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Season of Gloom When Mark and I were first considering moving to the Northwest, we had a lot of people ask us how we were going to do with all the rain. We honestly brushed it off without much thought. We had visited many times and we felt like we would be fine. Our first winter proved us wrong. Coming from Denver, Colorado, where the sun shines on average 300 days per year, we were not prepared for days upon days of rain and gloom. Seasonal depression has been a very real thing for both of us....
My name is Rene' Westbrook. I live in Wahkiakum County. I am a photographer and have been doing photography for 16 years or so. It has been a long journey of learning, and I continue to learn something new every day. I share what I learn as often as I can. I have discovered that this country is so beautiful. I manage to find beauty wherever I go. My husband Wally Nelson and I have been here for five years, but bought our property the year before we actually moved into our house. We parked our...
On Tuesday, the Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners began their meeting by unanimously approving the agenda, minutes and finances. PUD Manager Dan Kay updated the Board on the Puget Island Water System well drilling, the bid for which was approved by the Board in October to Schnieder Equipment, Inc. “This is exciting,” Kay said as he described the pre-construction meeting with Schnieder Equipment, “they’re going start next Monday.” Kay went on to reiterate that their process for water testing has been fully approved by the Departmen...
OFF AND ON. As this week begins, we had some showers and some sunshine after some foggy conditions this Sunday morning. While it’s not perfect, it’s better than the constant pounding rain that we have experienced recently. There is some dryness in the forecast for this week before the rain comes back on Sunday and I hope that holds true as I’m certain the ground around us is soaked already! Of course, with hurricanes and tornadoes blasting away in some of the other states, I suppose I should not complain at all. Our hearts go out to all of th...
October 28 10:34 a.m. A Cathlamet homeowner complained that their neighbor’s dog was barking at their dogs through a fence. 12:43 p.m. Deputies assisted a motorist who was locked out of their vehicle in Skamokawa. 1:49 p.m. An erratic driver was reported on SR4 in Cathlamet. October 29 12:00 p.m. A suspicious person was reported at a gas station in Cathlamet. The person had gas cans and was attempting to get a ride. 4:08 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to an elderly person who had fallen. 7:39 p.m. A power outage was reported on Puget I...
The Cathlamet Town Council held a regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 4. During a public hearing on the 2025 preliminary budget, one citizen questioned the timing and allocation of proceeds from a timber harvest, which is expected to generate $170,000 to support the cumulative reserve fund. Another citizen raised concerns about annexation, which Mayor Olson confirmed cannot occur without property owner consent. The citizen also urged the council to prioritize town residents over tourists. Questions were also asked about 2025 water and sewer rate...
On Sunday, November 3, from 2-4 p.m. John C. Hughes, author and Washington's Chief Historian will be presenting an oral history of the life and legacy of Julia Butler Hansen, the legendary Congresswoman from Cathlamet, at Little Island Creamery on Puget Island. The first major biography of Hansen, "Julia Butler Hansen, A trailblazing Washington Politician," was written by John C. Hughes. He met the newly-elected congresswoman in 1960 when he was a student at Grays Harbor College. Hughes had the...
I am voting for Marie because she is working at all levels for us in SW WA. At the congressional level, Marie Glusenkamp Perez ( WA-03-D) recently teamed up with Rep. Juan Ciscomani’s (AZ-06-R) to design the bipartisan Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-In Program Act. A few days ago this bill unanimously passed the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to expand work opportunities and benefits for working adults with disabilities. She regularly visits us at Mile38 to listen to our concerns and to answer questions. Her "mobile office" staff r...
Sheila L. Mace, 56 of Cathlamet died on October 18th at her home. She was born on Feb 22,1968 in Puyallup. She moved to Cathlamet in 1991 after marrying Shawn Mace. She graduated from Castle Rock High School and Warner Pacific College. She enjoyed her work at Sonshine Day Care at WSU Extension Office in Kelso. Sheila is survived by her husband, Shawn, her daughters Shelby and Shaylee , her son, Shawn Jr, 2 Grandchildren and several siblings. A Memorial Service will be held at Robert Gray Baptist Church on November 9th at 11 AM. Dowling Funeral...
SOGGY START. As I begin this column, it is definitely a gloomy, wet, and windy Sunday out here in West Valley. It was so bad for a while that our satellite reception was totally blocked out. At any rate, those who wanted the rain definitely got some but supposedly by Friday we may have a dry streak of three days so that would make it nice for the beginning of November. I still can’t believe October is over...yikes! Where is the time going? At any rate, it’s definitely time to winterize and get ready for the fun that usually accompanies the wet...
October 21 7:49 a.m. The Grays River ambulance responded to a local resident who was unwell. 8:14 a.m. A caller reported a log truck speeding west of the Rosburg store. The Washington State Patrol was notified. 10:23 a.m. A Cathlamet caller reported a item was stolen from their home. The caller observed muddy footprints leading to a door which was unlocked. 11:44 a.m. A caller reported items were not included in the sale of a boat which had been agreed upon. The person called back to say that the items had been found. 11:56 a.m. Cathlamet...
Do you have questions about Medicare? Would you like to learn about some of the resources available to Wahkiakum County residents? Do you need your flu or COVID vaccine? Stop by the annual Living Well in Wahkiakum event on Friday, November 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Center, 320 S. 3rd Street, in Cathlamet. Representatives from the Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) and Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) will be available to answer questions about open enrollment and other matters...
The award-winning singer-songwriter duo Phoenix will appear at the historic Pioneer Church in Cathlamet on Saturday, November 2nd, beginning at 2 p.m. This concert will be a fund raiser for the upkeep of this marvelous venue. This beautiful center is a former church that was built in 1895. It is the most prominent landmark in Cathlamet. Facilities like this were designed for acoustic instruments and voices. It's going to be a fun afternoon! The duo has recently returned from Nashville, Tennessee, where they have been nominated as Duo of the...
