Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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It’s time to start planning for the 2017 Bald Eagle Days Parade. This year’s theme is “Rolling on the River.” Put your thinking caps on, talk to your friends, family, and co-workers. Get creative and celebrate the mighty Columbia River. Build a float, get a group together and walk, show off your trucks, tractors, boats, motorcycles, and more. Get that special car out, get it all shined up, and slow cruise the streets of Cathlamet through the parade. Bring your pets and your horses; dress up as a clown or a dancer. Show off your imagination. It...
The Julia Butler Hansen House, the oldest house in Cathlamet and Wahkiakum County, will be open Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The house was the residence of the Kimball, Butler and Hansen families for 116 years. It was the home of the late Congresswoman Julia Butler Hansen and was also the home of Maude Kimball Butler, Julia's mother. Maude was a noted Southwest Washington watercolor artist and educator. Her collection of watercolors depicting Cathlamet in the 1890's and early 1900's is on display in the house. Julia's many awards...
The Friends of the Willapa Wildlife Refuge announce the winners of their annual scholarship. This year's recipients are Benjamin Bradlee, a 2017 graduate of Ilwaco High School and Katherine Johnson, graduating from Wahkiakum High School. Both students have similar backgrounds in their school history. Each has maintained high grades throughout their four year programs with college level courses as part of their academic work. Both found time to participate in school activities and clubs. Ben was...
Story and photo by Diana Zimmerman Linnie Vanwinkle recently purchased Waterway Espresso from Erla Crouse and renamed it Vanwinkle Espresso. She and her husband were working in Williston, North Dakota, when he found the coffee shop listed on Craigslist. "I looked at the pictures and thought, I'm going to check it out," Vanwinkle said. "So I finished up my shift and drove 18 hours. He's still working over there, but I'm staying here now. This is my first business. I've been wanting to do this sin...
9-355-0472 Cell 360-465-2310 Grays River Valley Center has had a very busy couple of months. In April, Commisioneer Mike Backman asked us for one month to keep as best we could a tally, of people using the facility. So we put up sign up sheets in every room, that is used by the public. It was truly exciting at the end of the month, when I started adding up the sign in sheets, for Grays River Valley Community Center. The Gym, Exercise Room, and Activity Room had sign in sheets, but we were not able to monitor as closely as the other rooms....
On Saturday, May 13, Wahkiakum's own 4-H Robotics Club sent it's M.A.T.E. (Marine Advanced Technology Education) team to the Aquatic Center in Federal Way, for the M.A.T.E. State Competition. Captain Chuckie Barton Jr, age 17, lead his team members -Sam Bouts, Micah and Isaiah Johnson, and Peter and Annelise Vik (being the youngest at seven years old) through four underwater tasks simulating commerce, entertainment, construction and health. This team designed and built their R.O.V. (remote...
WorkSource will hold two events in Wahkiakum County to let job seekers and those wanting to advance in their careers know about free job search, employment and training services. Individuals can choose one of two information sessions to attend on May 24: --Wahkiakum Community Center, 101 Main Street, Cathlamet, 1-2:30 p.m. --Grays River Valley Center, 30 Rosburg School Road, Rosburg, 3:30-5 p.m. Following the overview of services and programs, WorkSource staff will be available to meet individually with attendees to learn about their specific...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: May 8--10:17 a.m. An officer stopped a vehicle on SR 4 at Milepost 33 and cited the driver for speeding. 12:57 a.m. A Puget Island resident said neighbors were crossing a fence to take water without permission, which is against Wahkiakum PUD policy, and which was costing the callers money; an officer made contact. 2:17 p.m. An officer stopped a vehicle in Cathlamet near the Puget Island bridge and cited the...
On Saturday, May 20, at River Mile 38 Brewing Company, Dowhillbillies (Alex & John Arness) will perform from 5-8 p.m., on the Crow's Next Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
Filing for positions on the 2017 election ballots started Monday and runs this week. As of Wednesday morning, candidates who filed include: --Wahkiakum School District, director position 3, Susan O'Connor, incumbent. --Mayor, Town of Cathlamet, Dale Jacobson, incumbent. --Port District No. 1, commission position 2, Bruce M. Holland. --Cathlamet Town Council, position 5, Laurel Ann Waller. --Wahkiakum School District, director position 1, Kurt Shawn Mace. The filing period runs May 15-19 in the office of the Wahkiakum County Auditor, 8 a.m. to...
Wahkiakum High School teachers got a treat last weekend when students made them breakfast for Teacher Appreciation Day. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Leitz....
Several women on the Wahkiakum Mules track and field team qualified for the district meet at last Friday’s Central 2B Sub-district meet in Kalama, but the season ended for all the Mule men. According to Coach Eric Hansen, athletes had to have a top six finish in field events or the 1600m and 3200m races, or be a top four finisher in a lane event to qualify for district. Qualifiers for district include: Macie Elliot, who won the 400m with a time of 1:03.36, a new personal record. Cheyenne B...
The Wahkiakum Mules baseball team took second place in the district tournament on Monday after losing 10-2 to Adna. The District 4 Championship game between the Mules and the Pirates was originally scheduled for Saturday afternoon but was postponed because of rain. The day changed, but the rain didn’t. Four pitchers took the mound. They allowed six hits and 10 runs, and struck out only one batter between them. Luke Brown was 2-4 at bat with a double. Ashden Niemeyer went 1-2 and had a double. S...
