Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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On Tuesday, Wahkiakum County commissioners learned more about a project to extend wi-fi in Cathlamet, agreed to send a letter of support for a representative who hoped to succeed Brian Blake as the chair of the Rural Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, and approved a couple contracts for Wahkiakum Health and Human Services. Town of Cathlamet Councilman David Olson spoke to the commissioners about a project to extend wi-fi service in Cathlamet. The county is being asked if...
Gov. Jay Inslee on Sunday announced new social and business restrictions because of the spike in covid-19 cases. The link below leads to a governor's office news release; a link in the story leads to a specific list of the restrictions. https://medium.com/wagovernor/inslee-announces-statewide-restrictions-for-four-weeks-c0b7da87d34e...
A contractor will begin removing trees and rock along SR 4 in the Oak Point area on Tuesday, with 20 minute delays possible for motorists. Following is the Washington State Department of Transportation Monday announcement about the work: Plan for delays on SR 4 near Oak Point for hillside stabilization work, beginning Nov. 17 Work continues through spring of 2021 OAK POINT – Travelers who use State Route 4 near Oak Point and the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum county line may experience delays as crews begin work to improve safety through the area. On T...
Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services (WHHS) has received a positive test result notification for a 13th covid-19 case in a Wahkiakum County resident. The individual is in self-quarantine and is symptomatic," Chris Bischoff, director of Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services (WHHS), said in Monday news release. "We are working to identify anyone who may have an exposure risk because of contact with the person. Those people with close contact will be notified by WHHS staff. The person is in self-quarantine. There is no known connection...
Wahkiakum County Port 1 Commissioners adopted three resolutions and received an update on ongoing work and activities around the port property. In quick succession, commissioners approved a resolution to adopt the 2021 budget, totaling $938,201 in revenues and expenses, including $251,951 planned for capital outlay; a resolution authorizing and amending a rate schedule for 2021; and a resolution to increase their tax levy by one percent. Maintenance Manager Todd Souvenir said that the port,...
As of Tuesday, there were 12 confirmed cases of covid-19 in Wahkiakum County, with 710 tests conducted so far. The number of positive cases in Pacific County went up exponentially over the last week when they added 28 last Thursday, and four more on Tuesday for a total of 159. Of those, 42 are considered active. Of the four added on Tuesday, two were linked to workplace exposure, one was connected to a medical screening, and the fourth was related to out of county travel. Cowlitz County is...
Above, waterfowl enjoy habitat on the white-tail deer refuge between Cathlamet and Skamokawa. Right, long lengths of lichen decorate an alder tree along Indian Jack Slough. Photo by Rick Nelson....
To The Eagle: Congratulations, Mr. Tisher. I hope you do well and that we can get behind you and help you do the great work Wahkiakum has come to expect from our leaders. If I can be of assistance, please feel free to give me a call or email. I would like to take this time to thank the residents of Wahkiakum for the opportunity to serve you as county commissioner dist 1. I worked hard and found the job very rewarding. I will never be the same. I will volunteer and stay active in our community. I know that it takes the people of the community...
To The Eagle: This is a quote that seems appropriate to share. “A person that normally cheats to win thinks the only way someone else could win would be by cheating.” What a sad indictment. Unimaginable road blocks were put up to discourage voting. After voting by mail, vilified the very idea of anybody else doing the same. Reduced the number of polling places leading to hours long lines, removing drop boxes, putting a man in charge of the post office whose only qualification was to be a mega donor and personal friend, and threatening cha...
To The Eagle: For the past several years the Wahkiakum County Democratic Party has concentrated on supporting candidates. Now it is time to concentrate on Wahkiakum County and work toward goals that are of particular concern to our residents. Certainly we all want the Columbia River and its tributaries to be full of salmon, for there to be broadband easily affordable and easy to access, for there to be more readily accessible health care, for there to be more affordable housing, for our kids to stay here and thrive, and the list goes on. In...
To The Eagle: Those of us of a certain age were bemused as the common hobgoblins of Halloween morphed into an election week phantasmagoria like a prolonged and tasteless episode of an old Rod Serling TV show. In Michigan, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and elsewhere, the Biden campaign used preternatural powers to raise the dead (hundreds of thousands of ‘em) and they all voted for Joe. That’s the spirit! Wisconsin had more votes counted than voters registered until fake fact checker Politifact got in to rearrange the numbers. In Philly the Sta...
To The Eagle: I hope many of you signed online and listened to the American Frontlines Doctors that I wrote about in a letter to the editor. I’d like to add info on HCQ (hydroxychloroquine). According to https://www.palmerfoundation.com.au/hydroxychloroquine-is-widely-used-around-the-globe/ “While the drug is being used, apparently successfully, in many parts of the world, politicians, the mainstream media, and social media vehicles such as Google (You-Tube), Twitter, and Facebook are working aggressively to make it impossible for the Ame...
