Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Pacific County commissioners visited Wahkiakum County commissioners last Thursday to talk about an alternative route for homeowners affected by slides on the Upper Naselle Road. "This is about money to a degree, but it's also about someone getting killed," Pacific County Commissioner Lisa Ayers said. "That's the biggest priority here. We could probably fix what's there, but there is no guarantee. Are we going to pour $4 million into the area and then just go down the road every two or three...
Wahkiakum County Commissioner Mike Backman on Tuesday called for a community forum to discuss marijuana retail outlets in Wahkiakum County. Backman commented at Tuesday's meeting of the board of county commissioners that Westend residents, including the owner of the Rosburg Store property, had requested the forum. Although there are two marijuana growing operations in the county, there are no marijuana retail outlets. A businesswoman proposed last March to open an outlet at the Rosburg Store, but state law prohibits their location within 1,000...
Wahkiakum County Sheriff Mark Howie is no stranger to surveys, but he was particularly interested in a survey written by a professor and Ph.D. student at Washington University in St. Louis this year and it’s subsequent results. The survey was issued to police chiefs and sheriffs across the United States; 760 officers participated, and 490 of them filled out the entire survey. Most participants were between the ages of 45-64. Nearly all of them were Caucasian and had some college education. M...
A bald eagle enjoyed the sunshine Tuesday along the Columbia River. Photo by Rick Nelson....
To The Eagle: This is additional information regarding the article in The Eagle 12/22 about the county commissioners’ meeting with community center representatives. The advisory group for the community center in Cathlamet is seeking a small contribution from the county to help pay for a part time coordinator/manager to keep the center open to the public and schedule volunteers and programs. The commissioners have so far denied any funding. The building is owned by the Town of Cathlamet and leased to the county for the sum of one dollar per y...
Drivers will have a chance to “test drive” a proposed system that would charge them by the mile, rather than by the gallon of gas for their road usage. The Washington State Transportation Commission approved a plan to conduct a Road Usage Charge pilot project in fall 2017 that will simulate how this system might work. The commission’s next step is to test the concept with the public and see what people think of it based upon actual experience using it. Recruitment will begin in spring 2017, with up to 2,000 volunteers needed from across the s...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: December 19 — 4:02 a.m. A caller reported that he had been in an accident on the west side of KM. He was not injured but needed assistance. Washington State Patrol responded. 7:24 a.m. A caller became suspicious after seeing the lights on in an uninhabited apartment in Cathlamet. 7:44 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided an individual who had been involved in an accident in the Elochoman Valley. The man s...
NOT BAD--If you were hanging around this area during Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, the weather was quite co-operative, as it wasn't pouring, snowing, freezing or blowing, so I was pretty happy with the "just dreary looking" weather, as it wasn't a big factor in getting to "grandma's house" for dinner at least! Sure, it wasn't sunny and in the 70s like some of my classmates and friends were enjoying, but anytime I'm not dealing with snow or ice, well, then I think that's a real good deal! Now we just have to get through this next weekend,...
Greetings from the fair office. Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. 2017 promises to be a big year at the fair grounds. As most of you know we will be holding the "CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS" on July 14 which is the Friday of Bald Eagle days weekend. For those of you who don't know what this is, it is professional bull riders. So mark your calendars because on July 14 the action will be at the fair grounds. The fair board has lots of events happening before that. On January 14 the monthly Flea Market will take place at the fair grounds and along w...
THURSDAY Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Grays River Fire Department, open meeting, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Community Library & Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. West End Food Pantry, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) GRVC at Johnson Park, activity room, 2 p.m. Westside Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible Church, 9-11:30 a.m. FRIDAY Free Movie Night, Cathlamet Community Center, 7 p.m. Aerobics, GRVC at Johnson Park, gym,...
News from Naselle: Students will resume classes on Tuesday following their winter Christmas break. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. The sports calendar for the Naselle Comet teams this week includes: Tuesday, high school boys and girls basketball with North River in Naselle at 5 p.m.; Wednesday, high school boys and girls basketball with Willapa Valley in Naselle at 4 p.m. Go Comets! Westend News: The next blood drive at the Valley Bible Church will be held on January 6 from noon to 6 p.m. in the church social hall. I have my...
The state's new recreational license sales system became operational last week. The new system began selling hunting and fishing licenses and the Discover Pass on the evening of Dec. 18. People who have questions or difficulty using the system should call the Licensing Division's customer service desk at 360-902-2464 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. on weekdays, or send an email to licensing@dfw.wa.gov. License fees did not change with the release of the new system. Most license items for the 2017-18 license year, which begins April 1, 2017,...
