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In the Clatskanie City Council Jan. 7 meeting recap article in last week’s edition of The Wahkiakum County Eagle, the fact that City Manager Greg Hinkelman is retiring this year was mentioned. Regarding the search for a new city manager, the article stated Councilman Robert Emminger “heads up the search for a new person.” The search for a new city manager is “a collaborative process” in which the entire City Council is participating and not just Councilman Emminger. As the search efforts continue, The Eagle will report as new informati...
In December 2023, a bizarre murder case made headlines across the country, Kristil Klug of Broomfield, Colo., had been murdered in her home, implicating an ex-boyfriend following months of stalking and harassment. However, police quickly uncovered after her death that it was her husband, Daniel Krug, who was behind it all. From October to December 2023, Daniel Krug impersonated Kristil's ex-boyfriend, sending graphic and demeaning texts, photos, comments about her life, and even a graphic...
Popular thrift and antique store in Rainier, Mee Maw’s Attic, announced Monday, Jan. 19, they will be closing their business, citing ongoing health reasons. Owner Jill Parker shared she’s suffered a series of heart attacks in recent months. These, as well as other health concerns, have made taking care of her health and managing the store too challenging to continue operations. Parker expects to close the doors within the next couple weeks, but no definitive date has been announced as she works to clear out existing inventory. Parker and hus...
The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team continued its record-smashing season with a historic result at the Fred Scheller Invitational online tournament, hosted by Pacific University. For the fifth consecutive tournament, LCC was the top community college, all but assuring that they will be crowned Division III conference champions when the season ends in February. The Fighting Smelt finished third place out of 21 participating schools in overall team sweepstakes, marking...
The Lower Columbia College Foundation has named Dr. Richard Nau as the 2025-26 Benefactor of the Year. Benefactor honorees have a history of providing financial support to the foundation and/or significant volunteer service to the college. Most notably, contributions from honorees have substantially impacted college programs, students, and the community. "It is with distinct pleasure that we announce and honor Nau as this year's Lower Columbia College Benefactor of the Year," said LCC Foundation...
A new bill would allow for locally designated “accident risk zones” along high-risk stretches of public roads where crashes are common and unsafe driving can have outsized consequences. Introduced by state Rep. Mark Klicker, R-Walla Walla, House Bill 2174 would let counties, cities, towns and the Washington State Department of Transportation secretary treat dangerous sections of roadway similar to construction zones: Markers, such as lights and signage, would alert drivers to the zone — where fines would double for speed violations and for i...
Last Thursday, The Wahkiakum County Eagle was sold by the Nelson family to Longview businessman Brian Fleming. Jacob Nelson, whose father, Rick, and grandfather, Bob had been the previous owners of the newspaper, has served as publisher for The Eagle since Rick's passing in 2023. Rick's widow, MaryAnn Nelson, along with children Jacob and Jamie, have served as the paper's owners. "For Rick's father (Bob) and for Rick, the newspaper was one way that they served the community," said MaryAnn....
Because the dates line up, The Eagle has decided to reprint events from 1976. Thank you to volunteer Julie O’Neil and volunteer curator, genealogist, and board member Kari Kandoll. Downriver Dispatches News of Grays River, Rosburg, and Deep River By Marilyn Gunderson Church News Rev. Kurtii of Salem, Ore. held services at the Apostolic Lutheran church in Rosburg last Sunday. He and Mrs. Kurtii and the congregation were guests at the home of Mrs. Lyla Sotka for a potluck luncheon following services. Grange News The new year’s Grays River Gra...
The Eagle is proud to partner with the WCSO to bring you this monthly message from your local Sheriff. Hello from your Sheriff! I’d like to refresh everyone on some traffic laws pertaining to dirt bikes and UTVs, commonly referred to as “side-by-sides.” Side-by-sides/UTVs are allowed on non-highway public roads with speed limits of 35 miles per hour or lower. Side-by-sides/UTVs may cross public roads exceeding 35 miles per hour to a maximum of 60 miles per hour at ninety-degree intersections for the purpose of continuing on a 35 miles per h...
During Tuesday’s meeting of the Wahkiakum County Commissioners, the commissioners approved the re-appointment of Lore Twiet to the Noxious Weed Control Board. Twiet’s term recently expired, and the commissioners approved a new four-year term that will expire Dec. 31, 2029. The commissioners then noted there still is a vacancy in Weed District No. 1 / Deep River. More re-appointments followed, as it was noted the Johnson Park Advisory Board had two board members - Denise Blanchard and Jamie Samms - whose terms have expired. The com...
Each year, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States selects an emergency medical technician, a law enforcement officer, a firefighter, and 911 dispatcher/telecommunicator to receive public servant awards. Local VFW posts submit a winner from each category to their State VFW department headquarters. The department then selects a single winner for each of the four awards and submits those to VFW National Headquarters. The VFW National Emergency Medical Technician Public Servant Award applies...
If you've driven down Loop Road in Grays River recently you may have noticed something missing at the intersection with Covered Bridge Road. Last week, members of the Grays River Grange discovered the Covered Bridge sign had been damaged and was barely standing, supported by a single rotted post. Working with county commissioners, members of the Grange removed the sign and took it to the Grays River Grange. Due to the extent of the damage, it cannot be reinstalled and will instead be displayed...
