Candidate forum scheduled for July 23 at Pioneer Com. Center

The Eagle will host a candidates' forum July 23, 7 p.m.

The venue has been up in the air. First, in the Pioneer Community Center, then not, and now, Thursday afternoon, we have a message from Town Hall saying that yes, indeed, we may hold the forum there.

This forum will focus on local races--county commissioner and treasurer and Wahkiakum PUD commissioner.

Candidates will have an opportunity to make a statement, and they'll answer written questions submitted by the public.

Cathlamet attorney Tom Doumit will be moderator.

Town officials initially said we could have the forum at the center. Late Wednesday afternoon, we were told that town ordinance prohibited any kind of political meeting at the center. Then Thursday afternoon, they notified us that we may, after all, hold the forum there.

"That's great! Thanks," said Eagle Publisher Rick Nelson.