Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Warriors and Widows Fishing Derby was held again this year, following a two year hiatus during the pandemic, and all involved were glad to see it return, from volunteer to visitor. The weather was good, the company was fine, and the dinner on Tuesday was rumored to be the best they'd ever had thanks to a caterer from Toledo, the Crowded Kitchen, which brought tri-tip, salmon, oysters, and salad. Army Major Hai Pham of Fort Lewis had fished before, but this was his first time out on the...
Cathlamet is two steps closer to having an electric vehicle charging station at the Butler welcome lot site after Tuesday night’s town council meeting. The town had solicited bids for installation of an electric vehicle charging station and for construction of a paved parking lot at the corner of Butler Street and Main Street. After review of the proposals, council members unanimously voted to award the Butler Welcome Lot electrical bid to Hamer Electric of Longview and the parking lot development bid to Advanced Excavating Specialists LLC o...
Wahkiakum PUD Board of Commissioners discussed the benefits of mapping their systems, approved an intent to apply for funding to do so, and heard reports on Tuesday. During open discussion, Commissioner Dennis Reid said he was happy with Wahkiakum West’s broadband expansion on the east side of the county but was concerned that they were not going to reach “the last mile.” “What I would like,” he said, “is to think about in the future of trying to find a way to get to that last mile. Of every va...
To The Eagle: I loved reading Dr. Ben Carson’s comment regarding Covid-19: "Interestingly enough, when you think about the beginnings of our country, people came here so that they could be free, so that they wouldn't have the government's foot on their neck, mandating what they could and could not do. This covid situation has been the best mechanism government has had for controlling the people ever and they're very reluctant to let it go." What a true statement. This is the time to ask yourself who really are the insurrectionists? If you w...
To The Eagle: Joe Biden knew what a thankless task his presidency would be, yet he stepped up and firmly grasped that nettle, instead of retiring from a lifetime of federal politics. During his long public service, he learned. He evolved through personal acumen, with compassion, and innate decency. He responded to his party’s call to oppose an authoritarian presidential bully who was ultimately defeated by voter’s hopes that Biden could restore that decency to the leadership of this nation. Ending the fruitless 20 year crusade against Afghanist...
The featured artists for September at Tsuga Gallery are four friends from the Westend, who meet once a week to talk, create, and just enjoy each other's company. This Saturday, from 3-7 p.m., Tsuga will hold an open house with the four artists, Carol Ervest, Noreen Fitts, Sandra Prucha, and Gail Wahlstrom. Sandra Prucha is from Vancouver, but she and her husband moved to Rosburg a year and a half ago after finding a long sought after property on the river. A teacher encouraged Prucha in art clas...
There was one new case of covid-19 reported in the last week, bringing the cumulative number of cases to 600 in Wahkiakum County, according to the Washington Department of Health. The number of hospitalizations of county residents stands at 41, and the number of deaths attributed to the virus stands at nine. Disclaimer: With the easy accessibility of at home tests, the actual number of active covid-19 cases and actual cumulative numbers in the county, are hard to know. As for vaccinations, 69.1...
STILL SUNNY--As I begin this column, we’re still enjoying the sunshine although a few sprinkles did appear in a couple of spots over the weekend but as usual, not everyone got them. I was happy that the plants around my place are mostly “leaf feeders” and they got a little drink at least. One can tell Fall is in the air as the evening temps dropped considerably and the leaves are starting to crackle and drop, so it won’t be long and my “green” view will give way to an orange and brown view prior to the bare look, which isn’t nearly as nic...
THURSDAY Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Free Senior Fitness and Balance Class, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, enter via door on 3rd, 12:45-1:45 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. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Port District No. 1, 500 2nd St., 5 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire District No. 3 Commissioners, 7:30 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire training, 7 p.m....
It feels like fall to me. It was cold this morning (Tuesday). Wet mornings, fog, plants nearing their last days, kids back at school and our lives move on into a new season. Fall is often a time of dying leaves, but it can also be a time of new blessings, like warmth from a good fire and the love of old friends. May God bring a season of blessings to all of us, no matter what season we are living in our lives. "All good things around us are sent by Heaven above." Amen. Photo of the Week: Last...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: August 29 — 9:06 a.m. A caller reported a black steer on East Birnie Slough Road. A possible owner was contacted. 9:07 a.m. A caller reported that a child had been sexually assaulted. 9:54 a.m. A credit card was found along Greenwood Road. 12:42 p.m. A caller reported that a cow was struggling in a ditch on Cross Dike Road. 1:04 p.m. A Rosburg resident reported that two kayaks had been stolen from his p...
Joyce Lucille Keeling Bolton, 85 years old, passed away peacefully at home in Rosburg, WA on July 30, 2022. Born in Walhalla, North Dakota, she was the daughter of Allen and Lenna Keeling. She was raised in Walhalla, North Dakota where she graduated from in 1954. She retired as a bookkeeper for the Hackbarth Company. She married Norman Louis Bolton on September 21st , 1956 and they have lived in Cucamonga, California, Corona, California, and finally Rosburg, Washington. During their union, four children were born, Keith, Loreen, Lisa, and...
