Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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A trio of federal agencies are considering whether to pursue additional environmental guidelines for the Columbia River. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bonneville Power Administration and the Bureau of Reclamation are conducting the review to comply with an agreement reached late last year after litigation by regional Native nations and environmental groups. Environmental groups and tribes are holding out hope the agencies will recommend the removal of Snake River dams, which seemed likely only a few years ago. But, with Republicans set to...
On May 23, 2024 the Eagle published an article about a 174-acre harvest the Department of Natural Resources was proposing in the Lane and O'Conner Creek watersheds in Naselle. These watersheds supply drinking water to Naselle. Many residents gave feedback about their apprehension over the logging and due to the pushback DNR officials decided to postpone the Fields Fir auction until a public meeting could be held. The meeting will be at 4 p.m. December 5 at the Naselle Community Center, 14...
The Wahkiakum School District Board of Education met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 19th for a short, yet productive meeting. After welcoming guests and presenting the agenda, the trustees approved the consent agenda which included minutes and approval of the coaching staff of winter sports. The agenda was brief, reviewing necessary updates on grant work, maintenance, and administrative reports. Old business began with providing the status of the Apollo fire alarm systems being installed in the high school. This was followed by...
The nights are growing longer, the air is crisp, and a familiar excitement is building in Cathlamet. Yes, it's almost time for the annual Christmas Lighted Parade. Please mark your calendars for Dec. 7 at 6 p.m., when our streets will come alive with the magic of the holiday season. The courthouse tree lighting on Main Street is at 5 p.m., giving everyone a chance to enjoy that event, visit Santa, and then get ready for the parade. The parade route will start at the Elochoman Marina and wind through downtown Cathlamet, offering excellent...
Ron Baker, age 85 passed away in Burlington, WA with family and friends surrounding him. Ronald G. Baker was born August 10, 1939 in Longview, WA to Elbert Baker and Eldis (Iverson) Baker. Ron graduated from Wahkiakum High School in Cathlamet, WA in 1957. Ron served an apprenticeship in the Machine Trades after graduating and later served as a manufacturing technical specialist. Ron and Jenny Clark were married on December 22, 1986. Ron's work relocated him to Jamestown, ND in 1986 until his...
Dear editor, Over my 74 year journey through this life, the finest gift, greatest honor, I have recieved is the loyalty of those I have led, and of those leading me. Loyalty is a sacred trust; earned, honed, and bonded over time and trial, into a fine sword to be revealed, in unity, for or against friend or foe, in good times and bad to the very end. Loyalty is not just a word. It is not a coin to be spent or traded. Nor is it a medal or badge to be paraded about. The awesome weight of loyalty is not always obvious, but ever present and duty...
To The Eagle, The banner hanging on the staircase leading to the massive doors at the historic Cathlamet Pioneer Center reads “It’s Happening Here”. For several years the “It” that was happening was a substantial renovation; a literal from top to bottom facelift. Doors were closed as a new roof, exterior/interior painting, foundation repairs, basement waterproofing and lower-level remodeling were completed. Once those doors reopened the Pioneer Center was back serving the Community with renewed energy and plans for future utilization. Our Missi...
Rita "Kooki" Joyce Alberding was born on August 1, 1945 in Portland, Oregon to Carl and Marie (Geisler) Alberding. She passed away at her Puget Island home on November 13, 2024. Kooki grew up on a small farm near Hillsboro, Oregon with four siblings (Patricia, Aubrey, Elaine, and Harriet). As a youth, she was a member of 4-H where she developed her passion for Brown Swiss Cows. Kooki graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1963. After high school, she moved to Glendale, California and worked as an accountant's assistant. After saving enough...
Carol Richardson, 79 of Cathlamet, passed from this world into God's loving arms on November 15th, 2024. She was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. Born in January 1945 in Boise, Idaho to Eleanor (Montez) and Reuben Cortes, Carol was known to light up the room and had a wonderful sense of humor. She was a champion for the underdog, loved to ride her ATV on the Oregon sand dunes, loved to listen to many genres of music, had a wonderful singing voice, and loved adventures....
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School Board met for their monthly meeting on November 19. The board reviewed the minutes and actions taken at a special board meeting that was held on November 5 regarding the proposal to start a wrestling program. It was determined at that meeting that the wrestling program would proceed with advertising to hire a coach. There has been one application received for the position so far. An update was given on the superintendent’s search. The brochure was sent out to 3,500 contacts nationwide. Personal i...
This past Sunday, several volunteers gathered at Johnson Park Community Center to assemble 62 Thanksgiving boxes. They included a mixture of canned goods, gravy mix, pasta, rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, produce, eggs, and turkeys or chickens. The number of items provided in each box was based on the size of the family. The boxes were distributed on Monday to the individuals and families that signed up for them, just in time for the holiday. On Thursday, December 5, sign-ups for Christmas boxes...
utumn sets the table as we give gratitude for the harvest and beauty around us. November provides a time of reflection to celebrate the fruits of our labor and is time of rest for nature and the gardener's soul. While the garden pace slacks, it is a time to think ahead as we enjoy all this year's season has provided up. Think of planting bulbs to prepare for their own seasonal show in a few months. Pruning dormant plants, planting evergreens and culling plants that do not fill our needs. It is time to be out and doing things as we tidy up and...
NASTY WEATHER. Well, last week we certainly had some stormy conditions, rocks on the roadways, tree branches coming down, and some power outages. It was not a good time to be out and about. While we mumbled about our stormy conditions here, north of us was way worse, so I'm thankful we didn't have the problems they did, as of this writing, thousands of people near Issaquah, WA (on I-90 east of Seattle) are still without power and the roadways look like forests with downed trees everywhere! Sadly, some folks perished in this "Bomb Cyclone"...
The foundational work of primary grades can never go unnoticed. It is the core structure and instruction that takes place in the beginning years of a child's education that lays the groundwork for student success. Wahkiakum School District has a trifecta of excellent teachers building that foundation for our students as they enter their educational career at JA Wendt Elementary. Meet the Kindergarten-1st grade team in this week's teacher feature. Karrin Stephens Karrin Stephens joined the JA...
Things got a little Strange during Naselle football's quarterfinal against Pomeroy. In fact, they got a lot strange, as senior captain running back Jack Strange put on a performance for the ages, running for 300 yards and scoring six touchdowns en route to a Comets victory. Strange's six touchdowns powered Naselle to a 60-50 win against the Pomeroy Pirates on Nov. 23 and earned them a berth into the state semifinals. Playing at South Bend High School in the 1b WIAADistrictt 4 quarterfinal,...
