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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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It was nearly closing time, and though the sun was still shining on a late Sunday afternoon, the air had started to cool. A grey tabby kitten stretched herself on a nearby tire before running over to say hello and accept a little admiration. As I wandered down the drive toward the back field, I heard little ones laughing as they played on a swing set nearby. Two of the Little Island Farm dogs rushed to join me, and we enjoyed a neighborly stroll for a minute or two, as I patted their heads and...
An "Important Notice" advertisement from the Wahkiakum County Treasurer in the Oct. 20 edition contained an error: Second half payments are due on or before Oct. 31, not Oct. 21, as the advertisement stated incorrectly....
According to the Wahkiakum County Building and Planning Department, effective 12:01 a.m., Tuesday, October 25, officials from Wahkiakum County will allow outdoor burning in accordance with Wahkiakum Outdoor Burning Ordinance 122-94. The lifting of the current Wahkiakum County imposed burn ban does not apply to Washington Department of Natural Resource and federally managed land within Wahkiakum County. For more information on local fire restrictions contact Department of Natural Resources: Pacific Cascade Regional Office (360) 577-2025 or...
The Cathlamet town council on Monday poured over their preliminary 2023 budgets and gave final approval to new sewer and water utility rates. The council took no action on the budget; that will occur at November and December meetings. According to the budget summary, the town expects revenue of $6.8 million, with expenses of $4.58 million, leaving reserves of $2.2 million. The council first tackled employee compensation and benefits. Originally, a 4 percent increase in pay was considered, but after discussion, council members agreed that they...
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce will host several events through the rest of the month. Business After Hours On Friday, there will be a Business After Hours event at the Spar in Cathlamet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. “This is our first one in two or three years,” Chamber Director Monica Budd said. “It’s been a long time and is for anyone looking to make connections, or is curious about businesses in the area. This is a time to bring your business card and mix and mingle, and get to know each other.” Ad...
Wahkiakum County Port 1 Board of Commissioners met last Thursday for budget and rate hearings, to approve a loan from the county and a bid to replace C Dock, and to hear about projects around the Elochoman Slough Marina. Paige Lake was on hand to talk about the fourth annual Wahkiakum Lighted Christmas Parade which will include vendors and the parade which begins and ends in the port parking lot, with a visit to Main Street in between. “We started this event to promote the port and some of i...
To The Eagle: Southwest Washington's District Three has a long history of representation in Congress by men and women of both parties, most of whom have held our rural interests first in mind, and have represented us well. Now we have a choice before us—the choice of an ideologue from the radical right who wouldn't know Wahkiakum County from Timbuktu, versus a working person's rural Democrat who actually lives in the country, labors for a living, and, as one of us, will represent all of us. If you think Joe Kent will give our concerns the same...
To The Eagle: I was very disappointed to hear that our Prosecuting Attorney, Dan Bigelow, refused an offer to debate his challenger for office, Holly McKeen. Disappointed, but not surprised. You see, I have seen Dan in action in the courtroom. Some years back I was called to be in the jury pool for a criminal case Dan was prosecuting. During the screening process, Dan asked me a question that I felt was insulting. It implied that if I were being asked some difficult or embarrassing questions that my first reaction would be to respond with...
To The Eagle: I am voting for Julie Anderson for Secretary of State. Anderson has been Pierce County's nonpartisan auditor for 12 years. She has the experience to run elections and serve the other duties of Secretary of State. Washington ballots allow candidates to describe their party preference or send other cues to voters. Anderson is stating the nonpartisan ethic on the ballot — pick the person and not the party for the highest election official in Washington State. Vote Julie Anderson. Krist Novoselic, Deep River...
To The Eagle: I am writing to share my experience with Dan Bigelow, Wahkiakum County prosecutor. I’ve appreciated the opportunity to work on a variety of projects in our county in my last 17 years living and working here. These are often with state agencies and contractors as partners on grants with multiple deliverables. Dan, in his role as prosecutor, reviews contracts and agreements to ensure Wahkiakum County is protected, and that contracting processes are done correctly. With grant projects usually having tight timelines, this is no s...
To The Eagle: I am writing to support Dan Bigelow for re-election to the position of Wahkiakum County Prosecuting Attorney. Dan and I became friends during 25 years of service as EMTs on the Cathlamet ambulance, answering hundreds of calls yearly. It didn’t take long to recognize Dan’s knowledge and understanding of the law and his pride of working for the county residents. It is important to Dan to treat people fairly and with respect. In his job as coroner I have witnessed his compassion and kindness in delivering difficult news to fam...
To The Eagle: Since 2012, Tulsi Gabbard served for the Democratic Party as Congresswoman in Hawaii’s 2nd congressional district. In 2020, she campaigned for President but dropped out of the race in which she gave her full support to Biden. Before that, she enlisted in the Hawaii Army National Guard and in 2004 got deployed on a 12-month tour in Iraq as a specialist with the Medical Company. This woman served and was promoted to various ranks while in the military. Why am I writing about her? As I mentioned, she’s been a member of the Dem...
To The Eagle: Jim Walsh and Joel McIntyre have accomplished nothing in the legislature. Their sole purpose for being there is to obstruct and they have even failed at that. They subscribe to Trump's debunked big lie and would both deny women the right to make their own decisions. If you want to see this area continue to get nothing at the state level then vote to reelect the obstructionists. If you want this area to have a voice in Olympia vote for representatives who know how to work for the people and work with, not against other people....