Max Malin Smith, 64, passed away early Thursday morning, July 28th 2022 in Vancouver, WA after a 6 year battle with melanoma. Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing Max knew him to be patient, kind, and hard working. He was always a glass-half-full kind of guy who loved his family dearly. He was adventurous and fun-loving, with a great sense of humor and a mischievous spirit. He enjoyed camping, playing all sorts of games, riding his motorcycle, admiring the scenery, and cheering on the...
Robert E. Kandoll, 66, of Kelso, died September 4, 2022 at the Veterans Hospital in Portland Oregon. A funeral service will be held at Valley Bible Church in Rosburg on Tuesday, September 13 at 1:00 p.m., with a Graveside Committal to follow at Seal River Cemetery. A full obituary will follow. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
"Clue on Stage," a mystery farce based on the classic board game, will be presented Sept. 9-Oct. 2 at Stageworks Northwest Theatre in downtown Longview. One of the performers is Sarah Lawrence of Cathlamet, who plays the Cook, the Motorist, the Singing Telegram Girl and an FBI agent. This is her debut show with Stageworks. "Clue" is directed by Janeene Niemi. Others in the cast are William Brauné as Wadsworth the Butler, Shae Coleman as Yvette the French maid, Scarlett Clark as Mrs. Peacock,...
Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday approved a road closure on Eden Valley Road and addressed issues relating to operations of courts. Eden Valley Road will have a short closure Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to replace a culvert. "This is the first step to try to control flooding in the winter time," commented County Engineer Paul Lacy. The work will take place at the South Creek crossing. Commissioners and court officials brainstormed a response to a recent state supreme court rule that will prohibit superior, district and municipal courts...
From the National Office of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Edited and Submitted by Wahkiakum Post 5297 September 11, 2001. It was the day when across the country, daily tasks and meetings were put on hold. Millions of Americans were frozen in horror as we witnessed a brand of ruthlessness and evil beyond the realm of comprehension. It was difficult to grasp the scope of the tragedies that day. It was the single most tragic day in terms of fatalities in our nation’s history next to the battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862. Many of us thought i...
By Diana Zimmerman The Wahkiakum Farm 2 Fiber Festival begins on Friday at the Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds in Skamokawa and goes through the weekend. There are a lot of classes being offered, and there will be demonstrations, and vendors too. Willing students can learn about wet felting, needle felting, tatting, knitting, punch needles, rug hooking, spinning, and more. One teacher is coming from Sequim, and another is coming from Montana to teach punch needle classes. Walk ins are welcome, but to sign up for classes in advance, or see a...
Because September is Fall Prevention Month, it’s a good time to remind residents that a fall prevention class is being offered at Hope House. The class started up again in April after being brought to a halt two years ago with the advent of covid-19. The class, which is taught by Sharon Selby and Vicki Skeers, started in 2017. “I have quite a few folks that come,” Selby said. “It’s targeted towards people 65 and above. The class’s format focuses on achieving strength, flexibility and balance...
WordFest will offer a variety of stories and experiences on Tuesday, September 13, 6-8 p.m., at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1428 22nd Avenue in Longview. Caroline Kurtz will read from her memoir of growing up in Ethiopia, A Road Called Down on Both Sides, and from her second memoir, Today is Tomorrow, about returning to the area in the midst of a brutal civil war. Steve Anderson reads from the third installment of his Book of Hours trilogy. Marc Imlay recently published his first poetry book, Pilgrimages to a Bullfrog Buddha. Craig Allen H...
Big machines started breaking ground at the Sunnyfield subdivision on Greenwood Road last Thursday. They are preparing the property for 33 residential lots, including six lots designated for duplexes. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
The Wahkiakum Mule football team opened the 2022 season with a 36-28 win over the Rainier Mountaineers last Friday. Visiting Rainier tied the game 28-28 on a long pass play late in the fourth quarter. To start the overtime period, Zakk Carlson scored on a 10-yard run, and quarterback Brodie Carlson ran the conversion for the 36-28 margin. Rainier's series of downs came to an end via a behind the line of scrimmage tackle from Mule defensive end Tanner Collupy. On offense, the Mules gained 189...
Football: 2--Wahkiakum 36, Rainier 28 3--Naselle 38, Quilcene 8 9--Raymond/South Bend at Wahkiakum 10-Naselle vs. Neah Bay at Forks 5 p.m. 12--Wahkiakum JV at R/SB 16--Wahkiakum at Pe Ell/Willapa Valley 16--Sound Christian at Naselle Volleyball 8--Naselle at Adna 9--Toledo at Naselle 9--Ilwaco at Wahkiakum 12--Naselle at Wahkiakum 13--Naselle JV at Washington School for the Deaf...
