Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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September 13, 2007 The Cathlamet Town Council will hear the pros and cons of continuing the use of the Cathlamet Fire Department's siren to call emergency responders to duty. Neighbors and business owners have filed two separate petitions asking that the town's policy be changed to use the siren only in cases of major disaster, such as tsunami or wildfires. Currently the siren is used for 911 emergency response calls. The petitioners argue that the siren is no longer needed with modern forms of communication available. Residents and business...
September 13, 2007 Many children don't have grandparents nearby to share a story, and likewise, many grandparents don't live close enough to be able to contribute to their grandchildren's lives. The Foster Grandparents Program seeks to match adults, age 60 and older, with school age children. The program, which operates in Wahkiakum County, seeks to put the life experience of the older adults in classroom and non-profit settings as a mentor and positive role model for children, and receive some compensation in return. Foster grandparents must...
Calendar of Events - September Compiled by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce 13 The Naselle/West Wahkiakum chamber membership meeting. Meet at Hunters Inn at 5:30 p.m. Please plan to attend this important meeting and help the chamber focus efforts for business on the west side of the county and Naselle. Everyone is welcome. 14 Farmers Market, Two Island Farms (Little Island Farm and Stockhouse's Farm) join forces to present a weekly farmers' market. Located at the Stockhouse Farm, 59 West Birnie Slough on Puget Island. The market is open from...
September 13, 2007 Winners of the Buzzard's Breath Chili Cook-Off were the Bank of the Pacific team, l-r Nikki Bergseng, Chelsea Paulsen, Kim Havens, Penny Paulsen. The Buzzard's Breath Chili Cook-Off set tongues on fire on Labor Day weekend, with the team from the Bank of the Pacific taking home first prize. In second place was Bill Wilkins with Windermere Realty in Cathlamet and third place went to Jennifer Johnson with the Rat Tap Tavern. The Peoples' Choice award went to the "Parrot Heads." Kim Havens of the winning chili team was also the...
September 13, 2007 As Southwest Washington continues to see its population grow, communities throughout the region are exploring new ways to reduce congestion and support the local economy. The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that Interstate 5 has been named a “Corridor of the Future,” and will receive $15 million. Congressman Brian Baird (WA-03) wrote a letter of support to the Department for this designation. “I-5 is one of the nation’s most critical transportation corridors,” said Congressman Baird. “As our nation’s po...
September 13, 2007 Congressman Brian Baird (WA-03) has announced that the Wahkiakum Community Foundation has received a $50,000 Rural Business Opportunity Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture. “Supporting small business opportunities, entrepreneurship, and economic development in Southwest Washington is critical for our communities’ ability to thrive,” said Congressman Baird. “This funding will help the Wahkiakum Community Foundation provide new job opportunities and contribute to the economy.” The funds will be used to e...
