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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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A Vancouver couple died and another couple was badly injured when a pickup collided with their motorcycles on SR 4 at Cathlamet on Saturday. William J. Neudorher, 56, and Patricia Neudorher, 54, died at the scene of the collision, just east of the SR 4/Messinger Hill intersection. They were riding a 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle. Another couple riding a 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle, Wayne R. Priest and Brenda M. Priest of Sequim, were badly injured. Wayne Priest was airlifted to Peace...
There are some wonderful things to be found at the Wahkiakum County Fair, and most of them are walking around with smiles on their faces. Washington State Fair Commissioner Ronald Crawford is likely to agree. He had some great words for Patty Dursteler, the fair manager, as well as for the fair board on Saturday. "I love this fair," Crawford told the group. "This is what fairs are all about. Patty deserves a pat on the back. Second pats belong to all the volunteers." He had high praise for the...
Here's the latest news release from the Washington Department of Transportation: There will be no overnight closures of the SR 409 Puget Island Bridge from Friday, Aug. 24 through Monday, Sept. 3. The alternating single-lane closure will remain in place, around-the-clock for bridge painting work. For everyone’s safety, the speed limit across the entire bridge span is 25 mph. Please be sure to slow down and give crews room to work. To ensure travel access on and off the island, the Wahkiakum County Ferry will run during bridge closures, free o...
Town of Cathlamet officials reported progress on a variety of issues at the monthly town council meeting on Monday. Public Works Director Duncan Cruickshank said the town crew had found two large water leaks and repaired them. They were leaking 60,000 gallons or more per day, he said. Working with a consultant, they’ve found many other small leaks, probably caused by deteriorating band joints; Cruickshank called it “death by 1,000 cuts." Early in the summer, a major leak in a main running through the Birnie Creek channel almost drained the sys...
On Tuesday, the Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners started a conversation about consolidating water systems and voiced support for the PUD to become the lead agency in the Broadband Action Committee’s bid to bring broadband infrastructure to Wahkiakum County. “We now manage three different water districts,” Commissioner Robert Jungers said. “I think streamlining the operations, in order to spread the risk and reward of operating the systems, we could pool resources and focus them on...
To The Eagle: I agree with Paul Schreiber's letter of last week. The letter by the former deputy that was essentially whining about Mark Howie and how he runs the sheriff department, was totally off base. According to the fired for cause former deputy, Sheriff Howie has caused several other deputies to either quit or feel dissatisfied. I am curious as to what is in his background that led to his firing in the first place? A reasonable suggestion to the former deputy would be to pull up his big boy panties and stick to fact rather than sour...
To The Eagle: My opponent seems to be confused by more than party endorsements. I am writing to clarify the requirements for accreditation as an Ad Valorem Real Property Appraiser. When the term “Real Estate License” is used it refers to the state law contained in 18-85 RCW, Real Estate Brokers and Managing Brokers. When the terms “certify,” “certified,” or “certification” are used they refer to 18-140 RCW, the Certified Real Estate Appraiser Act (fee appraisers). Neither of these statutes pertain to assigning values to property by an...
To The Eagle: Last week’s editorial in these pages was an enigmatic oxymoronic paradox. How else would you describe a piece of fake news protesting fake news? The fake news beast is like Hercules’ Hydra – cut off one head and two appear in its place. One manifestation is the Charlottesville incident in which the president, referring to the originating kerfuffle over a Confederate statue, remarked that there were “good people on both sides” and got pilloried for an imagined defense of white supremacists. Another is expressing outrage over the...
To The Eagle: Ironic that The Eagle joined in the hysteria generated by media monopolies last week in pretending that their 1st Amendment rights were under attack by the president while exercising those same 1st Amendment rights. The president has criticized #FakeNews not actual reporting. Examples of what POTUS refers to are legion. Just this week, ABC News ran a breaking story with companion video of an illegal alien being arrested by ICE. It was presented as the shocking story of a father wrenched from the arms of his pregnant “wife” whi...
Commissioners of Port District 2 addressed infrastructures and staffing at their monthly meeting Tuesday at Skamokawa Vista Park. Commissioners authorized Manager Janet Bryan to obtain estimates for upgrading electric and water lines at Vista park. The electrical line serving camping loop run is no longer adequate for demand, commissioners said. The water line is also troublesome, Bryan said, and has had significant leaks. “It’s just a matter of time before the whole water line goes,” she said. With a new line, they could add additional faucets...
Next Wednesday, 33 soldiers and Gold Star family members are expected to arrive in Cathlamet to participate in the annual Wahkiakum Warriors and Widows Salmon Derby. When men and women die in service to our country, members of their family are designated as Gold Star. They will meet the volunteers who will take them fishing the next day and enjoy a salmon dinner at the Elochoman Slough Marina that afternoon, before spending the night in local accommodations which include the Hotel Cathlamet,...
A story in last week's edition stated that the US Army Corps of Engineers had excluded the lower portion of the Pancake Point/East Sunny sands erosion control zone district from proposed beach nourishment. In fact, county officials had excluded the area from the proposed nourishment site because Corps officials were concerned that it’s likely that deposited sand would erode into the channel which the Corps maintains for the county ferry, and that would be an unfunded expense to their dredging program. County officials feared that n...
