recognition of their tribal status. “It is truly meaningful to us that all of the communities within our aborigi...
By Diana Zimmerman When Steve Carson, the owner of Computer Link NW LLC, moved to Skamokawa in recent years, he hoped to continue to provide service to his customers outside the area, but he soon realized he would need better internet service to do that. Fortunately, he had the expertise to make that happen, and with it came a happy blessing, he was able to improve internet service for his neighbors as well. Thus began Skamokawa Internet. He had no idea what it would become. “I thought it w...
General Manager Dave Tramblie was not in attendance on Tuesday at the Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners meeting, so Counsel Tim Hanigan presented his report. The PUD opened their office to the public a couple weeks ago. Customers are still using the drop box and practicing appropriate social distancing when they come inside. It’s going well, the report said. The Washington State Office of Broadband had requested a list of all shovel ready broadband projects last week. Chris Walker o...
Wahkiakum County commissioners plan to consider a resolution voicing opposition to any possible legislation that would infringe on a person's Second Amendment right to bear firearms. Commissioner Dan Cothren raised the issue at Tuesday's commission meeting, expressing concern that political extremists are pushing legislation that would infringe on gun owners' rights. He urged his fellow commissioners to adopt a resolution based on one adopted by Cowlitz County's board of commissioners. It would simply be a statement supporting Second Amendment...
To The Eagle: Last year, in May 2020, President Trump received letters from over 600 doctors. They criticized how Fauci’s past and current lockdowns caused thousands to suffer negative health consequences including deaths; that Fauci manipulated the FDA to suppress HCQ that could’ve prevented many deaths; that wearing masks does nothing to prevent Covid. Because of these letters, President Trump did not mandate lockdowns and wearing masks. That said, if President Trump followed doctors’ advice, why didn’t the governors follow? They all knew. I...
To The Eagle: The 2021 Senate will soon be debating HR-1, the “For The People Act,” designed to reform and fortify our republic’s democratic voting system. Its features would expand, improve and enforce equity and transparency in federal elections. HR-1 promotes same day voter registration as well as online registration and would make election day a federal holiday. Voting rights would be restored to citizens with prior felony convictions. It would expand early voting and offers absentee /mail-in voting unconditionally to all U.S. citizens. Non...
With no new covid-19 cases in Wahkiakum County for the last month, the cumulative number remains at 104, with zero active cases. “We are still the lowest in the state by a little bit,” Wahkiakum Health and Human Services Director Chris Bischoff said Monday. Cowlitz County was reporting 4,792 total cases on Monday, with 213 considered active, and 63 deaths attributed to covid-19. Pacific County’s total count had risen to 853, with nine considered active and 11 deaths. Across the river, Columbia C...
The disruption and danger of the covid-19 virus to society should ease as the population becomes vaccinated, Wahkiakum County Health Officer Dr. Steven Kraer said Tuesday. "I think the vaccine is our ticket to get back to some sense of normalcy," Dr. Krager told the board of county commissioners, who were meeting as the county board of health. The Wahkiakum County Health Department and Chris Bischoff, its director, are doing a good job responding to the pandemic, he added. Wahkiakum County's covid-19 caseload hasn't seen a new case in three...
Universal health care for every state resident who wants it could come to Washington by 2026. A bill under consideration now in the state legislature establishes a healthcare commission to develop a comprehensive plan for a publicly funded health care. For Mary Ann Riddis, guaranteed care and treatment would have helped her family. Riddis’ husband and two of her children all underwent cancer treatment, she told the House Health Care and Wellness Committee last week. Because of obstacles with her work’s insurance provider, Riddis went into deb...
The travel weary Wahkiakum Mules golf team was in dire need of some home cooking and good weather, and they had it at their March 24 match at Skyline Golf Course. Conditions were perfect, 65 degrees with a soft breeze. The thought was the first group with Wahkiakum’s Logan LaBerge and Toutle Lake’s Zach Swanson would duke it out for first place. The battle ensued with LaBerge parring the first 4 holes and building a five stroke lead, not knowing that Wahkiakum’s number two player Kaleo Silva was staking his own claim by finishing second, shoot...
April 1, at Toledo: Toledo was definitely our toughest opponent yet. They came out hitting with seven runs in the first inning and never let up. We were held to just two hits, singles from MJ Neves and Amaya Jones in the first inning. Eighth grader Alaya Cripe struck out two batters after she came in to relieve Breyonna Montgomery on the mound. Final score was 15-0. April 5, at Rainier: Rainier pitching was strong and held us hitless though the first three innings. In the fourth inning, Jordyn Watson, Amaya Jones, Beka Neves, and Breyonna...
The Wahkiakum Mules Track and Field team traveled to Napavine on April 1 to compete against four other teams. The Mules took third place in both boys’ and girls’ competition, with 62 and 36 points respectively. Boys’ results: 200 meters—6. Jacob Johnson 27.26; 800 meters—4. Daniel Spisla-Hongel 3:02.41, 6. Biel Galve 3:16.46; 1600 meters—6. Jacob Johnson 6:04.48; 3200 meters—3. Nathan Garrett 13:21.88, 4. Tomme Rossi 14:00.71; 4x100 meter relay 3. Jacob Johnson, Jerimyah Johnson, Rossi, Landon...
