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Poison hemlock is a weed class B native to Europe, Asia and Northern Africa. This weed is toxic to humans and livestock. Other common names for this weed are carrot-fern, fool’s parsley, and spotted hemlock. The entire plant is toxic to animals and humans, containing the poisonous alkaloid coniine and other alkaloids. Poison hemlock can quickly infest large areas of pasture as well as open waste places. Poison hemlock is a very tall biennial plant that can grow up to 12 feet in height. It grows into a rosette the first year; a cluster of l...
Russ and Jennifer Crawford are the owners of Crawford Berries 'n Cream, a crowd favorite in Columbia County. Both are Rainier natives and Jennifer grew up on a dairy farm two miles from where they currently live. The two picked berries for Russ's parents and Russ milked cows for Jennifer's parents. This history led to the naming of Berries 'n Cream, a blend of the two. Russ's parents originally operated the berry farm as a cannery and retired in 1989 with the Crawfords taking over operations in...
The Columbia River PUD and American Red Cross are holding their next county-based blood donation drive later this month at the CRPUD office. Columbia River PUD’s Community and Public Relations Specialist Kyle Boggs said, “Columbia River PUD has hosted blood drives for many years, and it’s something we like to do to give people the opportunity to come out and donate to a good cause. Over the last two to three years we have upped the frequency of them and now do them quarterly so people have a place they can reliably donate on a regular basis...
Going into the 2025/26 school year, Rainier will be implementing a four-day school week. This will be Monday through Thursday, and students will no longer attend school on Fridays. Over a third of the schools in Oregon - and many across the U.S. - have started implementing this schedule in recent years, in order to cut costs on transporting students and operating the building for an extra day each week, as well as to help with attendance for students who need more time at home or out of the classroom. Policies still require a certain amount of...
The Rainier Oregon History Museum (ROHM) hosted a meeting of the Cowlitz County Historical Museum's (CCHM) First Thursday program on Thursday, June 5. The First Thursday series features speakers on various local historical topics. ROHM moved from their previous location in City Hall to their new building on A St. in May, and board members and volunteers are still unpacking and arranging displays ahead of their grand opening to the public this summer. CCHM Museum Director Joe Govednik welcomed...
Across different schools in Columbia County and Oregon, there is a rising number of students reporting feelings of anxiety and disconnection with their school. A large number of students don't feel safe or valued in school, citing recent issues like the ongoing St. Helens student abuse cases and the local sextortion case. Although the case happened over a decade ago, it still affects our local community. When incidents like this happen, they impact the mental stability of both students and staff. In recent reports made in various Oregon...
The Clatskanie Community Choir will be holding its spring concert on Thursday, June 12. This is the choir's sixth season together, and they will be showcasing some of their favorite songs from the past three years. Join us at 6:30 p.m. for some finger foods and to mingle with the singers. The show starts at 7 p.m. This concert will be held at "The Meeting Place" at 290 S Nehalem in Clatskanie....
Following the resignation of former Councilmember Kermit Chamberlin on April 21, the Town held the door open for several weeks to applicants wishing to fill the No. 2 position for the remainder of Chamberlin's term. Between the May 5 and June 2 sessions of Town Council, the applicants went from two to four: Tyson Clark, Randall Vogt, Crystal Baker, and Isha Snow. The four applicants filled out questionnaires, which were shared in the June 2 meeting's packet. When asked on the questionnaire what...
The Wahkiakum County Commissioners met on Tuesday, June 3, for their regular meeting. During Public Comments, Jason Will expressed his displeasure that someone had written “WAAG donation” on an envelope he left with change in it as a donation to the County Treasury. The Commissioners again stated that they would not accept the donation, as it would cost the county more money than the donation is worth. Will then angrily scribbled off the “WAAG donation” from the envelope in front of the commissioners. “I don’t want to see somebody write on th...
NICE NOW. As I begin this column, we are beginning this new month with some sunshine for the week ahead. We ended the month of May with a nice day too, although we certainly wished the day before had been a bit nicer, as the morning hours were pretty soggy, and it didn’t make for a great day for the Car Show on Saturday morning, which was a real shame. Thankfully, things cleared up so that those cooking fish over at Norse Hall only had to deal with some wind. It was great to see a decent crowd there, and we all seemed to be enjoying the fish d...
On Sunday, June 8 from 3-5 p.m., Portland jazz singer Shirley Nanette, along with the Beacon Street Titans, will be getting the music cooking for an afternoon of dancing and dining at Little Island Creamery on Puget Island (448 E. Little Island Rd.). Chef Jordan Wilson from Astoria's Surf2Soul will serve up some spice with Moroccan lamb and yogurt sauce, rice pilaf, roasted vegetables, green salad and a seasonal fruit tart served with Little Island Creamery ice cream. Beer will be provided by...
