Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Late Wednesday morning, Wahkiakum County Public Works Director Chuck Beyer announced that the county was imposing a ban on all outdoor burning effective 12:01 a.m. this Friday. All land clearing, residential and silvicultural burning is banned until further notice. Recreational campfires are only allowed if built in approved fire pits in designated campgrounds or, on private land, if built in a metal, stone or masonry fire pit and are smaller than three feet in diameter. They must have a cleared area at least 10 feet around them and have...
By a 2-1 vote, Wahkiakum County's board of commissioners on Tuesday approved a resolution supporting federal recognition of the Chinook Indian Nation. Commissioners also discussed covid-19 issues with members of the public and addressed staffing issues at the Community Center in Cathlamet. Chinookan bands signed a treaty with the US government in 1851 but it was never ratified. Tribal members have sought federal recognition to qualify them for federal benefits for native peoples. The Clinton Administration granted that recognition 2001, but...
The Broadband Action Committee gathered on Monday for a discussion about how to move forward in their bid to bring broadband to the east side of Wahkiakum County, and to hear from Chris Walker of Noanet, and Russ Elliott from the Washington State Broadband Office. Representatives of District 19, including Jeff Wilson, Jim Walsh and Joel McEntire also attended. Wahkiakum PUD Commissioner Gene Healy gave a brief history of the project, beginning with his attendance at a telecom conference in Spoka...
The Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors met Tuesday to listen to reports from principals on how the district uses data to better serve their students, make an adjustment to the superintendent’s contract, and prepare for a special two day school board workshop in July. Wahkiakum High School Principal Stephanie Leitz provided an overview of how they are using data at the high school, explaining first that staff had different goals for the underclassmen and upperclassmen. The district w...
Above: The pool was busy on Monday according to the lifeguard, but with the early cloud cover on Tuesday, a family was able to have the pool to themselves for a little while. Right: A family enjoys the sunshine and heat with a cool paddle around Hunting Island. Photos by Diana Zimmerman....
To The Eagle: In my last letter, I explained my support for the 2nd Amendment and how important it is if we want to remain free. I shared how Switzerland dealt with the right to bear arms. What I reported was 100% correct when my parents immigrated to America, and remained so for many years. I still have family there and called my cousin to see if things had changed. Her husband reported that about 20 years ago, the country began suffering from the same Socialist/Communist idealogical invasion America is dealing with. Apparently there are now...
To The Eagle: I was born in Cathlamet in my parents’ home on Spring Street. I am an avid reader of The Eagle, as is my sister Elizabeth (Goodfellow) Sears. We were very pleased that you chose to include an article addressing racism in The Eagle, in the issue coming out on Veteran’s Day weekend. My husband was a Marine Corps veteran of 20 years who served his country at home and overseas. As a military family we made sacrifices because we believe that true patriotism means standing up for principles upon which this country was founded -- equ...
To The Eagle: The analysis of Critical Race Theory in last week’s Eagle was concise, elegant, and precisely backward. Classifying all white people as oppressors and all other skin hues as victimized underdogs, reverses Reverend King’s dream by calling for men to always be judged by the color of their skin and never by the content of their character. Regarding this as an indelible trait imbuing a permanent aura of white privilege or superiority renders it both hopeless and inescapable. Such hopelessness breeds mental health problems and sui...
To The Eagle: I believe in the right of freedom of speech. I also believe that, like all freedoms, it should be exercised responsibly. With that in mind, I was surprised and angered to find Amazon is hawking merchandise emblazoned with the words, “Blue Lives Murder.” How this fails to violate their seller’s policy on “Offensive and Controversial Materials” is beyond me. It displays corporate support for inciting hate and violence against the men and women of our law enforcement community. In response, my wife and I sent the following letter to...
To The Eagle: Field Day is again here this coming weekend, June 26-27. During the 24-hour period from noon Saturday to noon Sunday amateur radio operators flex their antennas to see how many other radio operators from around the world they can talk with. This year we have seven members of our local club tuning up: Richard KC4ONA, Steve K7SH, Bob WB6AGE, Peter WR8Z, Ron W7ERY, Bill KJ7KMP, Jim KG7WSQ. Peter is coordinating our results for reporting to the Amateur Radio Relay League. This is a part of our emergency preparedness in Wahkiakum...
On Monday the Cathlamet Town Council held a short meeting to discuss a few agenda items including a brief follow up on the council’s priority list for development. Council Member Bill Wainwright announced that he received lists from all but one council member after which point he will present an overview of the council’s priorities. Other items included Judy Vandermaten’s swift appointment to Trustee Position No. 4 on the Library Board; a request by Council Member Robert Stowe for the public works superintendent to create an asset manag...
Two more cases of covid-19 were reported by Wahkiakum Health and Human Services on Monday, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 157. Of those, 23 are considered potentially active. The two are in self-quarantine and have no known connection to either Wahkiakum School District or St. James Family Center. The Washington Department of Health is reporting that six people in the county have been hospitalized, and one death attributed to covid-19. According to WHHS Director Chris Bischo...
Puget Island resident Tim Larcher looked out a window in his house and photographed a new born white-tail fawn having a meal. Photo courtesy of Tim Larcher....
