Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Artist, professor, sailor, port commissioner, Bob Kizziar is abuzz. Not always, but at the moment, he's got a captive and captivated audience who shares his love for art, if not his history, mastery and knowledge. The corners and walls of Kizziar's home are filled with beautiful pieces crafted by him or his wife Jenny, an artist in her own right. Friends, colleagues, students and strangers have created other pieces, their payment in trade. He points each piece out, sometimes for the pleasure of...
If you are looking for something to do this weekend, head down to the Elochoman Slough Marina where the Wooden Boat Show and Buzzard Breath Chili Cookoff will coincide with the first day of the Fall Fishing Frenzy Salmon Derby. The Fall Fishing Frenzy Salmon Derby begins on Saturday and continues until September 7. "To celebrate the return of the largest number of salmon on record,” Bud Mickelsen said, “we are having nine days of fun, fishing and competition to determine the best fis...
The heavy lift vessel Blue Marlin passed up the Columbia to Portland on Sunday carrying a drydock. Built in The Netherlands, the ship is 224.8 meters long and 63.1 meters wide....
Wahkiakum County commissioners have some advice for department heads as they start developing their 2015 budget requests: Don't get your hopes up. Commissioners met Tuesday with Auditor Diane Tischer and Treasurer Tammy Peterson to go over the county's financial status and review revenue predictions for 2015. The predictions aren't good, Peterson said. For instance, the most recent projection of revenue from state-managed county trust timberland is $855,000 for 2015. This year, Peterson said, the county should receive $1 million in trust...
Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler announced a limited special enrollment period – effective Aug. 27 – for people who have experienced difficulty enrolling in health coverage through Washington’s Exchange, Washington Healthplanfinder, or who have had billing or payment issues. The special enrollment period starts Aug. 27 and is scheduled to run through Nov. 14, 2014. Only people who attest to having enrollment, billing, or payment issues with an Exchange plan may change plans during this time. General open enrollment for 2015 indiv...
Sam Valdez confirmed on Tuesday that he was out of the race for Wahkiakum County Assessor, leaving a sole candidate, incumbent Bill Coons. Valdez garnered enough write-in votes in the primary election to qualify as a candidate for the general election, but he decided not to seek the job. "Another business venture showed up at the eleventh hour," Valdez said this week. "I didn't feel like I could give the assessor's job the time it required. "I'm really kind of disappointed. Bill Coons needs...
Wahkiakum County commissioners approved a pay increase for employees, discussed the trend of hunters paying for access to private timberlands and acted on other business when they met Tuesday. The board formally approved a 2 percent pay increase for most county employees. The raise is retroactive to January 1 of this year. Commissioner Blair Brady, the board's negotiator, said he doubted there would be a raise next year because of a decline in revenue (see related story in this issue). In other business: Rosburg resident Poul Toftemark urged...
The Wahkiakum High School football stadium grandstands may not be open to the public this year, district Superintendent Bob Garrett announced Tuesday. School staff have discovered dry rot in the structure, and the grandstand will be closed until repairs are made, Garrett said. District Maintenance Supervisor Mike Wright discovered the dry rot when he started to repair some fascia boards, Garrett said. Wright investigated and found extensive dry rot. He asked a local contractor to have a look, and after the contractor had checked the structure,...
There will be a food drive to address the continuing issues of hunger and food insecurity in Wahkiakum County on September 20. September is a tough month, according to volunteer Sue Garn, who has been working alongside volunteers from the Hunger Relief Task Force, the WSU Extension Office, Health and Human Services and several representatives from local churches to make this event happen. “There is less food on the shelves in food banks than any other time of year,” she said. “The shelves need...
The Southwest Washington Writers Workshop will host its first writer’s conference at Centralia College on Saturday, September 13. Sponsored by the Lewis County Literacy Council, the one-day event will feature as its keynote speakers New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni, and Gold Medallion Award finalist Jeannie St. John Taylor. Washington State poet laureate Elizabeth Austen, whose poetry collections include Every Dress a Decision, The Girl Who Goes Alone, and Where Currents Meet, will conduct a poetry-writing workshop. A d...
Members of the Stella Historical Society will hold their annual Remnants of the Past celebration on September 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The all-volunteer society furnishes and maintains buildings which display historical items relating to the settlement of Stella and the surrounding area. The buildings display items ranging from old-time logging and farming tools to early settlers' clothes and personal items. On September 6, the society will hold a fund-raising celebration. At the museum complex just off SR 4, 10 miles west of Longview, there will...
The state’s taxable retail sales totals grew to $27.3 billion in the first quarter of 2014, recording a 4.9 percent increase over the same period in 2013. Retail trade, a subset of total taxable retail sales, rose 2.4 percent to $12.3 billion. The results come from a quarterly report released by the Washington State Department of Revenue of taxable retail sales by industry. The report compares the first quarters of 2014 to 2013, which equalizes any seasonal effects of consumer purchasing habits. Taxable sales were up in many sectors: C...
