Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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By all accounts, the combined Art Festival/Wooden Boat Show was a success this weekend. As for the Wooden Boat Show, organizer Julius Dalzell said numbers were down but enthusiasm expressed by visitors more than made up for it. According to another organizer, Allan Bennett, there were more boats than last year. Some sat along one dock in the marina, but more were in the parking lot, where enthusiasts could get a better look at each craft. Tina and Pat Kelley of Portland, and former leaders in...
Washington’s voters went to the polls Tuesday for the 2018 primary election, and challenger Brain McClain showed strength in the race for Wahkiakum County assessor. In the early tally of votes that had arrived at the county auditor’s office Tuesday, McClain leads incumbent Bill Coons 785-645. Both ran as Independents. In the race for US Congress, District 3, incumbent Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler did well in Wahkiakum County, tallying 730 votes. Her nearest challenger is Democrat Carolyn Long with 431 votes. Others seeking the position wer...
The Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday to hear reports, and discuss broadband, infrastructure, and new projects. “The Puget Island bridge project was a total success,” General Manager Dave Tramblie said. A portion of the main that runs water to the Island was repaired by the PUD last Friday. Service was returned to customers that day, and on Saturday, Puget Island residents were notified when water was safe to drink. The line had been damaged a decade ago when the boo...
To The Eagle: I find it very ironic that Sheriff Howie’s campaign slogan is “Proven Leadership.” After serving my community for 19 years in the Sheriff’s Office, I am sorry to say that the leadership within the Sheriff’s Office has been repressive and the current morale of most employees in the Sheriff’s Office is in serious trouble. Out of six deputies, one is retiring due to medical issues, two are in the process of leaving, and another two are looking to leave. All of them have dealt with not only the stress of surviving the day to day issu...
To The Eagle: I’ve known Mark Howie for about eight years now. His heart is in the right place as he is deeply involved with our community. I believe he has proven his leadership many times. We were voted one of the safest towns in Washington thanks to Mark and his team. I am proud to live in Cathlamet and to call Sheriff Howie a friend. Nicole Emery Cathlamet...
To The Eagle: I’m a current resident of Wahkiakum County, Washington. I enjoy the close atmosphere of the people and friends. I’m writing to let you know about the dealings I have had with our candidate for County Assessor. Brian McClain is very capable of repairing and improving the communication and dealings with the people of Wahkiakum County. This is a position where customer service is a must and is severely lacking as we are now. Brian volunteers his time with many organizations, Wahkiakum FFA, Lions Club, 4-H programs just naming a few...
To The Eagle: Would like to do a quick shout out to the Wahkiakum Sheriff's Department. Our daughter and grandchildren are visiting from Texas and we thought we had all last minute details taken care of. However we realized our granddaughter was still of car seat/booster seat age. What to do? I talked with Deputy Vern Barton just to inquire if he knew of anyone that might "loan" carseats.He had me meet him at the Fire House where he proceeded to give me a brand new one at no cost to us! What a wonderful blessing and a fantastic program that...
To The Eagle: Integrity, service, professionalism. In 39 years of law enforcement these were my guiding words. Do what you say you will, speak the truth. Don't do the minimum, but go the extra mile to serve. Be willing to risk your life for others. Treat people like you would want to be treated. Pretend that when that call comes in that it's your daughter, son, mother or father you’re serving. Don't forget that tax payers are paying your salary and deserve your best.You are their servant! Every call counts. In long conversations with both t...
The Town of Cathlamet held a special meeting last Wednesday to discuss whether or not to allow parking on a lot they recently purchased despite vehement public objection. "The reason I spoke to council members about having a special meeting is because the day after we purchased the lot, someone had removed the chain that the former owner had put up,” Town Clerk/Treasurer Kerrie McNally said. “It was not town personnel that removed that chain, and people had begun parking at the lot.” McNal...
When students return to school this fall in Cathlamet, they'll have mental health services available if they need them. The Wahkiakum County mental health department has been able to supply a therapist to serve Wendt Elementary, Thomas Middle and Wahkiakum High schools. Funding the school district and mental health program has paid for the two-year-old program, therapist Jasmine Lindholm said Tuesday. The program focuses on students having issues with grades, attendance, discipline or any combination thereof. In the program's first school...
Wahkiakum County commissioners covered a lot of ground when they met Tuesday on issues ranging from dredging program efforts to setting fees for electronic access to Superior Court records. Commissioner Dan Cothren presented a written update of the county's efforts to obtain permits for a US Army Corps of Engineers dredging program to nourish eroding beaches at Cape Horn and on Puget Island. The board approved an amendment to their contract with engineering consultant Mott-McDonald to cover the latest permit requirement--an alternatives...
A contractor crew is installing new foundation for paving on the Puget Island bridge during night-time closures 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. County officials said Tuesday they have an agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to pay for ferry service during the closures so travelers aren't stranded, as happened Monday. To be added to the notification list, text the word: BRIDGE to 474747 or email your cell phone number to Beau Renfro at...
