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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a missing Cathlamet resident in the early morning hours of Dec. 14. Family members said they had not seen the resident since the night before; the search began at 1:30 a.m. and a silver alert was issued later in morning. Search and Rescue was called in. Their first steps were to call the State Emergency Operations Center and establish a base camp. The resident was last seen near Columbia Street in Cathlamet. Sheriff’s deputies began driving all the roads within town limits and SR-...
The Wahkiakum County Commissioners held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday Dec. 17. During the Commissioner’s reports, Commissioner Lee Tischer reported that the Town of Cathlamet will be raising sewer rates for the courthouse by nearly 17,000 dollars next year. Commissioner Gene Strong reported that the VFW requested permission to place a solar light at the new veteran’s memorial in front of the courthouse. Commissioners approved the appointment and re-appointment of several Marine Resource Center committee members: Bret Deaton, Sam...
Since publishing the story entitled “HHS Works Toward Healthcare Kiosk Relaunch”, Washington State Department of Health announced an extension of the DOH COVID-19 Testing Kiosk Program, allowing all kiosks to remain operational until end-of-day on March 31, 2025. This extension will help Wahkiakum County through the respiratory virus season and gives Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services more time to secure a harm reduction product dispensing alternative. Residents may continue to use the kiosk located below the Cathlamet Public Lib...
December 9 1:26 a.m. Cathlamet Ambulance responded to an elderly person who fell. 11:53 a.m. A caller on Crossdike Rd reported a pile of concrete, rock, and plastic bags dumped next to the slough. A Cathlamet resident reported a 1911 style pistol alongside the road on SR 4 and River Ridge Rd. Deputies discovered the item was an airsoft gun and not a firearm. 5:12 p.m. Grays River Ambulance responded to an elderly person with chest pain. December 10 6:22 a.m. An elderly Cathlamet resident requested transportation to the hospital 2:42 p.m. A...
Dear Puget Island Water System customers, Wahkiakum PUD is required to have a Washington State Department of Health approved Water System Plan for the Puget Island Water System. This is the foundation of a safe, successful, and sustainable public water system. The last remaining significant, capital project in the water system plan is to develop an alternate source of water. Currently the only source of water for Puget Island water customers is through the Town of Cathlamet. The preferred...
The Town of Cathlamet respectfully submits these comments in response to the opinion concerning the Strong Park tree which ran in the Wahkiakum Eagle’s December 5, 2024, edition. Strong Park is recognized as a Town Park in the Cathlamet Municipal Code and has beenmaintained by the Town of Cathlamet for over 30 years. A tree has eroded and buckled the narrow pathways in lower Strong Park, making the pathways hazardous to pedestrians, particularly elders, mobility limited, and families with children, as assessed by the Town’s Public Works Dep...
To The Eagle, Thank you for devoting space to the piece that outlined the history of discussion and public input into town’s decision regarding the tree in Strong Park. I wrote Town and Council members in August after the County cut down trees on courthouse property in regard to conversation about the Strong Park fir at that time. Since then members of the public have appeared at the Town Council meetings trying to have input and understand Town’s decision making process, which has been rather opaque. The specific age of the tree is less import...
NOT SO GREAT. Last week we had temperatures down in the twenties for several nights but thankfully it warmed up only for it to rain. We also had a long power outage, so while it may not officially be winter, it’s sure acting like it! At the start of this week, it shows that we will catch a break and get a couple of dry days, but the next six days look very wet. With all that extra rainfall, I hope everyone will slow down and take it easy as there may be more fallen trees and rocks on the roadways. We’ve got less than two weeks until Chr...
December 2 9:49 a.m. Sheriff’s deputies helped a Puget Island resident who was locked out of their vehicle. 12:56 p.m. A caller reported three abandoned vehicles on Eden Valley Road. 5:44 p.m. A Puget Island resident reported loose dogs out and running on the road. December 3 12:43 p.m. The Cathlamet Ambulance responded to a Cathlamet resident who was having back issues. 11:48 p.m. A Cathlamet resident reported power boxes being open and a vehicle parked nearby with a subject in the area. Deputies confirmed the subject was a worker and was a...
St. James Family Center (SJFC) in Cathlamet has received a $10,000 grant through the 2024 Member Impact Fund, a partnership between the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Des Moines and Bank of the Pacific. The grant includes a $2,500 contribution from Bank of the Pacific, matched three-to-one by FHLB for a total of $10,000 to support SJFC's community-focused programs. Founded in 1985, SJFC has been a vital resource for Wahkiakum County, offering licensed childcare, family support services, and...
