Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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An Elochoman Valley resident fired shots Monday to fend off an attempted burglary. According to Sheriff Mark Howie, two men were seen putting items into a truck at a large storage barn in the 500 block of Elochoman Valley Road in the early morning hours of July 6. There had been a recent burglary at the address, and the owner and some of his neighbors were on alert. The burglary had not been reported to the sheriff’s office, but the individuals had set up surveillance cameras. One of the men w...
On Monday at a preliminary hearing in Wahkiakum Superior Court, Judge Gary Bashor set bail at $10 million for Altoona-Pillar Rock Road resident Sam Valdez. Last Friday, Valdez was arrested by the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Narcotics Task Force (CWNTF), the Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office and the Longview Street Crimes Unit on charges of solicitation to commit murder in the first degree, delivery of a controlled substance, and possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture or d...
On Tuesday, the Columbia River Compact approved two 12-hour openings for commercial fishers on the Columbia River. The first ran from last night to today (Wednesday and Thursday). The second will start at 7 p.m. July 14 and close at 7 a.m. July 15. An eight-hour non-Indian commercial fishing period occurred on June 17. Catch included 2,101 Chinook and 243 sockeye. Total catch currently represents 70 percent of the 2,996 adult Chinook allocated. A balance of 895 fish remains available for...
Christian “CJ” Lorenzo, 17, was arrested on March 20, 2015 for his involvement in the theft of chickens from a Puget Island residence and the subsequent sale of the chickens at a Woodland auction house. Lorenzo was also being held for the theft of a firearm, for a stolen laptop found in his home, and for possession of a controlled substance. Lorenzo was in court for a bench trial with Judge Michael Sullivan on June 24 and June 29. According to court documents, Lorenzo was found guilty on fou...
Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday cancelled the eight-ton weight limit for the ferry Oscar B. Construction of a new loading ramp has been completed at the Westport ramp, so Wahkiakum County Public Works Director Pete Ringen recommended the commissioners remove the eight-ton limit, which was established to accommodate the temporary dock which the ferry used while the new ramp was constructed. After discussion, the board voted to remove the eight-ton limit but limit loads to the maximum allowed for the old ferry, the Wahkiakum, while the...
To The Eagle: In last week's Eagle, a remark by Hannah Booth-Watts in a letter to the editor, was made concerning the paving of the Elochoman Road by the county. My husband and I think that is in error. For those of us who have lived here a long time, we remember that the Elochoman Road was once a state highway, and they are the ones that actually paved the road. Later on, as the state starting giving the counties some of these smaller highways, the county took over. So, while continuing maintenance and improvements happened while under the...
The Tsuga Gallery will celebrate its fourth anniversary on Friday, July 17 from 5-7 p.m. with music and refreshments. The gallery opened its doors at 70 Main St. in Cathlamet four years ago, the culmination of a dream of local resident Janet Cimino. She was instrumental in drawing together the many artists in the area and creating a bond in the group. She purchased the building and set up a trust as part of her estate as she succumbed to cancer. She was present as the gallery opened on the...
Janna Doumit, surrounded by all her co-workers, was recognized for 30 years at the Wahkiakum County PUD at Tuesday morning’s board of commissioner’s meeting. “It went fast,” Doumit said. “I appreciate my job. I know how lucky I’ve been to work so close to home, have such a great place to work and have a great living wage in this town.” “We appreciate you,” General Manager Dave Tramblie said. Tramblie gave an update on the water contract negotiation with the Town of Cathlamet. “Our latest offer...
A new event to check out during this year’s Bald Eagle Days is Trivia Night on Friday, July 17. The event is sponsored by the parents of this year's cheer team at Wahkiakum High School. All money raised will be donated to the cheer program to help pay for uniforms and camp. Participants are encouraged to form teams of four or five. The entry fee for each team will be $30. There will be four rounds of trivia. Each round will have 10 questions on a variety of topics. There will be prizes for t...
Women can learn the basics of fishing, hunting and other outdoor skills at a September weekend workshop that includes sessions led by several Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) experts. The annual workshop is scheduled Sept.18-20 at Camp Waskowitz near North Bend. It is presented by Washington Outdoor Women (WOW), a non-profit program dedicated to teaching women outdoor skills and natural resource stewardship. WOW, now in its 18th year, is an educational outreach program of the Washington Wildlife Federation. More information...
WARM ENOUGH?--If you're a heat lover, you've certainly enjoyed the last couple of weeks, as it's been pretty toasty! I'm sure the folks selling AC units and fans have been happy for the extra sales and there's sure to have been an abundance of outdoor style furniture, BBQ's and coolers sold, so that's a good thing. I'm not so sure that the folks selling fireworks were quite as busy. Many errored on the side of caution and didn't buy any this year, but better safe than sorry. At any rate, I hope...
The Washington legislature has budgeted $835,000 for habitat restoration and fisher development in Wahkiakum County. The funding is part of $11.7 million in projects allocated for marine resource committees, nonprofit organizations, tribes and agencies for restoration and habitat work. Locally, Wahkiakum Marine Resource Committee (MRC) handled the application for the funding. Wahkiakum County's Road Department will benefit with $535,000 for restoration projects, including a culvert replacement at Clear Creek and another small tributary in the...
