Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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It took a little longer than expected, but thanks to the Town of Cathlamet, children have a new park structure to play on at Erickson Park. Last year, the town applied for a grant to purchase a structure that had been picked out by Superintendent of Public Works Duncan Cruickshank, but they were turned down. This year, the council authorized $20,000 to be budgeted for the project, according to Town Clerk/Treasurer Kerrie McNally. It turns out that the money that had been set aside didn't have...
A strike was averted at Wahkiakum School District after the board of directors and teachers were able to come to an agreement during salary negotiations on Tuesday evening. On Monday, teachers had voted to strike following a tense meeting with the board of directors and administration that day. Teachers planned to begin picketing on Wednesday morning. Wahkiakum teachers sought an 11 percent raise across the board, based on last year's salary schedule, plus five TRI days, which cover some of the...
The Broadband Action Committee voted on Monday to make Wahkiakum PUD the lead agency in their continued bid to bring broadband to Wahkiakum County. The committee is made up of representatives from the PUD, the county, the Town of Cathlamet, Port 1, Port 2, Wahkiakum West, and the Chamber of Commerce. Tim Hanigan and Bill Fashing from the Cowlitz/Wahkiakum Council of Governments are also involved. Steve Carson, who is trying to provide internet service to customers in Skamokawa was in...
Wahkiakum County will put some of Washington's tax on the sale of marijuana to work. County commissioners on Tuesday approved a contract amendment with CHOICE Regional Health Network to increase funding for youth marijuana education and prevention. County Health and Human Services Director Chris Bischoff and county Mental Health Program Director Julie Johnston said the county received $21,000 for its work under the Youth Marijuana Prevention and Education Program (YMPEP). The funding runs from July, 2018, through June, 2019. Goals of the...
To The Eagle: I got a great chuckle out of our ‘Wordy Islander’s’ letter. He submits more letters in than anyone else but feels his majority voters get less coverage. This time two side by side of the ‘majorities’ opinion. It is good to see he is so supportive of Trump, because Trump’s ship is seriously listing to starboard. I watch enough FOX ‘news’ to see he has all their ‘not fake news’ talking points. I am grateful Trump has kept the economy on the steady climb it’s been on now for nine years, since the Obama years handed him a good eco...
To The Eagle: While my opponent is not confused by party endorsements he is certainly confused by the meaning of the words “Attention To Detail.” Partially reading a regulation and then cherry picking only those parts that support your view is not what I consider due diligence when researching a topic. If my opponent had thoroughly read the RCWs and WACs he referenced before jumping to conclusions, he would have found the following paragraphs: WAC 458-10-030, (4) Waiver of examination requirement. The department shall waive the acc...
To The Eagle: Warning: Brian McClain for assessor is not playing fair. He is currently not an accredited appraiser, the best way to protect the taxpayers. If McClain wins, we taxpayers will be forced to hire, pay for, a substitute accredited appraiser, plus pay McClain some $100,000 (including benefits) for not working as an accredited appraiser for at least a full year. After the passage of one year, McClain may or may not become an accredited appraiser. Vote for a currently fully accredited appraiser – Bill Coons. Dick Watts C...
To The Eagle: As the new school year begins, we here at the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office wish to remind folks to take extra caution as children, staff, and parents drive or walk to school and home. We will have extra traffic patrols near the school to enforce speed, stop sign, and bus paddle enforcement. One of the violations we have seen increase in the last couple of years is drivers passing a school bus while the stop paddle is extended (RCW 46.61.370). Not only is the fine for this violation $419, but passing a school bus with a stop p...
To The Eagle: Mike Swift’s recent lament that his hero isn’t receiving good press locally brought tears to my eyes, I was laughing so hard. It’s about time y’all figured out that our Fibber in Chief doesn’t give a hoot what kind of press he gets from anywhere, as long as any publicity is All About Him, all the time and as often as possible. Don’t you know our Egomaniac in Chief gets goosebumps all over, every time he sees his name in print? This real estate shyster and howling frontman for our latest kleptocratic plutocracy successfull...
The Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors heard reports, discussed policies, and approved several items at last Thursday's meeting. Brent Freeman made it official when he took the superintendent oath of office at the Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors meeting on Thursday night. Principal Stephanie Leitz reported that ASB officers spent several hours going over their constitution, discussing their roles and leadership style, as well as plans for the coming school year at a...
Wahkiakum County election officers certified final primary election results last week. In the race for county assessor, Brian McClain leads incumbent Bill Coons 1,021-814. Both ran as Independents. In the race for US Congress, District 3, incumbent Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler tallied 949 votes. Her nearest challenger is Democrat Carolyn Long with 531 votes. Others seeking the position were Democrat David McDevitt 132, Republican Michael Cortney 88, Republican Earl Bowerman 75, Democrat Dorothy Gasqué 46, and Democrat Martin Hash 14....
By The Wahkiakum Chamber Of Commerce September *** Farmers Market 3-6pm Every Friday Thru Sept. 30, Elochoman Slough Marina ~ Mackenzie Jones ~ 360.795.3501 Tbd Open Mic Music Night, Skamokawa Grange #425 ~ Jerry Ledtke ~ 360.795.3434 1 Rod Run To The Roadkill 12-2pm, Skamokawa: Roadkill Saloon ~ April ~ 360.606.0179 2 Wahkiakum Acoustic Guitar Society; 7 p.m., Wahkiakum Community Center, Cathlamet, Rick Nelson 360-431-4153 7 Autumn Welcome Evening, Cathlamet: Tsuga Gallery ~ Nell Coulson ~ 360.849.4116 8 Flea Market 9am, Skamokawa Fairgrounds...
