Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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According to information from Kyle Hurley, Advisor for the Wahkiakum Future Farmers of America program, FFA students will be canvassing local neighborhoods and businesses from December 10 through December 25 to place orders for holiday wreaths. The wreaths cost $15 and all proceeds will benefit future FFA programs....
OLYMPIA - The next round of evening razor-clam digs is set to begin Saturday, Dec. 14, just in time to take home some clams for the winter holidays. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the opening after marine toxin tests showed the clams on those beaches are safe to eat. Dan Ayres, WDFW coastal shellfish manager, said the best digging typically occurs one to two hours before low tide, noting that digging is not allowed at any beach before noon. Upcoming digs are scheduled on the following dates, beaches and low...
The Wahkiakum Mule Wrestlers attended Three Rivers Classic tournament at Mark Morris on Saturday, their first of the season. The tournament had 12 teams and was an all 1A to 3A showing, Wahkiakum being the only B team. Out of seven Mules that wrestled, five placed in the top four of their weight classes. At 132 lbs., junior Luke Stacey placed third. Stacey’s first opponent was from R.A. Long, and Stacey won the match 6-5. Second round was against Kelso and was a loss by points. Stacey then won the match for third place against an R.A. Long w...
The Wahkiakum Lady Mules started their basketball season at home December 4 and wasted no time pulling ahead and ultimately beating the South Bend Indians, 60-31. Four starters scored in double digits, and Tori Wegdahl had a double double, picking up 12 rebounds to go with her 16 points. She also had one steal. Baylee Olsen led scoring with 17 points and had six rebounds, six assists and five steals. Sam Boyce scored 12 and had six rebounds, five assists and three steals. Kaylee Bryant added 10...
COLD ENOUGH?--Holy cow, has it been cold or what?! Couple the low temperatures with winds and some snow and those temperatures really took a nose dive. Out here in West Valley, I had a reading of six degrees one early, early morning, although my thermometer on the south side of the house said, eleven degrees, but either way you look at it, it was just bitter cold out there. By the time you read this, we should be back to rain if the forecasters are correct and I hate to say it, but rain would actually look good right now, even though this...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: December 2 – 10:38 a.m. Cowlitz County requested assistance in locating a vehicle. The driver was reported to be suicidal; deputies were unable to locate. 4:05 p.m. A caller reported a violation of a protection order; a deputy advised. 6:05 p.m. A caller reported that an unlit boat was heading toward the shipping channel; the Coast Guard advised. 10:18 p.m. A caller reported a dead raccoon in the...
Everyone who knew Chris whether as Bill, Chris, Doc, Dad, Grandpa or Great Grandpa appreciated his great sense of humor and his stories. We will all miss him immensely. Dr. William “Doc” or “Chris” Christiansondied at the age of 88 in Coupeville Washington on December 5th, 2013 following a lengthy battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patricia, in Coupeville, Washington; their daughter Kim Christianson of Cathlamet; sons Vic in Bellingham, and Ron and his wife Vicky of Shoreline; grandchildren Kristin Iacono and her husban...
Ridgefield businessman and non-profit leader Bob Dingethal announced his candidacy this week for Congress in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. Jaime Herrera Buetler, a Republican, currently holds the seat. Clark County resident Michael Delevar is challenging her in the Republican primary. “The people of southwest Washington deserve representation in Congress, leadership that works together and actively seeks solutions to our common problems,” said Dingethal. “Our Congress is dysfunctional. It’s time to put aside the partisan in-fighting...
Bruce Holland has been putting up lights and setting out decorations for the Christmas season for as long as he can remember. As a renter, he could only do a margin of what he does today. When he purchased his home on Morgan Drive 27 years ago, the increased storage space allowed him to expand his vision for the Christmas light display into what it is now. It’s gotten so big, one of his neighbors happily gives up space in his own yard for the show. Lights line the roof of his home, as does the f...
LONGVIEW – Local groups in the Lower Columbia will receive $2.7 million in grants to improve rivers and streams with the goal of helping recover salmon and steelhead listed as threatened under the Federal Endangered Species Act. The Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board announced the awards at their meeting in Olympia on December 4. The Lower Columbia rivers and streams comprise 7 percent of the state and support 72 distinct salmon and steelhead populations, which account for 70 percent of the listed populations in the Columbia...
Wahkiakum County commissioners formally passed their 2014 budgets on Tuesday after approving road construction plans, a 14-year plan for ferry service, and hearing a request from Assessor Bill Coons. Adopting the annual and six-year road construction programs is required before the board can adopt budgets, and the board delayed action from last week to hold public hearings on the programs. Public Works Director Pete Ringen said the annual program includes 12 projects with a total cost of $7 million. Most of that would be state and federal funds...
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Pacific Cascade Region will host a meeting today (December 12) regarding the Tunerville recreation area. View the location of the Tunerville recreation area at: http://1.usa.gov/1aEdDqk. Members of the public who attend will have an opportunity to learn about and give input on future management options for this popular recreation destination. Interested parties are invited to attend the Tunerville Public Meeting, Thursday, December 12, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Naselle High...
To The Eagle: We were deeply saddened to learn that Darcie Earwood would no longer be employed at the Wahkiakum Family Health Center. Over the last three years Darcy has been our nurse, providing exceptional care to both my husband and me. In our experience with her she was always professional, courteous and empathetic towards her patients. On more than one occasion she went well beyond the call of duty to ensure we received the best care possible. We will miss her terribly and wish her every success in her future career. Sarah & Paul...
Yes, it was cold. Some of our pipes froze, but with a little patience and time, we eventually have water again. Just like camping for a day or two. We did make sure that the animals had fresh water and a warm place to stay, and added a feeder and a heat lamp to the inside of the chicken pen, though they even said “it’s too cold to lay you any eggs.” Now we are back to a little bit of normal behavior. Naselle news With the winter weather hitting us just a bit early, the Naselle-Grays River Valley students have already experienced some snow...
Story and photos by Diana Zimmerman Travis Wegdahl, a senior at Wahkiakum High School, noticed something was missing while looking through old annuals with his mother, Stacey (Doumit) Wegdahl, Class of ’89. A class sign, once an object of pride, no longer graced the exterior wall above the entrance to the school. “It was a tradition," Wegdahl said. “The yearbooks show the whole class being involved in creating their sign. My mom worked on the one for her class.” Resurrecting a tradition and quie...
Members of the Sugar & Spice 4-H Club, shown here busy making saffron buns for the Santa Lucia celebration to be held at the Appelo Archives Center this Saturday afternoon. Members learned that the saffron used in the making of the buns comes from the dried stigmas of the Saffron Crocus, thus making it a very expensive spice. With its addition to the dough, a yellow hue is produced. Swedish tradition and the serving of the Saffron Buns represents light during the long, dark winter days. The Santa Lucia celebration begins at 3 p.m. at 1056 SR 4...
The Wahkiakum Food Bank, located at 42 Elochoman Valley Road in Cathlamet, will be closed on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, and also on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31. They will be open and ready for clients on Tuesday, January 7 from 3 to 5 p.m....