To The Eagle: While I find that local news reporting is well covered and of interest, the editor’s choice of inserting national news that is unfavorable to conservatives in general and President Trump specifically is offensive. I have not seen one national article (AP or otherwise) that has spoken to any of the many accomplishments of our president. Instead The Eagle chooses to only print those national items that reflect the personal opinions of The Eagle. News should reflect all news, not just hand-picked items that bolster those personal o...
Holiday shopping just got a little easier in Cathlamet, thanks to five women who found friendship in a shared love of arts and crafts and in their appreciation for the local people who practice a variety of disciplines. Sisters Susan Gentry and Connie Long met Lori Cagle, Diane Dyer, and Daria Lacy this summer when a farmers market opened at the Skamokawa Fairgrounds. "We became good friends," Gentry said. This interview was conducted over the phone, but no matter, the words carried her smile...
BRRR--As the skies cleared this past weekend, the temperatures took a nose-dive and we wound up freezing here in West Valley, so I hope you had your hoses drained and your faucets covered and all your plants insulated from the cold as well. Of course, the middle of November will soon be here and I guess you know, we have had some pretty horrendous weather events around here during this time of year, so for all you new folks, please get yourself prepared for what could happen as around these parts, it's better to play it safe now, rather than...
Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, meetings and events usually listed here have been canceled or changed to online participation until further notice. The Eagle was advised of the following events: Online Recovery Meeting, Lower Columbia River Refuge Recovery. Mondays 6:30 p.m. Zoom ID 960 8413 9102. Community Center, Mon. 9-12 & 1-5. Tues-Thurs. 9-1. Friday by appointment. Cathlamet Library T-F 2-5 p.m. Covid restrictions enforced. CIHS, Wed., Nov. 18, 6-8 p.m. Documents and video links: https://cihealthservices.com/...
Greetings from the fair office! Wow, it’s already November; hope everyone is getting ready for the holidays. The Fair will not hold its Turkey Bingo this year. Hope everyone will join us for Valentine's Bingo on February 6 if all goes well. Hope everyone who received premium checks has cashed them. I will be closing that account on December 1. This Saturday is the monthly Flea Market. We have a full house so come out and find yourself some treasures. The doors open at 9 a.m., and close at 3 p.m. The Kiwanis will be here selling their C...
Friends of Skamokawa will host its annual "Deck the Hall" Christmas and Holiday Open House, at River Life Interpretive Center/Central School/Redmen Hall, November 28 through December 12, Saturdays only. Opening day/weekend begins Saturday, Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and continues on Saturday Dec 5, 10-2, and Saturday December 12, 10-2. This warm and friendly holiday shopping environment features a wide range of unique gifts for all ages and tastes. Friends of Skamokawa is currently accepting limited additional holiday crafters for this...
The Evergreen State Washington became the 42nd state in the United States on November 11, 1889. A pioneer Seattle historian and realtor by the name of C. T. Conover gave the nickname "The Evergreen State" because of the abundant forests. Although the signs entering the state have "The Evergreen State" on them, it has never been officially adopted by the state legislature. It is true that most of the trees are green; however, there are many that lose their leaves seasonally. I had planted trees i...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: November 1 – 8:46 a.m. A deputy responded to a Cathlamet home to assist a resident who had fallen. 8:48 a.m. A caller requested assistance after getting locked out of a vehicle on Main Street in Cathlamet. November 2 – 6:35 a.m. A caller left a message for a deputy, requesting a welfare check for an individual, but did not provide any other information. The deputy returned the call, but the person hung up whe...
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is asking for public comment on the latest draft of its revised Hatchery and Fishery Reform policy (C-3619). The Hatchery and Fishery Reform Policy was originally adopted in November, 2009, with a stated purpose to advance the conservation and recovery of wild salmon and steelhead by promoting and guiding the implementation of hatchery reform. The commission began a comprehensive review of the policy in 2018. The commission agreed to put the latest draft of the revised policy out for additional...
Brief sunlight illuminates the mouth of Skamokawa Creek. Photo by Rick Nelson...
Sue Zabel, who owns Jabbershack, a new craft store on Main Street in Cathlamet, had a ribbon cutting surrounded by some friends and members of the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce last Wednesday. Photo by Diana Zimmerman...
The local Finnish American Folk Festival group from Naselle presented an event on Oct. 31 called the "Talking Tombstones"! This event was met with rave reviews by the presenters and the 95 visitors who came in small COVID friendly groups to hear them. Monologs were shared by each presenter describing the hardships, faith and endurance of each Finnish ancestor buried there. Donations totaling $384 were generously taken in to help benefit the continued maintenance of the Naselle Community Center,...
