Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Effective 12:01 a.m., Friday, July 15, 2016, officials from Wahkiakum County will enact a ban on all outdoor burning. As of July 15, all land clearing, residential and silvicultural burning is banned until further notice. This burn ban does not apply to federally managed land within Wahkiakum County. Recreational campfires are allowed if built in improved fire pits in designated campgrounds, such as those typically found in local, county, and state parks and in commercial campgrounds. On private land, campfires are permitted with the landowner...
There is a treasure trove of very smart, educated, and friendly people working at Abernathy Fish Technology Center, located at the end of Abernathy Creek Road. It is one of only seven technology centers in the US. It is an applied science arm of the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The staff works to provide answers for tribes, power companies, universities, non-profits and others in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Idaho. The center was once one of several fish hatcheries that produced...
State Fire Marshal Charles M. Duffy has announced that in 2015 there were 240 fires caused by fireworks. Wildland and vegetation fires accounted for 193, or 80% of all fireworks caused fires, resulting in $12,555 of loss and damages. Summer weather conditions can make vegetation extremely dry and susceptible to fire. While discharging fireworks, a small fire can easily get out of control if the fuels (grass and other vegetation) are present. If a firework comes into contact with a vegetated area, use a hose or a bucket of water to heavily soak...
The Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council (SWWDC) will begin doing business as Workforce Southwest Washington (Workforce SW) as of July 1, 2016. The organization will continue to serve as the Workforce Development Board for Clark, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties. In addition to the new name, the company has released a new logo and will rebrand and launch a new website, www.WorkforceSW.org, in mid-July. Email addresses for staff will change to first initial followed by last name @workforcesw.org. Phone numbers and the organization's...
begins with broad opposition June 27 marked the first day of hearings for the adjudication process on Tesoro-Savage’s proposed oil terminal in Vancouver. Over 200 people rallied outside and packed the hearing in red shirts to show their opposition to oil trains and support requests from tribes, cities, and the Washington Department of Natural Resources to deny the terminal. “This terminal proposal is a public health disaster waiting to happen,” said Dr. Beth Lee, a family practice physician from Clark County who spoke to the assembled crowd. “W...
Several spots are open in the Nature Adventure Camp, at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, held July 11-15, as well as Nature Survival Camp, held July 18-22. Both camps are led by experienced educators, including bilingual, Spanish-speaking counselors and recreational leaders. The camps offer fun day activities, and feature exciting overnight opportunities, perfect for campers looking to experience a first-time campout. Nature Adventure Camp, held July 11-15, offers a week’s worth of adventures at the park and nearby, as well as an overn...
