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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Army planners and Columbia River sponsor ports are hosting five virtual information sessions April 26-28 to update the public on their 20-year plan for managing dredged material from the Lower Columbia River. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) policy requires all federally maintained navigation projects demonstrate there is sufficient dredged material placement capacity for a minimum of 20 years. The Corps and sponsor ports are preparing a joint Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the plan, known as the Lower Columbia River Channel Main...
Robotic teams from Wahkiakum High School and Naselle High School got some exciting news when they learned they were headed to Maryland in June for an international underwater robotics competition after qualifying at a regional event at the Cathlamet Pool on Friday. The two teams will compete against more than 100 other teams at the International SeaPerch Challenge at the University of Maryland on June 4-5. The event is co-sponsored by the Office of Naval Research, according to Ron Wright, who...
Patrons of Cathlamet water and sewer utilities may be paying new rates starting July 1. The town council on Monday voted to propose a new rate structure based on usage and designed to even out differences in rates between customers. The council plans to hold a public hearing on the proposal on May 2 and vote to adopt them May 16 unless there is compelling comment for modifications. The town will notify customers of the proposal and how it would affect their accounts in advance of the hearing, Mayor David Olson said. In other business Monday,...
A very happy group of students introduced themselves to the Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors on Tuesday. All 16 members of the robotics club, lead by volunteer Ron Wright, are headed to the east coast in June to compete in an international underwater robotic competition after one of their teams took first place in a qualifying event at the Cathlamet pool on Friday. Wright said there will be 170 teams from all over the world in Maryland for the SeaPerch Challenge, competing in three...
The Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners discussed programs to address arrearages, listened to reports and approved a letter supporting a grant application being submitted by the Town of Cathlamet to develop and improve a waterfront park and trail. Commissioner Dennis Reid proposed an executive session at a future meeting for an impromptu evaluation with the new general manager. “I think we should meet with him to let him know how we think he’s doing,” Reid said. There were no objec...
To The Eagle: Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken a lead role nationally in Republican efforts to aggressively push back against liberal cultural values and what he calls “woke indoctrination.” Part of that effort involves censoring children’s textbook choices. The “State,” ie: Ron DeSantis, is now the authority on “impermissible content” in kids textbooks. The Sunshine State's Department of Education rejected 54 math textbooks mainly for elementary school students, citing concerns surrounding "impermissible content," like Critical Race Theory, of wh...
To The Eagle: Don’t believe everything you read. This statement rings true once again when reading the weekly updates on active Covid cases in our county posted in The Eagle newspaper. I recently tested positive for Covid as did a friend of mine. We both called our doctors to let them know. I also called the Wahkiakum Health Dept. to report our cases. I was shocked to learn that they are not tracking the positive Covid home test. I was told that they rely on our doctors to report this information to them. My friend is with Kaiser and was t...
To The Eagle: I was remembering about the time when covid first hit us. All was going well and we were at our peak of doing great mentally, physically and economically. Then wham, the covid came. Almost the whole world was in lockdown. What a twilight zone feeling that was. Eventually, lockdowns slowly lifted and President Trump announced that a vaccine had been developed and was available for us to take if we wanted it; the same way he left the decision for us if we wanted to wear the mask. In other words, he treated us as adults and the...
Wahkiakum County Port 1 Commissioners met last Thursday to talk about preparations for River Mile 38 Brewery’s new taproom, a mobile kayak station, and more. Noah Heim, who had proposed a mobile kayak rental station at the port, was in attendance. He said he had the contract and was looking for insurance, and expected to have the station up and running by May 1 at the Elochoman Slough Marina. Kayaks and paddle boards will be available at the solar powered station, which will be located near t...
Commissioners of Port District 2 on Tuesday adopted rates for renting their new building, held an executive session to consider qualifications for hiring a new manager, and discussed siting of broadband equipment at Skamokawa Vista Park. The district has purchased the former Skamokawa United Methodist Church building adjacent to Vista Park and has been refurbishing it for use by the public. Commissioners had surveyed rental rates charged by other organizations, such as Johnson Park in Rosburg. After discussion they agreed to rent the facility...
Naselle/Grays River Valley School District is proudly sending the Bubbleheads, their high school robotics team, to an international SeaPerch competition in Maryland in June after taking second place in a regional qualifying event in Cathlamet last Friday, and like the team from Wahkiakum High School, they are welcoming donations for the trip. “At the present time, we are just sending the high school team,” K-12 Principal Justin Laine said. “We are in the early stages of making travel arrangement...
Wahkiakum County's board of commissioners had a light agenda and no public comment and so flew through their business meeting Tuesday, covering issues ranging from parks in Cathlamet to beach nourishment on Puget Island. Commissioners voted to sign letters of support for Town of Cathlamet applications for grants to support development of a waterfront park and to add improvements to the skate park facilities at Erickson Park. The board approved a call for bids to pave a portion of the Elochoman Valley Road roughly from the Crown Camp Road...
