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  • Entertainment News

    Jun 29, 2017

    On Friday, June 30, at Puget Island Farmers Market, Layton Elliott, singer, songwriter, guitarist will perform 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, July 1, at River Mile 38 Kyleen Austin and Farmer Rob will perform from 5-8 p.m. on the Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....

  • Kreidler: Klickitat County will have two insurers in 2018

    Jun 29, 2017

    Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler issued the following statement about his efforts to resolve the lack of individual health insurance options in Klickitat County in 2018. “After several weeks of discussions, I am pleased that two insurers have stepped up to offer insurance in Klickitat County next year. “Molina Healthcare of Washington (Molina) and BridgeSpan Health Company (BridgeSpan) will offer plans inside the Exchange, Washington Healthplanfinder, ensuring that people who buy their own health insurance in Klickitat County can get pre...

  • Wahkiakum Events

    Jun 29, 2017

    June 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 Wind” Bike; Run To The Roadkill Roadkill Saloon; April - 360 606-0179 8 Flea Market 9-3pm; Skamokawa Fairgrounds Patty Dursteler; 360 795-3480 9 Community Potluck Picnic; Grays River Valley Center; GRVC – 360 465-2310 14 Tsuga Gallery Anniversary & Kick-Off Of Bald Eagle Days, Tsuga Gallery; Nell Coulson 360 849-4116 14-15 Bald Eagle Days; Commu...

  • Pinnipeds show high 2017 salmon predation rate

    Columbia Basin Bulletin|Jun 29, 2017

    After a month with the number of sea lions hanging out at Bonneville Dam to snack on salmon, steelhead and other available fish exceeding the 10-year average, the number fell to just one, according to a June 7 report. Most of the Steller sea lions left by May 27, and by the end of the reporting period, May 13 to June 2, there were none remaining at the dam. The bulk of the California sea lions left by May 30, but one remains, the report says. During the period there were an average of 37.5 sea lions in the dam's tailrace per day. Most were Stel...

  • It was a hot sale on Puget Island

    Diana Zimmerman|Jun 29, 2017

    It was a warm weekend for the annual Puget Island Garage and Yard Sale, but a lot of sunshine and a bit of heat didn't hinder the bargain shoppers from their rounds on the Island roads. Organizer Sandie York, who was running a kind of combined yard sale and flea market at her house on School House Road, was excited about the turnout on Friday. We always have a huge sale out here," York said, "even though we're a little bit off the beaten path." York began coordinating the PIGYS event when former...

  • Raven's Run disc golf tournament

    Jun 29, 2017

    The heat didn't keep 72 people from all over the northwest from competing at the Raven's Run disc golf tournament at the Inn at Lucky Mud in Skamokawa last weekend. Two rounds were played, one in the morning, and another in the afternoon. Above, after the buzzer sounded, competitors tee'd off in the second round. "This is quite a subculture," said one disc golfer from Castle Rock. He admitted that he played the game as much as he could in his spare time. More tournaments are planned. Photos by...