Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Friends of Skamokawa will exhibit the watercolor artwork of artist Stan Riedesel in their “Water Colors” Exhibit from May 12 through July 2. There will be a reception and demonstration with the artist on May 13 from 12 to 4 p.m. All proceeds help to maintain property and provide programs and services for the community through the FOS/River Life Interpretive Center. Contact Lori Cagle , office manager, with any questions, Tuesday or Thursday from 10-2 at the Friends of Skamokawa Interpretive Center. (360) 795-3007 or email fos...
Kayakers enjoy the sunny weather with a paddle on the Elochoman Slough. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
High school students could earn elective credit through paid work experience under a bill that has passed the state House of Representatives 93-4 and is now in the Senate. “Financial education is a priority for young adults and families,” said Rep. Clyde Shavers, D-Oak Harbor, who sponsored the bill. “That means how to open a checking account or a savings account, how to invest, how to take out a loan. Let’s make sure financial literacy is a part of every young adult’s life; let’s give them the financial knowledge and the tools so that they are...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: May 8 — 12:27 a.m. A deputy stopped and spoke with an individual who was out for a walk along SR 4 in the Cathlamet area. The person said he was grappling with a family member’s illness. 1:30 a.m. A deputy stopped a vehicle with smoke billowing from its undercarriage on East Valley Road. 8:41 a.m. A Puget Island resident reported that a pistol was missing. 1:44 p.m. A caller reported an erratic driver hea...
Wahkiakum Health and Human Services is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment, and has put out a survey asking “What are the top 10 factors that impact our community’s health?” Thanks to funding from Washington State, Wahkiakum is able to conduct its own CHA/CHIP, a Community Health Assessment/Community Health Improvement Plan, and this time the results won’t be muddied by data from larger neighboring counties. “For the first time we are doing this on our own,” Terrie Howell of WHHS sai...
Now through June 30, shoppers who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can extend their purchasing power at all three Safeway stores in Longview with the SNAP Produce Match. When SNAP shoppers use their EBT card at these stores to buy at least $10 of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables with no added salt, sugar, or fat, they will receive a $10 coupon printed at the bottom of their receipt, which can be used to buy more fruits and vegetables the next time they return to the...
The Wahkiakum Mules track team joined 10 other teams at the Central 2B League Championship in Kalama on Friday, May 12. The Mules took ninth place in boys competition with 20 points, but did not place in girls competition. Landon Nielsen, a senior on the team, was the only qualifier for the District 4 Championship, which takes place at W.F. West in Chehalis on Friday, May 19. Nielsen qualified in three events, the 400 meters, the shot put, and the high jump. He took fifth place in the 400 meters...
By Diana Zimmerman The Naselle Comets are headed to the opening round of the State 1B baseball tournament, while the softball team is still finishing up the district tournament this week. After losing a 1B District 4 game 4-3 to Mossyrock on May 11, the Comets had to win a 1B District 1/2/4 crossover game on May 13 to continue their season. They got the win, beating Rainier Christian 23-0. The Comets will face Crosspoint in a loser out game on May 20 at noon at Larson Playfield in Moses Lake....
The Wahkiakum Mules softball team played their final two games of the season last week. They traveled to Ilwaco on Tuesday, where they lost 27-0, and to Onalaska on Wednesday, where they lost 20-1. The young team finished the season with an overall record of 1-17 and a conference record of 0-10, but they also celebrated the selection of two athletes to the All League second team, Alaya Cripe and Evelynn Miller....
Last Wednesday, the Adna Pirates hosted Wahkiakum’s golf team at Riverside Golf Course in Chehalis in their last regular season match. Adna’s boys outscored Wahkiakum 184 - 224. The Wahkiakum boys were led by Sebastian Britt, 43, followed by Zakk Carlson, 57, Brodie Avalon, 57, and Harley Popp, 67. The Wahkiakum girls were unopposed. Avrey Wiltse-Hiatt led the girls with a 52....
Want to see retiring Wahkiakum teacher and coach Jeff Rooklidge throw out the first pitch at a Cowlitz Brown Bears baseball game? Now’s your chance to help raise money for the Mule baseball team and watch the Bears play the Walla Walla Sweets on June 28 at Story Field in Longview. Tickets can be purchased until June 27 at https://fevogm.com/event/Wahkiakumhs/offer....
The Santa Carolina, a bulk carrier headed to Vancouver, was anchored off of Puget Island this week with propulsion issues, according to an official at the U.S. Coast Guard. On Wednesday, the matter was resolved and the ship continued east. Photo by Ian Brandon....