Commissioners of Cemetery District #1 have announced that all excess items such as shepherd hooks, glass vases, statues, etc., will be removed from graves and placed by the wooden box at the back of the first mausoleum building 10 days after a service there. On September 15 all current items will be removed and left at the box. The situation has become out of hand for the mower and the cemetery is unable to be tended efficiently. The commissioners appreciate the understanding and cooperation of the public. For further information contact...
The Wahkiakum County Health Department has announced that effective September 2, all water samples to be tested through the Wahkiakum County Health Department must be received in the health department offce only on Mondays and Wednesdays until further notice. This drop-off change is necessary due to modification in transporting the water samples to Kelso. As a reminder, water samples are due in by 11 a.m. For questions or further information contact Chris Weiler at 360-795-8630....
Kooper Howard Fritzie was born on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2014, to Blain and Nicole Fritzie of Cathlamet. He weighed 8 lbs 4.6 oz., and was 21 1/8 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Rick and Tina Laney from Naselle; paternal grandparents are Robby and Krista Fritzie of Cathlamet. Kooper joins sister, Cayln Fritzie, at home....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: August 18 – 2:13 p.m. A PUD employee requested a welfare check at an elderly Skamokawa resident’s home after he found the door open and did not get a response when he knocked. 4:03 p.m. A caller reported that a driver heading eastbound from Deep River with a boat in tow appeared to be intoxicated. 4:53 p.m. A vehicle backed into a patrol car at a Rosedale business. 5:03 p.m. A subject with two warrants was...
State seeks to purchase forest conservation easements The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking landowners who wish to apply for permanent conservation easements through its Rivers and Habitat Open Space Program (RHOSP). Since 2002, the state of Washington has invested $3.9 million to purchase easements through the program. “The program is about finding ways to achieve endangered species protections in partnership with economically viable forest management,” said Washington State Forester Aaron Everett. “This year...
OLYMPIA - State fisheries managers are seeking public comments on proposed sportfishing rules they're recommending for the Columbia River Basin. As part of that effort, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has scheduled five meetings through September to discuss the proposed rules with the public. The rules are specific to the mainstem Columbia River, its tributaries or lakes within the basin. The proposals cover fishing seasons, daily limits and other rules for the Columbia River Basin. To review and comment on the proposed...
The Attorney General’s Office on August 18 filed a brief in the case of MMH, LLC v. Fife. The plaintiffs in this case seek to open marijuana businesses in Fife despite the city’s ban on such businesses. The city argues that it is not required to allow such businesses under Initiative 502. The city also argues that if I-502 does require it to allow such businesses, then I-502 is preempted by federal law. The AGO intervened in this case to defend I-502 and its proper interpretation. “This case presents a significant threat to the imple...
The 18 girls who turned out for Mule Volleyball this year work on their hitting skills during their second day of practice on Tuesday. The season begins on September 11, with a match at home against South Bend....
August 28 - September 4, 2014 THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire/ambulance, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Fire District 2 Commissioners, Skamokawa Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) GRVC at Johnson Park, activity room, 2 p.m. AA Meeting, Cathlamet Congregational Church, 7:15 p.m. Community Computer Center, GRVC at Johns...
STILL WARM--Summer is still upon us as this new week begins and forecasters say it will continue all week, so folks heading out for the big Labor Day weekend should have some nice days to enjoy before the kids head back to school. Of course, there is always that chance that the forecast falls apart at the last minute or the area that you are planning on visiting winds up with a shower or two, but for now, it's supposed to be pretty decent everywhere. Beings we are still dry, the burn ban in our county is still in effect, so if you see someone...
Here comes another year of school days, and the end of what has been a really nice summer, though a little warm for my taste. With a long Labor Day weekend ahead for everyone, here's to a safe and fun holiday. News from Naselle: Students will return to classes on Tuesday at 8 a.m. Here's to another successful and fun school year. Sports calendar for the coming week includes: Saturday, the 30th-football at Ilwaco at 1 p.m. Go Comets! Westend news The Free Friday Night movie this week is a kid...
WOW! The fair has been here and gone, I hope everyone who attended had a good time. I heard the kids had a lot of fun walking on the water in the balls. It looked fun. Thank you to all the vendors who were at the fair this year; hope to see you all back next year. Congratulations to Abbie Eaton for being crowned the 2014 Wahkiakum County Fair Queen. A huge thank you to this year’s fair royalty. The six young ladies earned a grand total of over $9000. All of these funds will go back into the fair. Also a huge thank you to everyone who supported...
