Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Napavine Tigers overwhelmed the short-handed Wahkiakum Mules 49-7 in the Mules' home football opener Friday. The Mules suited up only 14 players. Hank Ferguson scored on a 4-yard run as time wound down, and Zach Brown kicked the conversion for the Mules....
The energy was contagious at the first annual Warriors, Widows and Heroes event last Thursday at the Elochoman Slough Marina. The idea for this event has been simmering in the head of Puget Island resident Bud Mickelsen for seven years, ever since he saw a presentation given by Jeff Mason of Puyallup. Mason runs a program called Fish'n Trips for Heroes, providing an opportunity for Wounded Warriors to experience fishing. Normally, Mason takes out one or two at a time. Mickelsen wanted to try it...
With the resignation of Brian Hatfield from his seat in the Washington State Senate, political figures are starting to maneuver to fill the positions. Representative Dean Takko has announced he will be a candidate for appointment to fill the Hatfield vacancy. That would leave a vacancy in one of District 19's two representatives to the House of Representatives. Precinct committee officers from Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Pacific and Grays Harbor counties will meet later this month to nominate names to fill the position. Those nominations will go to a...
Attorney Bruce Finlay was in Wahkiakum County Superior Court Tuesday with his client, Rosburg resident Sam Valdez, to petition the $10 million bail set in July. Valdez has been charged on three counts: solicitation to commit murder in the first degree, delivery of marijuana, and possession with intent to manufacture or deliver marijuana. Finlay argued that the bail had been set high in order to keep Valdez in jail because of “speculation that the defendent might do this or might do that i...
Our community is coming off a series of well-planned, entertaining and rewarding community events. Just last week, volunteers and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post put on a fishing derby for veterans, widows of veterans, and children of veterans. Local anglers took them out on the river, and about half caught a salmon. The positive energy of the event was amazing, one skipper told me. Another said, "It might be bigger next year, but it won't be better." I don't know all the people who were involved, but when people like Bud Mickelsen, John...
In last week's article about the transfer of ownership of Sharon's Pizza, Sara Buennagel's name was incorrectly written Sarah....
The Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office Department of Emergency Management (DEM) is happy to announce that September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. It is my goal to make Wahkiakum County and its residents as prepared and ready as possible for a disaster through preparation and public education. During the month, I am going to provide information on how you can take four basic steps: Be informed, Create a Plan, Build a Kit and Get Involved. By taking these steps NOW it will make you and your family better prepared during and after an e...
Youth are invited to hunt waterfowl for free September 19 at the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. The event will be hosted by the Washington Waterfowl Association, Ducks Unlimited, and Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. The special youth hunting season--ducks only--is open to hunters under 16 years of age, and they must be accompanied by an adult who is not hunting on September 19 and 20, 2015. Hunters must have a valid state hunting license, any required stamps, and hunter education course certificate. The event starts at 7 a.m....
LABOR DAY WEEKEND--I trust you all had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. For some of the campers, it didn't start out so great, as we had quite a bit of rain from time to time but with the much needed rain helping our lawns turn from brown to green and our fire danger so high, most of us didn't mind. By the time that Monday came around, it was super nice so I hope you got to enjoy a BBQ with friends and family that day. This whole week is supposed to be warming up, so by the time the weekend...
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, 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. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum County Real Property Rights Advisory Board, Courthouse, 6 p.m. Eastside Play & Learn Group, St. James Family Center, 1:30-3...
News from Naselle: School is in and the sports program is in full swing. It’s football season and fall weather is beginning to herald the onset of cooler temperatures and snuggling into warmer clothes. Last week’s game for the Naselle Comets was a shut out with a score of 40-0 against Chief Leschi. Way to go boys. Sports calendar for this week includes: Friday, high school football vs. Lyle-Wishram at Lyle at 7 p.m.; Thursday, girl’s volleyball at Ilwaco at 5:45 p.m. Go Comets! Westend news: This Saturday evening the community has the oppor...
Cookin’ Country announces acoustic concert to be held Cookin’ Country 105.5, KUKN has scheduled their next New Faces Acoustic Concert at the Columbia Theatre for Wednesday, September 30 at 7 p.m. Blaster Records Nashville’s James Otto will perform. “We have teamed up with the biggest record labels in Nashville to bring the stars to Longview for an up-close and personal acoustic show. People will not only be able to see the stars perform live, but will also be able to meet them after the show. James Otto isn’t really a new face, he’s alre...
On September 14 at 6:30 p.m., Joel Kelly will discuss aquaponics, a system that raises aquatic animals with one that grows plants in water. Learn about the different types of systems, common challenges, materials needed and how to set one up at home. Find out about the advantages and disadvantages of using aquaponics. The class will be held for free in the Fair Exposition located in Longview at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. For more information, contact Gary...
