Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Cathlamet Wooden & Classic Boat Show is set for this weekend at the Elochoman Marina in Cathlamet. This year’s festival is shaping up to be a great time with plenty of classic boats for all to enjoy. We are welcoming all classic craft including those of various construction materials. Also wanted are boats of all modes of propulsion and function, be it boats used for work, pleasure or recreation. Notable boats from past shows have included a vintage Columbia River sailing gillnetter, a 1...
STILL SUNNY. Well, if you're a sun and heat lover, I guess you love this weather. The forecast looks warm and sunny too, so I hope you're getting out and enjoying it. I’m one of the people who hide from the sun so I love the morning clouds and the cooler weather after the sun goes down behind our hill. With all the dryness comes extreme fire danger, which is such an easy tragedy to avoid. So please don't be one of "those people" who think they can light campfires and wind up causing massive wildfires in our parks. Please be extremely c...
July 29 7:44 a.m. A caller at the Elochoman Slough marina contacted the Sheriff’s department to see if the Sheriff’s boat net could be used to retrieve a cell phone dropped in the water. 9:09 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance transported a person with abdominal issues to the hospital. 12:51 p.m. A homeowner in Skamokawa called to report an ongoing issue with their neighbors horse crossing onto their property. 1:54 p.m. A road rage incident was reported west of County Line Park. The caller reported that a motorist was tailgating and honking the...
The summer reading program concluded last week with an 80th Birthday party for Smokey Bear attended by more than forty community members. The Collaborative Summer Reading program was supported by the generous donation of time by several short-term volunteers including community elders, teens, and parents. The library is so grateful for the time and talents our many volunteer staff members, past and present, bring to our community as they serve. The library could not function without you. The lib...
The Cathlamet Pioneer Center invites you to enjoy a Live Themed Music Show followed by Open Mic on Saturdays from August 10 to October 19th at 4 p.m. Donations are encouraged to support our historic church. Leah and Mel will perform a new theme every Saturday, including music from the ‘60s and ‘70s, Broadway hits, movie themes, and more. Leah and Mel are a professional music duo. Their sound is always the crowd-pleasing melodies of Leah Stonum, pianist and vocalist, and Mel Drybread, bas...
I am writing this letter in response to last week’s presumptive letter about Senator Jeff Wilson by Garrett Radcliffe. I have never met Mr. Radcliffe, and it didn’t sound like he’s met Senator Wilson either. But I have had the pleasure of meeting Senator Wilson twice, right here in Cathlamet, in the last three months. Jeff Wilson is helping Wahkiakum County at the State level to attain forest land in the Grays River Watershed for a Community Forest via grants and State funding. Senator Wilson sees the importance of the Community Forest that wil...
Wilhelm C. Kolditz, 76, of Cathlamet died at his home on July 26th. He was born in Jakarta, Indonesia on February 17, 1948 to Wilhelm and Cornelie (VanDerHoeven) Kolditz. Will graduated from Brigham Young Young University in Provo Utah in 1972. On December 30, 1971 he married Lily Schellenberg at The Salt lake City Temple and they lived in many places over the course of his work at Toyota USA .Will was a valued employee in management for Toyota until he retired from there in 2003. They moved from Vancouver WA to Cathlamet in 2008 where they...
Greetings from the fair office! Wow, it's hard to believe August is already here. With that said, the animal entry due date has come and gone and it looks like we will have a lot of animals for the fair this year. If anyone wants to be a vendor this year, there are still a few vendor spots left; just call the office and I will get back to you ASAP. If you have called for a spot and have not returned the contracts, please let me know that you are planning on coming as I am going to start setting up spots by the end of next week. Entries to the f...
July 22 10:34 a.m. A tablet computer was found in Skamokawa. Deputies connected the caller with the owner of the computer. 5:10 p.m. Cathlamet emergency services responded to a business on Main Street where a person was experiencing chest pains. July 23 10:32 a.m. Sheriff’s deputies removed people from a Puget Island property for trespassing. 1:25 p.m. A 24 hour removal notice was posted on an abandoned RV at the fairgrounds. 2:16 p.m. A Puget Island caller reported a vehicle parked in a suspicious spot. Deputies contacted the occupants and l...
Mark your calendars for August 6th! The Puget Island Fire Department will be celebrating National Night Out, an annual nationwide event aimed at fostering community spirit and safety. Our local National Night Out event is set to take place this coming Tuesday the 6th of August, from 6pm-8pm at the Puget Island Fire Station on SR-409. Organized by local fire station volunteers, you can look forward to kids’ games, a raffle with prizes, hot dogs and rootbeer floats in support of fire and n...
To The Eagle, Cathlamet has arrived! We are highlighted in the 2024-25 edition of the Washington State Visitors Guide! On page 73 under Local Culture, I read "CATHLAMET. A scenic stop on Highway 4, which skirts the Columbia River between Longview and the coast, this tiny town is home to Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge, where you might spy Columbian white-tailed deer. Stop by one of the appealing eateries in town, such as The Spar for chicken-fried steak or biscuits with homemade gravy, or River Mile 38 Brewing, where you can sip a...
Think you couldn't possibly volunteer for one of the county's five fire districts? Think again, says Randy Hoven, fire chief for Wahkiakum County Fire District 4. When Fire District 4's M.D. Johnson asked if I would be interested in volunteering, I said "I'm too old and decrepit." He said, "Do you think you could drive that tender over there?" I said, "Well, yeah. I could do that." His response was "If you could do that and watch over the crew while they're fighting a fire, then we could use...
