Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Town of Cathlamet and the Wahkiakum County Public Utility District are contemplating consolidating the town's sewer and water systems under the PUD, a proposal that has left people with questions and concerns about the rates they would pay-and what the loss of revenue could mean for Cathlamet. At a meeting on Tuesday, the two entities discussed a draft study that looked at a possible consolidation. Residents and town leaders expressed a range of emotions, from dread over the possibility of r...
On the evening of July 25, the Wahkiakum County Planning Commission held a public meeting to discuss a project that strives to reduce local communities’ vulnerability to flooding. The draft under consideration is an updated version of the 2005 Wahkiakum County Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan. Roughly 8 percent of Wahkiakum County’s population lives in floodplains and during the flooding season of October to April, those community members and their homes are at risk. The flood management plan estimates that flooding “impacts residenti...
The Cathlamet Wooden & Classic Boat Show is set for this weekend at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet. This year’s festival is shaping up to be a great time with plenty of classic boats for all to enjoy. We are welcoming all classic craft including those of various construction materials. Also wanted are boats of all modes of propulsion and function, be it boats used for work, pleasure or recreation. Notable boats from past shows have included a vintage Columbia River sailing gillnetter, a 1...
I was an attorney in state government for over 37 years. Because of my experience I am closely watching the campaign for Washington State Attorney General. There is no question in my mind that Nick Brown is by far the best candidate. In addition to his experience as an attorney in the JAG Corps, and as the U.S. Attorney for Western Washington, where he was the administrator of that prestigious office, he also served as legal advisor to Governor Inslee. This broad experience provides the best possible background for leading an Attorney...
STILL SUNNY. Well, if you're a sun and heat lover, I guess you love this weather. The forecast looks warm and sunny too, so I hope you're getting out and enjoying it. I’m one of the people who hide from the sun so I love the morning clouds and the cooler weather after the sun goes down behind our hill. With all the dryness comes extreme fire danger, which is such an easy tragedy to avoid. So please don't be one of "those people" who think they can light campfires and wind up causing massive wildfires in our parks. Please be extremely c...
July 29 7:44 a.m. A caller at the Elochoman Slough marina contacted the Sheriff’s department to see if the Sheriff’s boat net could be used to retrieve a cell phone dropped in the water. 9:09 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance transported a person with abdominal issues to the hospital. 12:51 p.m. A homeowner in Skamokawa called to report an ongoing issue with their neighbors horse crossing onto their property. 1:54 p.m. A road rage incident was reported west of County Line Park. The caller reported that a motorist was tailgating and honking the...
The summer reading program concluded last week with an 80th Birthday party for Smokey Bear attended by more than forty community members. The Collaborative Summer Reading program was supported by the generous donation of time by several short-term volunteers including community elders, teens, and parents. The library is so grateful for the time and talents our many volunteer staff members, past and present, bring to our community as they serve. The library could not function without you. The lib...
The Cathlamet Pioneer Center invites you to enjoy a Live Themed Music Show followed by Open Mic on Saturdays from August 10 to October 19th at 4 p.m. Donations are encouraged to support our historic church. Leah and Mel will perform a new theme every Saturday, including music from the ‘60s and ‘70s, Broadway hits, movie themes, and more. Leah and Mel are a professional music duo. Their sound is always the crowd-pleasing melodies of Leah Stonum, pianist and vocalist, and Mel Drybread, bas...
Westend residents headed to the Wahkiakum County Fair next Thursday might consider stopping by Johnson Park for a resource fair sponsored by Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services (WCHHS). The Cowlitz Family Health Center’s new mobile unit will be there, and visitors are welcome to hop on for a blood pressure check or get triaged for more concerning issues. Want to learn how to save money while improving the energy efficiency around your home? Come in to speak to someone from the Wahkiakum PUD about rebates. Representatives from WCHHS a...
