Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Wahkiakum County highways are busy these days with a variety of construction projects. Tree removal will close SR 4 intermittently today at Milepost 47 for tree removal, travelers are dealing with night time closures of the Puget Island bridge, and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) began preparations for changing traffic flow on SR 4 in the Cathlamet area. Highway closure today A crew today (Thursday) will remove four large leaning trees looming high above the highway at...
The Town of Cathlamet is asking water system customers to reduce voluntarily consumption of water from the municipal water system. While supply from the Elochoman river is holding steady, the dry summer and several leaks are making the conservation advisable. The system is losing as much as 175,000 gallons per day, Public Works Superintendent Duncan Curickshank said this week. That's about half the water plant's daily production. Department staff have been searching for possible leaks, and a...
Friends and families gathered to celebrate and learn about Finnish and local culture at the biannual Finn Fest in Naselle last weekend. There was food, traditional clothing, games, dancing, music, art, and more. Visitors could get advice about genealogical research while listening to traditional kantele music in the Naselle school library or shop for Finn wares in the old gym. A logging museum was set up in one classroom, and art created by local artists or from Finland filled another room....
The budget for the 2018-2019 school year was approved at the Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors July meeting last Thursday. The board approved a $7 million budget for the 2018-2019 school year, as well as a four year budget and a four year enrollment projection now required by the state. “It looks as good as it can be at the moment,” former Superintendent Bob Garrett said. “The real tell will be the number of kids who walk in the door at the beginning of the school year. We’re going to...
According to analysis from the assessor’s office and local realtors, there is a market for affordable housing in Wahkiakum County. Unfortunately, the inventory does not currently reflect the demand. Higher priced properties are available, but savvy buyers looking for a retirement home may have realized they can find a better value somewhere else. According to Jon Keevy, a Realtor at Lower Columbia Realty, there were six homes under $300,000 for sale in June, and only two under $200,000. ...
To The Eagle: Readers will be well aware that the past month has been very dry with almost no rainfall whatsoever. Burn bans are in place. River levels across the county are at near record low levels. The blood on our roads serves as testament to thirsty animals moving at unusual times. What can individuals do to help out? The Town of Cathlamet is asking people to voluntarily limit their water use. This means that people should limit irrigation to hand water lines and strongly consider not watering lawns at all. Most people over water when...
To The Eagle: Responding to 7/16/18 town council article: The 20 Butler purchase process began in January at the first town council meeting of the year when Dale [Mayor Dale Jacobson--ed.] introduced the opportunity to purchase the lot to council members. The town took ownership of the lot on 7/16/18, the day of the last council meeting. The property’s tie to the Department of Ecology is significant. The Department of Ecology produced a “No Further Action Determination” in February 2006. The document states in its introductory paragraphs that...
By Diana Zimmerman On June 27, a candidate forum was held before a full house at the Skamokawa Grange. Each candidate was given an opportunity to introduce themselves before answering questions from the audience. The two candidates for prosecuting attorney were incumbent Dan Bigelow (D) and challenger Stewart Feil (I)Here is what they had to say: Bigelow:I have been the county prosecuting attorney for 12 years. I’ve been an attorney for 25 years and lived here for about 24 years. Before I b...
HOT ENOUGH?--When it's 76 degrees by 10 a.m., here in West Valley, I know it's going to be a warm one. I am sure the heat lovers are rejoicing but I opted to hide in the basement this last Sunday, as I had gotten toasty enough just trying to get the morning water chores accomplished. However, as Monday morning showed up, we awoke to moisture. I could hardly believe it! While other areas were still sunny and dry, we got that marine layer in and it was quite wet, which certainly made my plants and lawn happy, so I'm not complaining. This sudden...
Greetings from the fair office. Wow! What an awesome show from the "Challenge of Champions." Hope everyone there had a great time. It was pretty spectacular to see the support for the first big event our arena has had. Next year the seating will be better. The fair has received a grant from the Washington State Department of Agriculture to purchase bleachers so we will have plenty of seating and it won't be in (kindergarden bleachers) they will be similiar to the ones in front of the stage. So mark your calendars now for the event. Now on to...
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, work night, 7:30 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Fire District 2 Commissioners, Skamokawa Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Food Addicts Meeting, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 5:30-7 p.m. Westside Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible Church, 9:30-11 a.m. Cathlamet Public...
I’m not sure how everyone else is dealing with all the heat and dry weather for the past few weeks, but I’m ready for rain, lots of rain. My well is about dry and it’s quite nerve wracking. I don’t even dare to mow, as I am afraid hitting a rock will spark the dry grass and cause a huge fire. Be safe everyone. News from Naselle: FinnFest 2018 is now a part of history and what a great event for all to enjoy. With the food, flowers, music, dancing, all the displays and lectures, how could anyone find anything to criticize? It was amazing...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: July 23 - 1:24 p.m. Lifeflight was activated after a deputy, state patrol, the District 4 Fire Department, and the Cathlamet ambulance responded to an accident involving a motorhome and a motorcycle on SR 4 in the Elochoman Valley area. 2:16 p.m. A deputy was asked to pick up a Social Security card that had been found at a Rosedale business. 7:25 p.m. A Puget I...
