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Did you know your Library has a Community Book Club? Oh yes it does! Do you know when it meets or where? Well, here you go: The Community Book Club meets the third Thursday of every month in the Community Center below the library from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our current Community Book Club reading includes Percival Everett’s novel “James”, the retelling of Huckleberry Finn and the original classic “Huckleberry Finn”. The novel “James” tells the story of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim, Huck’s enslaved companion. Contact Coordinator Joy...
The Senior Friendship Group started as a Facebook Page to allow Wahkiakum seniors to make connections and new friends. Some seniors have mobility issues and have difficulty getting out and about, and this group gave them an online place to meet, chat, answer daily questions, and share photos. Soon, Pastor Jeff at the Lutheran Church offered the downstairs as a place for the group members to fellowship in person. There is now a monthly potluck, and various sub-groups focus on specific interests and hold weekly meetings. If you aren’t i...
I am writing my column this week from Littleton Colorado. I’m spending the week visiting my family and enjoying time with my 9-month-old grandson. The temperatures here are frigid, with highs in the 30’s and lows in the teens. There is a layer of snow and ice on the ground. If you haven’t flown in and out of PDX recently, be prepared for some changes. The terminal is now a wide-open space and getting to your gate can be a long walk, depending on what airline you are flying with. A South...
Mid December’s high tide, rain and high winds combined to move a boat housing structure off its moorings and afloat on Deep River. The structure had been a many decades old fixture on Deep River that once served as a floating garage for the gillnet boat owned and operated by Walter Cato. Once afloat, the wind and incoming tide sent the structure toward the area that was once the town of Deep River. Along its journey it caused damage to a dock owned by Deep River resident Mark Erickson. The p...
After six years of owning and operating the Naselle Community Center, the Finnish American Folk Festival decided to sell the building. The decision to sell was voted on and unanimously approved at their November meeting. “This was not a decision we took lightly,” FAFF Chair Jennifer Boggs stated. “The difficult decision to sell is in the best interest of our organization to remain true to our mission and focus on our biennial festival. We were grateful for this opportunity given to us by the UCC...
8 was a whirlwind year for Wahkiakum Animal Advocates Group (WAAG). we are proud to share some highlights of a remarkable year. Thanks to the support of our donors, volunteers, and community partners, WAAG was able to continue making a difference in our community. Last year, WAAG received 240 calls for help from community members, averaging 20 requests per month. These requests highlight the critical need for animal welfare support in our area. We averaged one call per month from the Sheriff’s Office, bridging the gap between our c...
LOOKING COLD. I’m writing this at the beginning of the week as it’s clearing up after some rain. The forecast for this week looks quite nippy, so by the time you read this, you’ll have felt the freezing temperatures for yourself if the forecast is accurate. Of course, I live in one of our county’s cold zones, so you might luck out and be chilly but not frozen. At any rate, this is the time of year to have those outside pipes, plants, etc., all taken care of so they don’t freeze. Then you can relax a bit knowing that you’ve done all you can to p...
The Wahkiakum County Commissioners met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The Commissioners approved the Wahkiakum Health and Human Services request to continue working with Qualifacts for Enhanced Support Services. This service provides training, scheduling, patient information, notes, and billing for employees at HHS. The program costs $2,900 monthly and will come out of the behavioral health fund. Representatives of the Wahkiakum Youth Mentoring Program briefed the Commissioners on the positive impact they have seen...
On Saturday, January 4th at the Cowlitz Valley VFW Post 1045 in Longview, Veterans of Foreign Wars District 16 presented certificates and cash awards to winners of the 2024-2025 Youth Essay (grades 3-5), Patriots Pen (grades 6-8), and Voice of Democracy (grades 9-12) essay contests. District 16 Commander Chuck Zandecki, District 16 Auxiliary President Tom Huffman, and District 16 Youth Program Director Doreen Dale made the presentations. District 16 is comprised of six Posts within the...
The Eagle is looking for writers, photographers, and columnists who would like to help us cover events in Wahkiakum County, Naselle, and Clatskanie. This is your opportunity to keep your neighbors informed about important news and events happening in our area. Contact The Eagle at 360-795-3391 or info@waheagle.com....
The community is invited to a meeting to discuss the Julia Butler Hansen house preservation project. Have you noticed the increased activity at the JBH house? That’s because a group of us are working hard to form a nonprofit organization called the Friends of Julia Butler Hansen. There is so much history in and around Wahkiakum County that touches nearly all of us, and we’d like to know how you want to be involved. We are hosting a meeting at the Community Center on Friday, Jan. 17 from 1 p.m...
WET AND NASTY. You know it will be a pretty soggy week when you look at your weather app and it shows nothing but raindrops. At the beginning of this week, we were supposed to have a couple of dry days and maybe even a dry Thursday, with more rain on Friday. However, as of right now, the weekend is looking dry, albeit colder, but we all know this could change on a dime. I’m hoping for some dryness for sure minus any freezing temperatures... picky me. I do hope you’ll remember that no matter the weather, it’s best to be prepared for anyth...
During the Wednesday, Nov. 6 session of Clatskanie City Council, Clatskanie Parks and Recreation Director Dave True noted the Kiwanis Park path had "some heaving." Acknowledging the amount of $25,000 budgeted from the City, True noted "the pathway issue was not planned." According to the Nov. 6 meeting report, True “requested the City take money from the contingency fund to pay for half of the $13,400 estimated cost of repair.” According to the report from the Nov. 6 meeting, City Manager Greg Hinkelman said he “would rather this be done as a...
