Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Thirty-two seniors walked through the doors of Wahkiakum High School last fall, and 32 seniors stood on the stage on Friday night to receive their diplomas. It was a resilient group, according to Class Speaker Lucas Brown, who shared stories of their perseverance with the crowd of friends and family that filled the gym. There was Evan Quigley, who as a youth would not be deterred from supporting his classmates at a football practice he could not participate in after suffering a head injury...
Planning was a major concern for members of the Cathlamet town council during two meetings Monday. In a special meeting held Monday afternoon, councilors met with John Morgan to plan the process for developing a strategic plan to guide the council's decision making process. Later, in their regular evening meeting, the council approved a contract to update the town's comprehensive plan by the end of the year, and they met with Department of Ecology Regional Planner Michelle McConnell to go over the final steps to finish the first update of the t...
School is out for the summer, but business continued as the Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors met on Tuesday evening to approve raises for all employees except the superintendent, select a bond underwriter, and discuss other business. With negotiations concluded, directors approved a three year contract with a 6 percent increase across the board for teachers and staff. They will receive cost of living adjustments in years two and three of the contract. The board approved a $12,000...
To The Eagle: The first of the Democratic Party presidential primary debates is next week, with 10 candidates on Wednesday 6/26 and 10 more on Thursday 6/27, starting at 6:00 p.m., each night. They are supposed to be done by 8:00 p.m. I thought about just sitting at home and watching quietly but I had a much more fun idea: what if we could meet at Maria's, eat dinner, and then watch with folks who all want to talk about what we see? I asked Maria and she said "OK with us." So, if you are interested, let's meet at Maria's around 5:30, get starte...
It was a full house at the Eighth Grade Moving Up Ceremony at John C. Thomas Middle School last Thursday, as friends and family honored the 49 students who comprise Wahkiakum's Class of 2023. Below, right, eighth grader Malia Ana Silva introduced the musician who would play the national anthem, Landon Nielsen, as well as the class speakers, Lucas Henry and Sebastian Britt. She also designed the programs for the ceremony. Photos by Diana Zimmerman....
Wahkiakum County commissioners covered a lot of ground when they met Tuesday, discussing issues ranging from a new store to coming community activities. Puget Island resident Kristen Lee questioned the board's commitment to researching the adverse issues that could arise from the opening of a Dollar General store in the Rosedale neighborhood. Lee reminded the board that she had asked them two weeks ago to do the research, especially in regard to potential adverse impacts. She said she learned that the board had received a staff report the same...
The Wahkiakum County Port District 1 Board of Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement, set rates for two new camping sites, and agreed that the annual Warrior and Widows Salmon Derby should be a free launch day for everyone. Commissioners approved a resolution to enter into an interlocal agreement with Wahkiakum County Port District 2. This will allow the two ports to share services, such as grantwriting, employees, equipment and machinery rental and more. It does not constitute a...
Wahkiakum County Fire Marshal Chuck Beyer has ordered a ban on outdoor burning effective 8 a.m. tomorrow (Friday) morning. The ban encompasses all burning from land clearing, residential and sylvicultural activities. It doesn't apply to federally managed lands within the county. Recreational campfires are allowed in built in fire pits in designated campgrounds such as County Line or Skamokawa Vista Parks. On private land, campfires are permitted with landowner permission if built in a fire pit lined with stone, metal or masonry, not exceeding...
NICE--Last weekend wasn't too bad, as Saturday started out with some cloudiness but by noon, the breeze blew those clouds away and the sun came out, which made for a decent day. Anytime temps are in the 70s, I'm a happy camper, as once they reach the 80s, I'm ready to hide in the house! Father's Day was the same way, and even with the clouds moving in later, we got to see the "Strawberry Moon" just over the dark cloud bank in the evening so that was pretty neat. I hear some dampness is forecast for sometime this week, so while most will not be...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-7:15 p.m. Learn to knit, crochet and mend, Sandra Sews, Community Center, Cathlamet, 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. S.A.I.L., Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Fire Protection District No. 1 Commissioners, Fire Hall, 5:30 p.m. Fire District No. 4, 7 p.m....
