Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Department held an open house last week to show off their new digs in the Wahkiakum County Courthouse. Their offices can now be accessed at the back of the building, where citizens enter a secure area to discuss their issues in a more private setting than before. The old nurse's office in what was once the Wahkiakum Health and Human Services department has become an interrogation room with cameras and recording devices that are motion and voice activated.The...
If Laurel Waller could harness the warm energy that greeted me when I walked into the Hotel Cathlamet last week, she could probably save on her monthly heating bill. It was the first of what may be many quilters retreats at the establishment, and the lobby was filled with women sitting at tables, working at sewing machines varying from the style my own grandmother might have used, to modern tech driven machines I never knew existed, and art, lots of art, in fabric form. Karen Bruggman of...
Moving forward is exciting! Thanks to a grant from the State of Washington Department of Commerce, the historic Cathlamet Pioneer Center (Pioneer Church) has been restored and is ready to welcome people inside for another 127 years. Fifty years ago, in 1973, the Cathlamet Pioneer Center was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The NRHP is the federal government’s official list of districts, sites, building, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or great artistic value. It’s...
To The Eagle: Joel and Noreen Fitts in Grays River wish to thank The Eagle for 50 years of caring for our community. We always were treated with thankfulness, friendship and respect. Rick was very interested in our 4-H programs when our dairy and horse clubs were strong, back in the 80s and 90s. I will miss his input in Wahkiakum news and his friendly smile. We never did get to play guitar together and I’m sorry for that. So, Rick, Happy Trails! Always, Joel Fitts Grays River...
To The Eagle: About that true info; who controls the MSM news (mainstream media)? Why would we want to partner with NATO, WHO and these foreign affairs? We’re paying each of these leaders a salary of millions of dollars. What do we get in return from them? Nothing and they’re smiling all the way to their bank with our money. I recall a letter a while back that someone hadn’t mowed their lawn because of high gas prices. I did the same thing, too. It was an eyesore for my neighbors. But whose fault is that? I didn’t vote for him but you did. Yo...
Filing period opens next week By Diana Zimmerman Want to run for local office? The filing period for the 2023 general election is next week, May 15-19, beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday and ending at 4 p.m. on Friday. Candidates, whether they are incumbents or challengers or someone interested in filling an open position, may file in person at the county auditor’s office or online via the Wahkiakum County Election page at https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/419/Elections. Several positions are up for election, including at Wahkiakum County Ports, school...
Covid-19 numbers shifted this week in Wahkiakum County when the Washington Department of Health subtracted one case from the cumulative total of reported cases, bringing the number 644, and one from the number of hospitalizations, bringing that total to 50. The number of deaths attributed to the virus remains 12. Disclaimer: With the easy accessibility of at home tests, the actual number of active covid-19 cases and actual cumulative numbers in the county are hard to know. While 70.8 percent of...
WARMING UP?--As the weekend comes to a close it’s not pouring down rain. The work week may start with some temps in the low 40s and include a bit of drizzle but the good news is, it’s supposed to warm up. I think we’ll all be happy to see that happen as long it’s a gradual thing and not a 40 to 80 thing! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from May 11-17 are Christeena Bassi, Don Nicholes, Bryce McClain, Mike Iverson, Hannah Helms, Shelly Hedges, Kamryn Watkins, Evan Quigley, Stacy Wegdahl, Steve Doumit, Kaelee Dearmore, Stephan...
THURSDAY Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Free Senior Fitness and Balance Class, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, enter via door on 3rd, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Food Addicts, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Hope Center, Noon. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Port District No. 1, 500 2nd St., Noon. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire District No. 3 Commissioners, 7:30 p.m. Grays River Fire...
Greetings from the fair office! This weekend is the Monthly Flea Market and Sale in the T-Building from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hope everyone will come out and find some treasures. The fair sale in the T-Building will be open every Saturday starting on May 20 to coincide with the Farmer's Market which starts on the 20th of May from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All vendors are welcome at no charge. Also this day load up your trunks and bring your stuff out for the Junk in the Trunk Sale. No charge. May 20 is the fairgrounds annual Clean Up Day. All volunteers are...
There was a Crime Watch meeting at the Naselle Fire Hall last week. One estimate said there were up to one-hundred in attendance. Here's Samantha Hollo's report on Facebook: "It was a great turn out at the community Crime Watch meeting at the Naselle Fire Hall tonight. I think the biggest take away was "Report, Report, REPORT." Law enforcement cannot do anything unless you call and report it. As little as it may seem, it could help form a pattern or maybe they already have that individual noted...
Brynn Tarabochia, senior and Salutatorian at Naselle GRV's High School is as composed as a much older woman would be. She is clearly thoughtful and intentional in her plans for her future. She is another athlete I have interviewed in the past weeks. Her sport is volleyball, and she pitches softball, so she is receiving a volleyball and softball scholarship at Lower Columbia College. Brynn is focused on becoming a dental hygienist like her mother. She has given her plans for her "next life...
