Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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In 2011 the state of Washington was awarded a four year federal grant to implement our state’s Quality Rating and Improvement System called Early Achievers. Much like a hotel or restaurant rating, Early Achievers is meant to inform parents shopping for child care where they can find a quality provider for their child based on an objective set of measurements. Funds from the federal grant go to support the rigorous and evidence based evaluation process conducted by the University of Washington. Providers are then rated from 1 to 5. Providers a...
The United Way Associations in Washington and Oregon are combining forces to have a stronger impact on education, income and health outcomes in the Pacific Northwest. The United Ways of Washington and the Association of Oregon United Ways agreed to form United Ways of the Pacific Northwest last week. There are 39 local United Way Organizations who will participate in this enhanced regional trade association. Each of these United Ways is fully independent and focused on their local community. By coming together in this larger regional strategic...
The bipartisan fishing jobs bill introduced by U.S. Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA) and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), was passed 300-119 by the U.S. House of Representatives December 4 and has gone to the U.S. Senate. “With this positive development, I’m very hopeful that this bipartisan bill to protect more than 3,000 fishing jobs – many of which are in Pacific County – will make it into law,” said Herrera Beutler in a news release. “The REFI Act to grant fairer loan terms to the West Coast Groundfish Fishery is one of thos...
On January 31, 10 a.m., WSU Master Gardener Ted Cunningham will demonstrate the technique used when pruning fruit trees. Pruning trees will control the size of the tree and improve fruit quality. Fruit trees should be pruned every year. Proper pruning techniques reduces disease and promotes greater fruit production. The class will be held in the Cowlitz County Training Center, 1942 First Avenue in Longview, located on the dike just south of the Hall of Justice for $5 per family. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University...
Vendors and buyers met in the Youth Building at the Skamokawa Fairgrounds on Saturday for what is becoming a regular event in Wahkiakum County, the Flea Market. There were handmade foods and goods, decorative Christmas items, used books, and much more. The rain kept people away in the morning, but traffic picked up in the afternoon when the sun came out. The Flea Market is scheduled for the first Saturday of every month from 9-3....
Hou Yifei, who has adopted the name of "Andrew" for this visit to the US, seems to be enjoying his time in Cathlamet. The junior exchange student at Wahkiakum High School hails from Guangzhou, a large city in southern China. It's a big change, but he likes the tranquility that he has found here. "I lived in the city too long," Andrew said. "I needed a quiet place. "It's very hot and humid there in the summer," Andrew said. Even this time of year, it's much warmer than it is in Cathlamet. "We nev...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: December 1 — 2:46 p.m. An inmate at the Wahkiakum County jail allegedly threatened his girlfriend. 4:54 p.m. An intrusion alarm was activated at an address on Puget Island; the alarm company canceled the call. 6:00 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a Rosedale resident who had abdominal pain. December 2 — 12:46 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to aid a Puget Island resident with chest pai...
