Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Wait and see. That was the message from the Wahkiakum County board of commissioners to public officials making late requests for changes in the 2018 budgets. Prosecuting Attorney Dan Bigelow and District Court Judge Heidi Heywood were asking for pay class increases for two staff members each, saying circumstances earlier this fall kept them from making the requests when other department heads made them, and which commissioners subsequently approved. Town of Cathlamet Librarian Carol Blix was...
Wahkiakum School District Superintendent Bob Garrett announced his resignation at a special Board of Director’s meeting on Tuesday. “I have and continue to love my work and have so appreciated the opportunity to serve you, our staff, student body and community,” Garrett wrote in his letter of resignation. “Thank you for your commitment to this fine district. I am proud to be working with you and I wish you nothing but the best in the future.” Garrett has been with the district for over 23 y...
Chris Bischoff may have started in his new position as director of Wahkiakum Health and Human Services in late October, but he can already speak articulately and at length about the services provided by the organization, and what he hopes to do while he's here. The self described science geek received a Bachelors of Science in Biology from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, where he was born and raised. He fell in love with the Pacific Northwest after a short visit in his youth. After getting...
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce is assembling its 2018 event calendar and asks organizations to notify them of next year's events. Please include: Date--month/day, Title of event, Time, if applicable, Place, Name of coordinator, and Contact phone number. For more information, or to list an event, contact Meg Morris, executive director, Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 52, Cathlamet, WA 98612; phone 360-795-9996....
To The Eagle: We would like to express appreciation to the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Department for their help recently. Our daughter, visiting over Thanksgiving weekend, locked her keys in her Jeep. A call to the sheriff's department brought two deputies, Mike Balch and Josh Scholten, to our aid on a chilly, rainy day. We thank you gentlemen, along with all members of the department for all the services you provide our community. Char and Rick Damitio Cathlamet...
I am pleased to announce that the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office is coordinating a Shop With a Cop Program this year. Thanks to donors, Emergency Manager Beau Renfro, and the STARS volunteers we are making this wish a reality. On Saturday December 16th, 10 kids will be accompanied by deputies and reserves from the Sheriff's Office to shop for gifts for family members and will receive a gift themselves. Deputies will convoy to Longview with their designated child and help them pick out gifts. Once they are all through shopping the kids and...
Puget Island residents Ralph and Helen Keyser were recently named the Womans Club Citizens of the Year for their community service. Ralph Keyser and Helen Loberg were born and raised in Wahkiakum County and they wouldn't have it any other way. I have no desire to go any place else," Helen said. "You know so many people and you feel safe in a small community. I'm not a city girl." As youths, both were raised on farms. "We lived clear out in the Elochoman," Helen said. "We were the first kids on...
A Wahkiakum band, Giants in the Trees, has a show coming up at the Liberty Theatre in Astoria. The concert is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., on December 30. Tickets are $20 and are available at https://libertyastoria.showare.com. An Astoria band, Brian Bovenizer and New Old Stock, will be opening the show. Giants in the Trees is comprised of Wahkiakum residents, including Erik Friend on drums, Krist Novoselic on bass, Ray Prestegard on guitar, and vocalist Jillian Raye. The band has been getting some...
COLD ENOUGH?--We've dried out recently but with that dryness came some bone-chilling temperatures here in our neck of the woods. I am not a lover of the 20-something temps but I have loved the blue sky and sunshine that warmed things up to the 40s! I hope you're all faring well during this bitter cold and you've taken the proper steps to insure that you don't freeze up around your house and your animals are tended to accordingly. Considering the fires raging in California and the snowy conditions in many parts of the midwest and south and...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Girl Scouts, Community Center, Cathlamet, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Port District No. 1, 500 2nd St., 5 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire District, No. 3 Commissioners, 7:30 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire training, 7 p.m....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: December 3 — 2:17 p.m. The Grays River ambulance aided a Rosburg resident who had fallen. 3:51 p.m. A Rosedale resident reported that suspicious people were taking things off a neighbor’s porch. A deputy contacted the homeowner who said that the individuals had permission to remove the items. During the incident, a juvenile was trespassed by another property owner. 11:29 p.m. An agency in Cowlitz County req...