Puget Island Fire Department will host its second annual National Night Out event. National Night Out (NNO) is a nation-wide event that’s main purpose is to build strong partnerships between the police and communities. Tuesday, August 7 at 5:30 p.m., PIFD will serve root beer floats at the department fire hall on SR 409. Volunteer Annie Howell said “This year we want it to be bigger and more exciting than last year, so we’re bringing in some fun activities for the kids. Either way we wouldn’t be doing anything if the community and our Wahkiak...
Three local students recently earned degrees at Washington State University. Brieanna Lynne Olsen of Cathlamet graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. William Cody Olsen of Cathlamet graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Bryan A Ledtke of Skamokawa graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering....
Wahkiakum Community Center 100 Main Street Cathlamet 360.795.7870 Volunteers still needed and all group leaders and others that utilize the Center that could not make the training please call or email WCC to schedule a time to fill out any additional paperwork and to sign up for fun events or to host. If you need court ordered or volunteer hours we would love to have you serve here. Summer Lunch Program is at J.A. Wendt Elementary School, Monday through Thursday 12 p.m. -12:30 p.m., or call Ginger Hake at 360-795-8630 ext 236 to order a lunch...
Workforce Southwest Washington (WSW) has added three new members to its volunteer board of directors. Joining the board are: * Mara Kieval, Nurse Representative with the Washington State Nurses Association. She will represent Clark County labor. * Max Ault, Interim President of the Columbia River Economic Development Council, representing Clark County economic development. * Robert Jungers, Owner of Elochoman Millwork, representing Wahkiakum County private sector. The workforce board includes representatives of private businesses, education,...
Bob A. Hendrickson, 88, of Vancouver (formerly Cathlamet), died on July 30, 2018 in a Vancouver care center. A full obituary will follow. Service is pending at a later date....
The second annual Cathlamet Art Festival, presented by Tsuga Art Gallery, brings in a full range of live entertainment. Beginning on Friday, August 3, Tsuga Gallery will host an opening reception for both the Art Festival and Wooden Boat Festival at the Gallery (located at 70 Main St., Cathlamet) from 4:30 – 6 p.m. Following the reception there will be a live fund-raising auction at the Gallery, featuring donated art from Gallery members and local businesses. After the auction there will be poetry reading and music at the Cathlamet Pioneer C...
Summer is in full swing, and so is Grays River Valley Center. The board would like to welcome our new board member CeCe Raglin from Cathlamet. CeCe is already jumping in and making the board complete. CeCe is Secretary and Co-Treasurer along with Denise Blanchard. We are looking forward to good things happening. Our Super Sale is this coming weekend August 3, 4, and 5, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Friday and 12-4 p.m., on Saturday. Lunch will be available on Friday and Saturday. The board meeting has been changed from August 1 to August 8. Everyone...
Community Home Health & Hospice’s Camp Cedars, a 3-day, residential camp for children who have experienced the death of a family member or close friend, is scheduled for August 17-19. The camp is the end of year finale for children who have been attending grief support groups since September 2017. Camp Cedars helps children continue their grief work in a supportive, outdoor environment. Facilitated by trained staff, camp activities include talking circles, art, games and storytelling. The theme this year is The Journey of Grief. Attendees w...
The US Department of Agriculture Rural Development program will take input on what infrastructure projects people in Wahkiakum County would like to see developed. The session will occur August 9, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, in the River Street Meeting Room, 25 River Street, Cathlamet. The agency offers loans, grants and loan guarantees to help create jobs and support economic development and essential services such as housing, health care, first responder services and equipment, and water, electric and communications infrastructure. The agency also...
Recent hot and dry weather have led local timber companies to close their lands. Here is a Wednesday morning announcement of the closures: Grays Harbor, Pacific, and Wahkiakum County large private forest lands are closed due to extreme heat and fire danger. A collaboration of several private landowners has led to closing the forest to public access. Campbell Global, Greenwood Resources, Hancock Forest Management and Olympic Resource Management have closed their lands this week. Other landowners may close or have already closed their lands. The...
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is extending the public comment period on its recommendations for the management of "riparian ecosystems" along the banks of rivers and streams throughout the state. Terra Rentz, the department's ecosystem services manager, said WDFW will now accept written comments through Aug. 17 on the recommendations contained in Riparian Ecosystems, Volume 2: Management Recommendations, available online at https://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/01988. The original comment period was scheduled to end July 17....
The Pacific County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a citizen dispute on US 101 near Elkhorn Creek on the afternoon of July 26. At approximately 2:50 p.m., Deputy Jon Ashley reported an individual known to be a wanted felon had fled from the residence. Deputy Ashely immediately called for additional units. Detective Ryan Tully, Deputy Randy Wiegardt and his K-9 partner Ciko, and Sheriff Scott Johnson responded to the scene. The suspect was pursued for about 90 minutes through heavy underbrush, the woods and into Elkhorn Creek and the s...
