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  • Star Program is beginning

    Nov 2, 2017

    For those needing some help with providing Christmas gifts for their children up through the age of 17 may contact the Star Program at 360-431-5232. All calls will be handled discreetly. Applications may be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office or Health and Human Services at 42 Elochoman Valley Road. They must be returned no later than December 8. Monetary donations are greatly appreciated and needed to provide for the stars that are not taken. Donations may be left at either bank in Cathlamet or mailed to Star Program, P.O. Box 276, Cathlamet, W...

  • Several performances set for Shakespeare, Abridged

    Nov 2, 2017

    Stageworks Northwest presents "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged," a hilarious, fast-paced romp through all 37 plays in 97 minutes. Directed by Janeene Niemi and Jon-Erik Hegstad, it features Joey LeBard, Michael Cheney and Jarreth Emory. Performances will be on Nov. 17-19, 24-26 and Dec. 1-3 at 1433 Commerce Ave., Longview. Tickets are $15 general, $12 students/seniors and $10 for groups of 10 or more. Call 360-636-4488 to reserve, or buy online at www.stageworksnorthwest.org....

  • Sheriff's Report, November 2, 2017

    Nov 2, 2017

    Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: October 23 — 9:54 a.m. A caller reported that a battery had been stolen from an excavator in the Elochoman Valley. 12:19 p.m. A Middle Valley resident reported that several of his neighbor’s goats were on his property. It was a recurring problem, the caller said, and the goats had caused damage in the past. 12:21 p.m. A Middle Valley resident reported hearing someone yelling and several shots fired. The cal...

  • Influx of tropical organisms found in Alaska waters

    Columbia Basin Bulletin|Nov 2, 2017

    Researchers at NOAA’s Alaska Fisheries Science Center are reporting a never-before-seen phenomenon in Alaska waters—an influx of strange organisms that resemble flattened, translucent sea pickles. It may sound like déjà vu. A similar story made headlines along the West Coast last summer, but this is a new situation for Alaska. Scientists call these jelly-like organisms pyrosomes. The creatures typically live in tropical waters around the world, occasionally emerging a little farther north in sub-tropical waters. But no one has ever recorded pyr...

  • Mules down Ducks, host Mounties Friday

    Rick Nelson|Nov 2, 2017

    Big plays and few mistakes were keys to the Wahkiakum Mules' 36-29 football victory over the Toutle Lake Ducks last Friday in Cathlamet. The result means the Mules finish 7-2 in regular season play, second place in the River Division of the Central League, and host of a cross over playoff game this Friday. The loss dropped the Ducks into a tie for third in the league and on the road to start the playoffs. The two teams traded touchdowns in the first and second quarters. The Ducks scored first...

  • Lady Mules split first district matches

    Diana Zimmerman|Nov 2, 2017

    A loss in the opening round of district play on Saturday meant a little more work for the Wahkiakum Mule volleyball team, who needed to win two games yesterday (Wednesday) to go to the state tournament. The Lady Mules lost to Raymond in five sets in their first match on Saturday. They won the first two games, 26-24, and 25-23, but lost the next three 18-25, 21-25, 9-15. In the afternoon, Wahkiakum faced Toledo in the second round, and won the loser out match in three sets. Further details...