Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Two Naselle High School juniors traveled to Atlanta, Georgia last week to join thousands of students from across the United States in a national SkillsUSA competition. Alia Leibovitz and Lewis Hoff were one of 22 teams, which included six at the college level, participating in the robotics automation and technology events, but students could compete in a variety of specialties including automotive, diesel, drafting, culinary, cosmetology, mobile robotics, urban search and rescue, and more....
It was a quiet day when I visited St. James Family Center the week after school got out for the summer, but teachers assured me that would change in the coming weeks. The youngest kids were contentedly playing with each other or by themselves in their classroom, while the school age kids, full of energy, charged around the gym for awhile before heading upstairs to their own classroom for other activities. St. James provides childcare for kids aged two and a half to five, and five to 12. Youth...
A note from the Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office regarding fireworks: June 28: Fireworks can be sold and purchased and set off from 12 noon to 11 p.m. June 29 through July 4: Fireworks can be bought and sold from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 29 through July 3: Fireworks can be discharged from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 4: Fireworks can be set off from 9 a.m. to 12 midnight. July 5: They can be purchased from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and set off from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m....
To The Eagle: The crimes listed in the June 8, 2023 Department of Justice (DOJ’) 37-count indictment against former president Donald Trump, involving his taking of classified documents, did not require a motive to charge; So the question “Why did he take them?” has not been asked. But considering Trump’s modus operandi of deception, fraud, and his willingness to break the law for personal gain, the answer to the question “Why did he take them?” becomes clearer. I believe Trump intended to use the stolen classified information to obtain favo...
To The Eagle: It seems like every time I write a letter to the editor, the following week comes the barrage of letters from the liberal local pack of witless writers. One writer seems to think Republicans are to blame for what the welfare state has done to the black community, obviously forgetting it was Democrats with the handouts to buy votes and keep many good people from the pursuit of the American dream. Another is so blinded by his closed mind that he goes on about the justice system, ignoring the fact that our laws are being corrupted wi...
A short film written and directed by Ben Vasion, who graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 2013, is continuing to get notice at film festivals across the United States. The Last Goodbye is based on Vasion’s experience of losing his father to covid-19. The film has been screened at The Kanab Film Festival, the University of Pennsylvania’s Bifocal Film Festival, the Student World Impact Film Festival, and now, the Lift-Off Sessions Film Festival. He’s still waiting to hear from several other...
The pickleball clinic at Erickson Park last weekend was a huge success with more than 30 people turning out for the two sessions. The clinic was preparation for a big tournament planned during the Bald Eagle Days festivities. Photos by Ian Brandon....
The PIGYS event was very well attended. Donated items support the Puget Island Fire Department and Auxillary. Photos by Ian Brandon....
NOT TOO BAD--I was happy to see some dry weather over the weekend. It got up there in the low 80s for a bit, and we had a nice 72 degrees and wind on Sunday, so that was just perfect to me. For all those shopping on Puget Island this weekend during the big PIGYS event, it seemed like a great time for folks who were shopping here and there and maybe even exploring the Island for the first time. DO NOT LEAVE IN HOT CARS!--I shouldn’t have to say this, but will repeat what has to be said to some who refuse to adhere to the “don’t leave child...
THURSDAY Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments Board of Directors, 961 12th Ave., Longview, Noon. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Free Senior Fitness and Balance Class, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, enter via door on 3rd, 12:45-1:45 p.m. AA Meeting, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Grays River Fire Department, open meeting, 7 p.m. West End Food Pantry, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. Community Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-7 p.m. FRIDAY River City...
Greetings from the fair office! Hope everyone is getting excited about Mud Wrestling and The Shania Experience (Shania Twain Tribute Band) happening July 14 at the fairgrounds. The tickets are only $15 for both events and you can purchase them from fair foundation members, at the fair office or at the Duck Inn. Start your Bald Eagle Days Weekend off with some mud and good music. Food and drinks will be available. This year we have included some pee wee wrestling. Here are the classes: Peewee classes A: 30-40 lbs, B: 41-60 lbs, C: 61-74 lbs....
State Senator Jeff Wilson wrote the following after I sent him a question on the Legislature's web site: "Please note the Naselle youth camp was funded for ongoing soft closure and I was able to include in this year's operating budget a task force to be populated by area locals including the Chinook tribe. I am proud of this because the camp now will have a local say in any future potential this facility has...you will be heard!" I thanked him for this information and hope he comes to visit us o...
On June 3 we had a Community Potluck and Live music, we had a good turn out. Johnson Park would like to thank everyone that donated prizes and for everyone that came and participated in our Community Potluck. Everyone made the event a success. We would do a few changes to the scheduling next time, but everyone had fun. Donny Wages, Ian Brandon, John, Paula Rush, Sean Roberts, Devin Roberts and Gene Quilhaugh all performed on stage. Layton Elliott and his lovely wife were a big hit. A special thank you to the American Legion for having an Ice...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 19 — 2:36 a.m. A resident on Beaver Creek complained about someone shooting fireworks over his property. 5:02 a.m. The sheriff’s department received an alert from an iPhone that detected a possible vehicle crash on the Elochoman Mainline near Otter Creek. Cowlitz County authorities were notified. The owner of the phone texted the sheriff’s department to say that he was safe and fine and that there was n...
The Wahkiakum Food Bank will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, but will be open on Monday, July 3 from 2-4 p.m. The food bank is located at 42 Elochoman Valley Road in Cathlamet, on the Health and Human Services campus....
Wahkiakum juniors Klavinia Cernal and Nathan Garrett were two of 16 regional recipients of the annual Junior Masonic Achievement award. Students were selected by local Masons of the Lower Columbia Lodge Officers Association, District 18, for their service, citizenship, achievement, and goals....
The three state legislators representing the 19th Legislative District will participate in a town hall at the Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, starting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5. Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, and Rep. Joel McEntire, R-Cathlamet, will make brief statements and address questions from constituents. This event is being held to allow citizens to ask questions about bills passed or rejected at this year's legislative session. Sponsored by Peninsula Patriots. For more information...
The courtyard for the Wahkiakum County Courthouse is being landscaped as part of a project to not only beautify the area but to improve safety and security. The project is being completed by local contractor Forrest Mora. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
Ask questions and chat with Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, who represents Washington’s Third District, at an informal town hall to be held at River Mile 38 Brewery on Thursday (today) from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m....
The Department of Corrections is taking steps to address fewer incarcerated individuals reoffending and returning to DOC custody while also committing to reduce the use of solitary confinement in its prisons by 90% over the next five years. To address a declining incarcerated population, the agency will close Larch Corrections Center (LCC) in Clark County this fall. The minimum-security facility has a capacity of 240 beds. The 115 staff members will be offered jobs at other DOC facilities. Separately from the closure, agency leadership,...
"The O," a historic saloon in Skamokawa, formerly known as the Oasis and more recently the Roadkill Saloon, is now open on a limited basis, thanks to new proprietor Rich Rowley. With a liquor license, cider, beer, and wine on tap, Rowley plans to open the venue once a month for a live music event. His first affair this month was a success, and more live music is planned for July 29. "My passion is music," Rowley said. "We're just going to do one event a month like that." Rowley bought the old...
A foxglove forest is in bloom near KM mountain. Photo by Sarah Lawrence....
Ryder, left, and River Thawley of Warren, Ore., enjoyed some time on their Onewheels during their stay at the Elochoman Slough Marina last weekend. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