On October 17 from 2-4 p.m., WSU Master Gardeners will host a free program for kids (K-9). Youth will participate in hands on activities that include helping small animals prepare for winter, harvesting produce and preparing a garden for winter. The class will be held in the Natural Resource Building at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds in Longview and is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. Registration is limited; register by October 12. To register, contact the WSU Extension office at 577-3014 Ext 0 or for...
New immunization rates show many toddlers across the state aren’t getting vaccinated for certain diseases on time, if at all, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Immunization Survey. The state Department of Health commented in an August 27 news release that this trend means more children are at risk of getting measles, whooping cough, or other preventable diseases. The annual survey reports that children between 19 and 35 months of age weren’t any more protected against serious and potentially fatal...
On September 12, 2015, Kyleen Austin will debut her new CD, If You Were, at the Little Island Creamery in the Big White Barn. She will be joined by Andrew Emlin, Jillian Raye, Rob Stockhouse, Bruce Sattlerlund, and Jade Lewis for an afternoon of new and a few familiar songs. The concert will begin at 4 p.m. and end in time for people to attend the Friends of Skamakowa Cornucopia of Wines at 6:30 p.m. the same day. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the Bank of the Pacific in Cathlamet or by making...
Wahkiakum High School Band Director Darla Mead, is seeking band alumni to sit in with the pep band at any home games. The goal is to broaden the sound of the band and to show students that playing an instrument is a rewarding experience. For more information call Mead at the high school, 795-3271....
The Food For Friends food drive will take place in Wahkiakum county on Saturday, September 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed to collect the food. The routes, bags for collection and door hangers for volunteers can be picked up in Cathlamet at the 25 River Street meeting room anytime between 9-11 a.m.. On the west end of the county food can be dropped off at the Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park in Rosburg and at Okies Select Market in Naselle between 9 a.m. and noon. There...
The weekend of October 2nd and 3rd will mark the 8th annual Columbia River Country Days. This event was initiated by local volunteers to celebrate Wahkiakum County and to raise money and awareness for WSU Extension and 4-H. The event kicks off Friday with a Pie Social at 3 pm, and live music by Kyleen Austin and Andrew Emlen at the Puget Island Farmers Market. Pies are homemade by 4-H families and volunteers. Saturday is a full day and starts with milking at 7 am at the Skamokawa Farmstead Creamery at 1681 SR-4. The creamery will be open until...
A Memorial Service for “Foot” Steven King will be held at Toutle RV Park on Saturday, September 19 with a potluck set for 3:30 or so. For more information call Sue 360-430-4821....
Lorenzo Dow (LD) Mahoney, 84, of Cathlamet, WA passed away at Baylor Medical Center in Irving, TX, with family by his side, on Friday, 28th of August, 2015 from West Nile Virus. He was in Irving doing what he loved, being a caregiver to his only living brother out of eight siblings. He was born on the 19th of December, 1930 in Tuskahoma, OK to Frederick A. Mahoney and Sarah (Drummond) Mahoney. He was the youngest of four brothers and three sisters. The family moved to their homestead in...
Dogapawlooza event is scheduled for September 19 The 8th annual Dogapawlooza will be held Saturday, September 19 at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds in Longview. Dogapawlooza is a benefit for the Humane Society of Cowlitz County. Dogapawlooza 2015 will be the biggest dog party you’ve ever seen. Whether you bring your dog or don’t. Whether you enter your dog in anything or don’t. It’s just too much fun to miss! Attendance and parking are free. There is a $5 fee to enter the Wiener Dog Races. Check out the costume contest and fashion show. Lure Co...
The Toutle Lake Ducks handed the Wahkiakum Mules a 32-6 defeat in their Central League football opener last Friday. The hosts scored on a 29-yard run in the first quarter and runs of 40, 87 and four yards in the second quarter, in which they gained 161 yards. The Mules stiffened in the second half, but Toutle scored on a 53-yard run in the fourth quarter. Sophomore quarterback Zach Brown put the Mules on the scoreboard with a 14-yard touchdown run at 6:32 of the fourth quarter. The conversion...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: August 31 — 1:17 p.m. Deputies spent time patrolling the detour in the Elochoman Valley after several reports of reckless driving. Several vehicles were stopped for speeding. 2:12 p.m. A Cathlamet resident heard screaming at a neighbor’s home. Three deputies went to the home and knocked several times but there was no response. While there, they heard screaming and entered the home. One adult and one juvenile w...
Tutoring and mentoring children, helping youths and adults live healthier lifestyles, connecting veterans and their families to community resources, helping the unemployed get jobs: these are the kinds of meaningful work available to those who join the Washington Service Corps to help make Washington a better place to live and work. Those 18 years and older interested in helping to meet pressing educational, health and economic needs in communities around the state still can apply for several open AmeriCorps positions with the Washington...