Lemmie Rockford, right, and employee Connor Thompson were busy on Sunday morning preparing Rockford's new property for a parking lot. The property is formerly the site of the Wright Hardware Store. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
NICE START--We are starting this column on a very sunny Easter Sunday and wow, that couldn’t have come at a better time as it’s always nice to have a special holiday be a pleasant one. It’s especially nice considering that the couple days before that were wild, with all kinds of Spring weather, as it “sprung” between rain, hail, snow, thunder, wind and that stuff called “grauple.” Considering many were dealing with snow last Sunday, April 10, this was a huge improvement! Of course, this entire week looks to be on the wet side so please turn o...
THURSDAY Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Fire Protection District No. 1 Commissioners, Fire Hall, 5:30 p.m. Fire District No. 4, 7 p.m. Cathlamet First Aid Division, Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, First Aid Division, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, ambulance training, 7 p.m. Food Addicts Meeting, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. Rosburg Community Club, 7 p.m. Eastside Play & Learn Group, St. James Family Center, 10-11:30 a.m. Community Library &...
Wow! What a weekend at the fairgrounds. Easter Bingo was a packed house and fun was had by all. Then on Saturday the Lions Club had their Easter Egg Hunt. After that the Fair Foundation had its carnival and Easter Egg Hunt. Fun was had by all that came out. The next big event at the fairgrounds will be the Mud Wrestling Extravaganza on May 21. The monthly Flea Market is the second Saturday of the month and tables are still $10. The fair is looking for fair royalty. This year we will have a Junior Prince/Princess division (8-12 years) and a...
Photo of the Week: The family of Marjorie Elder Kraxberger gathered with her for a family photo in 2006 at a Covered Bridge Celebration. For Finns, family is probably the most important value. As an illustration of that, Marjorie's photo shows how important she was to her family. Appelo Archives Treasures: At the Archives in Naselle, there are so many things to enjoy. I worked there for many years helping Carlton Appelo establish the center. I went through many of Carlton's collections in those...
Technology assistance will be available free of charge by local 4-H members in Rosburg this Saturday, 9-11 a.m., at the Johnson Park Super Sale. Get one-on-one troubleshooting for any tablet, phone or computer problems, free of charge. Information will also be available on video conferencing, email basics, and a variety of other technology issues. Wahkiakum 4-H teens are part of a national 4-H program called 4-H Tech Changemakers, where they are helping rural communities like Wahkiakum County with internet and technology access. For more...
Shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) confirmed that the next round of razor clam digging can proceed as planned from April 21-May 7 with an increased limit of 20 clams. Digging is allowed during low tide from 12 a.m. through 11:59 a.m. only: · April 21, Thursday, 10:59 a.m.; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks. Additional tentative digs pending final approval for marine toxin testing are: · April 29, Friday, 6:31 a.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis. · April 30, Saturday, 7:10 a....
Johnson Park advisory board would like to remind everyone the Super Sale is coming up this weekend, Saturday April 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Set up times will be on Friday night from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday morning from 7-9 a.m. Also a soup and sandwich lunch will be available in the cafeteria. Johnson Park Library has a new look, stop in and see when you’re at the Super Sale Saturday. Rosalinda Wilson and Carillon Nicol have been working non stop to clean and organize the library. They will have a book sale table at the super sale, nice b...
Brrrr, lately it has been hard to remember that it is Spring Plant Sale Time, but the Wahkiakum Community Garden volunteers have been working diligently to prepare for the 2022 growing season. We are planning for our Annual Plant Sale in May. We rely on community support for the success of our only fundraiser. The Community Garden has 17 raised beds in which we grow vegetable produce we donate to Wahkiakum County area food banks during our harvest season. Most years we have donated around 1,500 pounds of produce. Funds we raise are used for...
Vivian Luella Olsen, 89, of Cathlamet, died April 15, 2022 at her home. A graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery Mausoleum on Saturday, April 23 at 11:00 a.m., with a Celebration of Life following at Linda and Jerry DeBriae's home at 32 Monroe Acres Drive, Cathlamet. A full obituary will follow next week. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
John C. Thomas Middle School has announced the grade point averages recently earned by grades 6-8. The following students earned a 4.0 GPA: 8th grade Josiah Garrett and Parker Leitz. 7th grade Abigail McKay-Beach and Hank Wilson. 6th grade Mayleonna Casey, Jameson Heston, Ryen Hurley, Addison Johnson, Payton Mendez, Joseph Merz, Josh Moon and Annelise Vik. Students earning 3.2-3.9 GPA are: 8th grade-Evelyn Hogue, Anna Goldinov, Margarita Goldinov, Kamden Scuito, Rylie Wills, Maddi Grangroth, Jason Bachmeier, Jessie Lefever, Cor Hoogendoorn,...
Lauchlin Lorenzo won an Easter Basket in the K-3 division of the Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt held on April 16. Other basket winners were Preschool: Ezekiel Mendoza and Joy Hoven; K-3: Royce Knight; grades 4-6: Raven Jones and Hadley Robert. Courtesy photo....
