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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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COOLED OFF. As this week begins, we got a nice cool down from those brutally hot days last week and that was fine by me! These cloudier days made for easier yard work weather and kept the AC from having to run non-stop! Plus, the biggest thing is that with the Huckleberry Ridge fire raging just outside of our county's north border, these cooler temperatures are sure to help those fighting fires a lot and I'm hoping the rain scheduled for Wednesday will make things even better. Kudos to all those fighting this fire and to our own local group...
September 2 6:18 p.m. A group of people were reported camping by the no camping sign near the end of Steamboat Slough Road in the wildlife refuge. Deputies gave the campers a warning. September 3 12:19 p.m. Two cows were reported on SR4 near Millers Road. Deputies worked to keep the cattle out of traffic. The cattle were returned to their pasture and the owners were advised to provide their contact information for the cattle list. 4:05 p.m. A fisherman near the Elochoman Slough marina reported a fisherman in another boat had threatened to ram...
Staff from the office of Congressional Representative Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez will be in the DeBriae room in Cathlamet on Wednesday September 18 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. These folks can help with the federal government issues concerning veterans, Social Security, IRS, applying for federal grants, and more. Come take advantage of these opportunities for help in solving problems. “My bipartisan team is working each day to directly assist folks across Southwest Washington with federal agencies, whether it’s recovering Social Security checks, tax refun...
Join us for another cleanup of the forest area behind the Wahkiakum County Museum at 65 River Street, Cathlamet, on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, starting at 10 a.m. Last time, we cleared trails, pruned trees and removed English ivy from large trees. This time, we’ve discovered more ivy-covered trees, so the focus will be on freeing them from this invasive plant. Community members are welcome to come see the progress and lend a hand. Bring gloves and clippers, and help preserve this beautiful part of Strong Park, home to several giant old f...
Not surprisingly, given the fact that salmon season is in full swing, the Elochoman Marina was buzzing with activity the evening of Thursday, August 29, as folks sought to put a fresh salmon on the barbeque or in the freezer. But there was certainly more going on than just salmon fishing, at least for a few hours, as military men and women along with Gold Star families gathered at the marina pavilion for the 10th Annual Warriors and Widows Salmon Derby. A Gold Star family, for those unfamiliar w...
While driving the winding highway that carves its way through dense forests, hills, and cliffs along the Columbia River to Cathlamet the natural beauty of Southwest Washington is evident everywhere you look. Eagles and herons, salmon, ships, and seals, whitetail deer, and waterfalls all punctuate this passage of roadway, the historic Lewis and Clark Trail known as State Route 4, which is, for these reasons and more, a designated state scenic byway. But there are hidden hazards in the beauty of...
GLOOMY START. As this week begins, we are actually seeing some cloudy and cooler conditions and I am enjoying the relief from the heat. All those who headed to the beaches for this past Labor Day weekend are probably wishing it was a tad bit nicer as the fog can be a bit damp and cool. It can be a little wetter on the coast, and not nearly as enjoyable when there is no sun and you are camping outside. At any rate, I was happy to leave those triple digits behind. Forecasters are saying the heat will return towards the end of the week, so you hea...
August 26 5:18 p.m. Cathlamet emergency services responded to a Skamokawa resident experiencing chest pains. 7:41 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance transported a possible stroke victim to the hospital in Longview. 9:12 p.m. A Skamokawa homeowner reported people trespassing and entering a trailer on their property. Deputies responded and found that the property was secure. 2:05 p.m. A caller reported people camping at the end of Steamboat Slough Road. Deputies spoke with the people who were fishing legally and not planning on spending the night....
On the evening of August 24, I had the pleasure of attending the 2nd annual Senior Prom at the Hope Center in Cathlamet. What started as a simple task of covering the event for The Eagle turned into a delightful evening filled with music, dancing, excellent company, reconnecting with familiar faces and making new friends! Sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington, the Cathlamet Women’s Club and River Mile 38, the event ran from 6 to 9 p.m. and was all a...
Cathlamet’s premium asset is a section of timberland located on a ridge above town. Over the decades, harvests have delivered recurring income to a municipality that operates on a shoestring. Should Cathlamet sell this land? Never. Cathlamet’s second renewable resource is a water right to the Elochoman River. It feeds the water plant, serves town customers and supplies everyone on Puget Island. Recurring water revenue is vital to sustaining local services. Should the town sell this water right to the PUD? The answer is obvious. The PUD has cov...
Mary Granger (Snyder), born on June 23, 1945, to Alice and Roy T. Snyder in Longview, WA, peacefully passed away on Sunday July 21, 2024. Mary’s early years were spent along the Columbia River in beautiful Cathlamet until 1961 when her family relocated to Walla Walla Washington where her parents established Park Manor Nursing Home on Plaza Way. Mary attended DeSales Catholic High School, graduating in 1963. Shortly after, she married James P. Goulet, with whom she had three sons: Paul Scott, James Patrick, and Robert Roy Goulet. Mary was an a...
Greetings from the fair office. WOW! What a fair. If you weren't able to attend, you missed out. All three days had lots of entertainment. Thanks to everyone who braved the storm to watch "Arena Rock Gold" Saturday night. I have been working with this band for over 10 years and believe me they are well worth the wait. Michelle Lambert came from California and played Saturday afternoon along with lots of other talent. The Reptile Roadshow was here on Friday and Baluantic was here Friday and Satur...
