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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has defeated Republican Joe Kent, earning a second term and providing her party a much-needed win in its pursuit of the House majority. Gluesenkamp Perez, who represents the 3rd Congressional District in southwest Washington, had 51.9% of the vote as of Saturday afternoon and led Kent by 16,340 votes, the largest margin since Tuesday’s election. The congresswoman declared victory Thursday after The Columbian called the race in her favor. The Associated Press called the race following Saturday’s tally...
There is now a new Veterans Memorial Monument in place at the base of the flagpole in front of the Wahkiakum County Courthouse. When unveiled at the end of a dedication ceremony on Veterans Day, it received high praise and compliments from veterans and members of the public in attendance. The basis for Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, was the 1918 armistice that brought an end to the fighting of World War I, “on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.” It seemed fitting to the dedication hosts, American Leg...
The Wahkiakum County Commissioners had a short meeting Tuesday, with commissioner Tischer attending via Zoom. In new business, the Town of Cathlamet requested a letter of support for the Town’s grant application to build a public bathroom as part of the new waterfront park. The commissioners signed the letter, although no representative of the Town Council was in attendance to describe why it was needed. Representatives of the Cowlitz/ Wahkiakum Council of Government also asked the commissioners for a letter of support for a grant. The C...
Veterans Breakfast at Rosburg Hall As always, American Legion Post 0111 outdid themselves with a delicious Veterans breakfast on Saturday morning. Events like these allow for friends, family, and neighbors, that maybe haven't seen each other in a while, to connect over a good meal. It's one of the unique opportunities of living in our small community. Each year, I'm impressed how members of the Post set aside a date to honor and serve other veterans and the community. They not only cook the...
LOOKING SOGGY. If the upcoming forecast comes true it’s going to be a wet week, except for maybe Friday and Monday. I’m hoping for “dry times” during those other days, so we don’t have to buy a boat just yet. In the meantime, it would be advisable to slow down on these wet roads, as it’s better to get there in one piece than not at all. Back in 1994, this wasn’t a great week, with lots of wind and heavy hail there were frozen roads and a lot of wrecks by the end of it. On Nov. 18, the temperature dropped down to 23 degrees and I’d rather we...
In a celebration of local flavors and community spirit, the Johnson Park Community Center welcomed residents from Altoona, Rosburg, and beyond for its Harvest Dinner fundraiser. Organized by Altoona Grows, a nonprofit led by Jamie VanBuhler, the event was a feast for the senses, showcasing the warmth and generosity of this vibrant community. The evening was curated by Chef James Phillips, a resident and longtime friend of VanBuhler, who aimed to make the meal unforgettable. "It's not just about...
On Saturday evening, the Skamokawa Grange Hall was brimming with life as over 130 people gathered for a lively concert by Wahkiakum County's very own Skamokawa Swamp Opera. Known for their spirited performances, the band delighted the audience with two upbeat 45-minute sets, blending original tunes with crowd-pleasing classics, including their well-loved "Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Report" songs. Laughter and applause filled the hall, and on their way out, many attendees were heard saying, "My...
The Wahkiakum County Photography Group celebrated its fourth anniversary with an inspiring exhibition at Cathlamet’s Rat Tap, thanks to the generosity of owner Stephanie Vossen, who donated the beautifully restored space for the event. This online community, launched on Facebook by local photographer Rene Westbrook, has grown to over 2,600 members, with people joining from Wahkiakum and beyond. Through the group, friends and family from across the world can glimpse the natural beauty and character of the area. The exhibition featured s...
The Wahkiakum High School leadership class put together a heartfelt ceremony to honor our local veterans on Thursday, November 7th at the high school gym. Over ____ veterans were in attendance as the students from the high school and middle school paid tribute to their time as service men and women. The program kicked off with a robot parade created by Mrs. Olson’s 4th and 5th grade students. Robots were decorated in red, white, and blue and were programmed to create a heart shape formation as patriotic music played in the background. This ente...
With America at war on two fronts, Europe and the Pacific, many young men and women patriots answered the call to military service. One of the many was James Robeson from Chewelah, Washington. Leaving high school, he traveled to Spokane where he enlisted in the Marines on December 9, 1943, his seventeenth birthday. Enlisting at the same time was a seventeen-year-old Native American from Wellpinit, Washington named Louis Adrian. The two struck up a friendship during their training at Camp...
On Thursday Nov 7, there will be two Veterans Day ceremonies for all veterans and their families: one at 10:30 hosted by Wahkiakum High School at the WHS gym, and the other at 1:00, hosted by Naselle High School at their gym. On Saturday and Sunday, Nov 9 & 10 from 08:00 to 5:00, the Wahkiakum VFW Post 5297 will have a recruitment and fundraising booth at the Cathlamet Market. On Monday, Nov 11 (Veterans Day) at 11:00, there will be a dedication ceremony for a new Wahkiakum County Veterans...
In the October 27th edition of The Eagle we reported that the PUD and the Town Council agreed that there should be a vote on consolidation of the water system. Currently there is no plan to put consolidation up for a vote. We apologize for this error....
The Wahkiakum Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5297 operates in Cathlamet. Currently there are 62 members in the Post with 273 veterans listed in Wahkiakum County. We believe there are many more veterans living within Wahkiakum County but have not contacted us, and we would like to hear from you. Our Post seeks donations to help local veterans and their families in need, to contribute to local causes, and to recognize and make cash awards to local students and first responders. We donate to various local and veteran causes such as Girl...
