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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Despite an earlier explanatory column, I sometimes have to be reminded just why I hunt. I have to be reminded - taken back, if you will - of what it was like in 1976 when I was 12 and the troubles of everyday life existed only far into the future. So it was on Saturday, Nov. 29, when I took my 12-year-old grandson, Wyatt, on his first hunting trip. A bright, articulate sixth-grader, Wyatt excels at many things, especially the building of moving and working objects and making art from ordinary...
On Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. at the Birkenfeld Theatre, the Clatskanie Arts Commission’s 36th performing arts series presents Ted Vigil’s “A Rocky Mountain Christmas: A John Denver Tribute.” The Birkenfeld Theatre is part of the Clatskanie Cultural Center, located at 75 S. Nehalem St. Dust off your fancy boots and warm up your vocal cords. You will likely leave the concert singing and spiritually uplifted. Ted’s gift for the music and polished and energetic performing style create a warm, delightful evening for the whole family to enjoy. Yo...
At approximately 1:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, an unspecified bomb threat was received at Clatskanie Elementary School (CES). According to Superintendent Danielle Hudson, “both CES and CMHS (Clatskanie Middle High School) were immediately cleared to ensure the safety of all students and staff.” Law enforcement was contacted immediately following the threat and “responded promptly to the scene.” According to Hudson, the school communicated with the students’ families through ParentSquare, as well as Facebook “to ensure timely notificatio...
Clatskanie area kids and their parents are invited to free holiday season events on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Clatskanie Cultural Center, located at 75 S. Nehalem Street. Sponsored by the Clatskanie Foundation and Wauna Credit Union, the fun will begin at 3 p.m. on Dec. 6 in the Center’s Birkenfeld Theatre with a live performance by Mz. Pearl. Watch as Mz. Pearl weaves physical comedy, juggling and magic with audience participation and a host of rubber chickens operated by volunteers. Following the show, Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive at 4...
Starting next Thursday, Dec. 11, more than 30 Clatskanie Middle High School students will be presenting "Matilda the Musical Jr." inside the Donavon Wooley Performing Arts Center Auditorium. Inspired by the Roald Dahl classic, "Matilda the Musical Jr." brings the familiar cast, including Miss Honey, Trunchbull, Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood and, of course, Matilda. "Every other year, I try to do a big show incorporating as many age groups as possible," said Performing Arts Director Jaime Erwin. "We...
Hudson Park Elementary (HPE) is in the process of raising $300,000 in funds to overhaul the onsite playground. The playground has not been updated in decades. In a letter to the public, Principal Megan Keplinger wrote, “While our equipment continues to meet safety standards, it is aging and lacks the accessibility, protection, and innovation our students deserve. Without a covered area, children can only use the playground when the weather is ideal, limiting opportunities for outdoor play, movement, and social connection during much of the s...
The Rainier City Council met on Monday, Dec. 1 and swore in officer Michael Hernandez to the Rainier Police Department. City administrator Scott Jorgensen read a statement into record by the executive director of the Columbia 911 Communications District, expressing intent to undertake the repair and restoration of the radio communications network currently in need of service. The scope of intended work includes, but is not limited to, identifying and replacing faulty components, including transmitters, receivers, antenna and cabling; reconfigur...
Clear your schedule for Sunday, Dec. 7, because Rainier Winterfest and Santa are officially kicking off the holiday season. Starting at 10 a.m. and running until 12:30 p.m. is the annual “Brunch with Santa.” Benefiting the Amani Center, this event takes place at the Rainier Riverfront and Senior Center at 48 W. 7th Street. Admission is $8 in advance or $10 at the door and includes breakfast, a visit with Santa, and table stations for kids to decorate cookies, write letters to Santa, and create custom hot cocoas. The event also offers raf...
Keep It Local Columbia County’s (KILCC) annual Wonderland holiday campaign is back and in full swing with more than 100 businesses participating. The seasonal effort, which runs until Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, is designed to encourage county residents to shop local and support small business during the holiday season. As in prior years, the “Wonderland Card” is a fun way to try to turn dollars into rewards. Every $10 spent at participating locations equals one card stamp and, once filled and turned in, is eligible via a drawing to win more than...
This is a guest editorial written by Joel McEntire, a Wahkiakum County resident and Washington State House Representative for the 19th legislative district. The Washington Forest Practices Board’s recent approval of the rule requiring buffers along streams is another devastating hit to Washington’s rural timber-reliant counties and one they cannot afford. It is an insult to our communities, their schools, libraries, hospitals, and to anyone whose livelihood is connected to sustainable forest management. The rule, passed on Nov. 12 by a 7-5 vot...
Cathlamet Mayor Elect Nicholas Sevald will soon take his seat, but he won't be the only young, new face taking such an office on the western side of Washington. Pacific County's Ilwaco recently had a mayoral election as well, and candidate Eddie Hillard defeated incumbent Mayor Mike Cassinelli by a staggering 53.5 percent margin. Cassinelli has been serving as Ilwaco's mayor since 2022 and, before that, served in the position from 2010 to 2017. Hillard, who is 24 years old, was born and raised...
