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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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CLATSKANIE PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT MEETING NOTICE The Clatskanie People’s Utility District Board of Directors has scheduled the next regular Board meeting for Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the community room of the District’s administration building located at 495 E Columbia River Highway, Clatskanie. A Board Workshop will be held at 5:30 pm. An executive session may be called at the workshop and/or meeting, pursuant to: ORS 192.660 (2) (f) information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection. _____...
Summer Youth Employment City of Clatskanie, OR The city is seeking applications for temporary, part-time, youth summer employment. Work will be supervised by the Public Works Department and includes but is not limited to various manual labor tasks to maintain rights-of-way and city facilities. Additional consideration will be given to candidates who are 18 years of age or older with a valid Oregon driver’s license. Employment application is required and may be obtained at City Hall or at www.cityofclatskanie.com. The deadline for application i...
Employment Opportunity The Town of Cathlamet is now accepting applications for the position of Seasonal Lifeguard Manager. This is a part-time position at the hourly rate of $19.44 to $23.10 (DOE), plus paid sick leave at the rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked per WA state law. No other benefits are offered in this position. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and hold or obtain a CPR/AED/First Aid and Lifeguard Certification through required training. Applicants must be available to attend any required training when specified. Full...
Employment Opportunity The Town of Cathlamet is now accepting applications for the position of Utility/Maintenance Worker III (WTP Operator). This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week at the hourly rate of $32.63 – $38.79 (DOE), plus 8 hours of paid sick leave and vacation per month, two 8-hour floaters and eleven 8-hour paid holidays per year. Position also includes full family health benefits paid by the Town, including medical, dental, EAP, and employee life and disability with optional “buy-up” plans at full cost of emplo...
Over the past several months, Butler Street has been a source of discussion during sessions of Cathlamet's Town Council. With the street's water main being between 40 and 50 years old and, as noted by Cathlamet Treasurer Sarah Clark, "likely to fail," the question has arisen as to whether the Town should use money from a Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) grant to resurface Butler Street and whether or not some financial support may come for the replacement of the Butler Street Watermain....
The state has now filed 11 lawsuits against the Trump administration, including four this week. By: Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard The Washington and Oregon attorneys general sued the Trump administration Friday over its executive order on elections that seeks to withhold funding unless states comply with dramatic rule changes. President Donald Trump’s sweeping order, signed March 25, looks to uproot voter registration and mail-in voting rules under the auspices of eradicating election fraud. Notably for Washington and O...
On April 10, 1998, the Northern Ireland peace talks concluded as negotiators signed the Good Friday Agreement, a landmark settlement to end 30 years of bitter rivalries and bloody attacks. Also on this date: In 1866, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded in New York by Henry Bergh. In 1912, the British liner RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton, England, bound for New York on its ill-fated maiden voyage. In 1919, Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata was assassinated by forces loyal to President Venustiano C...
To The Eagle, St. James Family Center (SJFC) is more than the blue daycare on Columbia. It’s a source of education, physical and emotional nourishment, structure and fun for kids. For families, it represents peace of mind. Knowing children are in a safe, caring environment allows adults to focus on work or other daily obligations. As health care consultant for SJFC, I have the unique opportunity to interact with preschoolers. Being around a room full of three to five year olds is a hoot. The level of energy, conversation, movement, laughter a...
To The Eagle, My name is Justin Moriarty, and I am proud to announce my candidacy for Wahkiakum County Assessor. Since moving to Wahkiakum County in 2021, I have worked to promote fairness in the property tax system—first as Chair of the County’s Board of Equalization, where I helped lead quasi-judicial hearings, ensure compliance with Department of Revenue standards, and advocate for both taxpayer rights and legal consistency. In 2024, I joined the Assessor’s Office, where I continue to apply my commitment to public service and proce...
To The Eagle, Safety is are number one concern when operating a school bus. We (my drivers) transport the most precious commodity in the world (OUR KIDS AND OUR FUTURE). I would like to help take some of the guess work out of what a school bus does at each and every stop. We use a combination of lights on a school bus to make the stops safe. We have headlights, taillights, marker lights, turn signals, brake lights and yes, even backup lights. We also have the eight-way system, otherwise known as the school bus stop lights. These lights are...
I am continually impressed by the generosity of our community. I have recently learned about several projects and contributions taking place behind the scenes that deserve recognition. First is the Lenten project at Naselle Lutheran Church. For the second consecutive year, a group of women from the church has been providing food for the Westend Food Pantry at Johnson Park. Held on Tuesdays, the Lenten gatherings feature lunch and Bible study, as well as the assembly of dry soup mixes. These...
Stephen John Marshall was born in Seattle on May 19, 1959 and left this world for his eternal home on March 25, 2025. Born to John and Pat Marshall, he is survived by his wife, Sue Marshall; children, Luke Marshall and Jenny Marshall; siblings, Laurel Fullington, David Marshall and Peter Marshall and their families; and grandchildren, Olivia, Isabelle and Charlotte. Steve told his family at age 12, 'I believe God is calling me to be a police officer.' He served in Kirkland and King County, and...
George Edward Bates Sr., lovingly known as "Pa," passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, in Vancouver, WA, at the age of 83. Born on September 19, 1941, in Albany, California. George lived a life defined by service, love and an unwavering sense of self. George's journey began with his service in the U.S. Navy as an electrician, followed by his enlistment in the Army National Guard. His dedication to duty continued throughout his career as a correctional officer for the state of California, whe...