To The Eagle: I am endorsing Gene Strong for county commissioner. He was the commissioner who helped so much during the Naselle Youth Camp closure. He was at the public demonstration along with Jim Walsh, one of our State Representatives for District 19. Not one Pacific County commissioner attended the two public events to protest the closure, but Gene was there. He regularly attends the Grays River Habitat Enhancement District meetings and has been actively working to gain progress with the Army Corps of Engineers for dredging Grays Bay. He...
To The Eagle: Rose and I support Dan Bigelow for re-election as Wahkiakum County Prosecutor. Dan has served and is currently serving the citizens of Wahkiakum County as prosecutor with all the qualifications, 10-years’ experience as prosecutor, trial experience, education and a law degree, too! Additionally, Dan has earned the respect and trust of the community for the past thirty-years as a volunteer fire fighter and EMS technician. Dan is the best choice for all of us. Dan works for our community; let’s work for Dan with our votes! Ple...
To The Eagle: Well, as is almost always the case, when I send a letter to The Eagle, the following week there comes a number of liberal writers sending letters in bunches to distort the truth with their misinformed spin. One writer blames the Chicago Mercantile Exchange for the rise in the price of energy, ignoring the fact that the Biden administration shut down pipelines, leases to drill on Federal lands and ANWAR, etc. Biden and the Democrats that worship at the Altar of Climate Change should keep in mind the climate changes four times a...
To The Eagle: “Tonight, I say this to my Republican colleagues who are defending the indefensible: There will come a day when Donald Trump is gone, but your dishonor will remain.” Liz Cheney, - January 6, Congressional Committee. Congresswoman Cheney is right; when politicians lie about the outcome of a free and fair election to gain and hold on to power they not only dishonor themselves, but also undermine American democracy by undermining Americans’ faith in democratic institutions. To win the GOP primary earlier this year, Joe Kent told...
To The Eagle: I am writing to encourage you to vote for Kelli Hughes-Ham for state representative. We live in a beautiful corner of the state with many natural resources to enjoy. Kelli is a passionate, active member of our community. Her goal is to work with all our residents and businesses to continue living and working in our proudly Northwest environment. As an artist, Kelli works to find creative solutions to complicated problems. As an educator, Kelli is inclusive of all our community members. As a small business owner, Kelli will fight...
To The Eagle: American voters must decide if they like our runaway inflation at the grocery store and gas station. Federal Reserve, in Forbes article, promised to devalue our US dollar. We are seeing the nasty effects in our economy. The next few years look bleak, as both state and federal taxes are increasing and destroying any pay raises we receive. Then our President said the “Pandemic is Over.” But, oddly many hurtful mandates still continue. Are we truly better off today, than we were last year? Congressional leadership promises big...
CHILLY START--If you were lucky, your Saturday morning was not quite as cold as ours in West Valley as it was white with frost when I got up. I guess it's time to winterize even if these sunny daytime hours would lull us into a false sense of security. To top off the change in seasons, it looks like we'll see some rain coming our way if the forecast holds. THIS WEEKEND--If you're in need of hand tools, power tools, pots & pans and other kitchenware, along with sewing items, books and more, then head to the Skamokawa Grange Hall this weekend....
THURSDAY Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Fire Protection District No. 1 Commissioners, Fire Hall, 5:30 p.m. Fire District No. 4, 7 p.m. Cathlamet First Aid Division, Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, First Aid Division, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, ambulance training, 7 p.m. Free Senior Fitness and Balance Class, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, enter via door on 3rd, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Food Addicts Meeting, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. Rosburg...
The Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners got an update of recent activity at the utility at their meeting on Tuesday. A couple small changes were made to the 2023 budget prior to next month's budget hearing including $25,000 for a possible Clean Energy Transformation Act study, and money for meter reading equipment. The PUD was hoping to get the meter reading equipment this year, but the purchase is being delayed until next year, Auditor Erin Wilson said. As for the CETA study, General...
Hi, neighbors. If you are a senior and want a flu shot, the County's Health Department will be giving shots from noon to 1 at Rosburg Hall today. If you read this early enough, you might make it down there. Flu shots are more important than ever now as we head into another flu season with covid 19 still out there, so get that flu shot even if it's not something you would usually do. We have lost too many to sit back and assume we won't be ill this winter. Rain: I am hearing that we have the...
The newly organized Board of the Grays River Habitat Enhancement District met on Thursday, April 13 at Johnson Park with 16 in attendance. The county commissioners chose three of the five who applied to be on the board after all the prior board members resigned. The new board consists of Andrea Vincent, Don Dyer and Judy Johnson. All three are well qualified. Andrea Vincent was ill, so she was not present. Judy Johnson ran the meeting, but the decisions regarding officers has not yet been decided. Gene Strong, county commissioner and landowner...
We are excited to announce the Prime Rib Dinner at Johnson Park. This year it will be catered by Travis Boggs of Country Catering. Travis has worked at the Naselle Youth Camp for years and is now the cook for Naselle High School. He has catered quite a few events and Johnson Park Board is glad to have him. The Prime Rib Dinner will be on Saturday, November 5, from 5:30-7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from Denise Blanchard 360-355-0472 and Rebecca Edwards 360-465-2582. Tickets can also be purchased at Johnson Park Library. To-go orders can start...
