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The National Park Service at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site will host a World War II living history encampment on Saturday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place at Pearson Air Museum, a part of Fort Vancouver NHS, 1115 E 5th Street. This free event is offered in partnership with Living History Group Northwest, a living history community that unites local groups who honor and share the stories of America’s fighting forces during World War II. “The US Army had a 164-year history at Fort Vancouver National Historic Sit...
Greetings from the fair office. Hope everyone had a great 4th of July and are getting ready for Bald Eagle Days. Friday July 14 is a big day at the fairgrounds. We will start the afternoon off with Mud Wrestling at 3:30 p.m. This year we have included some peewee wrestling so bring the kids out and let them play in the mud. Peewee classes are as follows A: 30-40 lbs, B:41-60 lbs, C: 61-74 lbs, Class D: 75-125 lbs, E: 126-175 lbs, F: 176-225 lbs and G: 226 and above. If you would like to register, call the fair office and we will get you set...
Some days you wonder how the day is gonna' go, but you just get up and get going. This was one of those days. Last night felt strange. I could not sleep. The air was damp and heavy with a higher than usual temperature. Bendog was restless and barked a lot on the back porch. I tossed and turned and felt like, well you know what I mean. I am blessed that I can look from my bed right out the front windows and see what's going on outside. The strangeness of the night just continued when I looked out...
The Grand Re-opening of the Art Trail boardwalk and Cutthroat Climb trail will take place August 5 at Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. After a year of closure for repairs, these beloved trails will re-open. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Friends of Willapa will host guided hikes and hands-on nature activities at this family-friendly event. An opening ceremony begins at 8:45 a.m., followed by guided hikes offered each hour at 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 a.m. From 9:00 a.m. – noon engage in nature based activities such as arts & c...
Wahkiakum entrepreneur Stephanie Vossen held an open house and ribbon cutting last weekend to show off all the work at her new space in Cathlamet, the old River Rat Tap building which now includes the Rat Tap on Broadway, a venue for events and office work, the Rat Tap'n Laundry, and a residence. Courtesy photos....
American flag on the old George Klint barn. Photo courtesy of the Klint family....
The Stella Historical Society’s Museum is ready to open for the summer season. They will hold their annual Kids’ Day, featuring a number of old-time games as were played in the past. There will be hop-scotch, jump rope, cat’s cradle, and bean-bag toss among other things, plus a scavenger hunt among the three buildings and on the museum’s grounds. They may also ring an old bell from the Eufaula school. After the kids finish, they will be paid a whole penny, which they can then use to purchase a variety of treats at old-time prices. Remembe...
TOASTY--The warm Summer weather that everyone was hoping for has arrived and I hope you’ve been able to enjoy them without getting “fried” in the process! Sometimes the nice breeze fools us into thinking it’s not that hot out there but then wind up looking as “red as a beet,” which is not a good thing! With the hottest of this week's temperatures having already taken place, (supposedly) then this coming week's temps scheduled for the low 70s should be just about right! FIRE DANGER--We’d like to thank all of our fire departments and volunteer...
Last week's photo of Noreen Fitts showed Noreen with her new granddaughter, but Bob Jungers questioned me on that, and he's right. She is Noreen's great granddaughter. A few days ago, I talked with a really tough guy. I need trees trimmed behind my house because they've grown so much that the trail going up the hill looks like a tunnel. I had an idea of who I should ask to do it because I asked others for names of those who could do it and they always gave me the same name. I had seen him...
NOT TOO BAD--I was happy to see some dry weather over the weekend. It got up there in the low 80s for a bit, and we had a nice 72 degrees and wind on Sunday, so that was just perfect to me. For all those shopping on Puget Island this weekend during the big PIGYS event, it seemed like a great time for folks who were shopping here and there and maybe even exploring the Island for the first time. DO NOT LEAVE IN HOT CARS!--I shouldn’t have to say this, but will repeat what has to be said to some who refuse to adhere to the “don’t leave child...
Greetings from the fair office! Hope everyone is getting excited about Mud Wrestling and The Shania Experience (Shania Twain Tribute Band) happening July 14 at the fairgrounds. The tickets are only $15 for both events and you can purchase them from fair foundation members, at the fair office or at the Duck Inn. Start your Bald Eagle Days Weekend off with some mud and good music. Food and drinks will be available. This year we have included some pee wee wrestling. Here are the classes: Peewee classes A: 30-40 lbs, B: 41-60 lbs, C: 61-74 lbs....