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will launch a new system later this month to sell fishing and hunting licenses and the Discover Pass. "We are very excited to launch the new system," said Peter Vernie, WDFW's licensing division manager. "It will be more user-friendly than the current system and will provide a better experience for our customers and the many retailers who sell state recreation licenses." Each year, WDFW sells about 2.5 million hunting and fishing licenses and related recreational permits, generating about...
Third Grade Youth Essay contest winners were: L-R 3rd Audrey Morton, 2nd Parker Leitz, 1st Gage Robinson....
A family-friendly New Year’s Eve party will be held at the Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park on Saturday from 6:30 p.m. until 12:15 a.m. Food, movies and games will be provided....
The Astor Street Opry Company will present a true adaption of Rudyard Kiplings masterpiece, "The Jungle Book" for youths. Ages six and up may audition January 7, from noon to 2 p.m. Directed by Heather A. Yadon-Ramsdell, this show is sure to delight and no experience is necessary. Contact Heather for further information (503) 791-6259, or jhancramsdell@gmail.com. Show dates are February 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and closing on the 26th. There will be two matinees, January 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. The house opens 30 minutes before each performance. For...
Dianne I. Ozment, 80 of Cathlamet, passed away on December 22, 2016 at Community Hospice in Longview. She was born on May 17, 1936 in Genesee, Wisconsin to Albin and Francis (Sayles) Olson. Dianne was raised in Williams, Minnesota where her family moved when she was young. She graduated as Valedictorian from Williams High School in 1954 and went on to Bemidji State College graduating in 1957 with a teaching degree. In 1956 Dianne married Ned Davis. She was privileged to return to Williams where she taught school with her aunt Ann Anderson whom...
April 2, 1914 – Dec. 24,2016 Born in Dahlia, Wa. to James and Julia Kelly of Skamokawa, Elaine went to grade school in Skamokawa and graduated from Wahkiakum High in Cathlamet. She attended business college in Seattle, and after graduating, she moved back to Skamokawa. During this time, she worked at the courthouse in Cathlamet and then at the post office in Skamokawa. On October 1, 1939 she married Burtell Anderson. Their first son Jim was born in 1940 with second son Jerry coming along in 1947. They moved to Portland in 1944, then back to S...
Wahkiakum County Port 1 Commissioners met December 22 to consider bids from contractors to repair the launch ramp and to build an abutment for the dock by the rock pile. Only two bids were received, one for each project. The commissioners approved a $14,343.08 bid from James Trott to repair the launch. They also approved a $7,450 bid from BP Construction to complete the construction of the bulkhead. Due to permits, the work must be completed during the month of January....
The ferry Oscar B. had a Christmas vacation: A starter motor failed, the vessel went out of service on Christmas Day. A new motor was installed, and service resumed Monday morning, said Wahkiakum County Public Works Director Chuck Beyer....
State shellfish managers have tentatively scheduled evening razor clam digs through February on three ocean beaches. Final approval of all scheduled openings at Copalis, Mocrocks and Kalaloch beaches will depend on whether results of marine toxin tests show the clams are safe to eat. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) typically announces whether a dig will go forward about a week before the opening. WDFW will announce next week whether a previously announced two-day opening at Copalis and Mocrocks can proceed. The proposed...
Rep. Jim Walsh has been named to three House committees for the upcoming legislative session. The 19th District lawmaker will sit on the House Local Government, Capital Budget, and Business and Financial Services committees. The House Local Government Committee considers issues relating to the operations and financing of counties, cities, and some special districts. The committee also considers land use issues, such as local permitting and the subdivision of property. The House Capital Budget Committee considers the state capital budget which...
The Wahkiakum Mules girls basketball team beat a 2A team from Arlington and faced a Class 3A team the next day in a two day tournament over the Christmas break. In Napavine on Tuesday afternoon, the Lady Mules beat Lakewood, 56-54. "We didn't play with much energy," Coach Rob Garrett said. " We struggled to shoot from the outside. Happy to get the win, but we need to pick it up if we are going to reach our goals. Charlie Ashe and Peyton Souvenir stepped up and hit a couple of big free throws tow...
The MV Pacific Collector headed up the Columbia River last week enroute to Portland. The ship carries powerful radar which are part of the nation's anti-ballistic missile system. Photo by Rick Nelson....
