Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Naselle-Grays River Valley School Board of directors met July 20. In personnel matters, the board acknowledged the resignations of football coaches Jim Moten and Matthew Scrabeck. The board approved the hires of Rona Johnson, Charlene Hauge, pending background check, an extension of the contract for Justin Laine, interim principal, and Kellyn Hazen, interim intervention specialist/counselor. A resolution was approved for adopting the 2021-22 school year budget and salary amounts for certificated staff. Also approved were overnight travel...
Jerry Nakonsky, above, right, and his son, Cody, work on one of two A-frame cabins set for waterfront camping sites at the Elochoman Slough Marina. Photos by Diana Zimmerman....
Five more Wahkiakum County residents have tested positive for covid-19, according to a press release from Wahkiakum Health and Human Services on Thursday. This brings the cumulative total to 168, with seven considered to be potentially active. There have been three fatalities attributed to covid-19 in the county. Most of the new cases are from a single residence. There is no connection to Wahkiakum School District or St. James Family Center. WHHS is working to identify people who may have an exposure risk and will be notifying anyone who is...
After a year with no festival because of pandemic concerns, The Cathlamet Bald Eagle Days festival was back last weekend, and a good time was had by all. By Diana Zimmerman Another Bald Eagle Days is in the books, and based on the number of people in attendance, it was a successful one. Up on Columbia Street, it was relatively quiet, but as the parade participants reached the bottom of the hill and Main Street, participants were met by a mass of people and vendors lining the route. "I thought...
On Friday, the Cathlamet Town Council held a special meeting to consider possible action on an agreement between the Town and Sunnyfield LLC for a 32 parcel development on Greenwood Road. After much public comment and council discussion, the town voted 4-1 in favor of entering into agreement with the developers. One of the stipulations included in the agreement includes the town's responsibility to provide water and sewer service to the property. Once the town's main trunk reaches the property t...
After fielding visitors’ questions about funding, the curriculum committee, and whether masks will be mandated at school in the fall at the Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday night, directors held a special hearing for the 2021-2022 budget, and Superintendent Brent Freeman gave an official statement about a cyber event that occurred in May. Budget Manager Shelby Garrett summarized the annual budget process. Using one of the tools provided by the Office of the S...
Wahkiakum West is considering taking an active role in extending broadband on the east side of Wahkiakum County, their new CEO Ken Johnson told the Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Directors on Tuesday. Following a meeting with PUD General Manager Dave Tramblie, Johnson said he approached the Wahkiakum West board about how they might help the broadband effort on the east side of the county. They gave him “latitude to explore this,” he said, though he would have to return to them for further app...
Editor: This story has been corrected. An earlier version of this story incorrectly said the town is responsible for utilities and maintenance; in fact the town is responsible for utilities and maintenance. In addition: The town owns the building and leases the building to Wahkiakum County for $1, and the town contributes $5K annually to help with staffing and maintenance.] --- Wahkiakum County commissioners have named member Lee Tischer their delegate to discuss staffing issues of the Community Center in Cathlamet with other local entities....
Bill Coons is Wahkiakum County assessor, but he has recently worn a new hat which is that of property developer. More specifically, Coons is spearheading a proposed project called the East Cathlamet Housing Opportunity (ECHO) where he intends to develop eight tiny homes to provide affordable housing to the area. The first time developer has expressed good intentions for the proposed project, but a few obstacles have made it a bumpy ride. “I wanted to do some good,” Coons explained. “It’s been obvious to me for a long time that there has been a...
The Eagle urges all organizations to inform us of any changes in your schedule since the covid restrictions. THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire/ambulance, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Planning Commission, Courthouse, 6 p.m. Wahkiakum Commissioners, Courthouse, 9:30 p.m. Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Sandra Sews, Knits & Crochets, Community Center Cathlamet, 1...
The Wahkiakum County Noxious Weed Program plans to start treating local waters for invasive weeds in the next few weeks. Weed Control Manager Andy Lea reported last week that he has submitted the program's Aquatic Plant and Algae Management (APAM) General Permit to the state Department of Ecology for approval. The target weeds are eurasian watermilfoil, parrotfeather, curlyleaf pondweed, all on the state weed list, and water stargrass, a native grass usually found in central Washington but is migrating down the Columbia. It has reached...
From the Wash. State Dept. of Transportation Travelers who use State Route 4, also known as Ocean Beach Highway, between Skamokawa in Wahkiakum County and State Route 432 in Cowlitz County can expect delays this summer. On Monday, the Washington State Department of Transportation’s contractor Doolittle Construction, LLC, began work to resurface a 25-mile stretch of highway by installing chip seal. “The chip sealing pavement repair process fills cracks and provides a highly skid-resistant surface, so in addition to extending the usable life of...
As of Tuesday, Wahkiakum County’s covid-19 count remained at 159, with one case considered to be active. Vaccination numbers continue to increase slowly in the county, with 13 more doses of vaccine delivered in the last week, according to the Washington Department of Health, for a total of 3,509. According to a report issued by Wahkiakum Health and Human Services Director Chris Bischoff on Monday, the US has seen a 140 percent increase in new cases over the last 14 days. For more information: h...
