Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Surprise! Just weeks after learning their application for a state Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant to construct Waterfront Park had been rated too low for funding, Town of Cathlamet officials learned last week that, indeed, RCO would award funds for the project. Mayor David Olson said Monday that the award would be for the town's application in the two-year 2020 funding cycle, not the latest application for the 2022 cycle. The town's 2020 application had been ranked in 24th positio...
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Tree Lighting Celebration this Saturday in front of the Wahkiakum County Courthouse. Sheriff Mark Howie will start the festivities at 4:30 p.m. The crowd will sing carols until the arrival of Santa Claus at 4:45 in a Cathlamet Fire Truck. “Santa will get off the truck, shimmy through the crowd, and light the tree at 5 p.m.,” Chamber Director Monica Budd said. Afterwards, Santa will head to the Hotel Cathlamet to greet kids and the you...
The Wahkiakum Animal Advocate Group held a Holiday Pet Food Drive on Saturday at the Elochoman Slough Marina. They took in $130 in cash donations, 411 pounds of dry food and 390 cans of dog and cat food. "It was a good day and our pet food pantry is stocked for the time being," Anita Orchin, left, said. Orchin is a member of the WAAG board, along with Rebecca Hompe, center, and Wendy Edwards, right. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
I don’t know why I was so distracted that day. I’ve gotten into this bad habit of popping up the toaster to check the toast. I did it again that day, and pushed it back down before wandering off into another room, puttering, my mind on a million things. When I headed back toward the kitchen, I found smoke roiling on the ceiling in my hallway. It was only then that I remembered my toast. It was even smokier in the kitchen. I turned off the toaster and pulled the plug, so very thankful I did...
To The Eagle: Democracy survives. Thank you Americans, who came out to vote, denying election deniers a political post. Most of us realized the importance of the election and our future as a democracy. I am also thankful the political ads are done. While the House, Senate, and presidency were in control by Democrats, the infrastructure bill was finally addressed, as promised by former presidents. The CHIPS bill, to get some independence from foreign sources. Veterans care. Signed the most significant gun violence prevention legislation in nearl...
To The Eagle: I am honored by the Wahkiakum County residents who put their trust in me for another four years. Each morning as I put on the badge as your sheriff, I ask God to show me the way, to do right by those we serve, to keep our county safe to the best of our ability, and for all of our people to go home safe at the end of their shifts. Being your sheriff is a demanding job, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. Public service has always been the core of who I am. Thank you for supporting me once again, so that I may lead a sheriff's...
Thanks to funding secured by Wahkiakum Health and Human Services and volunteers at the Wahkiakum Community Garden, as well as some other Good Samaritans, there will be more fresh produce available at local food banks for a longer period of time each year, as part of a combined effort to combat food insecurity in our community. "It's always a question with us, regarding what we supply to the food banks," Wahkiakum Community Garden Volunteer Chris Holmes said. "Two questions, are we supplying...
BRR--We have certainly had some chilly temperatures in West Valley this past week and I can say with all certainty that I’m not at all fond of those mid-20 degree temps we were having, as that’s just too cold for me! Plus, what happened to our fall? It seems we went from hot and dry to frigid and miserable without any cooler but dry and pleasant days! However, the weather folks say it’s going to warm up this week but it doesn’t come with any dry weather, but plenty of rain instead, so we won’t be dealing with icy roads anymore but we will be h...
THURSDAY Happy Thanksgiving! FRIDAY River City Strippers, St. Catherine Catholic Church, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. AA Meeting, Hope Center, 7 p.m. SATURDAY Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-7 p.m. SUNDAY AA Meeting, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6 p.m., (360) 560-6946. MONDAY Wahkiakum Marine Resources Committee, River St. Meeting Room, 5:30 p.m. Johnson Park Advisory Board, 9 a.m. Free Self-Help Group, St. James Family Center, 6:30 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Longview, 5:30 p.m. F...
This is a great opportunity to learn more about plants, meet great people and serve your community, but most of all, have a lot of fun. You will receive over 90 hours of training on all aspects of gardening from edible and ornamental plants to composting and environmental issues, from plant health care to problem identification and management. The first step is to find out more about the expectations and opportunities of the Master Gardener program. Orientation sessions (free) to discuss the program expectations, training schedule, costs,...
Happy Thanksgiving to all! May your day be full of gratitude for all we have in our county, region, state, country, and world. Love is everywhere, but especially in our hearts. I pray for God's blessings on each heart, home and family, large or small. Ben dog and I wish you the best. It's a busy time but when out and about shopping or just checking out what's new, please stop by Slim Pickn's Antiques and Collectibles, the new antique store in the Grange Building in Naselle, next to Post Office....
More than 12 people attended the November 15 school board meeting held in the school library to make hearing the meeting better for all present. Early in the meeting, as the agenda changes were discussed, board member Tyson Vogeler, commented that he, as a board member representing folks in the Grays River area, would prefer having the board meet in the Grays River Fire Hall three times a year as Policy #1400 currently states. Superintendent Lisa Nelson explained her preference for meeting at the Naselle school: “My personal desire is to c...
