Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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There was a small but enthusiastic response to the 2021 Wooden Boat Show at the Elochoman Slough Marina this weekend, and organizers-which included Allen Bennett and Julius Dalzell of the Lower Columbia Chapter of the Traditional Small Craft Association, as well as members of the Cathlamet Yacht Club-were pleased. There were 16 boats on display, according to CYC member Dean Carmine, and someone came from as far as Eugene, Oregon this year to show off his vessel, Bennett said. Photos by Diana...
Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services (WHHS) received positive test result notifications for four additional covid-19 cases in Wahkiakum County residents and also an additional covid related fatality, department Director Chris Bischoff announced this morning (Tuesday). This brings Wahkiakum to a cumulative total of 177 cases, with 11 of those potentially active, and five fatalities. Out of respect for their family, and due to the size of the county, WHHS will not release any demographics on the deceased other than that this one was in the...
The Wahkiakum County Fair is back, and this year’s theme is “Hats off to the Fair!” The annual event is scheduled for next Thursday through Saturday, August 19, 20, and 21. “It’s coming quick,” Fair Manager Patty Dursteler said on Tuesday. “We are excited to show off our new additions to the fair.” The improvements including some new roll up doors for the Grange and Lions Club booths, and a brand new ramp and walkway to the T Building. After last year’s virtual fair, Dursteler is happy to retur...
(This story was updated Monday, Aug. 16.--Ed.) Wahkiakum Health and Human Services (WHHS) on Monday received positive test result notifications for two additional covidD-19 cases in Wahkiakum County residents. WHHS has also received a report of one additional COVID related fatality. This brings the county to a cumulative total of 173 cases with nine of those potentially active and four fatalities. Out of respect for their family, and due to the size of the County, WHHS will not be releasing any...
Wahkiakum County Commissioners on Tuesday authorized the purchase of a spare engine for the ferry Oscar B. Commissioners also authorized the Public Works Department to contract with an engineering firm to survey county bridges, and they approved an update of a sheriff's office contract with the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) for occasional housing of prisoners in the county jail. The Oscar B. has two main engines, and the new engine will be a spare. It will be installed when the older of the two engines in service reaches...
To The Eagle: Over 339 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine were given to 187.2 million people in the U.S. as of July 19, 2021. The vaccines have proven to be safe and effective. Vaccination is happening under the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history. Clinicians who administer vaccinations are required to report adverse reactions to the CDC’s Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System ( VAERS ), an early warning system designed to record all adverse events proximate to vaccination, in order to capture any previously unknown causal links b...
To The Eagle: Any police officer who cries about police reform and the positive changes states like ours are making to policing are part and parcel to the problem. Defund The Police means bringing more accountability to policing and moving functions and responsibilities to others who are better suited to execute them. I propose states start by doing away with elected sheriffs policing in their communities and have them return to a more traditional role as jailers and security/custodians of the courts. Research shows that elected sheriffs...
Three FLIR E6-XT Infrared Cameras arrived recently for Fire District #3 through a 2020 grant from the Foundation for Rural Services Grant Program. FLIR infrared cameras can identify and locate hot spot fires in a burning building by recognizing extreme high temperatures through a wall or from outside a building. Firefighters say these small, handheld cameras are powerful, cost-effective and easy to use. They contain specific technology for thermal energy detailing. They also connect to computers sharing the images on site and sending reports...
Queen Anne's Lace blossoms sometimes seem to float in the air. Photo by Rick Nelson....
DAMPNESS/HEAT--As this new week begins, we are enjoying a mild, dry day after a pretty good soaking on Saturday. Here in West Valley, it was a nice steady mist which lasted most of the day and I was very thankful for that. However, temperatures are on the rise again and it could bring temperatures back up into those dangerous mid-90s or higher range, so I hope everyone has prepared themselves for that. Please keep yourself and all your critters hydrated and remember, the sun is not your friend if you're out in it very long, even with...
The Eagle urges all organizations to inform us of any changes in your schedule since the covid restrictions. THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Food Addicts, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. CathlameTones, Hotel Cathlamet, 6 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Port District No. 1, 500 2nd...
SR 4 is a pain. We all agree on that. I know using SR 4 for jobs and appointments is a pain. Trying to keep to a schedule can be brutal, but the DOT has to work on highways within a certain summer time frame. I guess the issue is understanding we're all in the same boat. I take the ferry, drive HWY 30 to the Longview bridge and "cross over the bridge," as the old song says. Let's all be as patient as we can! Photo of the Week: For those new to the area, logging trucks may sometimes be annoying,...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: August 1 - 1:01 p.m. A juvenile said she was being sexually abused by a family member and that she wanted to harm herself. The sheriff's office was not able to determine the youth's location, but forwarded the complaint to authorities in Cowlitz County, where they believed she might be based on something she said. 3:08 p.m. The driver of a motor home was given...
October 29, 1925-June 29, 2021 Elizabeth (Liz) Sears died peacefully at home in Edmonds, WA on June 29, 2021, after a long and inspiring life of teaching, mentoring, and giving to others, always striving to improve this world. Born in Eatonville, WA to Robert and Jane Goodfellow, at the age of three she moved to Cathlamet, WA where her father set up the first pharmacy in Wahkiakum County. While attending Wahkiakum High School, she played the glockenspiel in the school band, edited the newspaper...
Charles “Chuck” Parker, 81, longtime Skamokawa resident, died in Colorado Springs, CO on August 7, 2021. Chuck was born in Cathlamet on February 18, 1940 to Sid and Mary (Powers) Parker. He was active in 4-H while in school in Skamokawa. He graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1958 and joined the Air Force in 1959. He spent 21 years in the military. He married Sheran Kelley on September 24, 1960 and they were stationed in many places where they had their family before returning to Skamokawa. After the military Chuck went to LCC in Lon...
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6 Kenneth James Kandoll passed peacefully on July 19, 2021, at the home of his son, Cameron, and daughter-in-law, Catherine, after a five year diagnosis of progressive neuromuscular palsy. With loving and attentive care from them both, he met the physical and emotional challenges of this debilitating disease with the fortitude of his Scottish, Norwegian, Finnish...
Are invasive species hiding in your trees? State officials ask you to check trees, lights, outdoor equipment and standing water in your yard for harmful bugs as part of National Tree Check Month in August. “August is the ideal time to look for invasive insects and report any species that seem out of place,” said Justin Bush, executive coordinator of the Washington Invasive Species Council. “Trees, lights and standing water such as pools, dog bowls, buckets, birdbaths, etc., near homes are great places to look for insects. Trees provide natural...
A hunter education course is scheduled for August 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and August 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Elochoman Marina covered area. This is a traditional course designed for new or inexperienced hunters and includes handling firearms safely, conservation, sportsmanship and field training. Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife state guidelines for Covid-19 will be followed. Further information is available in the registration notice. All students must pre-register online at WDFW-hunting-hunter ed-traditional course. Anyone...
Your garden is growing well, but when is the best time to start picking vegetables? On August 17 at noon WSU Master Gardener Art Fuller will discuss how and when to harvest vegetables for the best taste and longer shelf life. Connection information (you must have a zoom account--sign up for one at zoom.us), then join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/7756056320?pwd=RzVxbTl0dXpyUjJjSDdsWnJuTXdydz09 Meeting ID: 775 605 6320 Password: 12345 You can also call in by phone (no Zoom account necessary). Phone Call: +1 253 215...
Reed's Canary Grass seed heads catch the evening sunlight. Photo by Rick Nelson...