During Tuesday's meeting, the Wahkiakum County Commissioners unanimously approved three agreements with Tyler Technologies: an e-filing and defendant access payment processing agreement, a payment processing license and services agreement for Wahkiakum District Court, and the defendant access opt-in agreement. According to the meeting's agenda "there is no financial impact unless the agreements are not approved," and "there are no funds needed" for the agreements." A public hearing was then held regarding a resolution to change the name of Barr...
Because the dates line up, The Eagle has decided to reprint events from 1975. Thank you to the volunteer Julie O’Neil and volunteer curator, genealogist, and board member Kari Kandoll. Downriver Dispatches News of Grays, River, Rosburg and Deep River Marilyn Gudmundsen Mrs. Olive Barr Malone a native and longtime resident of Grays River is in a Portland Hospital with a broken hip. She was the victim of a fall, and surely would appreciate mail from old friends. She is an aunt and cousin to DeWitt and Louise Barr and Ruth McAllister and A...
Today is Friday, Nov. 28, the 332nd day of 2025. There are 33 days left in the year. Today is Thanksgiving in the United States. Today in history: On Nov. 28, 1925, the Grand Ole Opry (known then as the WSM Barn Dance) debuted on radio station WSM in Nashville, Tennessee; it continues today as the longest-running radio broadcast in U.S. history. Also on this date: In 1520, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reached the Pacific Ocean after passing through the South American strait that now bears his name. In 1942, fire engulfed the...
Tsuga Gallery is sponsoring a food drive from Thanksgiving (Nov. 27) thru Monday, Dec. 22. Make a donation of a non-perishable food item and receive your pick of a handcrafted Christmas ornament decorated by one of our artists. Cash donations will also be accepted. Proceeds to benefit our local food bank. Tsuga Gallery is located at 70 Main Street in Cathlamet....
Perhaps you feel like you’re herding cats this Thanksgiving week, heading too fast into December...well, ‘tis the season! So, to help you relax and enjoy one of the darker, wetter and busier months of the year, come check out the holiday music and cheer at the Little Island Creamery Sunday, Dec. 7. The Creamery will be hosting the popular North Coast Chorale, a long-standing community-based musical group from Astoria. Fast becoming a tradition on the island and known for its great selection of music and friendly sing-a-long vibe, the North Coa...
HELLO. Welcome, library members, readers, and Wahkiakum residents to our monthly update. GINGERBREAD HOUSES. Saturday, Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., bring your gingerbread houses to Pioneer Center (125 Columbia St.) for final decoration in celebration of the annual Tree Lighting and Lighted Parade event. Cookies, cocoa, and tea will be provided. YOUTH OPEN HOUSE. Friday, Dec. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. is our Library House Warming for Youth event. Pizza by the slice will be available for all...
Winter planning: Containers Plants in landscape containers can have issues in winter. If very cold temperatures last for several days, roots in the containers may be killed. It takes really cold weather - normally around 15 degrees or less - to see this happen. Gardeners are surprised that plants that should be able to tolerate those temperatures based on “zone” ratings are often affected. However, the zone hardiness ratings assume that the plant is in the ground and the roots are protected by a mass of soil. Roots of a given plant are generall...
This Christmas season, come experience the wonder of the Festival of Nativities Friday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 7 from 3 to 8 p.m. at 900 11th Ave. in Longview. Over 700 nativity scenes from around the world will be displayed under one roof. This free community event invites families and friends to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ while discovering the beauty, creativity, and devotion expressed through hundreds of unique nativities collected by members of the local community. Visitors will enjoy a variety of themed rooms, each offering...
First rattle out of the box, here's wishing each and every one of you a most wonderful, blessed, and safe Thanksgiving. If you and your immediate family see eye to eye, I hope y'all have a great afternoon. If not, remember the words 'tolerance' and 'patience.' I've been on both sides of the stick, and both can be...well...interesting to say the least. Thanksgiving reminds me of an outdoor story. Years ago, the late Tommy Weldon, with whom I used to work at the Ohio Division of Fish and...
Members of the Cathlamet Woman's Club gathered on Nov. 19 during senior lunch at Rosburg Hall to announce their 2025 Citizen of the Year. Woman's Club President Pearl Blackburn had the privilege of presenting the honor to Westend resident Mark Letham. Mark was recognized for his years of community service and for his volunteer spirit. His commitment to Wahkiakum County Fire District 3 is notable. For fourteen years, he has responded during some of the most challenging moments families face, answ...
I recently interviewed April Peterson for our 39th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. April is the current president of the Pioneer Community Association. April shared with me her favorite author, Jane Kirkpatrick, an American writer who has written many fiction and non-fiction books. "I love history and being engaged in a book," said April. "I came across Jane Kirkpatrick about 20 years ago roughly. It was the 'All Together in One...
If you live in Columbia County, especially Rainier, you’ve heard about Sarah Zuber and the continued quest by family, friends, and community advocates to find justice for her untimely death in 2019, which still remains a mystery. Despite an initial multi-agency response, there are still more questions than answers. “Hush,” an “investigative podcast uncovering the buried truth about critical stories in the Pacific Northwest,” is produced by Oregon Public Broadcast (OPB) and led by two investiga...