Members of local fire departments will hold a boot drive this weekend in Cathlamet locations to collect donations for Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland. Fire fighters and emergency responders will have the boots out on Main Street, the Birnie Slough bridge, and in Rosedale to raise funds for the hospital which specializes in care for children. The drive is held in conjunction with the Kiwanis Club of Cathlamet. All donations will go to providing care for children....
Early childhood care and education in the state would see sweeping reform through the expansion of affordable child health and learning services, if a bill in the state Legislature wins approval. “This is a gamechanger for kids and families across our state,” said Sen. Claire Wilson, D-Federal Way, the bill’s sponsor. Senate Bill 5237 would fund the Fair Start account and immediately allow more families within 60% of the state median income to become eligible on July 1, 2021. The program provides subsidized daycare services to qualified paren...
NICE SURPRISE--I was so happy to see that our Easter weekend weather was not the drippy one that we had all feared, but instead we enjoyed some very wonderful sunshine and warmer temperatures, so that was awesome! Nothing cheers a person up like having sunshine to bask in during a time when family is coming for dinner and the little ones look forward to outdoor Easter egg hunts, so, this was a great weekend indeed! We woke up Monday morning to temperatures below freezing once again, so that 27 degrees made outdoor morning chores a bit nippy. I...
Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, meetings and events usually listed here have been canceled or changed to online participation until further notice. The Eagle was advised of the following events: Online Recovery Meeting, Lower Columbia River Refuge Recovery. Mondays 6:30 p.m. Zoom ID 960 8413 9102. Community Center, Mon. 9-12 & 1-5. Tues-Thurs. 9-1. Friday by appointment. Cathlamet Library T-F 2-5 p.m. Covid restrictions enforced. Cemetery District 2, Skamokawa Fire Hall, Monday, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum PUD, Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. Great Rivers...
On Monday, the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) emergency contractor Big River Excavating began clearing debris to make way for a temporary road around a damaged section of SR 401 south of Naselle with the intent of restoring travel along SR 401 between Naselle and Megler by mid-April. During construction of the bypass road, travelers should continue to use an alternate route, according to WSDOT. The Dismal Nitch Rest Area, east of the Astoria-Megler Bridge, remains closed. To receive updates about this work travelers c...
Washington State University released its Fall 2020 President’s Honor Roll List. Included was Mckensi Jo Fluckiger. She is the daughter of Kelly Madsen of Longview and Glen Fluckiger of Puget Island....
Thank you to all who came out and played bingo; we had a blast! Congratulations to Iris Hokkanen for winning the TV. Congratulations to all the bingo winners and to all that won raffle prizes. A huge thank you to the following sponsors: Warrenton Walmart, Cathlamet Chevron, Duck Inn, The Spar, The Pizza Mill, Maria's, Hotel Cathlamet, The Jabber Shack, Cathlamet Mini Mart and The Cathlamet Market. Mark your calendar for Turkey Bingo in November. You don't want to miss out on the fun. The Flea market will be this Saturday, April 10, from 9 a.m....
Beautiful Easter Day: It is a beautiful morning. My coffee is fresh, my dog and the birds have been fed, and I hope all my readers are also enjoying the early hours of the day. Easter was a family day for sure out this way. I enjoy the children no matter the day. I have no grandchildren so I "borrow" kids from neighbors and friends. Valley pastures look like beautifully groomed lawns in the spring and with all the baby animals in the valleys, it's a joy to live here. Beautiful Growing...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: March 28 — 2:49 p.m. A caller reported a power outage at a Rosburg home after a tree came down on Seal River Road. 3:33 p.m. A welfare check was requested for a Puget Island resident after dispatch was unable to hear someone who had called 911. 6:02 p.m. An Elochoman Valley resident reported a stolen vehicle. He said he also needed a restraining order. 7:13 p.m. A representative from the mental health departme...
Charlotte Ruth Greenwood Spooner mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt, sister-in-law and friend passed away peacefully on Jan. 1, 2021 at Willow Springs of Yakima at the age of ninety-one. She was a longtime resident of Naches, WA. Mom was a beautiful soul that lived a life of substance. Her family, friends, community, and faith brought her much joy. Mom was born on Dec. 31, 1929 in Meadow Creek, Idaho, the youngest of three children to Otto Carl and Minna Frieda Greenwood. Later, the family...
Jenna Mellis is The Lions Club February Student of The Month. She is shown here with Brian McClain, Lions Club President. Jenna has had two promotions in the Army and has a goal to pass BCT in the Army and go on to her next mission. She would like to become an infantryman. She is a very outgoing, people oriented person with a great sense of humor. The Lions Club awarded her a certificate for her achievement and a check to honor her for her accomplishment. Courtesy photo....
The April WordFest program will feature poets of the lower Columbia region, including Cathlamet's Dayle Olson. Heading the event will be Astoria Poet Florence Sage. Her new poetry collection, "The Man Who Whistled, The Woman Who Wished," tells the story of her mother and father, children of Polish immigrants to Canada, during World War II. Her tender-hearted memoir shows the poetic nature of reminiscence and how rich the memory can be when allowed to explore the past. Joining Florence will be local poets Jan Bono from Long Beach, Charolette...