PRETTY NICE--We had a very toasty Monday and if the forecast holds true, we've got another batch of hot days as well, so I hope you're all staying well hydrated and as cool as possible. However, our Tuesday morning "drizzle" was definitely a surprise, but probably not for those in the midst of making hay. Let's hope it's just a brief amount and it dries out in no time and the hay makers and beachcombers are happy once again by the time you read this. BE RESPONSIBLE--This is also the time that we hear many, many horror stories of animals and...
Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, meetings and events usually listed here have been canceled or changed to online participation until further notice. The Eagle was advised of the following events: Online Recovery Meeting, Lower Columbia River Refuge Recovery. Mondays 6:30 p.m. Zoom ID 960 8413 9102. Community Center, Mon. 9-12 & 1-5. Tues-Thurs. 9-1. Friday by appointment. Cathlamet Library T-F 2-5 p.m. Covid restrictions enforced. Johnson Park, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Great Rivers BHO, Sat., 6-8 p.m., virtual...
Greetings from the fair office. Fair Books should be out soon. The fair royalty will be kicking off soon and they will be out selling Fair Passes and Raffle tickets. I will know what the raffle is next week. Don't forget to stop by the farmers market and flea market on Tuesdays from 4-7 there are lots of good things to buy. My personal favorite: fresh strawberries. If you need to talk to someone or pick up entry tags I will be in the office on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. Otherwise call and we will set up an appointment. I will be contacting vendors...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 13 — 10:16 a.m. A deputy and the Cathlamet ambulance aided a Cathlamet resident with a dislocated hip. June 14 — 5:45 a.m. A caller reported that someone was speeding on a Deep River Road. 9:57 a.m. A wallet was found. 2:25 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Rosedale resident who’d had several seizures. 7:46 p.m. A deputy and the Grays River ambulance responded to a mental health call for a drive...
It’s hot. That means my grass is “browning” and watering flowers is my focus. My pink rose is wandering all over the place and blooming. So stunning. Anyone who wants to stop by and just check it out is welcome. You do not have to knock on the door. My garden is “Open to the Public.” All the flowers are beautiful, but the pink rose is my favorite. It’s growing like the old roses we see winding over old plants around them. They are tough and great fighters for attention. I have plenty of benches in the yard and garden so you can sit and look ou...
Submitted by Carol Nahorsky Ocean Beach Hospital & Medical Clinics (OBHMC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Ryan Farwell, OTR/L, CSRS, CHES to the position of occupational therapist at the Ocean Beach Wellness and Rehabilitation Center. The announcement was made by Brandon Higa, PT, DPT, OCS and Director of Rehabilitation at OBHMC. “Ocean Beach Hospital is extremely excited to have Ryan join the rehabilitation team,” said Higa. “As we live in a critical access area with several avenues of health care still unavailable to the penin...
Dryer summers and more homes being built in heavily wooded areas increase the need to learn about ways to reduce the damage from wildfires. On June 30 at 6 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Judy Masura will explain ways to create a fire-wise landscape. Connection information (you must have a zoom account--sign up for one at zoom.us), then join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/7756056320?pwd=RzVxbTl0dXpyUjJjSDdsWnJuTXdydz09 Meeting ID: 775 605 6320 Password: 12345 You can also call in by phone (no Zoom account necessary)....
A resident of Spokane, Dwight passed away at his home on June 8, 2021, six days after his 61st birthday. He was born June 2, 1960, at Longview, Washington, the fifth child born to James and Maxine Robeson. The family was living at that time in Cathlamet, Washington, with long ties to Chewelah as his grandparents moved there at an early age. He attended elementary school in Chewelah and high school in Cathlamet and graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1979. Dwight was a solitary person,...
Mark Lawton Doumit, age 59, passed away suddenly June 21, 2021. He was born November 26, 1961. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather (papa), brother, uncle, cousin, godfather, friend and community leader. He will be greatly missed by all. A Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Saint Rose Catholic Church in Longview, at 10 a.m. A Rosary Vigil will precede the service at 9:30 am. A full obituary will follow at a later date. Funeral arrangements are by Dowling Funeral Home of Cathlamet....
Submitted by Valerie Antijunti Welcome back riders to the Wahkiakum Silver buckle gaming series. Due to my current chemo treatments I have had to delay the start of the series to August 7. We will still have five shows. This year's show dates are August 7, September 11 and 25, and October 2 and 16. Riders must attend all five shows in order to qualify for the series high point. There is a series high point prize for each age group. We will still have daily prizes going out to fourth place for each age group. There is also a daily high point...
Volunteers were in the kitchen at J.A. Wendt elementary school preparing meals on Monday for the first day of the summer food program, which will provide lunches to local kids for the next six weeks. The program, which provided 5,300 meals last summer, as well as GAP bags and breakfast boxes, is pared down a bit this year, “because of the great response in the CARES Act to provide pandemic EBT benefits to families,” Coordinator Suzanne Holmes said. This summer, they are using the donations mad...
When is the best time to prune? It depends! On June 29 at noon, WSU Extension Master Gardener Art Fuller will discuss the importance of summer pruning, types of pruning cuts, and what tools to use. You will learn the best time to prune and what pruning does for the health of a tree. Connection information (you must have a zoom account--sign up for one at zoom.us), then join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/7756056320?pwd=RzVxbTl0dXpyUjJjSDdsWnJuTXdydz09 Meeting ID: 775 605 6320 Password: 12345 You can also call in by...