June already? Where, if you don't mind me asking, did May go? There's a lot to go over this week. June 6, 1944 – Operation Overlord Gold. Sword. Juno. Omaha. Utah. As most of you read this, the calendar page will soon turn to June 6, 2025. That being the case, it was 81 years ago that history's greatest armada crossed The English Channel and began the liberation of Europe from the clutches of Adolph Hitler and his Third Reich. The statistics of this day, known in the annuals of Time as O...
The renovation of the Washington Parks Mount St. Helens Interpretive Center is complete and now open. On Friday, May 30, 2025, visitors were welcomed by State Parks Commissioner Holly Williams and elders of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe including Councilman Mike Iyall, who was there on behalf of Chairman Bill Iyall. Flags from the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Washington State Parks, and the United States were raised before the ribbon cutting ceremony. Cowlitz Indian Tribe Elder and Spiritual Leader Tanna...
Wild Carrot also known as Queen Anne's lace is a Weed Class C native to Europe, Asia and Northern Africa. This weed is not known to be toxic. This is a noxious weed because it competes with native grasses for resources. It can taint milk if dairy cows ingest large amounts, and it may be mildly toxic to livestock. Wild Carrot may also cause poor seed production with commercial varieties through hybridization. This plant is also on the Washington State quarantine list. Please see WAC 16-752 for more information on the quarantine list. Wild...
There have been several recent posts on one of the Grays River Valley history pages that serve as a great reminder of the constant changes in our community. Change is inevitable. Even if we long for the "good old days," time marches on, technology advances, and new ideas lead to more efficient ways of doing things. Over 100 years ago, access to the valley was mainly limited to boats navigating various waterways. Steamships traveled up Grays River to W.N. Meserve General Store, located along the...
Tsuga Gallery presents its featured artist for the month of June, Ronda Lutz. Ronda is a landscape photographer who prints most of her work on canvas. She feels canvas presents a more "artistic" form of photography and gives it a sense of texture. Ronda loves to showcase the rugged beauty of the Pacific Northwest and has focused on Wahkiakum County in the last year, saying, "I consider this county a hidden gem of Washington State and love to brag about it through my photos." Her favorite...
As The Eagle’s reporter abroad, there is literally a world of events upon which I could comment; some of which would be more or less difficult to relate to for our Wahkiakum County community. However, a few special days occurred during the month of May that we can understand on both sides of the Atlantic and they are more closely linked than you may have thought. What do 8 billion world citizens have in common? Well, we all have mothers, and most countries have an official Mother’s Day, as do most months. Argentina celebrates in October, and...
Nothing says summer in Washington like the vibrant, juicy sweetness of fresh strawberries. Whether you are plucking them from your backyard garden, visiting a local U-pick farm, or picking up a pint at the farmers market, strawberries are a seasonal highlight that connects Washington families to the land, the sunshine, and each other. Washington may be best known for its apples and cherries, but strawberries hold a proud place in the state’s agricultural story. In the early 20th century, strawberry farming boomed in areas like Puyallup and t...
Author and conservationist Sandra Staples-Bortner, who lives in Elochoman Valley, will be giving a talk about her book, "Finest Kind: Tales of a Brant Rock Lobsterman" on Friday, June 13 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Community Center (125 Columbia St.). This event, just days before Father's Day, is hosted by Cathlamet Public Library at no charge. All are welcome to attend. Sandra's book honors the life of her father, Donal Staples, a New England lobsterman. Growing up during the D...
This summer, Wahkiakum Community Network and Wahkiakum County Health & Human Services are partnering to provide a series of interactive skill-building and support sessions for families in Wahkiakum County with youth ages 9 to 14. Facilitators Minette Smith and Suzanne Mackey will use a curriculum called Guiding Good Choices, which teaches parents how to strengthen relationships with their teens. Guiding Good Choices has been proven to reduce anxiety, depression and early substance use in youth. Topics include promoting health and well-being...
Last Thursday, May 29, over two dozen Wahkiakum County residents met in the sanctuary of the Hope Center to learn how to protect their homes against the ever-present threat of wildfire. Local Emergency Response Coordinator for Wahkiakum County Health & Human Services Brandi Beedle, and Emergency Management Coordinator for Wahkiakum County Austin Smith organized the event. The two invited Forest Resilience District Manager Dan Friesz from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources to...
The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) is seeking qualified entities to support the Agency’s mission and implementation of the Area Plan, and to increase the delivery of services throughout AAADSW’s five-county service area. The agency’s mission, according to its website, is “to promote independence, choice, well-being, and dignity for persons aged 60 and over, adults with disabilities, and their families through a comprehensive, coordinated system of home and community-based services.” According to helpingel...
Wahkiakum FFA students represented their chapter with pride and professionalism Thursday through Saturday, May 8-10 at the 95th Washington State FFA Convention on the Washington State University campus in Pullman. Anna Vik, Ryen Hurley, and Josh Moon each competed in the prestigious State FFA Creed Speaking Contest, showcasing their public speaking skills and deep understanding of the FFA creed. The three students represented not only Wahkiakum but also the district, speaking alongside top...