Back in May, Wahkiakum County Health & Human Services (WCHHS) secured one of few coveted "Test and Go" healthcare kiosks in the state. The 6'4" box that sits on the porch below the Cathlamet Public Library was the first of its kind in Wahkiakum County, operating 24-hours a day, and eliminating the need for office hours or face-to-face interactions with health care practitioners. Many products within the kiosk are already available at no cost at HHS campuses, but the kiosk offers the privacy and...
Cathlamet residents who have ever crossed the Birnie Creek Bridge returning from the Elochoman Marina or headed to the G. Alan Johnson Riverfront trail, are likely very familiar with Cathlamet's Strong Park. The park is frequented by many residents and visitors alike daily, as it is a popular route for walking to the Elochoman Marina. The small park offers a place to take a rest and enjoy the natural landscape and river view. The Town of Cathlamet website describes the park as "Strong Park is...
There was a big turn out in support of the Strong Park Tree at the Cathlamet Town Council Meeting on Monday. During Public Comments, it was suggested that the Town Council listen to the citizens and find a way to keep the tree in the Waterfront Park Plan. Two local second graders told the Council that they want to keep the tree because it is special and old, and they liked it because it is near their favorite trail. Another citizen who supports keeping the noble, dignified, and beautiful, tree in Strong Park posted a poll on the Cathlamet Area...
With the election now behind us, and the next 2-4 years in place, I wonder if it isn’t time for us to take down the flags and the signs from this last election and start working on pulling our community together. Hard to trust you neighbor when they tell you what to do with a person you supported in a crude way. Like it or not there is no mandate here. Barely half the country voted for Mr. Trump and almost half the country voted for Ms. Harris. That is not a mandate. The House was decided by just a handful of seats, and the Senate the same. N...
The North Coast Chorale returns to The Venue at Little Island Creamery at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 8 with a special musical program including choral music by the contemporary Norwegian composer, Ola Gjeilo. The North Coast Chorale last performed at Little Island Creamery in June and their performance was rewarded with enthusiastic rounds of applause. There is sure to be more this Sunday when folks will hear the 60-member North Coast Chorale perform the sublime music of Ola Gjeilo, as well as...
CHILLY START I don’t know what it was like at your house this past Sunday morning, which was the first day of this last month of the year, but it was twenty-six degrees at my house and it’s not even winter yet! While some folks find the clear, crisp, chilly air wonderful, I’m not a fan. The bitter cold brings various worries to those of us living out in the country, like our water systems freezing for example. SPECIAL DAYS. Those celebrating their birthdays this week from Dec. 5 through 11 are Hank Bassi, Dennis Reid, Carol McClain, Jai Snow,...
November 25 8:11 a.m. A Puget Island caller reported dogs chasing donkeys and deer in their field. 12:55 p.m. A Cathlamet resident reported finding a backpack and a tarp on their neighbors property line and the state right of way. The caller disposed of the items. 3:41 p.m. A single vehicle accident was reported on SR4 near Miller road. A tow truck was requested through the Washington State Patrol. 4:23 p.m. A caller reported damage to a fence at Strong Park in Cathlamet. 5:01 p.m. A caller reported hitting a deer on Puget Island which damaged...
Main Street Closed for Lighted Parade Saturday This Saturday December 7th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. there will be several street closures for the Wahkiakum Lighted Christmas Parade. From SR4, roads will be closed at Main Street, Chester Street and Una Ave. Traffic to the Ferry and Puget Island will detour from Columbia Street to Front Street for the one-hour closure. Streets will also be closed at Main and Broadway and 2nd Street at Una Ave. The parade will start at the Elochoman Marina at 6 p.m. and head east on 3rd Street, turning south to...
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...
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....
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"...
Joined in marriage for 66 years, Marsha and Stan both entered God's presence within five days of each other. Stan and Marsha loved living in the Elochoman Valley and this community for the past 50 years. Please join us for the celebration of Stan and Marsha's lives at The Bridge Church in Cathlamet on November 23rd at noon. There will be a time of food and fellowship following the service. Marsha Elaine Woody Marsha was born in Tacoma, Washington on April 30, 1936, the second of three children....
