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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Cathlamet’s Main Street has a new addition this week, with the opening of Sirendipity, a thrift shop run by Heather Smith-Gillson and her sister Rhonda Nash. After moving to Cathlamet in August, Heather sought to bring something new to the town, focusing on second-hand clothing—a niche she felt was missing from the community. “I looked all over Cathlamet to try and find what y’all didn’t already have here, and that seemed to be a thrift clothing store,” said Heather. With a space previously...
The historic Julia Butler Hansen House, the oldest house in Cathlamet and Wahkiakum County, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register is the nation’s official list of buildings, structures, objects, archaeology, engineering and culture. The Julia Butler Hansen House was built in 1867 for John Fitzpatrick, the first fish seiner on the lower Columbia River. In 1871, George Roberts, formerly of The Hudson’s Bay Company, and his wife Rose, (the cou...
I encourage everyone interested in the topic of consolidation who CANNOT attend the joint meeting being held by the PUD and Cathlamet Town Council on October 16th at 10 a.m. to send them a letter with specific comments and questions. I personally can’t attend and realized that others may not be able to, so I reached out to the PUD, several council members, the mayor, and the town Deputy Secretary to ask about public comments/questions in written form and am trying to facilitate it. I feel that this is such an important issue and that people s...
To The Eagle, Here’s just another reason to vote for Congresswoman Marie Perez this November. She was recognized by the American Ambulance Association as a 2024 Legislator of the Year for her leadership in addressing critical workforce shortages facing emergency medical services. She introduced the bipartisan PARA-EMT Act – legislation that makes it easier for experienced veterans to transition from medics to certified paramedics and EMTs. In March, she secured $963,000 for Skamania County to upgrade EMS communications systems, and she is now...
FOGGY BEGINNING. As I begin this column, it is super foggy outside once again and so the ol’ ship horns are making a whole lot of noise out there on the river this morning. However, foggy mornings usually mean a nice day so I’m hoping that’s the case once again. That would be nice as there are so many chores to do before the rain returns and we’ll be stuck inside. I see the forecast has changed since yesterday so “supposedly” it’s not going to be wet and stormy until Friday, rather than Wednesday, so that delay would be nice. I hope you’re able...
August 30 10:18 a.m. A resident of Rangila road called in a report of an abandoned vehicle. 1:27 p.m. A Puget Island resident who injured their back while cleaning their fish tank requested assistance from Cathlamet emergency services. 7:13 p.m. A caller in Grays River reported a person lurking in the area. 9:23 p.m. A resident east of Cathlamet reported a person in the blackberry bushes on their property. The person told the homeowner that they were homeless and got lost. October 1 6:36 a.m. A driver reported an accident and hand and shoulder...
Westend farmers attend biosecurity talk to protect against disease By Jen Milliren Farmers gathered at the Grays River Grange last week for a biosecurity information session in response to the growing concerns about the H5N1 virus. Earlier this year, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1), commonly referred to as "bird flu", made headlines after jumping from animals to farmworkers in Michigan, Colorado, Texas, and Missouri. Organized by Wahkiakum County Health & Human Services and Washington S...
For those of us who watch local TV, it has been quite an exhausting experience to see the number of ads for Kent and Marie urging us to vote one way or the other. Two years ago Kent was endorsed by Trump and picked up some outside money, but since the national folks thought he was a shoo-in, not much. Marie on the other hand had nearly no support from the national level. Even so, she ended up squeaking to a narrow victory. This happened because moderates from both parties voted for her, and far-left Democrats felt occasional support is better...
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...
The Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Agenda, Minutes, Finances and the Action Item of awarding the sealed bid for the Puget Island Well Drilling and Testing project to Schneider Equipment, Inc. a Water Services Co. of St. Paul, OR. There was one other bid submitted by Tacoma Pump and Drilling Co. Inc. of Graham, Washington. The 2025 budget will be presented to the Commissioners at their October 15, regular meeting. The budgeting process for the Consolidation Study is moving forward with the Town of Cathlamet...
COOL START. Well, as I begin this column we are sitting in a thick layer of fog with some nippy, lower forties temperatures and so it certainly feels like fall. The sunshine that came along with this cool start was nice and the once damp forecast is now showing a whole lot of days in the upper 60s and 70s, so that’s going to be great, if that holds true. I know we all have a lot of things that need to be done prior to the onset of winter, so here’s to getting that all accomplished. DEVASTATING. While we are enjoying milder weather here, we cann...
September 23 9:51 a.m. A homeowner on Puget Island reported a boat speeding, and causing a large wake on Birnie Slough. 11:37 a.m. Cathlamet emergency services responded to an elderly person who had fallen. The person was transported to the hospital in Longview. 11:44 a.m. A welfare check was requested on an elderly Cathlamet resident. Sheriff’s deputies spoke with a neighbor who said the person was out of town. 2:03 p.m. A possible abandoned vehicle was reported on Altoona Pillar Rock Road. Officers contacted the owner who said that they w...
Mayor David Olson will host another open forum with muffins and coffee at noon on Friday October 11 in the meeting room at the Cottage Bread and Breakfast, 380 Una Ave, Cathlamet. Citizens, residents or anyone interested are invited to drop by for complimentary muffins and coffee to discuss issues, ask questions, or raise any concerns regarding the activities of the Town of Cathlamet or any challenges facing the community. The Mayor has invited the PUD to send a representative to the forum in light of the critical importance of the issue to...