State Senator Jeff Wilson wrote the following after I sent him a question on the Legislature's web site: "Please note the Naselle youth camp was funded for ongoing soft closure and I was able to include in this year's operating budget a task force to be populated by area locals including the Chinook tribe. I am proud of this because the camp now will have a local say in any future potential this facility has...you will be heard!" I thanked him for this information and hope he comes to visit us o...
On June 3 we had a Community Potluck and Live music, we had a good turn out. Johnson Park would like to thank everyone that donated prizes and for everyone that came and participated in our Community Potluck. Everyone made the event a success. We would do a few changes to the scheduling next time, but everyone had fun. Donny Wages, Ian Brandon, John, Paula Rush, Sean Roberts, Devin Roberts and Gene Quilhaugh all performed on stage. Layton Elliott and his lovely wife were a big hit. A special thank you to the American Legion for having an Ice...
The Wahkiakum Food Bank will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, but will be open on Monday, July 3 from 2-4 p.m. The food bank is located at 42 Elochoman Valley Road in Cathlamet, on the Health and Human Services campus....
Wahkiakum juniors Klavinia Cernal and Nathan Garrett were two of 16 regional recipients of the annual Junior Masonic Achievement award. Students were selected by local Masons of the Lower Columbia Lodge Officers Association, District 18, for their service, citizenship, achievement, and goals....
The three state legislators representing the 19th Legislative District will participate in a town hall at the Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, starting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5. Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, and Rep. Joel McEntire, R-Cathlamet, will make brief statements and address questions from constituents. This event is being held to allow citizens to ask questions about bills passed or rejected at this year's legislative session. Sponsored by Peninsula Patriots. For more information...
Ask questions and chat with Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, who represents Washington’s Third District, at an informal town hall to be held at River Mile 38 Brewery on Thursday (today) from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m....
The Department of Corrections is taking steps to address fewer incarcerated individuals reoffending and returning to DOC custody while also committing to reduce the use of solitary confinement in its prisons by 90% over the next five years. To address a declining incarcerated population, the agency will close Larch Corrections Center (LCC) in Clark County this fall. The minimum-security facility has a capacity of 240 beds. The 115 staff members will be offered jobs at other DOC facilities. Separately from the closure, agency leadership,...
A foxglove forest is in bloom near KM mountain. Photo by Sarah Lawrence....
Ryder, left, and River Thawley of Warren, Ore., enjoyed some time on their Onewheels during their stay at the Elochoman Slough Marina last weekend. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
The swimming pool is now open with the following schedule: Monday through Friday: 6:30-7:30 a.m. - Lap Swim, 7:30-8:30 a.m. – Aerobics, 8:30-9:00 a.m. – Lessons, 9:00-12:00 p.m. - Closed for cleaning, 12:00-4:00 p.m. - Open Swim, 4:00-5:30 p.m. – Lessons, 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Lap Swim, 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Aerobics, 7:30-9:30 p.m. - Open Swim, & Saturday: 12:00-4:00 p.m. - Open Swim. The pool can be reached at (360)795-0000 for scheduling, lessons, or more information. Visit https://www.townofcathlamet.com/parks-recreation/swimming-pool to view th...
Wahkiakum County Superior Court has announced the implementation of a new web-based jury system program that will allow jurors the opportunity to complete their juror summons questionnaire online through the Wahkiakum Online Juror Portal when summoned for jury duty. Juror Summons forms will now provide information on how to go online and complete the required qualification/questionnaire through the Wahkiakum Online Juror Portal or jurors may still complete the mailed summons and return them to the Wahkiakum Clerk’s Office by mail or in person....
Submitted by Jessica Vik Washington STEM, ESD 112, and Career Connect SW held their 2nd ever Rising Star dinner on Tuesday, June 13, at the EDS 112 Conference Center in Vancouver. A taco/burrito buffet was served before the program started for the girls nominated, their families, nominators, and school district superintendents. These three partners were on the hunt for young thinkers, scientists, engineers, inventors, entrepreneurs, and leaders who have inspired others with their STEM...
A Swallow-tail Butterfly on a Weigela bush. Photo by Sarah Lawrence....
WET BEGINNING--Our work week is starting off with a mix of clouds and rain and then some sun breaks and some heavy downpours in between; ugh! We woke up to the low 40s and barely got up to the mid-50s, so this is definitely not swimsuit weather just yet. As summer begins, the forecast is looking to be a bit drier, so we will see how that goes, as around here, the forecast can change in the blink of an eye! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from June 22-28 are Lance Britt, Danny Helms, Travis Gibson, Mary Baldwin, Don Speranza, Cliff...