Wahkiakum County saw a 71 percent voter turnout at this year’s election. Lee Tischer won 62 percent of the votes for County Commissioner #2. Running unopposed, Dan Cothren won 95 percent of votes. Running unopposed for Pacific and Wahkiakum County Superior Court Judge Position 1, Bernard Veljacic won 97 percent of votes for both counties. Robert L. Jungers ran unopposed for Wahkiakum Public Utility District Commissioner #2 and won 96 percent of Wahkiakum votes. Jim Walsh won 61 percent of votes in Wahkiakum County and 59 percent statewide f...
Season of Gloom When Mark and I were first considering moving to the Northwest, we had a lot of people ask us how we were going to do with all the rain. We honestly brushed it off without much thought. We had visited many times and we felt like we would be fine. Our first winter proved us wrong. Coming from Denver, Colorado, where the sun shines on average 300 days per year, we were not prepared for days upon days of rain and gloom. Seasonal depression has been a very real thing for both of us....
On Tuesday, the Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners began their meeting by unanimously approving the agenda, minutes and finances. PUD Manager Dan Kay updated the Board on the Puget Island Water System well drilling, the bid for which was approved by the Board in October to Schnieder Equipment, Inc. “This is exciting,” Kay said as he described the pre-construction meeting with Schnieder Equipment, “they’re going start next Monday.” Kay went on to reiterate that their process for water testing has been fully approved by the Departmen...
OFF AND ON. As this week begins, we had some showers and some sunshine after some foggy conditions this Sunday morning. While it’s not perfect, it’s better than the constant pounding rain that we have experienced recently. There is some dryness in the forecast for this week before the rain comes back on Sunday and I hope that holds true as I’m certain the ground around us is soaked already! Of course, with hurricanes and tornadoes blasting away in some of the other states, I suppose I should not complain at all. Our hearts go out to all of th...
The Cathlamet Town Council held a regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 4. During a public hearing on the 2025 preliminary budget, one citizen questioned the timing and allocation of proceeds from a timber harvest, which is expected to generate $170,000 to support the cumulative reserve fund. Another citizen raised concerns about annexation, which Mayor Olson confirmed cannot occur without property owner consent. The citizen also urged the council to prioritize town residents over tourists. Questions were also asked about 2025 water and sewer rate...
Basics of Building a Go-Bag Emergency Preparedness in Wahkiakum County By Shirley Rheault This is part 2 of a 4-part series Disasters can happen at any time and when it strikes it can take first responders days or possibly weeks to reach you. That's why you need to have an emergency plan. An emergency plan needs to cover what to do if you need to leave or stay where you are. Last week I went through the basic supplies to have on hand for sheltering in place. This article will cover the basics...
At the Wahkiakum County Commissioners meeting Tuesday Retired Sheriff Mark Howie was presented with the Marine Corps League's Eugene A. Bolstad Memorial law enforcement officer of the year award. Sheriff Howie took over the department after the suicide of Sheriff Jon Dearmore. During his acceptance Sheriff Howie mentioned his predecessor and the difficulties of managing the department after the death of Sheriff Dearmore. The Bolstad award is given annually to a law enforcement officer who has...
This is part 1 of a 4-part series. In a previous article about the possible imminent disasters that could occur in our county, the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office Emergency Management Coordinator, Austin Smith stressed that we should be at least "two weeks ready" and "make a plan." After witnessing the devastation in Florida and North Carolina from the ravages of hurricane Helene we can see clearly why this is important, not only for us and our family, but also to help the emergency response...
The Wahkiakum School District Board of Education held their regular October meeting on the 22nd. The board, school administration and a few guests were present for the meeting. The meeting opened with public comment from cheerleading coach, Kaitlin Kincaid. She came to address the board about the exciting opportunities the cheer team has in starting competitions this winter. “The team has grown significantly over the last few years, from four to over sixteen. The squad is ready for the next level and to shine in their own world as a...
On Sunday, November 3, from 2-4 p.m. John C. Hughes, author and Washington's Chief Historian will be presenting an oral history of the life and legacy of Julia Butler Hansen, the legendary Congresswoman from Cathlamet, at Little Island Creamery on Puget Island. The first major biography of Hansen, "Julia Butler Hansen, A trailblazing Washington Politician," was written by John C. Hughes. He met the newly-elected congresswoman in 1960 when he was a student at Grays Harbor College. Hughes had the...
SOGGY START. As I begin this column, it is definitely a gloomy, wet, and windy Sunday out here in West Valley. It was so bad for a while that our satellite reception was totally blocked out. At any rate, those who wanted the rain definitely got some but supposedly by Friday we may have a dry streak of three days so that would make it nice for the beginning of November. I still can’t believe October is over...yikes! Where is the time going? At any rate, it’s definitely time to winterize and get ready for the fun that usually accompanies the wet...
Do you have questions about Medicare? Would you like to learn about some of the resources available to Wahkiakum County residents? Do you need your flu or COVID vaccine? Stop by the annual Living Well in Wahkiakum event on Friday, November 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Center, 320 S. 3rd Street, in Cathlamet. Representatives from the Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) and Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) will be available to answer questions about open enrollment and other matters...
