Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Members of the Cathlamet Town Council approved proposed updates to the town's shoreline management program (SMP) and acted on other business at their monthly meeting Monday. The town and Wahkiakum County have been working for four years in a joint project to update their SMP. County commissioners will hold a public hearing on the SMP next Tuesday, but they've said they have many concerns and will just gather public comments and act later this year. Council members, however, were happy with the update. "It's pretty good," said Council Member...
The Wahkiakum County ferry Oscar B. will cease service 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. next Tuesday for some mechanical work. Public Works Director Chuck Beyer said a technician will update an alarm system and move coolant tanks from engine walls to a bulkhead in order to reduce noise. "We've been trying to schedule this technician for about a year," he said. Beyer added he feels some of the work will come under warranty. The ferry will make its last run at 8 a.m. before shutting down for the work, he added....
From 2007 to 2013, the number of mental health calls that the Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office received tripled. And just halfway through 2016, the department nearly matched the total for 2013. According to Raedyn Grasseth, the administrative assistant for the office, the second half of 2016 was even busier. “Mental health calls are a huge issue,” Sheriff Mark Howie said in a recent interview. “It could be just a suspicious person walking in the middle of the street, but it turns into a menta...
To The Eagle: I’ve been the fair manager for five years. After reading what Mr. Backman had to say at the June 13 commissioners meeting, I would like to get some facts straight for him. At the May fair board meeting, there was a motion to call off the bull riders if a goal was not achieved ($15,000). It was also stated that there would be a committee meeting on May 30, and they were to decide if it went forward or not. At that meeting, it was decided by the committee to go forward. Therefore I allowed fundraising to go on for the event. If t...
The Julia Butler Hansen Swimming Pool opened on Monday and with a new protocol and training in place, seasoned lifeguards are feeling even confident about teaching lessons and responding to emergencies. Duncan Cruickshank, the staff's supervisor, traveled around the northwest to learn about the StarGuard training program and is now sharing it with them, according to lifeguard Rory Heywood. Cruickshank and the lifeguards met before the pool opened for training and certification, and training...
Wahkiakum County commissioners covered business ranging from dredging progress to the county fair's bull riding program when they met Tuesday. In response to a question from the audience, Commissioner Dan Cothren reported that county officials haven't yet been able to schedule a meeting with the US Army Corps of Engineers to discuss the scope of a required Section 408 Review. Officials learned two weeks ago the Corps wanted extensive review of how spoils deposits on three of the county's four flood control zone districts (FCZD) will impact the...
The Port District 2 board of commissioners breezed through their monthly meeting on June 20. Manager Janet Bryan reported that Skamokawa Vista Park will host a kite festival on September 23. A Seattle group will host the festival. Bryan also reported the architect designing a new building to house a laundromat and office hasn't yet completed the plans. Bryan said she'll take them to the county public works office as soon as she receives them so the district can call for bids this year....
NOT QUITE SO GOOD--The really warm, super nice, really good weekend that was supposed to have taken place over Father's Day weekend, didn't quite turn out the way they first predicted it would, at least not here. Go figure! However, after some rain on Saturday, and after some more clouds and drizzle on Sunday morning, we did have the sun come out in the afternoon and things got warm and steamy/muggy, which is what we get after the sun hits all the wetness around here. Supposedly this week is going to be dry and down right hot by the end of the...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire/ambulance, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Planning Commission, Courthouse, 6 p.m. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, Noon-5 p.m. West End Food Pantry, GRVC at...
Made a quick trip to California over the weekend to get my granddaughters home for Father’s Day. We left here at 4 a.m. on Friday morning and it was raining, arriving in Stockton at about 4:30 p.m. to excruciating heat. More heat the next day, and I left at 4 a.m. on Sunday morning to escape the 110 degrees slated for that day. Made it home in less than 11 hours to our beautiful weather. News from Naselle: Looking for a fun family event? The annual Friends of the Naselle Library community picnic will be held this year on Tuesday at the l...
The American Red Cross invites the public to donate blood at their next Wahkiakum community blood drive at the Hotel Cathlamet, located in the American Red Cross Bus, at 69 Main St., Cathlamet, on Wednesday, July 5 from 1-6 p.m. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit their website at www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code wahkiakum or call Patti Phillips at 360-562-5013....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 12 — 9:30 a.m. A caller reported that he had been the victim of a scam. 12:07 p.m. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife was notified after an eagle got caught in a net near the marina in Cathlamet. 2:48 p.m. A caller reported that two men were harassing his wife at a Rosedale business. 5:36 p.m. An outside agency asked the sheriff’s office for assistance in a criminal investigation. 6:15 p.m...
Submitted by Superintendent Lisa Nelson The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on June 20. In personnel matters, the board acknowledged the retirements of Bruce Wise, teacher and Debbie Denny-Klinger, head track coach. The board accepted the resignation of Barbara Cenci, head cook and approved the hires of new employees Debra Lopez, custodian, Naomi Garcia, bus driver, Herlet Watson, cheer coach, Robert Baker, cross-country coach and Daniel Messing, Youth Camp teacher. The board adopted pol...