March 26, 1933-November 8, 2022 Our amazing mother, Mary Spitzer Dominique, died on November 8, 2022 of complications from an aneurysm. She was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas to John S. Redfern and Lottie Bell McGarrah. She was the youngest of seven and when she was 10 years old, she moved to Gresham, OR where she graduated from high school in 1951. She then went on to Oregon State University on a majorette scholarship for one year, married and had two children, Jim and Shannon. After that, she...
Larry Ellis Brewer died November 16, 2022 at his home in Silver Lake, WA, at the age of 81. Larry was born June 25, 1941 in Lodi, Calif., to Ellis and Pauline (McDaniel) Brewer. In 1958 at the age of 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and received his GED while there. He served aboard the USS Tortuga and was honorably discharged in 1968. In 1978 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserves where he rose to the rank of CW03 and retired in 1994. Larry worked in the in the aerospace manufacturing business as a welding inspector. He retired in 2020 at the...
The Friends of Skamokawa will host their annual “Deck the Hall” Holiday Open House November 25 through December 11 this year, Fridays and Saturdays 10-4 and Sundays 12-4. Enjoy refreshments and the company of friends while shopping and supporting local artisans.There are handmade items, gifts, books and more. All proceeds help to maintain the property and provide programs and services for the community through the FOS/River Life Interpretive Center. For further information contact Lori Cagle, office manager, Tuesday or Thursday from 10 a.m...
King tides are naturally occurring tidal events that bring high water levels to local shores. King tides will occur monthly in November through January. Researchers throughout the region aim to utilize king tides to visualize sea level rise impacts and are calling on the community for help. Community members can contribute to the research efforts by sharing photos of king tides’ impacts to infrastructure, habitats, homes, and other places of interest. Researchers request that these photos are uploaded to the free MyCoast phone app or M...
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments will host a series of public-engagement events for its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy’s (CEDS) planning process. Members of the public are invited to the following locations to learn about the CEDS process and provide their thoughts on various aspects of the strategy. The final event on December 7, will be virtual and those interested may join using the provided meeting information. All events will present the same information but are hosted in varied locations around the agency’s two...
The Clatskanie Arts Commission presents Never Come Down, in concert, Sunday, December 4, 3 p.m., at Birkenfeld Theatre, 75 S. Nehalem in Clatskanie. After a national tour and a showcase at the recent IBMA Awards, the Clatskanie Arts Commission is excited to present this group as part of its 33rd annual Performing Arts Series. Weaving together modern and traditional styles of bluegrass and americana, Never Come Down is a Portland, Oregon based 5-piece composed of Joe Suskind (guitar), Crystal Lariza (vocals), Brian Alley (banjo), Kaden Hurst...
There were no new cases of covid-19 reported in Wahkiakum County in the last week according to the Washington Department of Health, and the cumulative total remains 617. Disclaimer: With the easy accessibility of at home tests, the actual number of active covid-19 cases and actual cumulative numbers in the county, are hard to know. “Covid-19 case levels are staying at a concerning level for much of the state, but have been holding relatively steady for a few months now,” Wahkiakum Health and...
Two Cowlitz County men were duck hunting in a small boat in the Elochoman Slough on Sunday morning around 9:45 a.m., according to a press release from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, when one of their shotguns accidentally fired, striking the other and causing serious injuries. According to the press release, the incident happened when one hunter’s shotgun fell over from a propped up position while he was retrieving ducks from the water. In his attempt to retrieve the firearm, t...
If you haven’t heard, Piroshky Piroshky is coming to Cathlamet as part of a Pre-Order Pop-Up tour. The Seattle bakery, which specializes in traditional eastern European baked goods, is celebrating their 30th anniversary by driving to every corner of the United States to deliver their tasty hand held pies and more. Ordering must be completed no later than 9 a.m. on December 1. Items will be hand made to order, flash frozen and delivered for pick up on December 2 at River Mile 38 Brewery, 4-6 p...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: November 14 — 5:25 a.m. A car was seen driving westbound in the eastbound lane of SR 4 near Nassa Point. The car was described as a green Honda two door with a broken out rear window. State patrol was notified. 8:11 a.m. A caller reported that a trailer was stolen from a Skamokawa address. 10:15 a.m. An Elochoman Valley resident reported that a family member was a victim of fraud and was now receiving t...
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments is conducting its third Economic Vitality survey to better understand residents’ priorities with respect to economic development, transportation, housing, and other topics. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, and responses help local agencies, and state and federal partners, better plan future projects and investments. Use the following link if interested in participating: www.surveymonkey.com/r/EVS-22 The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments is a multi-purpose association o...
The Naselle Comet football team came up just short last weekend of advancing to the state Class B1 football semifinal. Principal Justin Laine offered this report: So proud of our Comet players and coaches. They traveled to Moses Lake to play a game in sub-freezing temperatures against #1 ranked, undefeated, perennial powerhouse Odessa. They fought right up to the very end before falling by a score of 76-74. They played with tremendous heart, toughness, and resilience. Our coaches had them well...