With the help of Town Attorney Fred Johnson, Mayor Nicholas Sevald took the Oath of Office Friday, Jan. 16, inside Town Hall. Sevald's speech included expressions of appreciation for his family "for their love and support throughout the campaign" and "for allowing his continued test of that love and support" while he fulfills his duties of office. "Wayn, Theo, Lyla, and Davers, you are the reason I do anything at all," said Sevald. "I am so proud of each of you and am excited to see you grow...
Just some random thoughts Almost weekly, I get feedback from y'all on the content of our Eagle Outdoors column. "That was nice," and "I wish you'd write about this." Once someone said, albeit politely, "How can anyone as dense as yourself find his way out of bed in the morning," finishing with the novel "Do you hide your own Easter eggs" comment. To be honest, Julie helps with the first part of that equation. As for the second, I've not thought of that; however, it might certainly increase the...
The Clatskanie City Council met and was opened by Mayor Bob Brajcich for its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The first agenda item was presented by Karen Marx in support of a pickle ball court in the city park. To continue her effort seeking a grant from the Oregon State Parks and Recreation department, Marx was in need of a letter of support from the city. The Council voted in favor of supporting her effort. This proposal was brought before the council in 2024, but was put on hold due to the projected change in FEMA (Federal...
On Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, The Safeway Foundation presented the Clatskanie Turning Point Service Center with a check for $18,948.42. The money is a community grant sponsored by The Albertsons Companies Foundation, which was represented by Jim BaBianco and staff members of Clatskanie's local Safeway. These grants are given solely to help fund food pantries across the nation. Turning Point Manager Kelly Miller was thrilled to receive the check. "The grant dollars will help fund The Turning...
The release of “Hidden World: A Lower Columbia County Writers Anthology” coincides with the debut of Stories by the River Festival, a month-long celebration of Columbia County writers at St. Helens Public Library. “The library’s enthusiasm has been incredible,” says Anthology Project Coordinator Ellen Jacobson. “The fact they want to build an annual event that celebrates local authors is an unexpected windfall.” Jacobson and fellow anthology organizers Mike Exinger, Sharon Hughson, and Jana Mann have formed the Columbia County Authors Allia...
During the months of November and December, 50 businesses in Clatskanie and Rainier participated in a fundraising campaign to support the Salvation Army’s local voucher program. The program provides emergency financial relief for area residents. Each business hosted a counter kettle and encouraged donations throughout the holiday season. This effort was in addition to annual bell-ringing activities, which has typically been the sole source of donations to fund the program on a yearly basis. The Clatskanie and Rainier Chambers of Commerce led t...
The Senior Center is hosting a Valentine’s Day bake sale fundraiser on Monday, Feb. 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and are asking for donated baked goods to sell. Suggested items include cookies, cakes, pies, bread, and brownies. All proceeds go to supporting Senior Center operations. The center has requested baked goods be dropped off either the day before or delivered by 10 a.m. on Feb. 9 for pricing. The bake sale is open to the public and cash or checks are accepted. “We are always looking for new and fun ways to raise money, connect with the...
Columbia River PUD has two open opportunities to support local non-profits: Vehicle Wash and Economic Development Grant programs. The Vehicle Wash program invites local non-profit groups to apply to wash approximately 10 Columbia River PUD vehicles that include bucket trucks, service trucks, passenger cars, and sport-utility vehicles in exchange for a $500 check made out to the non-profit. Non-profits submit through the CRPUD website under the “Our Community” section and can select preferred dates. If there are more groups interested than dat...
According to online case information, former Rainier Junior and Senior High School Principal Jeremy Williams will have a judgement and sentencing hearing on Monday, Feb. 23. Online records show on Monday, Jan. 12, a guilty-plea-only hearing was held. A statement of defendant on “plea of guilty” was entered into record, along with a presentence investigation order. According to definitions supplied by the Federal Courts of the United States, “The pre-sentence report summarizes information gathered during the pre-sentence investigation, inclu...
I recently interviewed Naselle resident David Rangila for the 47th installment of Reader's Fave, our casual feature highlighting community members and the books that have shaped them. David opened the conversation with one of his longtime favorites, "The Good Earth," a Pulitzer Prize–winning novel by Pearl S. Buck. The book, he said, resonates because of its enduring themes of land, struggle, and family. "It doesn't matter if you're talking about two thousand years ago or today," David said. "...
Following a lengthy public hearing and discussion Tuesday, the Wahkiakum County Commissioners approved Ordinance No. 173-26, “authorizing the creation of the Upper Grays River Community Forest.” The interlocal agreement still has to be approved by Pacific County later this month, according to Commissioner Dan Cothren. Wahkiakum County, the Columbia Land Trust, and Pacific County “have been working to create a Community Forest in the Upper Grays River watershed, spanning both counties,” according to Tuesday’s agenda. The goal of the group “is...
Sea lions were the subject of congressional discussions last week. The U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Natural Resources took on the Columbia River’s salmon-eating sea lion problem in a nearly two-and-a-half hour hearing last week. After establishing the scale of the sea lion population explosion around the Pacific Northwest, the meeting looked at the effectiveness of legislative efforts to address the problem — mostly centering around killing them. The killings had largely faded from controversy as other proposed solutions to sa...
Washington spent much of the 1970s trying to become a center for nuclear power, with plans for five huge fission reactors at Richland and Satsop. Then came cost overruns, construction problems, and one of the biggest municipal bond defaults in Wall Street history in 1983. Only one of the five proposed reactors of the Washington Public Power Supply System - or WPPSS, commonly pronounced "Whoops" - was finished at Richland. In 1998, WPPSS became Energy Northwest largely to erase the stigma, and...
