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  • Student leaders gathering this weekend

    Diana Zimmerman|Oct 13, 2016

    This year the Association of Washington Student Leaders is holding its annual conference in southwest Washington, and local Wahkiakum High School students are getting involved. The bulk of the conference is being held at Mark Morris High School. As the host, student leaders at Mark Morris were responsible for the planning of this year’s event. Last fall when they got the news, they asked student leaders from Kalama, R.A. Long and Wahkiakum to join them in the process. Wahkiakum High School s...

  • Rain barrel construction offered

    Oct 13, 2016

    On October 26 at 6 p.m., Cowlitz County Master Gardener Jon Griffin will discuss the benefits of using rain barrels. Participants will take home a rain barrel from the class. Griffon will discuss how to get started, what to look for when buying a suitable barrel and how to construct a system that will make economic and environmental sense. Cost of the class is $40 per barrel. Additional rain barrels can be purchased at $30 each. One must pre-register by October 21. Classes will be held at the Cowlitz Training Center, 1942 First Avenue,...

  • Twin Harbors will open for razor clams Oct. 14

    Oct 13, 2016

    Twin Harbors will open to razor clam digging along with Copalis and Mocrocks beaches when the fall season gets underway Oct. 14. Shellfish managers gave the okay Tuesday on a six-day razor clam dig beginning Oct. 14 at Twin Harbors after marine toxin tests indicate clams there are safe to eat. Last week, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved a three-day opening (Oct. 14 through Oct. 16) at Copalis and Mocrocks beaches. The upcoming dig is approved on the following beaches, dates and evening low tides: Oct. 14, Friday,...

  • Kalama ploughs through Mules for 48-6 win

    Rick Nelson|Oct 13, 2016

    The Kalama Chinooks exploded for five third quarter touchdowns to roll to a 48-6 win over the Wahkiakum Mules last Friday. The host Chinooks led 8-0 at the end of the first quarter as Jacob Herz scored on a 63-yard run. In the second quarter, the Mules put together a scoring drive which Hank Ferguson completed on a 3-yard run. The conversion attempt failed, and the Mules trailed their hosts 8-6 at halftime. The floodgates came open in the third quarter as the Chinooks scored on runs ranging from 26 to 95 yards. They also shut down the Mule...

  • Lady Mules win two; place 2nd at R.A. Long

    Diana Zimmerman|Oct 13, 2016

    The Wahkiakum Mules volleyball team won two matches this week and took second place in the Lumberjill Invite at R.A. Long over the weekend. Last Thursday, the Lady Mules easily dispatched their host, Winlock in three sets, 25-9, 25-10, and 25-14, to win the match. Makenzie Anderson had nine kills. Ellie Leitz had four kills and two blocks. Peyton Souvenir served 11 aces. Grayci Thomas added a couple kills after being moved to a new position, according the Coach Kayli Hurley. "Mckensi Fluckiger...

  • Cross Country

    Oct 13, 2016

    The Wahkiakum Mules cross country team traveled to Longview last Wednesday to compete in a Greater St. Helens League 2A meet. The 5,000 meter course was set at Lake Sacagawea and hosted by Mark Morris. The Mules competed against teams from Mark Morris, Ridgefield, and R.A. Long. Senior Alex Peachey Mellis led the boys, taking 57th place with a time of 25:20. Sophomore Seth Kuljis was close behind, taking 58th place with a time of 25:22. Sophomore Leif Carroll finished in 33:48 and took 63rd place. For the girls, senior Kyrah Scuito took 29th...

  • School Sports Schedules

    Oct 13, 2016

    WHS Mule Football October 14 at Toledo 21 Winlock 28 at Toutle Lake 31 Tie Breaker if Needed Home games in bold face. Varsity Games start at 7 p.m. Mule Volleyball October 13 at Adna (JV, V) 18 Mossyrock (JV, V) 20 at Kalama (JV, V) 24 Pe Ell (JV, V) 26 Napavine (JV, V) * Non-league contest. JV Games begin at 5:45. Mule Cross Country October 20 at Mossyrock (League Championship) 29 at Onalaska (District) NHS Comet Volleyball October 13 at Taholah 18 at Wishkah 20 Oakville 25 MMK 27 at Lake Quinault Home matches in bold face. Matches start with...