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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Arriving at Fort Vancouver, we were met by the Chief Factor Ogden, who kindly invited us all to accept his hospitality for such time as we desired, but as the officers all wished to go on, he offered to send them at once, so, after thanking him most heartily for his kindness all our party except my brother’s wife went to Oregon City in the same Batteaux. The baby having taken a severe cold, she thought she must remain and keep him from any more exposure until the arrival of the balance of our goods, which were expected to come by the next mail...
Kari Kandoll who is the volunteer curator and genealogist at the Wahkiakum County Historical Society sent us the image of the Hawthorne Club card and thought that our readers might have some information about the club and its purpose. Kandoll can find no other mention of the club in their archives, although we do know a little about Alfred Stone. Here is what Kandoll sent us: Alfred Leroy Stone was born Sept. 9, 1892 in Washington to Warren Corbet & Lucy Louis (Garretson) Stone with siblings Hel...
Megan Blackburn is the latest individual to be featured in The Eagle's Community Member Spotlight. She has lived in Wahkiakum County for 11 years and is a very active community member. Growing up with parents in the military, Megan moved around regularly, never really putting down roots. As an adult, Megan lived in New York for a while, getting by as a musician and trying not to get lost in the hustle and bustle. When she became tired of the big city life, Megan sold almost everything she...
Wahkiakum County is an exceptional community and its long-standing history is cherished by those who call it home. From the expansive timber forests to the Columbia River, stories of times past course through the community's veins like the flowing river it sits on. Buried within the history of the long-standing families of Wahkiakum are not only captivating tales but also an expanse of knowledge, demonstrating how growing up in this community can shape some pretty remarkable people. As the stories of Wahkiakum’s past are told, knowledge and w...
One of the coldest winters recalled by Island folks was in January 1930. It had been real cold for a few weeks, and on January 15 the Columbia River froze up. There was lots of snow on the ground and the river ice was from 6 to 18 inches deep. The county communities were isolated for two weeks. Farmers cream cans all filled, no mail came through, unless someone risked his life to get across the river. Groceries ran short in the stores, kerosene and gas were running short. A 9-year old girl,...
Jan Silvestri is a bright and energetic woman, and as a friend so succinctly put it, "a doer." Though these days, she says she's "in second gear, in idle." This doer has led an adventurous life, caring for friends and family, and most anyone else who is lucky enough to cross her path. She's traveled extensively, and had many adventures, including descending deep into an opal mine in Australia. She is also the President of the local chapter of the Sons of Norway, and wholly dedicated to the...
Lions Club President Brian McClain & VP Terri Elfers presented Kyler Sauce with a Certificate of Achievement and a check to honor him as the Lions Club March Student of The Month. Kyler enjoys football, golf and basketball and was all-league 1st team in basketball. He is hoping to get on a basketball team in college. His goal is to become a nurse practitioner. He did not say where he is planing to attend college. Kyler is the son of Michaela Niemela....
Do you wonder why your video call keeps buffering or that large file download seems to take forever? Understanding internet speed boils down to three key terms: bandwidth, latency, and download/upload speeds. Bandwidth: Imagine a highway. Bandwidth is the number of lanes – the more lanes, the more data can flow simultaneously. This translates to how much data you can download or upload at a given time, measured in megabits per second (Mbps). Latency: Think of latency as the speed limit on that highway. It's the time it takes for data to t...
A huge “Thank-You” to everyone who attended my 90th Birthday Party and for all the beautiful flowers and cards. It was such a wonderful day seeing friends and family that I hadn’t seen in so long. Thank you to Stephanie at the Rat Tap On Broadway for such a lovely venue and also Todd Souvenier at Cathlamet Marina for the use of the covered area. Most of all, “Thank You” to my kids for putting on such an Amazing Day!! I’m truly blessed!! Sincerely, Dorothy McFarland...
Glenn Ray, the longtime manager of the Okie's Select Market in Naselle is retiring. On April 30, the reins will be passed on to Leonard McGrath who has served for a number of years as the Assistant Manager for the Okie's store in Ocean Park. Ray's work history is interwoven within the history of the Okie's stores themselves. Okie Johnson first opened the Naselle store in 1967. When deciding to retire, he passed the store on to his two daughters Carol and Joyce. The two sisters married two young...
After 34 years in law enforcement, Wahkiakum County Sheriff Mark Howie has decided it's time to retire. "I was always told by many retired cops that you will know when the time comes to hang up the uniform," said Howie. Following his quadruple bypass heart surgery in 2023, he came to realize he is no longer the invincible, hard-charging young man he used to be. "I want to enjoy the health and the fragments of youth I have left to have more adventures and not be a fatal statistic that a lot of...
We would like to personally recognize the dedication and commitment to their community, the silent heroes, the ones who are the calm in the storm, the ones you call for help on your worst day. Officer Vernon Barton, 31 years of service to Wahkiakum County. Officer Jo-Ann Barton, 25 years of service to Wahkiakum County. Officer Aric Cothren, 24 years of service to Wahkiakum County. Officer Asia Robbins, 5 years of service to Wahkiakum County. Officer Emily Davenport, 3 years of service to Wahkiakum County. Officer Charli Dursteler, 1 year of...
Karl Marlantes’ latest novel, “Cold Victory,” is historical fiction set in post-World War II Finland, where tensions play out on a battlefield of snow and ice under the northern lights. In the book, two men, an American and a Russian, agree to a cross-country ski race. Five hundred kilometers, just over 300 miles, spread over 10 days in the middle of an Arctic winter. Meanwhile, their wives strike up a friendship that’s clouded by harsh realities. ‘I sort of see this world, ‘Deep River’ and now ‘Cold Victory,’ and I have in my mind, I have a...
