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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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As fall comes upon us, who doesn’t love a cozy quilt to curl up in or enjoy a colorful throw for the couch to chase away the grey? If that’s the case, get ready for a creatively colorful afternoon. On Friday, September 20 at the River Mile 38 Brewery from 3-6:00 p.m., you’re in for a unique quilt show featuring a display of locally-made quilts. Put on by “The River City Strippers” the event will showcase a number of unique quilts, offering the community an opportunity up close to appreciate these works of art. Along with the display, there wil...
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...
The school district food service program made a substantial change that has had a lasting impact on the district while teaching students the value of recycling and managing waste. They have implemented a composting program and replaced throw away trays with new reuseable plastic. The state of Washington banned most expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam containers, which included styrofoam starting 2024. This change led the district to replace their food tray system to reuseable red meal trays. "We...
The Associated Student Body (ASB) government at Wahkiakum High School has set the bar high for demonstrating that leadership seen in daily actions to be successful. The ASB officers for the 2024-25 school year include: President Parker Leitz, Vice President Jessie LaFever, Secretary Haileeahna Nielsen, Treasurer Rylie Wills, Public Relations Officer Aaina Nakonsky, and Executive Liaisons Memphis Coleman and Evelynn Miller. At a leadership retreat prior to the start of school this group of student leaders determined that they wanted to see...
Students in the Wahkiakum agriculture education program are reaping the rewards of hard work by untapping a new level of opportunity. Recently the Washington FFA Foundation provided them with a $40,000 grant, which was extended into an additional $40,000 to enhance the program. The FFA is a leadership organization that is an integral part of the classroom model in the agriculture education career and technical education (CTE) program at Wahkiakum High School. Kyle Hurley, the program advisor and district CTE coordinator, initiated the grant...
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...
As the summer stretches out into another beautiful week, the miles of invasive blackberries that lace the West Coast will see another boost in fruits dangling from their thorny hosts. While some may find an obnoxious foe in the relentless host of Washington’s most popular wild fruit, others are rejoicing in another bountiful bucket of berries from a session of blackberry yoga. Stretching to reach the plumpest, most juicy berries can be a workout, but also result in a plethora of blackberry d...
Evelyn Naimo sent The Eagle this picture of nine classmates from the WA-KI-HI class of 1959 celebrating their 65th Class Reunion August 14 at Stuffy’s II in Longview. Left to right, back row: Richard Oatfield, Ray Anders, Jerry DeBriae, Jerry Bain, Cleona Spillman Reinholdt, Helen Loberg Keyer, Bill Mahitka. Left to right front row: Evelyn Johnson Naimo, Ed & Mary Smith Olsen. Nine classmates were not able to attend, they hope to see them next year....
The Stella Historical Society is holding its annual "Remnants of the Past", celebrating local history on Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the museum complex at 8530 Ocean Beach Hwy. The public is invited to view new exhibits, like the restored buggy, a boat cleat from the Nora tug boat based at Stella, several items from Gid Hedrick's store and see a working blacksmith. Museum docents will be present to share information about artifacts and to answer questions. At Stella Lutheran Chapel at 124 Sherman Rd., 2 miles up Germany Creek Rd., you...
Artist Darbury Novoselic showcased her latest tapestry collection, 'The Sky Above Deep River', at the Grays River Grange Hall on August 30th and 31st, captivating attendees with her intricate and personal works. The free event highlighted Novoselic’s large-scale handmade quilts, each featuring surface application free-hand embroidery crafted from her own fabrics.The historic Grange Hall, filled with natural light, provided an ideal setting for the display. Quilts hung from the ceiling, r...
Wahkiakum Animal Advocates Group (WAAG) is excited to celebrate five years of serving our community with a special anniversary event and everyone is invited to join the festivities! Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 15, from 12-4 p.m. at Erickson Park and join us for a fun-filled birthday party to commemorate this milestone. Our party will feature a silent auction with a variety of items up for bid, generously donated by local businesses and community members. All proceeds from the auction will directly support WAAG’s community p...