The Raymond Carver Writing Festival (RCWF), will be held Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20, in Clatskanie, Oregon where the world-renowned poet and short story writer was born 85 years ago. Centered at the Clatskanie Cultural Center (CCC), 75 S. Nehalem Street, the RCWF’s guest of honor will be Anis Mojgani, Oregon’s Poet Laureate. He will read poetry during Friday’s evening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. in the CCC ballroom. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit with RCWF presenters and purchase their books. Refreshments will be serve...
Lions Club president Terri Elfers presented the April Student of The Month, Dominic Curl, with a certificate and check for his achievements. Dominic is a 3-sport athlete and is proud to come back and play baseball this year after his ankle surgery. He enjoys being outside and hunting and fishing. In the fall he will start an apprenticeship to become an electrician. Dominic is the son of James and Michelle Curl. Courtesy photo....
Nicholas Ryan West of Cathlamet graduated from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota on April 29, 2003 with his Bachelor degree in Biochemistry. West received the 2023 outstanding student in chemistry award from the Lacrosse-Winona local section of the American Chemical Society. He plans to attend the University of Iowa this fall and will pursue his doctorate degree in Chemistry. Nicholas is the son of Derek and Christine West. Grandparents are David and Kathi West, Veryle West, Sandra Gibson...
Officer Brian Hornback received The Marine Corps League's Eugene A Bolstad Memorial law enforcement officer of the year award presented by Wahkiakum County Commissioner Gene Strong. Photo by Ian Brandon....
Lower Columbia College students Jaida Barrows, Quiana Daniels, Samantha Deleon, and Nicolas Tinoco were honored at the All-Washington Academic Team ceremony with Governor Jay Inslee at a ceremony in Olympia on April 27. The All-Washington Academic Team program recognizes and honors academic high achievers, students who have demonstrated commitment to success in the classroom and the communities in which they live. Jaida Barrows plans to transfer to Western Washington University to study political science and education after receiving her...
Submitted by Kari Kandoll, Secretary The Seal River Cemetery Association has scheduled their cemetery clean-up for Saturday, May 20 at 1 p.m. at the cemetery outside of Rosburg on State Route 4. One of the biggest expenses we incur each year is the mowing of the cemetery grounds but this annual clean-up makes a big difference for the whole year. We appreciate Micah Johnson mowing the cemetery prior to our event. Many hands make the duties enjoyable and lots of stories can be heard from the different families involved in cleaning of the...
Mckensi Jo Fluckiger, of Lakewood, formerly of Cathlamet, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education, with an English language learners endorsement. She is the daughter of Glenn Fluckiger of Cathlamet and Kelly Madsen on the Oregon coast....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: May 1 — 1:19 a.m. A caller accidentally dialed 911. 6:30 a.m. State patrol requested aid when a car rolled over on SR 4 in the Grays River area. Injuries were unknown. The Grays River ambulance and the Grays River Fire Department responded 10:01 a.m. A caller found a semi and shipping container parked on her parent’s property in the Skamokawa area. Identification numbers were spray painted over. The truck com...
The Long Beach Peninsula is a great place to be active, while exploring the beauty of the Washington Coast. The Long Beach Peninsula will host a series of family-friendly active events this Spring and Summer to keep busy. Upcoming family friendly, active events include the following: · Pacific Coast Running Festival (May 12-14) is a three-day, fun-filled festival that has events for kids, a non-competitive bike tour, and several race options that are USATF-certified and professionally timed including a sand marathon, a half marathon, 5k/10k...
An osprey surveys his surroundings Monday on Puget Island. Photo by Sarah Lawrence....
Track and Field By Diana Zimmerman The Comets joined five other teams on Tuesday at the Pacific County Invite in Ilwaco on Tuesday, May 2. Naselle scored 74 points to take fourth in girls competition and 88 points to take third in boys competition. Top six finishers for the boys include: 400 meters — 1. Derek Suomela 53.77; 800 meters — 1. Suomela 2:21.2, 5. Caesar Garcia 2:47.98; 4x100 meter relay — 4. Reilly Browning, Andy Rosas, Garcia, Logan Wirkkala 57.57; 4x200 meter relay — 2. Brayden Colombo, Elmer Toftemark, Tyler Kirkman, Arvid Ross 1...
Submitted by Coach Andrew Weiler Last Wednesday, the Wahkiakum and Adna high school golf teams were hosted by Kalama at the Longview County Club. Brodie Avalon led the Wahkiakum boys with a 43, followed by Sebastian Britt, 46, Zakk Carlson, 59, and Harley Popp, 65. Adna beat out Wahkiakum to hand the Mules their second loss of the season (168-213). Kalama's only two boy golfers totaled 96 but did not qualify for a team score. The Wahkiakum girls were unopposed and did not have enough golfers to...
Wahkiakum’s season ended with a loss to Forks in the first round of the district baseball tournament this weekend, but the Mules didn’t go down without a fight. “The game was a good one, back and forth throughout,” Coach Garrett Radcliffe said. According to Radcliffe, the Mules got an early 1-0 lead, but Forks scored three runs to go ahead 3-1. The Mules tied it up, but Forks scored again, making it 5-3. In the bottom of the seventh inning, Tanner Collupy brought in two runs to tie the score at 5-5 and send the game into extra innings, but For...