Grays River Grange #124 held their annual Christmas potluck with caroling, gift exchanges, numerous raffle drawings, and a visit from Santa. The food was sensational as well with a large variety of desserts. Grange Master Krist Novoselic was a great host who kept the evening very lively. Anyone interested in the Grange activities, membership, or just has questions can call the Grange at 360-465-2268....
The Wahkiakum 4-H Robotics Club traveled to Camas to compete in two competitions: Kids ages 9-13 competed in the First Lego League (FLL) Competition and Kids 14-18 competed in the First Tech Challenge (FTC). It was a very busy competition having both teams competing on the same day. The members on the FLL team are Charlie Pascoe, Evan Odle, Ruth Blalock, Reagen Hoogendoorn, Montana Stephens, Peter Vik, Lydia Blalock, youth coach Ryan McKay-Beach, and Head coach Joe Blalock. Team members Annelise...
A service will be held for Wayne Olsen on Sunday, December 17, 2 p.m., at Dowling Chapel, Cathlamet. His full obituary was published November 9, 2017....
By the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce December 31 New Year's Eve Party Grays River Valley Center, 360 465-2310...
Wahkiakum resident Bob Roche took advantage of an invitation to a Veteran's Discussion with District 3's Jaime Herrera Beutler, and Tennessee Congressman Phil Roe on Saturday, November 18, to share some of his concerns about the Veterans Affairs claims program. Roe is currently the chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, and was in Washington state to inspect the VA hospital in Spokane. "It was an invite only meeting," Roche said. "It was kind of neat, there wasn't any specific...
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park will offer special programs about the Corps of Discovery's winter at Fort Clatsop on the days following Christmas. Starting December 26, Fort Clatsop will feature scheduled living history programs by park rangers each day through January 1 from 9:30 a.m., until 4:40 p.m. Costumed rangers will present flintlock muzzle-loading programs at 1:30 and 3:30. Hands-on programs about various aspects of the explorers’ winter at Fort Clatsop will be available at the fort 10:30-12:30 and 2:00-3:00. Ranger-guided w...
Despite the winter chill, Washingtonians have plenty of reasons to head outdoors during the holidays. Seasonal fisheries are underway throughout the state, waterfowl hunting is in full swing and birders are gearing up for some prime viewing opportunities. Those planning to spend time outdoors between holiday shopping can enjoy: Steelhead fishing: Fisheries for hatchery steelhead are up and running, drawing stalwart anglers to rivers on both sides of the Cascades. Goose and duck hunting: Success rates are increasing as more northern birds move...
This winter, Grays Harbor Historical Seaport is seeking new leaders to help steer the organization into the future. The 30 year old nonprofit has been operating since 1986, and put out the call this month for additional board members to join the team. The GHHS website outlines the position, stating: "Board members are people who want to give of their time, resources, and talents to help steer this beloved organization to even greater success in the coming years." Board terms are 3 years long, and applicants are invited to interview the...
The Wahkiakum Mules girls basketball team proved to be hard to beat at home after sweeping four teams in competition this week. Last Wednesday, the Lady Mules clobbered Winlock 71-9. "I thought the girls worked really hard tonight from beginning to end," Coach Rob Garrett said. "We did a good job of working on our position on defense and anticipating. It was nice to see everyone just go out and enjoy the game." Macie Elliott led scorers with 21 points and eight steals. Paige Mace had 10 points....
The Wahkiakum Mules boys basketball team lost two league games this week. Last Thursday, the Mules traveled to Toledo and lost a close one 46-40. Zach Brown hit a double double with 21 points and 14 rebounds. Logan LaBerge and KC Beery contributed five points apiece, with Beery pulling down seven boards. Evan Quigley had four points, Ashden Niemeyer scored three points, and Luke Brown added two. Toledo 8 10 13 15 --46 Mules 8 8 10 14 --40 Despite their never say die attitude on Tuesday, the...
Grace Peacock, who graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 2016, was recently named to the Northwest Athletic Conference Soccer All Star Team. Not bad for a young woman who didn't get to play the sport in high school. Peacock played for the Lower Columbia College Red Devils for the last two years. She was listed as a defender/midfielder on their website, but Coach Harlan Cruser said they used her everywhere on the field. "Grace is a natural athlete," Cruser said. "She hadn't played a lot of...