Impromptu New Year’s Day parade in Rosburg Towards the end of December Susan Burkhalter posted a picture of the Grinch hanging out on Altoona Pillar Rock Road on Facebook and made a silly comment about him waiting for the New Year's Day parade. Several folks inquired about it in their comments and seemed interested. She had to add that she was only joking in her post. Fast forward to January 1 at 11:15 a.m. and Karl Smith called Susan and said, "I saw a weird post that there was going to be a p...
Local history will come alive on Sunday, January 19 at the Venue at Little Island Creamery when Dan Cothren and family share memories of living in a family camp in the 1950-60s. Logging was king on the Lower Columbia River in the late 1800s-1970’s. Family camps, where loggers and their families lived, dotted the local hills between Warrenton and Cathlamet. Crown Zellerbach, the largest of the companies, had a large and vital family camp. Stories and anecdotes will create a fascinating walk b...
The Washington State Legislature kicks off its 2025 session next month, the first time legislators are meeting since a task force it commissioned released a report recommending how the state should deal with the vacant Naselle Youth Camp property. Convened in July 2023, the task force recommended in its final report published over the summer that ownership of the facility be transferred from the state to the Chinook Indian Nation for the creation of a tribal headquarters. Now, just weeks before...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School Board met for their monthly meeting on December 17, 2024. Board positions for Chair and Vice Chair were voted on. Robert Torppa was voted to continue as Chair, and Amy Hunt was voted to continue as Vice Chair. Natasha Crater resigned as the Legislative Representative due to lack of time in her schedule. An agenda item will be added for the next meeting to nominate and vote on a new Legislative Representative. A few Personnel actions were voted on and approved including the acceptance of resignation of...
The Eagle is looking for writers, photographers, and columnists who would like to help us cover events in Wahkiakum County, Naselle, and Clatskanie. This is your opportunity to keep your neighbors informed about important news and events happening in our area. Contact The Eagle at 360-795-3391 or info@waheagle.com...
On December 16, the Cathlamet Town Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting. During the first Public Comment period, a resident asked the Town Council to address ADA access and parking at Town Hall and the Library. Another citizen revealed the results of a recent study conducted on the Strong Park tree by a certified arborist. The arborist used a resistograph to test the tree’s age and determined it to be around 230 years old. Sheriff Mason reported that the vehicle stops occurring on Columbia St. or adjacent accounted for about 64% of...
Happy New Year from your Sheriff! It has been a very busy six months since I was appointed to Office, and I wanted to say thank you for your patience as I navigate my new responsibilities. I was able to attend many gatherings and meet with several of you all this last year, however I know there are many out there that still have not been able to speak with me. Please don’t hesitate to call my office, send me a message, or set up a face-to-face meeting to ask a question, provide feedback, or voice your concerns. I am dedicated to this c...
HAPPY NEW YEAR! By the time you read this, it will be several days into 2025, and I have to say, it’s been a wet and blustery ending to 2024. We have had a lot of power outages due to falling trees and blown transformers. Some folks have had their roofs peeled off or greenhouses destroyed, creating an exciting Christmas around here. I do hope those who sustained a lot of damage have been able to make repairs by now. A big thank you to the PUD workers, road crew workers, and all the other folks who had to go out and make repairs in that m...
With community events wrapped up, all was quiet on the Western front the week of Christmas. Mark and I attended the candlelight Christmas Eve service at the Naselle Lutheran Church, had a game night with some friends, and then enjoyed a quiet holiday. Complete with a video chat with our grandson, watching movies, and slurping down some homemade clam chowder. Heading into New Year’s week, I’ve been reflecting on this past year and looking towards 2025. I’m not usually one for resolutions or ma...
Even after a significant reduction in acreage from the controversial Fields Fir Timber Sale, many Naselle residents remain skeptical of the Washington Department of Natural Resources’ newly proposed Lane Creek Timber Sale. At a public meeting held at the Naselle Community Center on Dec. 5, DNR Pacific Cascades Region Manager Padraic Callahan, Assistant Region Manager Steve Ogden, and Forest Hydrologist Jeff Keck presented their vision for the revised sale to a crowd of more than 60 people, c...
The black-eyed pea is infamous in traditional American lore as representing luck and prosperity if consumed first on New Year's Day. Dating back to the American Civil War, one story shares that it is the substance that aided in the survival of Confederate troops during the bitter frigid winter of 1864. Other tales share that it was used to celebrate freedom as the emancipation proclamation gave liberty to those enslaved on New Year's Day. The South traditionally will serve “Hoppin’ John,” a dish of pork, black-eyed peas, and cornbread, to comme...
Commercial Dungeness crab season is being delayed until at least Jan. 15 after sampling found crab in the prime area between Klipsan Beach and the mouth of the Columbia River still slow to harden and put on meat. The decision, which had been expected, was announced Dec. 23 by shellfish managers for the three mainland West Coast states operating under what are called the Tri-State protocols. These rules require Washington coast crab to have at least 23% meat recovery before harvesting can start. Samples taken on Dec. 20 found 22.1% meat in...