As part of the Wahkiakum Outdoors series at the Hope Center in Cathlamet, Wahkiakum County Port 1 Assistant Manager Todd Souvenir gave an informative presentation on port history, marina dredging, lodging and more. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
Naselle and Wahkiakum high school football teams start their 2018 competition next weekend. The Naselle Comets head to Goldendale Saturday for a 1 p.m. matchup with the Odessa Tigers. According to an older schedule, this game was shown on Friday, August 31, but the Naselle/Grays River Valley School District website calendar now shows it scheduled for Saturday, September 1. As part of a doubleheader on September 1, the Wahkiakum Mules will entertain the Colfax Bulldogs at approximately 1 p.m. In the first game of the doubleheader, the Napavine...
SMOKY START--As this week began, it was a pretty smoky Sunday morning, and forecasters say that we'll have more of that until mid-week. When it's smoky, it's a good idea to limit our time outside and if we have to be out there, then buy a really good mask that can filter out the fine particles that can cause lung damage. I guess we can all hope and pray that these wild fires come to an end soon so we can all breathe a little easier and our brave, over-worked fire crews can catch a break as well. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. TOPS, Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Girl Scouts, Community Center, Cathlamet, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wahkiakum School District 200, School Board, HS Library, 5:30 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Dept., 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, Fire/Ambulance, 7:30 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen luncheon, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, noon. Senior Citizen luncheon, Rosburg Hall, noon Food Addicts Meeting, The Hope Center, 3rd &...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: August 13 — 6:16 a.m. The Skamokawa ambulance aided an ailing Alger Creek resident. 10:14 a.m. A bicycle had been abandoned at a Cathlamet address. 10:38 a.m. A westbound truck was reported to be losing the gravel it was carrying. 10:38 a.m. An individual who had been accused of stealing tools belonging to a family member agreed to return them after speaking to a deputy. 11:21 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance a...
News from Naselle: Only two more weekends until school starts for the Naselle-Grays River Valley Schools. Classes begin on Tuesday, September 4. Looking for a great lunch? Check out the Appelo Archives Cafe. Home made soups and sandwiches. Reasonable prices. While you're there, take a look around in the museum as well. They also have lots of books and items to purchase. Westend news: There is another fun event coming up at the Skamokawa Grange #425 on Saturday. Everyone is welcome to join in on...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting August 21 in the Middle School Commons. In personnel matters, the board approved the tentative hire of Kathryn Green, pending background check and the hire of middle school coaches, Aldrich Smith and Russell Hickman. A contract was approved for school nursing services through Pacific County. Both the board and the superintendent adopted working goals for the 2018-19 school year. A first read was conducted on Policy #6000, Program Planning, Budget...
In Loving Memory of Betty Eleanor Vaughn Betty Eleanor Vaughn, 85, of Naselle, Washington, passed away peacefully at Willapa Harbor Health and Rehab Center in Raymond, Washington, on August 7, 2018. Betty was born to Gunnar and Eva Nelson on February 3, 1933, in Salmon Creek, Washington. Betty graduated from Naselle High School as salutatorian of the Class of 1951. She married Leonard Vaughn and the couple made their home in Salmon Creek. Betty was a homemaker who enjoyed family, knitting,...
James (Jim) Joseph Koziel, AKA Jimbo, 71, of Skamokawa, died suddenly at home August 8, 2018. A celebration of life will be planned later this fall. He was married to the love of his life, Betty Koziel. He was preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Teresita Koziel. He is survived by his daughter Kari, stepson Rick (wife Jenny), stepdaughters Lori (husband Billy) and Brenda, grandchildren Todd, Jesse, Rickie, Eric, Ryan, Karl, and Kyra, numerous great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Born in Omaha Nebraska, later moving to...
Wahkiakum Community Center 100 Main Street Cathlamet 360.795.7870 Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 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...
Fifteen individuals ran a rerouted Bald Eagles Day 5k/2-mile fun run on July 21 because of construction occurring on the Puget Island Bridge. Participants ran behind town, past the museum, through the marina and braved a small stretch on the highway before turning around and retracing their steps back to the Cathlamet Pharmacy for the finish. For the women, Chloe Buzzard came in first at 25:51 followed by Alexa Calvert, 27:19 and Carrie Badger 29:51. For the men, Andrew Emlen came in first at 25:52, Scott Lamper 26:36, and Aaron Eaton at...
A crowd turned out for the Milk Fest at the Little Island Creamery on Tuesday. The event was put together by the creamery's event organizer, Greta Grangoth, and included wood fired pizza, salad, ice cream, butter and cheese samples as well as games for the kids. Photos by Diana Zimmerman....
Registration is open for fall quarter Continuing Education courses at Lower Columbia College. Call 360.442.2840 or visit online at www.lowercolumbia.edu/ce to learn more. Courses are offered in many areas including fitness, filmaking and animation, art, and OSHA Construction Safety Certification. Online Learning --Over 300 non-credit instructor-facilitated online courses to choose from. Visit www.ed2go.com/lccbic or call 360.442.2602 for more information. Continuing Education is taking course proposals for new courses and instructors. If you...