Mayor David Olson has released his Annual Report to the citizens of Cathlamet regarding the state of the Town. The Report summarizes notable developments during calendar year 2023. Organized by the various departments, it includes updates on finances, public works projects, events and projections for the future. There is also a section regarding the challenges facing the Town in 2024. A concluding section “Stormy Waters” summarizes current challenges in Mayor-Town Council relationships. The Mayor has expressed sincere thanks to Town Dep...
The twins were born April 6, 1931 in Astoria, to Abraham Fredrik Lyla and Katherine (Sackrison) Sotka whose grandparents had immigrated to the United States from Finland. The couple settled in Eden Valley. Corliss and Norman graduated in 1949 from Naselle Grays River High School. Corliss married Joseph Edward Florek in November 1950 and Norman married Phyllis Rae Boldt in February 1951. Joseph and Corliss’ children are: Joseph Edward, Jerrold Samuel (deceased), Carolyn, Kristy, Katherine J...
Though we are just slipping into April, it has already been a remarkable year for Wahkiakum High School senior Lilian Hale. Last month, Hale was serenaded by the Washington State Legislature as she stood in proxy for her step-father, Representative Joel McEntire, during the final day of their last session while he was deployed for military duty. Hale is likely to remain the youngest person to ever serve in this capacity. One has to be 18 to do so and those senators and representatives welcomed...
Mayor David Olson will host another open forum with muffins and coffee in the meeting room at the Cottage Bread & Breakfast, 380 Una Ave, Cathlamet from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Citizens, residents or anyone interested are invited to drop by for complimentary muffins and coffee to discuss issues, ask questions, or raise any concerns regarding the activities of the Town of Cathlamet or any challenges facing the community. Mayor Olson states “These open forums are to spark citizen discussion and i...
Tensions between Cathlamet leaders bubbled up again last week as a majority of town councilors expressed frustration with Mayor David Olson through a signed “censure” letter. The letter, written by Councilor Robert Stowe and provided to the mayor at the March 18 council meeting, does not carry legal weight or entail direct consequences for the mayor. But it does spell out dissatisfaction with Olson’s actions and behavior. The letter followed several months of marked tension between Olson and several councilors. The letter accuses Olson of cr...
Students in the Wahkiakum School District participated in two field trips in March to experience local industry. At the elementary school, the students of Mrs. Shelly Olsen and Mrs. Jamie Brown had the opportunity to travel to Astoria, OR to the Columbia River Maritime Museum for a tour and to participate in an Underwater Learning Lab at the Barbey Maritime Center next door. With a little bit of history and direction, students built a Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) from pieces of PVC pipe press...
This Document is an official Censure of the Mayor of Cathlamet, David Olson, by the Town Council of Cathlamet due to his continuing and expanding interference in Council work/duties/meetings. These actions include but are not limited too: Initiating denigrating letters/emails/conversations with others including the PUD, MRC and Chamber of Commerce regarding council-member roles, duties and responsibilities; orally casting aspersions on Council Members during public meetings and aggressively interrupting/barking disagreement with statements...
TO THE EAGLE: I am saddened by a recent censure resolution offered by Councilmember Robert Stowe without prior notice and supported by two other Council members. Regardless of the split vote, as Mayor I promise to do my level best to regain the trust of the entire Council so we can resume working together on behalf of the Town we love. I will start immediately by re-introducing a resolution to obtain outside help to restore good working relationships. As to the censure, I invite anyone to attend a Town Council meeting to see with your own eyes...
Rex Ziak is the presenter of the movie, “Natural Timber Country”. He made a name for himself as a Lewis and Clark historian. He also heads the Oban Society, whose mission is “To foster peace, friendship, and reconciliation among families and nations. The mission is to repatriate battlefield souvenirs from World War II, with a particular emphasis on the Yosegaki Hinomaru (Japanese Good Luck Flags).” Rex discovered the flag story during a visit to the country with his wife, Keiko. Keiko has her own Hinomaru story, which is common of what most Ja...
To The Eagle: I want to extend a heartfelt thanks to all of the Grays River Flood Control District voters for studying the ballots and voting to re-elect me to work for you as a Commissioner. I sincerely thank the District constituency who helped make my campaign a success. I’m ready to continue side by side with the Commissioner team to represent resident land owners in addressing the challenging issues of Grays River flood control. Paddling upstream in the storms, Judy Johnson, GRFCD Commissioner Rosburg...
There's been a lot of water under the proverbial bridge for 26-year-old Jason Lewis: from Maricopa, Arizona, to Cathlamet, to South Korea, and to the Long Beach Peninsula. A 2016 graduate of Wahkiakum High School, Lewis is currently enrolled in the Washington State Fire Academy, along with 24 of his fellow cadets, including Hannah Mendez and Leanne Campbell, both with the Cathlamet Fire Department. Recently, The Eagle had a chance to slow Lewis down for a few minutes. Get his thoughts on 'life...
Some think that the holidays are the highlight of the year. If you are a gardener, you know that your favorite day is when the nurseries start stocking up with garden goodies. Who doesn’t love the feel of new gloves and crisp seed packets? You likely spent the long gray winter days pouring over seed catalogs and dreaming of fresh tomatoes right off the vine. The challenges of weather, pests and soil struggles seem miles away. The snow reminds the hopeful gardener that it’s a bit early to put...
