Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Wahkiakum County Elections will conduct a logic and accuracy test on its ballot tabulation equipment for the August 2, 2022, Primary Election. The purpose of this test is to ensure every vote is counted accurately. The test will be conducted on Friday, July 12 at 2 p.m. in the Auditor’s Office, 64 Main St., Cathlamet. Those interested may observe the test by contacting the Elections Office at (360) 795-3219....
To The Eagle: I'd known Dan Bigelow for several years and always knew he was the coroner and prosecutor but had no idea that he was an emergency medical technician here in Wahkiakum county. A few years ago I showed up at our health clinic so ill with pneumonia that an ambulance was called to transport me into PeaceHealth in Longview. I imagine that, partially due to my very compromised condition, was the reason I initially freaked out when I saw the coroner come in. He quickly assured me that I wasn't actually dead and he in fact was the ambula...
To The Eagle: Wow; Rasmussen (July 11th) says President Biden’s job approval rating is 37% and his disapproval is 61%. Rasmussen (July 11th) says direction of USA on the right track is only 19%, while 76% say we are on the wrong track. The nation is hurting as the value of each US dollar is still dropping, which artificially triggers more inflation. Fuel costs are still rising, as our president has now started exporting our national oil reserves. The Biden and Patty Murray supported plan to begin taxing unrealized capital gains, is coming to l...
In the May 12 edition of the Wahkiakum County Eagle, I issued a pie baking challenge to the entire county: Do you think you can make a better pie than me? Prove it! Enter a pie in the 2022 Wahkiakum County Fair. This week, the Cathlamet Woman’s Club turned up the heat. They have assembled 100 free pie baking kits, which include pie tins and all the how-to’s for submitting entries to the Wahkiakum County Fair on August 16, from 3-8 p.m. The kits are available at the Wahkiakum County Eagle off...
Just in time for Bald Eagle Days, the Wright memorial parking lot, located on private property, is officially open to the public. The parking lot, at the corner of Broadway and River streets has 19 marked parking spots. A new sign memorializing the site of the Wright Hardware Store has been displayed. The lot, just around the corner from Main Street, will be a welcome addition to downtown Cathlamet. Parking on Main Street is often difficult even mid-week. Photo by Ian Brandon...
Wahkiakum VFW Post 5297 has recognized local businesses for support of the buddy poppy program. Twelve businesses volunteered to have Buddy Poppies and donation containers placed in their business. Wahkiakum VFW Post 5297 has two Buddy Poppy drives each year, one in November, during the Veterans Day holiday, and the other in May, during the Memorial Day holiday. In addition, Post 5297 has a manned booth at the Cathlamet Market. Manpower only allows one booth per drive, but the post is always...
A disc golfer was overheard remarking on the view from the clubhouse at Skyline Golf Course before joining his team at a tournament on a sunny Sunday morning. "It's so beautiful," he said. While traditional golf continues at Skyline, the course was visited by a slew of disc golf enthusiasts from all over the northwest after it was opened up to disc golf last week. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
