Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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If it were up to Wahkiakum County commissioners, stay at home restrictions on business and society in general to prevent the spread of covid-19 virus would be largely lifted. The county now has just three cases, and the economy needs to restart, they say. On Tuesday, commissioners authorized Health and Human Services Director Chris Bischoff to prepare an application to the state Department of Health (DOH) to move the county into a Phase 2 physical distancing order which permits small gatherings, partial re-opening of restaurants, more...
Wahkiakum County Health & Human Services has announced that the state Department of Health has approved the county's move to Phase 2 covid-19 re-opening. Following is the press release containing the announcement on Monday: Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services (WHHS) has received approval from the State Department of Health to proceed to Phase 2 of Governor Inslee’s Phased Approach to Reopening Washington Plan. None of the Phase 2 activities/businesses can begin until state officials have issued guidance for that activity/ business and t...
Last Friday, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced a four-phase plan to ease restrictions from the state's coronavirus stay-at-home order. While more activities are allowed starting Tuesday, May 5, the stay-at-home order would be extended through at least May 31. The first phase starting Tuesday allows retail curbside pickup, automobile sales and car washes by mid-May. Ten counties such as Wahkiakum with a low numbers of cases and deaths may be able to open parts of their economy sooner if...
Light from the setting sun illuminated newly budded grape vine leaves. Photo by Rick Nelson....
The Wahkiakum PUD Board of Commissioners opened their meeting on Tuesday morning with a public hearing on a matter they are considering, a financial consolidation of their three systems--the Electrical System, Western Wahkiakum Water System, and Puget Island Water System. Currently, each system has its own budget, based on the income it generates. On November 26, 2019, the commissioners approved the budgets for the 2020 year, with expected expenditures of $4,348,380 for the Electrical System,...
Filing for elected positions on the 2020 primary and general election ballots starts next Monday and runs through the rest of the week. Candidates for local offices may file with their county auditor. Candidates should contact those offices to learn how to file as office access is restricted because of covid-19 virus protection measures. The Wahkiakum County staff is working with the office of the Secretary of State to create an online registration process. "We will be available for candidates to file in person, essentially treating our front...
To The Eagle: Although COVID-19 was probably not developed specifically as a weapon in Wuhan Virology Labs, we do know that it was studied there with supporting funds of several million dollars from our own CDC, and when it did get loose, the ChiCom government vectored it effectively by shutting off internal travel with the rest of China, but launching unrestricted international travel, then lied about it, and propagandized it through their mouthpiece at the World Health Organization. Results: 75 percent of the deaths have occurred in the...
To The Eagle: I, as a reasonably intelligent person with no medical background, can look at the facts and data relative to COVID-19 and come to a much different approach and conclusion than our governor. First I leave politics out of the equation, then I look at the facts. The most important ones are the virus is not as bad as first thought in fact it acts like most viruses, that is most will recover from it. Then I factor in the knowledge that it is a greater danger to seniors and those with serious chronic medical conditions. A fact to...
As of Tuesday night, the total number of confirmed cases of covid-19 in Wahkiakum County remained at two. On Wednesday morning, the number changed to three. As of this time, the first two are considered to be recovered. According to the Washington State Department of Health website, 59 people in the county have been tested. There are now 60 positive cases in Cowlitz County, according to DOH, which also reported four positive cases in Pacifiic County on Tuesday. Chris Bischoff, Director for...
Former Cathlamet resident and Wahkiakum High School Graduate is one of five journalists who were awarded a NewStart fellowships to study Media Solutions and Innovation at the West Virginia University Reed College of Media. Weiler is currently enrolled in a master's degree program at Northwestern University, Chicago. According to the announcement from WVU, he is also "an entrepreneur who specialized in digital production for commercial, documentary and feature films before shifting his focus to...
MIXED BAG--This past weekend was certainly a mixture of weather, as it seemed to pour down rain one minute and then the sun would come out and it looked great again; until the next cloud burst showed up. I'm told the end of this week may see some very nice weather and even some hot days, so all you sun lovers will be more than happy to see that. Remember, it may be cool in your car when you start out in the morning, but if the heat shows up, your car quickly turns into a death trap for animals and children, so here's hoping we don't have to hea...
Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, all county buildings are closed to the public and 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. Cathlamet Library Board of Trustees, May 7, 1 p.m., Zoom meeting. Open public meeting....