Donald Herman Raistakka, was born June 29, 1934 in Astoria, Oregon and passed away January 30, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. He was the son of Herman and Hilia (Kaukua-Olson) Raistakka. Donald attended Grays River Elementary School and graduated from Naselle Grays River Valley High School. During high school, he had his first job in the dairy industry. At age 15 he worked at the Lower Columbia Dairymen's Association plant at Grays River. Many refer to this as the Creamery. Following high school grad...
HALF AND HALF. The first half of this past weekend was just gorgeous, and I heard a lot of lawnmowers going and trimmers trimming. It was truly a day to get out there and soak up some sunshine… awesome. Then, here comes Sunday, and it was the flip side of the day before: super wet and nasty. Definitely a day to cozy up and watch a bit of television. However, if the forecast holds true, we may have a decent three-day stretch of weather, but even if it’s just two, I’ll be thrilled. For now, it’s time to put away the yard tools and keep those u...
March 31 9:46 a.m. The Cathlamet Ambulance responded to assist an elderly Puget Island resident who was having trouble breathing. 10:43 a.m. A driver on SR4 called to report that a vehicle was partially blocking the eastbound lane; it was sitting with its hood up and had two passengers in it west of the county line. 12:59 p.m. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call for a camper to be removed from the Puget Island Boat Launch after the camper’s owner was told they could stay overnight, but the caller needed them to leave now. 9:14 p.m. A con...
Julie and I took grandsons Tristan (14) and Wyatt (10) to the Radar Lakes on Friday just to get away for a bit. The weather was gorgeous. State Route 4 was virtually empty. The 69-cent rack at Johnson's One Stop in Naselle had recently been restocked. Can you say "Old Fashioned Glazed Donuts?" The lakes were devoid of humans, and the trout were incredibly cooperative. Finish this with hot dogs roasted over a fire, not one but two salamander sightings, and nary a single full frontal dunking, all...
On Thursday, April 3, members of Wahkiakum Fire District 4 addressed Wahkiakum High students on the science behind fire. District training officer and 2016 WHS graduate Jack Leavitt, who also serves as a career / professional firefighter for the Toutle Fire Department, Officer William Peek, and District 4 cadet Jordan Smith presented several fire-related demonstrations to a gathering of students before heading outside. The trio then used a "dollhouse," a two-story wooden representation of a...
Just when the Clatskanie girls softball team was rebounding from one loss, they suffered their second and third at the hands of Washington's Mark Morris and Astoria. Giving up 12 runs over the first two innings last Tuesday, April 1, against Mark Morris, the Tigers scored three unanswered runs in the top of the third and fourth. However, Mark Morris answered with 7 to put the game out of reach. The Tigers mustered up a single run in the top of the fifth, but the game was called due to the mercy-...
Following its two losses to Umpqua Valley Christian and South Umpqua, the Clatskanie varsity baseball team reeled off two straight wins versus Myrtle Point and Waldport. The twin 10-0 victories brought the Tigers back over the .500 mark, as they prepare for league competition, which begins Tuesday, April 15, at home against Portland Christian. The team’s most recent loss came Thursday, March 27, at the hands of South Umpqua during a spring break tournament at One Champion Field in Roseburg. Five defensive errors for the Tigers proved costly, a...
Clatskanie High School's track and field team got plenty of top-five finishes last week during the SD2 League Meet at Dick Manick Field. For the boys, Ayden Blackshire and Mickey Simpson took second and fifth in the Men's 100M with times of 12.37 and 13.00. Daylon Gutierrez, Aidan Bailey and Blackshire finished second, third, and fifth in the Men's 200M with times of 24.48, 24.64, and 25.20, and Bailey, Gutierrez, and Zach Swinford wound up taking first, second, and fifth in the Men's 400M with times of 54.54, 56.78, and 1:03.82. Ethan Rigsby...
Those who haven't grabbed an item (or four) at The Columbia Bakehouse in Rainier are missing out and so are their tastebuds.The Columbia Bakehouse opened its doors in August 2024 and is a woman-owned, family-operated bakery specializing in cookies, bread, pies and pastries. This store is the first for owners Saleenna Hehn and Brien Boggs; however, most of Hehn's 35 years baking and pastry career itself have been spent designing bakeries and products for nationwide retailers and large...
The volunteers at the Wahkiakum Autism Awareness charity are bursting with excitement as this year's walk promises to offer a unique and fun challenge, a one-mile race in full gear between local volunteer firefighters and sheriff deputies. Initiated by volunteer firefighter and EMT driver Paul Lawrence, the challenge will feature brave deputies Jermey Jordan and Lucas Getman from the Wahkiakum Sheriff's department, as well as Sheriff John Mason himself. These gentlemen have stepped forward to co...
The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL) is a tremendous resource that provides library services by mail to identified Washington residents. Any Washington resident who is unable to read standard print due to blindness, visual impairment, deaf/blindness, physical disability (cannot hold a book or turn pages) or reading disability can be a WTBBL patron. All costs for materials, equipment and services are provided at no charge to a patron. Any facility which regularly serves people meeting the aforementioned requirements may apply...