Hope everyone had a safe 4th of July. This weekend will be the last Flea Market at the fairgrounds until September. Hope everyone comes out and finds some treasures. The Fair Royalty have fair passes and raffle tickets for sale. Your Royalty Court this year are Marci Dunham, Allison Kirby, Dalaney Cothern and Charly Childers. The grand prize on the raffle is " A two night stay for two at the Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City, a Show for two and a Buffet for two" Donated by Chinook Winds Casino Resort, an Enterprise of the Confederated...
Redmen Hall will present their 2nd Sunday July Concert on July 12 from 2-4 pm. They have invited a well known local group- Layton and Pam Elliott- to be the entertainers with their joyful folk rock style. They have had concerts in Astoria and are becoming well known in this artistically rich area. Redmen Hall is located at 1364 SR 4 in Skamokawa, and is open Thursday-Sunday from 12-4 p.m. Tickets for the concert are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. For questions call the hall at 360-795-8675....
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Port District No. 1, District Office, 500 2nd St., 5 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire District, No. 3 Commissioners, 7:30 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire training, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum County Real Property Rights Advisory Board, Courthouse, 6 p.m. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 29 — 10:05 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance transported an ailing clinic patient to the hospital. 1:53 p.m. A deputy and the Cathlamet ambulance responded to the report of a vehicle in the ditch along SR 4 in the Skamokawa area. 2:32 p.m. An employee at a Cathlamet business complained about a large truck that had been parked in front of the building for several hours. 4:33 p.m. A welfare check was r...
Chuck Parker received his Membership Key Award from new Lions President, Terri Elfers, at their July 6 meeting. A Lion can earn a membership key by sponsoring two new members who remain in the club for at least a year and a day....
Grant and Ashley Turner were on vacation in California last week when Grant was seriously injured in a terrible diving accident. He is currently in a hospital there, and is not expected to be able to come closer to home for a few months. Family and friends are asking the community to pull together and help this young couple with expenses. There will be a booth on Main Street during Bald Eagle Days where people may buy raffle tickets for a split the pot entry or a separate drawing for a camping basket. In addition, there has been an account...
The WHS Class of 1957 recently met for lunch at Parkers in Castle Rock. Members are: front L-R Sylvia Shuley Luton, Virgil Sorsen, Frank Pedersen and Karen Anderson Healy; back L-R Carol Severson Hadley, Jean Olson Hormon, Billie Jo Bain Dunn, Diana Johnson Barr, Bob Neilson, Ron Baker and Bob Backman....
On Friday, July 10, Kerrie McNally will perform on the Up-Beet Stage, 3:30-6p.m., at the Puget Island Farmers Market, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd., For more information call 360-560-3785. On Saturday, July 1l at River Mile 38 Brewing Co., 285 Third St., Fred Knight will perform from 5 to 8 p.m., on the Crow's Nest Stage during Live at Five. For more information call 360-366-4662....
Fourth quarter honor roll as announced by John C. Thomas Middle School this week includes: 6th grade – 4.0 – Logan LaBerge, Jake Leitz, Ashden Niemeyer and Ellie Wiltse-Hiatt. Elijah Moon, Jonathan Hauff, Kaleo Silva, Jansi Merz, Jaliah Abdul-Kariem, Daniel Martin, Eric Weusterfeld, Tucker Thomas, Deshayni Nielsen, Cadence Guest, Hannah Muick, Mary Jane Neves, Teylor Sauer, Brody Carlson, Jordyn Keithly-Watson, Randall Ecklund, Braxton Johns, Navarre Stewart, Shelby McEneny and Bryson Havens. 7th grade Isaac Moon, Julianne McKay-Beach, Mas...
St. James Family Center's Summer Youth Adventure Program is a little different this year. There will only be field trips offered once a week with no daily classes. A full list of field trips will be released next week. The first trip will be to OMSI, featuring 'The Science of Ripley's Believe it or Not!' This trip is on Thursday, July 16. The cost is $20 per child, and they will need a sack lunch. Participants must pre-register with Charl Melton-Peterson at 431-2403 as there is a limit of 16 children for ages six years and u...
The second annual Senior Citizens Prom will be held Tuesday, September 29 at the Elks Club, 900 Ash St, in Kelso. Live big band music will be provided by the Providence Hospital Stage Band, sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington, Elks USA, Rely Local, Grounds for Opportunity and Lower Columbia CAP. The Wahkiakum on the Move bus service will provide free transportation to and from the event. Pick up will be at 4:30 p.m. at Strong Park and 4:45 p.m. at Eagle Point with drop off at 8:45 p.m. and 9 p.m.,...
The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, will host a Free Legal Clinic on July 10 from 1-3 p.m. Jeffrey Keddie, an Attorney with Northwest Justice Project, will present information on their services as well as helping individuals with specific family law questions, such as how to get a divorce, determining primary custody and visitation and/or establishing child support. Those interested in learning more about this clinic or who would like to sign up must call The Charlotte House at 360-795-6401 or toll free at...
On August 3-7, WSU Master Gardeners will host Camp Luqal Luqal in the morning for youth in grades 1-3 from 9 a.m. to noon. Camp will be held for youth in grades 3-5 in the afternoon from 1-4 p.m. The week-long camp provides a hands-on experience for youth to explore the world of bugs, plants, and weather. Cost of the class is $25 and is limited to 25 children. The class will be held in the Floral Building located at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds in Longview and is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. To...
