Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Summer is a great time to have fun; don’t let measles ruin your plans. The Washington State Department of Health is reminding people, who are unvaccinated, that it is never too late to get their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Measles is highly contagious, and easily spread when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. It is one of the leading causes of death among children worldwide. Last week, the Snohomish Health District confirmed that people living in the same household tested positive for measles. People who have not b...
A celebration of life service will be held for Joan Evenson on August 26, 2018 at the Skamokawa Resort from 2-5 p.m. Her obituary was published in The Eagle on June 28, 2018....
With two members attending via telephone, Tuesday's meeting of the Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners was short. Commissioners Mike Backman and Blair Brady were out of town but on the telephone; Dan Cothren sat alone at the board's table and chaired the session. --Cothren and Public Works Director Chuck Beyer reported that county consultants are still working with the Seattle and Portland offices of the US Army Corps of Engineers to complete permitting for dredge spoils deposits to protect...
Susan Kuhn was recognized for 10 years of service in the Wahkiakum Lions Club with a certificate presented by President Terri Elfers. Susan joined the Wahkiakum Lions in June of 2008, has served as their club leader and has been active helping with on-line PR for the club and supporting club activities. Courtesy photo....
By Diana Zimmerman (Editor's note: The ending portion of an article about county auditor candidate Matt Kuhl was accidentally omitted from last week's print edition. Following is a summary of the beginning of the article and then the complete conclusion.) Matt Kuhl is running for the position of Wahkiakum County auditor. Kuhl graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 2003. He attended community college in Wenatchee and worked for the forest service, but his mind was on the wars in Iraq and...
Cathlamet attorney Stewart Feil is running for Wahkiakum County prosecuting attorney. Feil grew up in Centerville, Utah. He received a Bachelors in English and a minor in psychology from BYU and met his wife while giving sword fighting lessons in Provo, Utah. It was while working at the Utah State Hospital, a lockdown psychiatric facility, that he discovered he had an interest in the law. "I started interacting with the legal side of the mental health industry," Feil said. "I saw that law...
Dan Bigelow has been the prosecuting attorney for Wahkiakum County for three terms. He's hoping to make it four. Why? For a myriad of reasons. He has made this place his home, he wants to serve, and he feels fulfilled in a way that he isn't sure he could be somewhere else. "I still think that I can do it best," Bigelow said. "I think that Wahkiakum County has come to expect a level of service after Fred Johnson. His eminence in prosecuting and working as a coroner has gotten people accustomed...
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has scheduled a public webinar for 7 p.m. Monday, July 23, to discuss current funding challenges and opportunities for the State of Washington to invest in fish and wildlife management and conservation of lands and habitat. To take part in the webinar, the public should visit this link (https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8360838542216730371) also available at wdfw.wa.gov and follow the instructions there to register. Registration via the website is available now through Monday. Altern...
An unusual program is making an unusual offer for west coast adults ages 18 to 35. Sea School Northwest, a program designed to train adults for entry-level maritime jobs in eight weeks at sea, has a large number of scholarships to grant in 2018 and is asking people to apply for a free training. "We are looking for young adults who are ready to jump in, and start something totally new in their life," says program Assistant Director, Caitlin Stanton. "Joining Sea School Northwest means you will leave home, join the crew of a ship, and become a...
Lower Columbia College (LCC) and the Lower Columbia College Foundation have announced the selection of Mr. Lou Mace as the 2018 LCC Alumni of the Year. Mace graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1953 and attended LCC from 1954 to 1955. While at LCC, Lou was a Track and Field star in pole vaulting. In 1954, he placed second at the WAACC championships at 12-3. In 1955, Lou set a Washington state junior college record of 12-9 ¼. That same year, he claimed the WAAC championship title. Lou continued his education at Oregon State University (OSU)...
Live Music Saturday, July 21 at River Mile 38 Brewing Company, Tom Armstrong, 5 p.m.; The Dead Hollows, 6 p.m.; The Mutineers, 8-10 p.m., Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
Full night time closures of the SR 409 Puget Island bridge are scheduled to begin Monday, July 23. "The full closure is necessary while crews remove aged timber decking and install a new deck, Tamara Greenwell, Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) officer said in a Friday press release. Closure details: • Beginning at 9 p.m. Monday, July 23 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 24 • Beginning at 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 24 until 5 a.m. Wednesday, July 25 • Beginning at 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 25 until 5 a.m. Thursday, July 26 • Beginning at 9 p.m....