DAMP BEGINNING--As the week began Sunday morning, we had some light rainfall which was most welcomed by all those who received it. When it falls real lightly after a long, dry spell, it's really good as it gets a chance to soak in and not just run off and do little to help the parched lawns and surrounding fields, so it was just perfect. However, as the work week began, we saw sunshine return and the chance for more warm days, so it looks like we'll be closing out August with some decent weather and begin September with the same. SPECIAL...
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. Senior Citizen Luncheon, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Grays River Fire Department, open meeting, 7 p.m. Food Addicts Meeting, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 5:30-7 p.m. Eastside Play & Learn Group, St. James Family Center, 10-11:30 a.m. Helping Hand Food Bank, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3 Fern...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: August 20 — 11:01 a.m. A grenade was found in a Skamokawa home. Deputies took possession of the device, which appeared to be a training grenade, possibly with a live fuse. State patrol was notified and en route. 11:29 a.m. A dog was attempting to prey on ducks belonging to a Puget Island resident. The resident believed it was a neighbor’s dog, but the neighbor denied it. 11:34 a.m. A Cape Horn resident sai...
I don’t know about anyone else in this neck of the woods, but I’m almost ready to do a rain dance. Everything is just parched and my rain gauge has recorded only .82 inches of rain since June. News from Naselle: Here’s to a safe and fun final weekend before it’s time to begin the 2018-2019 school year in Naselle. Classes start on Tuesday. Teachers have already spent several days in their classrooms preparing for the big day. If you have questions about anything to do with starting the new year, please contact the school or check out their w...
James (Jim) Joseph Koziel, AKA Jimbo, 71, of Skamokawa, died suddenly at home August 18, 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. Also 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...
Malachi Johnson died August 24, 2018 at Legacy Salmon Creek Vancouver. He was the infant son of Earl and Betsey Johnson of Rosburg. A graveside service will be held Saturday, September 1 at 2 p.m., at Rosburg Cemetery. Dowling Funeral Home of Cathlamet is in charge of arrangements....
During a Department of Licensing (DOL) system upgrade scheduled for Labor Day weekend, online voter registration and updates will be unavailable at myvote.wa.gov. However, Washington residents can still make and update voter registrations via downloadable, printable forms available at the Office of Secretary of State’s elections website. The Secretary of State’s voter registration page contains forms for new Washington voter registrations and updates to existing voters’ information, such as name or address changes, that can be printed in any o...
Community Home Health & Hospice is kicking off Give More 24! with coffee and sweets sponsored by Hearth Coffee, Inc. Coffee and pastries will be served September 20, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., at Community Home Health & Hospice Front Lobby, 1035 – 11th Ave., Longview. This is a 24-hour fundraiser for their bereavement program. Donations will help them continue to provide free bereavement support to the community. Those unable to attend the event can also support by giving on-line on September 20, at http://bit.ly/GiveMoreCommunity. “(My gra...
Friends of Skamokawa’s 28th annual Cornucopia of Wines, Wine Gala & Auction will be held Saturday, September 8, at 6:30 p.m. This festive evening of wine tastings, live and silent auctions, and a sumptuous spread of delicious hors d’oeuvres is a fundraiser for Skamokawa’s 128 year old historic gem, the River Life Interpretive Center-Central School-Redmen Hall. Advance tickets are available through September 3 in Cathlamet at First Interstate Bank or Daisy Chain Floral, in Skamokawa at the Skamokawa General Store and the River Life Inter...
NAMI wants you to ASK about suicide. Recent data show a 25-30 percent increase in the number of suicides occurring throughout the SW Washington region over the previous years. In observance of National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month in September, NAMI SW WA developed a positive, community-based program asking individuals to make a pledge to ASK about suicide. Their ASK campaign invites individuals of all ages in the community to begin paying attention to one another. The campaign asks individuals to take the following pledge: Ask:...
Cowlitz County Master Gardeners will present a Fall Garden Symposium on September 22 from 9:30 a.m., to 1:00 p.m., at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds in the Floral and Ag buildings. This event is free and open to the public. It will cover nine gardening presentation topics, demonstrations and silent auctions. For more information call 360-577-3014....
Most residents are aware of the multitude of ways in which one can participate in the arts here on the north Oregon and south Washington coast. From drama to art shows to musical performances, one can either sit back and enjoy or take an active part. This is an invitation to all those who love to sing to come join North Coast Chorale (NCC), a community chorus whose fall program begins Tuesday, Sept. 11 at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) 588 16th St., Astoria, at 6:45 p.m. This season will include singing with the Cascadia Chamber Opera in...
The Astor Street Opry Company will present a night of improv comedy at the ASOC Playhouse, 129 W Bond St, Astoria. Improv Night at the ASOC will feature a troupe of actors who will entertain with their on-the-spot creativity. Auditions will be September 5 and 6 at the ASOC Playhouse at 7 p.m. No experience necessary. Public performances will be Friday and Saturday nights, October 5-13 at 7 p.m. The box office opens at 6 p.m., the house opens at 6:30 p.m., on performance nights. Tickets are available at http://asocplay.com....