A large gathering of family and friends were on hand at Riverside Park on Saturday in celebration of Caroline Badger's 90th birthday. When husband Raymond had asked what she would like to eat at her party, she was quick to say, "chicken from Baker's Corner." Between the 100 piece order of chicken and the pot luck items provided, it was a meal enjoyed by all, from the nonagenarian couple all the way down to their diapered great- grandson. The meal was topped off by the famous cream puffs made by...
A new local business on Main Street in Cathlamet opened earlier this year. It's called I Fix Computers and provides Wahkiakum County residents with accessible technology assistance. I Fix Computers provides an additional local tech resource to residents, helping them avoid the drive to Longview. Erik Friend is the owner of the new shop. He moved here in February 2011 after finding a Craigslist ad for some land in the small town of Cathlamet, where he currently resides with his family. His...
Classic car lovers, start your engines, polish up your chrome, and dust off the dice because It's time for the Cathlamet Cruise. On the third Friday of every month, Cathlamet will now have a classic car cruise from Main Street through downtown. Organizer Janine Davidson thought it would be a wonderful way to gather local cruisers with collectible cars for a jaunt around Wahkiakum County. Before, the closest cruise was in Longview, held on the first weekend of the month, and was not convenient fo...
July 14 1:57 a.m. A caller outside of Cathlamet reported heard gunshots and screaming. Deputies responded. 1:22 p.m. A resident in the Westend reported trucks and four wheelers on their neighbor's property. Deputies contacted the homeowner who asked that the motorists be trespassed from the property. When deputies arrived the vehicles were gone. 2:16 p.m. A Puget Island caller reported cars driving at excessive speeds. 3:52 p.m. Cathlamet emergency services responded to a child who had fallen and hit their head. 4:06 p.m. A caller in downtown...
IN THE BOOKS! The Bald Eagle Days festivities for this year have come and gone but boy, did they get nice weather and a good crowd! I thought it was terrific as I attending a reunion near the marina and the breeze blowing all day made it just perfect. We woke up Sunday morning to some thunder and lightning along with a light sprinkle, I'd say the timing couldn't have been more perfect. Hats off to all those who were in charge of this event and those who took part, from parade participants to vendors and more; It is always a success when...
I wish to submit a correction and comment to your summary of the impacts of PUD/Town utility consolidation study in the “PUD Report” published in the July 11, 2024 edition of the Eagle. Your report states “Consolidation of these utilities could mean lower prices for consumers and greater efficiencies for utility operators.” This may be true for customers outside the Town of Cathlamet but is definitely NOT accurate for utility customers within the Town of Cathlamet. The PUD study states “the water bill for a residential customer inside the Town...
Lots of laughter and applause filled the historic Cathlamet Pioneer Center on Friday night, July 12. After participating in Cathlamet's first week-long "Summer Musical Theater Camp", ten young local thespians entertained family and friends with an original production, "Shel Silverstein: Poems & A Song". It was by any measure, a smashing success! Under the enthusiastic direction of Joe Baker, Delee Baker and Lorene VanderWalker, the talented Cast Members shared witty poems and delighted the...
July 8 6:44 a.m. A caller to the sheriff's office reported that a bull and three cows were loose on Brooks Slough Rd. 11:01 a.m. An Elochoman Valley homeowner reported a neighbor burning illegally. The sheriff’s department and fire district 4 responded. 4:06 p.m. A motorist west of Cathlamet reported that their wallet had been stolen from their car. 5:06 p.m. A driver west of county line park reported a reckless driver. 5:22 p.m. A Deep River resident reported fencing stolen from their property. 8:25 p.m. A Elochoman Valley homeowner r...
STILL DRY. It is hard to believe we are still in a dry spell, though temperatures have thankfully cooled down to the mid and upper seventies, with a good breeze that beats those higher temps by a mile! It's very dry however and the burn ban is still in effect. Please continue to use extreme caution during this time because one spark and a little breeze can start a roaring, out-of-control fire in just minutes. The house you save may be your own. SPECIAL DAYS. Those celebrating birthdays this coming week from July 18 through 24 are: Naomi Meyer,...
The Robo Rascals 4-H Club will be putting on a food drive to benefit St. Vincent de Paul’s Food Bank in Cathlamet. The drive will run from July 22 through Aug. 2. This group of students ranges in age from five to 14, and meet twice a month after school to learn about robotics, electrical, engineering and design for 3D printing. Each year they do a community service project and this year the students wanted to help the food bank. Drop boxes will be available at the following locations: WSU Wahkiakum County Extension 4-H Office, Puget Island F...
Sue Zabel is the focus of our latest Community Member spotlight, she owns and operates The Jabber Shack and is heavily involved in her community. Sue and her husband are from Vancouver, Washington and moved to Cathlamet around nine years ago. They found our little slice of heaven through their fishing endeavors. For several years they were fishermen, renting a camping spot at the Marina and mooring their boat in the summers. After making their home in Cathlamet, Sue wanted to start a business....
It’s time for the 3rd annual Food drive competition between businesses around Cathlamet. The business that brings in the most donations will win the “Cup of Sunshine” chalice and subsequent bragging rights. Heading up this drive is Sue Zabel, local business owner of the Jabber Shack and someone who understands first-hand what it’s like to be in need “[cup of sunshine] started because I felt at one point in my life I needed help, and the food bank was there to help us.” Sue knew how hard it can be for families, especially in the summer “I t...
Wahkiakum PUD met on the morning of July 2 and received the welcome news that the department of ecology fully funded the engineering project to extend the Westend water system over the Grays River bridge to Salme Hill. This grant for $395,000 will get the ball rolling, and has been a top priority for residents on the Westend of Wahkiakum county. The PUD shared pictures of the finished looping project that has taken place on Puget Island. Wahkiakum PUD tied water mains together to make the system more resilient. The next part of the project...