This past week, a group of dedicated volunteers, including myself, came together to revitalize the woods behind the Wahkiakum County Museum, located at 65 River Street and run by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society. Though our numbers were small, our impact was significant. We removed garbage that had accumulated over time, widened the trails to make them more accessible, identified a variety of native plant species, and pruned back trees to let in more light. A key focus of our efforts was...
Wahkiakum Community Network, supported by Wahkiakum County Health & Human Services and Washington State Health Care Authority, will begin offering social and emotional learning classes for 7 to 9 year-olds every Friday beginning mid-September. Kid’s Connection was launched by the Network in response to the school district’s shift from a traditional school week to a 4-day school week. With students not in school on Fridays, many local groups and organizations have been considering how to respond to the extra day out of school. “I think the n...
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...
The Wahkiakum Mecha Mules entered the Amateur Radio School Club Roundup last February with modest goals: Score better than the previous fall, talk to more schools than before, and talk to stations in more states than before. The goal of this contest is to use Amateur Radios to talk with as many other schools in as many other states as possible. No cell phones, no land-lines, no internet. Our two high school leads, Peter Vik and Cor Hoogendoorn and our three lead middle school assistants, Steve,...
Gardens are hitting their peak right now with an abundance of fruits and vegetables making that last push of production prior to our fall weather setting in. There is so much to pick from right now, as every nook and cranny within the row is filled with luscious produce. A favorite that does not contain itself in a row is a plant that blooms and grows wildly on its own. Nasturtiums are sure to have gone wild by this point in the year, taking up residence in every space they can reach. While their growth habits are almost invasive and a little...
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...
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...
Superintendent Palmer has literally been rolling up his sleeves and getting things done since taking the lead of the district in July. There are three areas of focus that keep Palmer’s attention as he prioritizes what is best for kids when thinking about the “state of the school” as a new year is set to begin this week: facilities, staffing and grants. While it is still early in the year and Superintendent Palmer is just getting to know the personalities and talents in the district, he’s finding it’s been fun to meet people and learn about the...
Students at Wahkiakum School District are back and ready to shine as the new school year began Tuesday, August 27. A great deal of work has gone into classroom preparation, curriculum alignment, and schedule restructuring by the high school and middle/elementary principals. “The first day of school is always busy but there's nothing like the excitement and energy day number one brings. Students and staff started the day with big smiles and ended the day still smiling. That's a win in my b...
Traveling to Peru, exploring ancient Greece, or taking an expedition to Antarctica are new opportunities coming to the student classrooms at Wahkiakum School District this fall. Thanks to the WSU Wahkiakum Extension Service and their work to secure Career-Connected grants, students can use innovative technology from two rounds of grant monies awarded. Round one of the grants supported the robotics program and provided a 3D printer in the robotics technology classroom. The Round two award was $183,858 to grow Career-Connected learning using...
This new weekly column will feature a set of elementary, middle and high school teachers to show the vast depth of knowledge, experience and talent our students are fortunate to work with each day. This week we share three teachers that have dedicated over 100 combined years of experience to supporting students in the classroom. These short interviews provide insight into our staff and give an opportunity for the community to see how blessed we are to have the great teaching staff we have. Janine Davidson Years of Experience: 36 Currently...
The fall sports rosters are filling up as student athletes hit the hardwood or field to condition for the season. Wahakiakum School District athletic programs offer a diverse playing field including football, volleyball, and cross country. This year the entire district is seeing changes including the Athletic Department: Moving to a new athletic league and classification. Athletic Director Rob Garrett is looking forward to the changes and believes one grows when faced with change. “Our kids w...
At the 2024 Wahkiakum County Fair earlier this month, Judges Joe Long and Gene Strong had the enviable task of evaluating a variety of chilis. Capturing top place with it’s complex meaty flavors, variable texture, moderate heat, and subtle colors, was a chili crafted by Bryan Hokkanen. His aromatic 3-Meat Chili uses the best cuts of meats available on the market and involves a complicated process that begins the day before the chili is scheduled to be on the menu. A beautifully textured, dark and smooth, meaty chili by Robert Stowe, was this y...