At the September 17, 2024, meeting of the Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda, minutes, and Electric and Water Vouchers. They also unanimously supported September 25 as “Doug Condon Day” to commemorate his faithful service to the Wahkiakum County PUD for 17 years. Thank you, Doug! The PUD will host the PUD and Town of Cathlamet Consolidation meeting on Wednesday, October 16 at 10:00 a.m. at the River Street meeting room—everyone in the county is encou...
Helen L. Moss, 89, of Vancouver, died on September 6. Helen was born to Robert and Muriel Webb on May 5,1935 in Corvallis Oregon. She grew up in Skamokawa graduating from Wahkiakum High School in 1953 and Lower Columbia College in 1955. She married Alvin Moss on August 20,1955 at the Skamokawa Methodist Church. She worked as Office Manager in a Pediatric Clinic in Renton until retiring in 1993. She and Al lived in Vancouver and wintered in Casa Grande, Arizona for many years. She enjoyed reading, playing piano, golfing, road trips, the Oregon...
Please join a discussion about future options for downtown Cathlamet's historic home of Julia Butler Hansen Tuesday, October 8 from 2:15 – 4:15 p.m. at the Community Center, 100 Main Street. Hansen, a lifelong resident of Cathlamet was a trailblazing member of the Washington State House of Representatives, U.S. House of Representatives, and Washington State Highway Commission. Currently, the Washington State Historical Society is studying the possibility of creating a historic house museum as well as exploring other compatible uses for the h...
NICE START. Well, this week is starting off with some nice weather, although it was pretty chilly and very foggy out here in West Valley this Sunday morning but once the sun came out, it was super nice. By the time you read this however, we will most likely see some rainy weather as the forecast is showing rain on both Wednesday and Thursday, so we’ll see if that shows up or not. As long as it’s not a monsoon, it will be fine as my yard is still looking more on the dry side and having a little extra wetness will hopefully bring back that nic...
September 16 8:41 a.m. Cathlamet emergency services responded to a person with abdominal pain on the sidewalk outside the health clinic in Cathlamet. 11:15 a.m. A caller reported that the stop sign, and pole were missing at the intersection of Ingalls Rd. and Middle Valley Rd. While responding to the incident deputies noticed the stop sign at East Valley Rd. and Middle Valley Rd, was also missing. Wahkiakum Public Works was notified. September 17 8:33 a.m. A caller reported a person dumpster diving on Puget Island. 10:35 a.m. Deputies assisted...
The first two articles in this series provided a progress overview and hardware review of the (Wahkiakum County Emergency Responder Radio System) project. This article covers how the system will be used in normal everyday use and in more widespread emergency situations. In normal use each of the participating agencies (Sheriff/SAR, each Fire/EMS district, HHS, PUD, county and town public works, school district) has its own band with its own set of local direct channels. Each of those groups also...
Janice Joy Cothren passed away peacefully at her home on August 14, 2024 at the age of 84 surrounded by her loving family. Janice was born to Francis and Laura Edmonson in Prosser, Washington on February 11, 1940. Eventually the family moved to Cathlamet following the booming logging industry in the area. Janice married Carl Cothren in April of 1958 and then graduated from Cathlamet High School that summer. In 1959 they welcomed their daughter Bettie Jane. Carl and Janice were married for...
Adam Michael Phelps, devoted father, cherished son and beloved brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, and friend passed on August 20, 2024. He was born March 9, 1984 in Longview and raised in Cathlamet, where he graduated from Wahkiakum High School. A talented and dedicated welder, he worked for several renowned regional companies, including Foss Maritime, where his grandfather Harley Larson, had once served as tugboat captain. Adam’s career also included roles at Vigor Marine, Randco Tanks, L...
When the Pioneer Community Association (PCA) held their annual meeting in March, the top items on the agenda were fundraising and expanding the utilization of the historic Cathlamet Pioneer Center. All acknowledged that the PCA had pulled off a minor miracle when they received substantial funding from a grant with the Washington State Department of Commerce to restore the 125- year-old building. But that was yesterday’s news, we now needed move forward and work to fulfill our mission to not just preserve and maintain the Cathlamet Pioneer C...
CLOUDY. Well, we've had some cooler weather this past weekend as it was dry in some places and misty in some places. We had some light rain fall in some places and really dumped a few times too so it really depended on where you were and the time you were there as to what it was doing. We were pretty thankful for the rain though as it helps with fire danger and keeps those with springs flowing better. It makes one less chore to complete as we don't have to water our lawns. It appears that we have a mixed bag of weather coming to us this week,...
August 9 5:00 p.m. A Cathlamet caller reported a person walking on a local street yelling. Deputies responded but found no criminal activity. August 10 9:38 a.m. A Puget Island caller reported seeing smoke from an unknown source. 9:50 a.m. An east county resident called in to report propane smell in the area. Deputies were unable to find the source of the smell. The district 4 fire department was notified. 9:51 a.m. A welfare check was requested of an elderly Cathlamet resident. 1:20 p.m. An abandoned vehicle was reported in the Skamokawa...
The Cathlamet Town Council met on Monday, September 16. After the Agenda was approved, the meeting was open for public comments. Public Comments: 1. Strong Park Clean Up will continue Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Volunteers should bring gloves, clippers and be ready for some ivy cutting. 2. People may have seen that the "Cathlamet Area News" Facebook page is full of expressions of frustration on the lack of communication of changes to the Swimming Pool schedule. A Zoom participant expressed that same frustration and hopes...