Hunters can submit special hunt applications from April 20 to May 18 for deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep, and fall turkey 2020 seasons in Washington. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will conduct a random drawing to select permit winners in June. Hunters who receive special permits qualify to hunt beyond the times and places authorized by a general hunting license. To apply for a deer or elk special permit, hunters must buy an application and hunting license, and submit the application with their preferred...
In Remembrance of Edwin Warren Wirkkala I barely knew Ed Wirkkala, but I did have the honor of speaking with him on several occasions and I was able to interview him at the 9th Annual Loggers' Reunion at the Appelo Archives Center in Naselle. This was a wonderful experience for all who attended, not only for the memories that were shared, but also for a glimpse into the past by then 95 year old Ed Wirkkala. He was part of a time when men went through the school of hard knocks to learn their...
Wahkiakum Superior Court and District Courts and the County Clerk office continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic, and to collaborate with state officials and the Wahkiakum County Health Department to ensure the health and safety of the courts, the judicial community, and the public. All jury trials have been cancelled through July 6. While access to the courthouse remains restricted for health and safety during the pandemic, functions at the courthouse are still available during normal business hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: April 27 — 7:18 p.m. A caller reported that two large dogs had attacked her and her horse as they went down a Puget Island road. A deputy spoke with the owner of the dogs and would be investigating whether it should be considered a potentially dangerous dog violation. 8:35 p.m. A caller reported that four or five cows were loose near Bjornsgard Road. The owner was notified. April 28 — 2 p.m. A caller reported...
Due to the vicissitudes of life resulting from the Corona pandemic, the annual Community Garden Plant Sale format will be changed this year. They will hold an open-air sale at the garden on Wednesday, May 13, rather than on a Saturday. The sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Usually the plant collection is held in the pavilion at Erickson Park. But this year, they will have plants available at the front corner of the Community Garden, out in the open air where customers can select their desired purchases. Master Gardeners (wearing...
Raymond Lee Oatfield, 86 of Phoenix, Arizona, returned to his heavenly home on April 15, 2020, peacefully accompanied by his loving wife of 53 years, Janet. Raymond was preceded in death by his mother and father, Helen and James, brother David, son Kyle, and sister-in-law Kathy. Raymond was born on December 13, 1933 in Astoria, Oregon. He was raised with his three brothers on a large dairy farm in Skamokawa, Washington nestled near the Columbia River. Raymond's childhood memories of life on the...
To be of service is one of the most fulfilling aspects of civic life. At times, not everyone will find themselves in the position to help and sometimes those who didn’t need help, suddenly do. There is a balance within a community that is important to maintain, and this need for stability is most apparent when you look at the children of our county. Wahkiakum, I’m often challenging you to experiment with your food, health and limits. Today, I am challenging you to rise to this Call to Action: The summer meals program known as Outdoor Café need...
Internet hotspots are a big topic right now, especially in an underserved county like Wahkiakum, in the midst of a pandemic, with students, teachers, and many other people working from home. While Wahkiakum School District has extended their wifi to their entire campus for student use, and provided as many mobile hotspots as they can to families that need them, Steve Carson, of Skamokawa Internet Service has partnered with The Duck Inn to put in another hot spot in Skamokawa for anyone who...
“St. James Family Center continues to provide services to children and families in our community,” Director Beth Hansen wrote in an email recently. “We have been working with our state partners to modify services and how we provide them. At this time our childcare program remains open to provide services for first responders, healthcare workers and essential workers in our community. Attendance is low, but we will do our best to continue to have childcare available.” Hours have changed. St. James is currently open from 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. St...
In a split vote, members of the Cathlamet Town Council on Monday agreed to proceed as lead agency in a grant application to install an electric vehicle (EV) charging station. Under the plan proposed by Council Member David Olson, the town would locate a Level 3 charging station in a park yet to be developed at the intersection of Main and Butler streets. Council Member Bill Wainwright, while saying he supports electric vehicles, questioned the value of the station to the town and its cost. He said he had conducted an informal poll of residents...
Wahkiakum County Health & Human Services Department has announced the discovery of a fourth covid-19 patient in Wahkiakum County. Following is the news release making the announcement: Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services (WHHS) has received a positive test result notification for a 4th COVID-19 case in a Wahkiakum County resident. The individual is in self-quarantine and while symptomatic they do not require medical care currently. This case likely represents the first known person to person spread in the County. We are working to...