During the Town of Cathlamet Council meeting on October 21, Wahkiakum County Sheriff John Mason presented his report for the quarter based on the past year’s calls for service, specifically addressing Town activity. If there is a call placed as 911, no matter what, the Sheriff’s Department is going to respond. Based on his report, we live in a very safe community. Thank you to all in the Sheriff’s Department. The Mayor was absent for this meeting. There was regular business to approve an amendment to the cultural resources portion of the Water...
To The Eagle, I'm writing to encourage people to vote for Andi Day as a state senator for our legislative district. She is a third generation resident of our district who grew up in Naselle, attended WSU, and who currently lives in Seaview, and is raising her 13-year-old son. Andi grew up in a commercial fishing family with strong ties to oystering and timber, which has shaped her perspective on what goes into creating a thriving economy. Over her years of working in statewide leadership roles focusing on economic and tourism development, she...
At the the joint Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners and Town of Cathlamet Council Consolidation meeting, Erin Wilson of the PUD and Sarah Clark of the Town presented the Town's 2024 budget (excluding water and sewer utilities) to better understand what the budget would look like if the Consolidation were to happen. Erin Wilson stated that the PUD's bottom line is "do no harm" to the customer. Sarah Clarke stated that there is still work to be done to get a better snapshot of what the...
DREARY BEGINNING. As this week begins, it's a dreary looking day here in Skamokawa, which began with heavy, damp fog, and after that lifted and went away, it just stayed gloomy and quite wet. It’s a good day to be inside watching racing or football. It looks like we will get a break for a few days, but by Friday, it will be "keep the boots handy" type of weather for multiple days. It looks like fall is here and lots of falling rain. Please keep those headlights on during these gloomy rainy days and remember to slow down a bit. Getting there i...
October 14 1:23 a.m. A Cathlamet caller reported hearing a ship’s foghorn for five minutes. Sheriff’s deputies contacted the Coast Guard that confirmed that a ship had its horn stuck on for 15 minutes. 10:55 a.m. A homeowner in Deep River requested an abandoned vehicle left on their property be disposed of as a junk vehicle. Deputies checked into the matter and found that the vehicle did not qualify as junk and that the homeowner would have to pay to have it towed away. 8:56 p.m. A Puget Island caller reported two vehicles speeding on Nor...
Most of you have heard the Boy Scout’s motto – Be Prepared. It’s as simple or as complex as each individual would be comfortable with. For some, it’s a case of Top Ramen and a means of boiling water; for others, it’s heavy equipment and a 53-foot container buried in the backyard and filled with dehydrated biscuits ‘n gravy. The needs of others might fall somewhere in between. Either end of the spectrum, most would agree, is just fine; however, it’s the lack of preparation for an eventuality that is most concerning. What eventuality,...
Beloved husband, brother, uncle, and father figure to Terry’s children, her grand and great grandchildren, Howard passed away peacefully August 28, 2024. Born in Cathlamet, WA in 1940 to Anna and Lester Cook, Howard grew up on a farm in Skamokawa, WA. He graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1959. Upon graduating, he joined the Coast Guard and served four years. He was dedicated to public service and went to work for the Dept. of Natural Resources in Forks, Washington. He bought property in Chelatchie Prairie, WA and lived there the rest o...
Maurice "Maury" Charles Mooers, 90, died peacefully on September 25, 2024 in Kelso, Washington. He was born Oct. 30, 1933, in Portland, Oregon, to Allen and Alice (Glover) Mooers. His second wife of 48 years, Sharrel (Thompson) Mooers, and sister Nancy (Mooers) Holman preceded him in death. He is survived by sisters Aleen Bessonette, 96, and Susan (Michael) Geiser, 81. Maury also leaves five children from both of his marriages. From his first marriage, in 1957, to Carolyn Hayes: Spencer (Lisa) M...
Jamie Cothren has been teaching 25 years. She taught one year in Montana prior to moving to Cathlamet. Mrs. Cothren is the 2nd grade teacher, but has taught Kindergarten, 1st,5th and Title/Lap as well. She loves to teach the "littles" of the community and see their excitement for school. "My why (for teaching) is promoting this excitement! I love fostering a love of learning." Cothren hopes to encourage curiosity in her students while nurturing their enthusiasm to build a relationship with...
GORGEOUS SUNDAY. As I begin this column, it's a really nice sunny Sunday afternoon and it's just the perfect fall day after a very, very foggy beginning. However, it appears from the upcoming forecast that it's going to be extremely wet for most of the week, so if they happen to be wrong and we catch a break, I hope you'll be able to take advantage of it. The rain is great for fire danger and for keeping our water systems flowing nicely, but it can be fairly miserable if you're trying to have some sort of gathering in which the rain truly puts...
October 7 6:04 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to a Puget Island address where a person was having abdominal issues. 9:41 a.m. Emergency services transported a Cathlamet resident who was advised by their doctor to go to the hospital. 1:57 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to a Cathlamet resident with breathing problems. 2:28 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance responded to a Puget Island resident who had possibly cut their finger off with a log splitter. October 8 9:11 a.m.Emergency services responded to an Elochoman Valley homeowner who...
Volunteers from the Wahkiakum Fire Department teamed up with Kyle Hurley's FFA program to provide a day of fire safety fun and learning at J a Wendt Elementary School Thursday, October 10th. Three stations gave interactive opportunities for students to learn about fire safety. The collaborative event was a tremendous success and is held annually to address the importance of fire safety with young people. A stop, drop and roll station hosted by Helen Lewis and Carra Tawater gave students...