August 19 4:09 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance assisted an elderly person who had fallen. 7:23 a.m. A Cathlamet resident requested assistance from paramedics. 8:32 p.m. Emergency services assisted a Cathlamet resident who had fallen. August 20 1:39 p.m. A Westend caller reported a tree down blocking the west bound lane of SR4 east of Grays River. 3:37 p.m. A Elochoman Valley resident reported a vehicle had been parked for a few days on their property close to the road. The caller worried that the vehicle could be hit by a motorist. 3:58 p.m. The...
NICE START. As I begin this column, the sun is shining and it looks to be a pretty decent week, with temperatures climbing back up into the mid-eighties here. It may even get hotter in other nearby towns, so it looks like our summer is back after a batch of fall-like weather that brought heavy rains, thunder and lightning. It looks like I need to get myself in gear and get all those "nice weather" chores done while I have the chance....now for the ole body to cooperate. SCHOOL STARTED. As luck would have it, the great weather returned just as s...
Arriving at Fort Vancouver, we were met by the Chief Factor Ogden, who kindly invited us all to accept his hospitality for such time as we desired, but as the officers all wished to go on, he offered to send them at once, so, after thanking him most heartily for his kindness all our party except my brother’s wife went to Oregon City in the same Batteaux. The baby having taken a severe cold, she thought she must remain and keep him from any more exposure until the arrival of the balance of our goods, which were expected to come by the next mail...
WILD WEATHER. Well, we certainly had a mix of weather the past week, and I have to say, the most impressive part was the very loud and long periods of thunder that roared through the valley along with some wild streaks of lightning! While we had some wind and rain too, we also had sunshine and muggy conditions, so it was quite a mix of weather here. It also depended on where you were, because ten miles one way or the other, could find you in completely different conditions. I hope you were in one of the drier and nicer spots. Lightning is...
August 12 6:46 a.m. Cathlamet emergency services responded to an elderly person who had fallen. 9:09 a.m. A caller reported a commercial vehicle speeding on Puget Island. 12:35 p.m. A Skamokawa resident reported people driving four wheelers and dirt bikes on their road. Deputies responded and said they would increase patrols in the area. 3:59 p.m. A caller on Puget Island reported several vehicles not stopping at the stop signs on the Bernie Slough bridge. 7:06 p.m. a caller in Cathlamet reported a vehicle going up and down Columbia Street at...
Megan Blackburn is the latest individual to be featured in The Eagle's Community Member Spotlight. She has lived in Wahkiakum County for 11 years and is a very active community member. Growing up with parents in the military, Megan moved around regularly, never really putting down roots. As an adult, Megan lived in New York for a while, getting by as a musician and trying not to get lost in the hustle and bustle. When she became tired of the big city life, Megan sold almost everything she...
Wahkiakum County is an exceptional community and its long-standing history is cherished by those who call it home. From the expansive timber forests to the Columbia River, stories of times past course through the community's veins like the flowing river it sits on. Buried within the history of the long-standing families of Wahkiakum are not only captivating tales but also an expanse of knowledge, demonstrating how growing up in this community can shape some pretty remarkable people. As the stories of Wahkiakum’s past are told, knowledge and w...
The Town of Cathlamet is pleased to announce that the long-awaited skateboard park at Erickson Park has been completed and is ready for use. The original concrete slab for the Skateboard facility at Erickson Park was laid in 2004 as a result of a community fundraising and construction, led by now-County Commissioner Lee Tischer and many others. All construction on the slab, where the new skate park now sits, was completed entirely by volunteers. The site languished for many years, despite the...
Rodney Guy Dunham was born June 14, 1937, in Grays River Washington and died at home on August 6, 2024 at the age of 87. Rodney was born to Guy and Edith (Magnuson) in Grays River and attended the Grays River Elementary school until eight grade. He met Elizabeth Ann (Beth) Quigley at the county fair, and they married July 11th 1959 on Puget Island and settled in Grays River. Rodney was a foreman for the Wahkiakum Road Department for the majority of his career. He was a lover of vintage cars and enjoyed taking people for rides. Rodney is...
On August 24, from 6-9 p.m., the Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington and the Cathlamet Woman’s Club will be sponsoring the second annual Cathlamet Senior Prom at the Hope Center. Attendees will be serenaded by the musical talents of Cedar Mora, whose melodies will fill the room as dancers sway to the euphony of his notes. Beverages and light refreshments will be served as guests mingle and connect over the cheerful atmosphere. In-house photographer Ken Jayne will be t...
GRAY BEGINNINGS. While some folks are missing the morning sunshine and hot weather, I am enjoying the cloudy skies and cooler temperatures that have opted to show up. Far more comfortable when one is outside having to do all that yard work that is never-ending. However, that yard work is best done in the early mornings, as the sun often peeks out later on. It got quite warm and muggy despite the thermometer reading in the so-called moderate zone. Once that humidity kicks in, it’s miserable. The only spoiler alert I see is that we have a 35 p...
August 5 10:53 a.m. The district four fire chief let the Sheriff’s office know that he spoke with people at Wage’s swimming hole who were cooking over a campfire. 11:19 a.m. A Elochoman Valley homeowner spoke to the Sheriff’s department about trespassing and harassment by their neighbors. Deputies told the person it was a civil matter and let them know how to proceed with the courts. 6:52 p.m. Cathlamet emergency services responded to a Puget Island address where an elderly person had fallen. 6:54 p.m. A caller at the Elochoman Slough marin...
The Town of Cathlamet and the Wahkiakum County Public Utility District are contemplating consolidating the town's sewer and water systems under the PUD, a proposal that has left people with questions and concerns about the rates they would pay-and what the loss of revenue could mean for Cathlamet. At a meeting on Tuesday, the two entities discussed a draft study that looked at a possible consolidation. Residents and town leaders expressed a range of emotions, from dread over the possibility of r...