Right: Puget Island Fire Department members paraded their vehicles and held a boot drive to collect over $1,200 to support the evening fireworks show. Photo courtesy of Sherrill Bollen. The entry called Alpha's Little Nuts from east Little Island won first place in judging of parade entries. The Portland Yacht Club claimed second place and Lower Columbia PFLAG third....
What are the highest priority improvements at County Line Park? Local officials discussed them Tuesday at the meeting of the board of county commissioners, focusing on deteriorating walkways, water system improvements, and, of course, how to pay for them. No decisions were made; county commissioners asked Port 1 Maintenance Manager Todd Souvenir to consult with the Port District 1 board of commissioners and return for further discussion in August. The state Department of Natural Resources owns...
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) learned Tuesday that contractor crews are scheduled to start the resurfacing work on Monday. The contractor will start at Skamokawa and work eastward to Coal Creek Road intersection near Longview, placing a chip seal surface and making other improvements along the 25-mile route. Travelers will see signs installed first, followed by pavement repairs. "Things are dynamic in construction, and timing and order of work might shift depending on site conditions and material availability," said...
Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce Director Stacey Lane is excited to see the community reconnect at Bald Eagle Days after the last 18 months of the pandemic. “It’s going to be a great party,” Lane said, “the weather is going to be beautiful. We’re going to have a lot of great vendors. A lot of information. It’s a great reflection of what our county has to offer.” The annual Kiwanis breakfast was canceled, as was Friday night’s bull riding event in Skamokawa, but on Tuesday, planners were still addin...
After a nearly two week pause, Wahkiakum Health and Human Services (WHHS) reported a new case of covid-19 in Wahkiakum County on Monday, bringing the cumulative total to 159, with two cases considered potentially active. The individual is in self-quarantine, and there is currently no known connection with either Wahkiakum School District or St. James Family Center. WHHS is working to identify anyone who may have an exposure risk because of contact with the individual. Anyone determined to have...
Last week's report of county commission activities contained a typographical error: Remodeling of a courthouse vault to accommodate election activities is estimated to cost $4,950, not $49,050. In last week’s article about the town council’s consideration of a 32 lot development on Greenwood, Bob Jungers was quoted as saying the town had less than 10 sewer hook ups in the last 15 years. To clarify, he was speaking specifically about the Boege Rd. system....
Voters residing in the Town of Cathlamet city limits will soon decide which two of three candidates for mayor will appear on November’s general election ballot. The Wahkiakum County auditor’s Office will mail ballots and a local voter’s pamphlet this Friday for the Aug. 3 primary. The three candidates are incumbent Mayor Dale Jacobson and Council Members David Olson and Robert Stowe. Stowe and his wife moved to Cathlamet in 2016 to retire; he is a working artist and member of the Tsuga Gallery. He joined the Cathlamet Planning Commission in 20...
The Eagle urges all organizations to inform us of any changes in your schedule since the covid restrictions. THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-7:15 p.m. Learn to knit, crochet and mend, Sandra Sews, Community Center, Cathlamet, 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Fire Protection District No. 1 Commissioners, Fire...
Ballots for the 2021 August 3 Primary Election will be mailed to Cathlamet voters this Friday. Wahkiakum County Elections Coordinator Kaelee Dearmore said the local ballot consists of one race, Town of Cathlamet Mayor, with three candidates printed on the ballot. Only voters within the Town of Cathlamet boundaries will receive a primary ballot. There are less than 500 registered voters eligible to participate in this election, Dearmore said. The Cathlamet mailing will also include the county's first Local Voters' Pamphlet (LVP), which should...
Town of Cathlamet Public Works crew David Florek and Troy Gorley put the finishing touches on the refurbished footbridge over Birnie Creek at Strong Park on Tuesday. The old bridge was deteriorating and unsafe, Gorley said. Photo by Rick Nelson. Right, Cathlamet Public Works Superintendent David McNally was busy last Thursday rebuilding the rickety bridge on top of a new steel I-beam base. The project is being completed using funds set aside for the Waterfront Park development, according to...
Monday might have been a holiday, but volunteers in the summer lunch program showed up for work and turned out over 100 meals to last participants two days. L-r are Suzanne Holmes, Marianne Burkholder, Christine Darby, Mary Ann Nelson, and Jamie Nelson. Not pictured are drivers Terry and Carol Kriesel. Photo by Rick Nelson....
Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services (WHHS) on Monday received positive test result notification for one additional COVID-19 case in a Wahkiakum County resident. The individual is in self-quarantine. This brings Wahkiakum to a cumulative total of 159 cases with two of those potentially active. The individual is in self-quarantine. Currently, there is no known connection to St James Family Center or the Wahkiakum School District. "We are working to identify anyone who may have an exposure risk because of contact with the individual," WHHS...