Dogs and Goats Throughout the Westend all the way to Naselle, I have had the opportunity to talk with many who have a variety of animals from cattle for meat and/or dairy and goat farmers. All these people I talked to have dogs. These dogs are used as work dogs, guard dogs, and pets. They protect the property, animals, and the owners. I have met some who have a goat or goats as pets and they have dogs as well. I acquired a brown and white chested pit bull as a rescue dog a little over a year...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on June 18 in the Middle School Commons. In personnel matters, the board approved the hire of Aldrich Smith, JV boys’ basketball coach and the hire of Blake Updike, middle school basketball coach. The board acknowledged the resignation Qin Xia, Mandarin teacher, due to her not being drawn through a lottery system for an H1-Visa. The District is pursuing other routes to obtain a Mandarin teacher for 2019-20. In other personnel matters, the board conduct...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 10 – 1:22 a.m. A caller was concerned about a friend who was not answering his phone and had not shown up to take him to work two days earlier, even though he was expected. A deputy was able to make contact with the individual, who was fine. 11:48 a.m. A deputy advised an individual who wanted to retrieve personal items from a Puget Island home. 12:18 p.m. A driver was cited for speed. 1:45 p.m. The G...
The Astor Street Opry Company will present Junior Shanghaied “A Night at the Olios!” June 29-30 at the ASOC Playhouse, 129 W. Bond Street in Uniontown, Astoria. These performances feature a dozen ASOC Youth Performers ages eight to 17. Directed by Ashley Mundel with Music Direction by ChrisLynn Taylor, ASOC Junior Shanghaied “A Night at the Olio’s” is an old ASOC tradition of song, dance and comedy, all in traditional American musical hall theatre style, with young performers. All acts and performances will be appropriate for families...
Carl "Cobb" Cothren, 81, of Cathlamet, died on June 13th, 2019 at home in Cathlamet. Carl was born to Thirl and Ethel (Dillehay) Cothren on May 22, 1938 in Hayesville, North Carolina. He grew up and attended school in North Carolina, moving to Cathlamet in 1956 to begin work as a logger. He worked in the logging industry for Crown Zellerbach in Cathlamet until they closed and spent several years logging in Ketchikan, Alaska. Upon his retirement in 1996, he had spent 40 years logging. Carl spent...
It was a great weekend for Howard & Judy Brawn's Misty River Irish Wolfhounds. Sorcha O'Quinn of Misty River completed her AKC Championship at the Cascade Hound Specialty Show in Hillsboro, Ore., on Saturday, June 15. On Sunday, June 16, her litter mate, Brawn's Misty River Drifter O'Quinn completed his AKC championship. Photo Drifter with friend/handler, Julie Brown and Sorcha with owner/handler Mary Horton. Photo by MyDogPhoto....
Readers of all ages will explore all things space this summer as Cathlamet Public Library presents “A Universe of Stories” during their summer library program. Activities may include space-related crafts, art projects, science and engineering experiments, group games, and more. The 2019 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, Grades K through Middle School, with programs, prize drawings, story times, reading incentives, and more. Families are invited to join the Read-to-Me portion of the program. Programs will be held Wednesdays startin...
The Julia Butler Hansen House, built in 1867-68 will be open for tours on Sunday, June 23 from 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The house is located at the corner of Main and Butler Streets in Cathlamet. The JBH House is the oldest house in Cathlamet and Wahkiakum County and was the home of the late Congresswoman Julia Butler Hansen. Four generations of the Kimball, Butler and Hansen families have resided in the house. The house contains the awards Julia Butler Hansen received during her 43 years in public office. Also on exhibit are watercolors of early...
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) issued a call for project applications for the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Set-Aside (otherwise known as Transportation Alternatives) inviting eligible applicants in Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum Counties to apply. The application period began May 29 and the deadline is July 24. Transportation Alternatives is a federal-aid transportation program which provides funding for bicycle and pedestrian facilities; recreational trails; safe routes for...
Sport anglers will have the opportunity to reel in salmon off the Washington coast starting Saturday, June 22. That’s when all four marine areas open daily to fishing for Chinook and coho salmon, said Wendy Beeghley, a fishery manager with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). “Anglers can expect some great opportunities to fish for coho this summer,” Beeghley said. “With increased numbers of coho projected to return, we have a much higher catch quota for coho this year in comparison with the last few years.” The coho quot...
On Saturday, June 22, at the Skamokawa Grange there will be a Open Mic & Jam Session. Musicians and singers are invited to share their talents, everyone is invited to listen and enjoy many types of music. Admission is free. Sign-up to play at 3:45 p.m., the music starts at 4:00 p.m. Skamokawa Grange is located at 18 Fairgrounds Road, Skamokawa. For more information contact Jerry Ledtke, 1-360-795-3434....
The Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners met Tuesday morning to listen to reports and award a bid for the Grays River substation project. Commissioner Dennis Reid had a question about the rates for the Skamokawa water system after being approached by customers. “One of the concerns is why their rate is set the same as Western Wahkiakum System, whose rate is high because of a heavy debt, and this is a system with no debt whatsoever,” Reid said, “That is hard to understand and to expla...
A plump white-tail doe grazes in a Puget Island field. Photo by Rick Nelson....