Grays River Valley Center is changing to summer hours, to allow time to enjoy the summer. The Library has new summer hours: Monday & Tuesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Wednesday & Thursday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Friday closed Saturday 10:00 - 2:00 pm. Sunday closed. The Library will be closed on holidays. Thank you for your support of Grays River Library. Joy Adamson is doing an excellent job of organizing all the books. Donations are welcome and we have a lot of new books, VHS and DVDs. The Sewing Room will be open by appointment only for the summer....
Summer is officially here and we are excited to offer some fantastic events throughout June and July. Our Free Book Exchange was a huge success! In fact, we have decided to extend it for a few more days. Please feel free to pop in and grab a couple Free Books. Don’t forget about Free Friday Night Movie every Friday night starting at 7:00 p.m. Free Popcorn and you are welcome to bring your own snacks. This Friday’s (June 23rd) movie is titled “Denial.” It is a historical drama for adult audiences. Our Free Computer Classes continue on Wednesd...
The Clatskanie Quilt Show "Quilting in the Ballroom!" will take place Friday and Saturday June 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., both days with a $4 admission fee. The event will be held at the I.O.O.F. Building, 2nd floor Ballroom, 75 S. Nehalem St., Clatskanie, Ore. Door prize drawing - baskets by local businesses. Books and quilts for sale the same weekend as the Clatskanie Car Show in the city park. A portion of the proceeds go towards The Clatskanie Senior Center. Find and like them on Facebook at Clatskanie Quilt Show. For more...
The Astor Street Opry Company has announcd open auditions for “The Birds” by Daphne du Maurier and directed by Sheila Shaffer. Auditions are set for July 24 and 25 at the ASOC Playhouse, 129 Bond St., Astoria, at 6 p.m., both nights. The play calls for four players, two men and two women ages 17 and older. Daphne du Maurier’s short story, also the basis for Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film, is boldly adapted by Conor McPherson—a gripping, unsettling, and moving look at human relationships in the face of societal collapse. In an isolated...
June 24 Silver Buckle Series 8am Skamokawa Wahkiakum Fairgrounds Patty Dursteler - 360 795-3480 23-24 Pulled Pork Sandwiches & Garage Sale Puget Island: Norse Hall Jan Silvestri – 360 795-8759 23-25 Puget Island Garage & Yard Sales Puget Island; Sandra York – 360 430-0951 27+ Lions Club Firework Sale Cathlamet: SR 4; Carol Mcclain – 360 795-3337 29 “Build A Better World!” Summer Reading Program Cathlamet Library; Carol Blix – 360 795-3254 July 1 Tractor Cruz In And Local; Poker Run; Roadkill Saloon; April - 360 606-0179 1 “Against The Wi...
In a news item printed in the June 15 edition of The Eagle, we mistakenly stated that Levi Delamarter was a resident of Puget Island. That is incorrect. He is a former Puget Island resident and now lives in Longview....
County elections officials last week held a special filing period for positions on the 2017 election ballots which drew no candidates in the regular May filing period, and candidates came forward for some of the positions. All positions are non-partisan. No one filed for Port District 2, Commissioner 1 Incumbent Lori Scott had previously announced she wouldn't seek re-election for another six-year term, The filing fee is $13.68. The position represents the Deep River and Rosburg/Altoona precincts. Positions that drew candidates include: --Fire...
Linnie Vanwinkle celebrated the grand opening of her coffee shop, Vanwinkle Espresso, with a ribbon cutting last Thursday. There was live music, a drawing for a gift basket, and specials all day. Courtesy photo....
Art in the Park has been invited to be held in conjunction with Squirrel Fest this year. The event will be held in the Longview Civic Circle, directly across from the Historic Monticello Hotel, on August 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The streets around the Civic Circle will be closed during the events. Squirrel Fest draws several thousand people to their event and Art in the Park organizers are hoping that will translate into more customers/sales for their artists. A map and loading/set up directions will be sent prior to the show. Download...
On Friday, June 23, at Puget Island Farmers Market, open mic from 3-6 p.m., on the Up-Beet Stage, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd., Puget Island. For more information call Rob Stockhouse at 360-560-3785. On Saturday, June 24, at River Mile 38 Julie Dalen will perform from 5-8 p.m. on the Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
On June 19, the Office of the Insurer Commissioner (OIC) announced that Premera Blue Cross has decided to continue offering individual health plans in Grays Harbor County in 2018. The plans will be offered through the Health Benefit Exchange, where consumers who qualify can get federal subsidies. “While Republicans in DC work on repealing the Affordable Care Act, which is causing turmoil in the market, in this Washington we are ensuring that working families have access to affordable health care,” said Rep. Brian Blake (D-Aberdeen). “To...