NICE WEEKEND--The light raindrops we had at the end of last week gave way to sunshine this past Saturday, which was just in time for the many activities taking place in the area, so I'm sure that made everybody happy. More sun and dry weather is scheduled for this week, so once again, we should be mindful of fire danger, conserving our water sources and keeping ourselves and our pets hydrated and safe from too much sun. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from Aug. 9-15 are Marsha Helms, Treasure Collupy, Judy Smith, Tim Schmitz,...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Girl Scouts, Community Center, Cathlamet, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Food Addicts Meeting, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 5:30-7 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Port District #1, 500 2nd St., 5 p.m....
News from Naselle: Summer is half over, and the time has come to prepare for another school year. Though students are not in class, a lot of activity happens prior to the school doors opening. Here is a list of important dates for registrations: Athletic Registration - August 13 and 14, 6-8 p.m., not August 9 and 10 for middle school and high school students. Sports Physicals - August 13, 9 a.m to noon, at the school. Cost is $20. ASB cards are $30. New Student Registration is August 14, 10 a.m to 3 p.m. in the high school commons; 9th Grade...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: July 30 — 10:02 a.m. A dog was left in a locked vehicle with the windows rolled up on a Cathlamet street. 12:46 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance transported a clinic patient to the hospital. July 31 — 2:00 a.m. An individual with possible mental health issues and knives strapped to her waist called repeatedly asking for assistance in getting fuel. A mental health representative was notified. 8:28 a.m. The sheriff...
Grand Prize Trophy Portland Yacht Club Float Animals 1st--Ridin' Rebels 4-H Horse Club Marching group 1st--WHS Cheerleaders 2nd--Wahkiakum Lions Club Antique cars 1st--Tim Hoven & Jerry Kakonsky antique mail Jeeps undergoing restoration 2nd--Wayne and Debbie Elliott 1956 Ford 100 pickup 3rd--Keith Olsen--1924 Ford C Cab Model T truck Decorated Vehicles 1st--Santa's Fire Department 2nd--Lower Columbia PFLAG/WHS Gay/Straight Alliance 3rd--Patriotic Vet in a Patriotic 'Vette Floats 1st--Island Pearls Live Log Trucks 1st--Jerry Debriae Logging...
D's Art, Antiques & Collectibles celebrated her grand opening with a ribbon cutting, along with friends and representatives from the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce on Friday....
The Wahkiakum County Fair Board has dedicated this year's fair to Neil and Jean Beerbower. The pair have been volunteering at the Wahkiakum County Fair for decades. They have spent many hours fundraising for the fair and the recent bull riding event, getting the exotic barn ready, or painting, putting in insulation, and cleaning up the grounds. Jean says between the two of them, they volunteered 100 hours last July alone. As for this year, "the biggest thing was getting the bull riders here,"...
Wahkiakum Community Center 100 Main Street Cathlamet 360.795.7870 Hours: Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (2nd Fridays is the book club, every Friday is Brown Bag Lunch at 11 a.m. and check out the weekly 7 p.m. Friday movie below. 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 or...
The Liberty Theatre located at 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, will present their second year of classical performances and school workshops. Their first season presented seven workshops within Astoria and Warrenton High Schools, which reached 100+ students. Thanks to foundations, corporations, and donors, they plan to include many more area schools during the 2018/2019 season. The following ensembles are set to perform: • September 22 - Portland Chamber Orchestra 7 p.m. • January 13 - Quartetto Gelato 7 p.m. • February 23 - BodyVox Dance 7 p.m...
By The Wahkiakum Chamber Of Commerce August Fridays--Farmers Market 3-6pm Every Friday Thru Sept. 30, Elochoman Slough Marina ~ Mackenzie Jones ~ 360.795.3501 *** Libraries Rock! Children’s Summer Reading Program 2:30-3:45pm (Wednesdays Thru Aug) ~ Cathlamet Library 360.795.3254 10 Open Mic Music Night Skamokawa Grange #425 ~ Jerry Ledtke ~ 360.795.3434 16-18 Wahkiakum County Fair 9am, Skamokawa Fairgrounds ~ Patty Dursteler ~ 360.795.3480 18 Silver Buckle 8am, Skamokawa Fairgrounds ~ Patty Dursteler ~ 360.795.3480 September *** Farmers M...
The Great Rivers Behavioral Health Organization is seeking consumer voices to attend a Speak Out at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15, at the Cathlamet Community Center, 101 Main Street. The Great Rivers Quality Review Team (QRT) are people who have lived experiences with mental health and substance use disorders and strongly believe that consumer voices matter and can help make change. Individuals and families who are currently receiving behavioral health services or have received services in the recent past from Wahkiakum County Health and...
In the month of July search and rescue crews responded to an average of one unmanned-adrift paddlecraft in the Puget Sound region every day, and now the Coast Guard seeks the help of all owners of kayaks, canoes and other paddlecraft to label their vessel with essential contact information. Every unmanned-adrift paddlecraft is treated as a potential distress situation, however, when the craft is properly labelled the situation can often be quickly resolved with a phone call to the vessel owner, which minimizes personnel fatigue and negative imp...
Secretary of State Kim Wyman certified Initiative 1639 for the November General Election July 27. I-1639, titled by its sponsors as “Gun Violence Prevention,” is the first of three initiatives submitted this summer to complete the verification process for the General Election. Initiatives 1631 and 1634 will also undergo the process to ensure that each has at least 259,622 valid qualifying signatures to make the ballot, as is required by law. Secretary Wyman said concerns remain about whether the format of the I-1639 petition signature she...
