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Infrared "hot spots" help PUD predict outages

On Tuesday, the Wahkiakum County Public Utitilies District Board of Commissioners received a brief update on how things went over the last frigid, snowy week and learned about what’s coming up next...

 

Port 1 saw big tourism boost from RVs

Wahkiakum County Port 1 held a brief meeting last week. In ten minutes time they agreed to move their February meeting, which usually occurs on the second Thursday of the month to Feb. 13, signed...

 

Port 2 seeks Main Street grant

By Wahkiakum County Port 2 Commissioners adopted a new employee compensation schedule and got a quick update at their meeting on Tuesday. The new compensation schedule is in response to the state...

 

Mules continue to show grit and growth

It was a big week for the Wahkiakum Mule boys basketball team, who very nearly upset the leading 2B team in state last Wednesday, and for senior cager Zakk Carlson, who scored his 1000th career point...

 

Mules travel to Kalama Tuesday

Last Thursday, the Wahkiakum Mules girls basketball team traveled to Toledo, where they lost 55-19. Jessie LeFever and Payton Mendez scored six points apiece to lead the Mules. Brienna Cothren added...

 

Despite the odds, mentoring program plants its roots and starts to grow

The mentoring program at Wahkiakum Health and Human Services was on life support in late 2022 when Minette Smith, the Coalition Coordinator for the Wahkiakum Community Network, was challenged to get i...

 

Little Island Creamery dreams big

While Little Island Creamery offers an award winning Brie, butter, ice cream, and more, owners Dick McDonald and his sister Kathleen McDonald have also aspired to turn their property into an event...

 

Stephens is teacher of the month

KUKN clearly knows their ABCs. The radio station named J.A. Wendt kindergarten teacher Karrin Stephens Teacher of the Month after receiving a nomination for the educator from a senior at Wahkiakum...

 

A young team digs in for the long haul

The Wahkiakum Mules girls basketball team lost two more games this week to bring their record to 0-7 in conference and 1-8 overall. "We are a very young team and when the losses start stacking up it...

 

Mules win an "ugly game" on the road

The Wahkiakum Mules boys basketball team are currently in third place in the Central 2B league and another win this this week brings their record to 4-1 in the league and 7-3 overall. Last Thursday, t...

 

Wrestling team continues strong performance

Three girls continue to lead the Wahkiakum Mule wrestling team, according to Coach Kyliegh Harlin. Last week, Harlin said that Lilian Hale remains undefeated after five weeks of competition, and she,...

 

PUD seeks to ease solar cost burden on non-solar customers

The potential impact of solar panels on utility customers and a couple financial windfalls were the subject of conversation at Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday. General...

 

Regional leaders seek path toward a community forest

Columbia Land Trust met with commissioners from Wahkiakum County and Pacific County a couple weeks ago to talk about an opportunity that might benefit local communities in a variety of ways: a...

 

Mules make strong showing at tournament

The Wahkiakum Mules boys basketball team headed north after Christmas for a three day non -conference tournament at Mount Vernon Christian High School, and came home with second place honors. "The...

 

"People, pipes, and poles"

The Wahkiakum County PUD held their State of the Utility on Tuesday, Dec. 19, with the commissioners and entire staff on hand to hear the report. “This is just a big thank you to the commissioners...

 

Town seeks long-term home

The future of the Cathlamet Town Hall is up in the air after an inspection uncovered leaks and mold. On Monday, Dec. 18, the town council agreed to a temporary fix; approving a five year lease for...

 

Local skaters are getting their own park

Ramps, half pipes, and quarter pipes will finally be installed in a long hoped for skatepark at Erickson Park in early 2024. Mayor David Olson thanked Lee Tischer, now a Wahkiakum County...

 

Wahkiakum 4-H, WSU Extension enjoy a fruitful partnership

On Dec. 19, the Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors learned how a Career Connect Washington grant, which was just renewed for a second cycle, is benefiting students at the district and at...

 

Mules take their strong season into a new year

The Wahkiakum Mules boys basketball team is 5-2 over all, and 3-1 in their conference following another win on Thursday against Onalaska in front of a home crowd. The Mules beat the Loggers 73-31. "I...

 

Mules lose to Cardinals

The Wahkiakum Mules girls basketball team lost two more games on the road this week. On Wednesday in Winlock, the Mules lost to the Cardinals, 33-23, and on Friday, they traveled to Toutle Lake and...

 

Town of Cathlamet secures new offices

The Town of Cathlamet’s offices are moving to the Scarborough Building, possibly as early as the end of January. The Cathlamet Town Council voted quickly and unanimously at their meeting on Monday...

 

Port 2 "goes big" on grants

Wahkiakum County Port 2 continues to look for ways to encourage small local businesses. Along with the new business incubators at the Appelo Annex and a grant workshop to help small business owners...

 

Port eyes upgrades to pump-out system

After receiving approval from port commissioners at their meeting last Thursday, Wahkiakum County Port 1 Manager Todd Souvenir will apply for grants to replace the aging pump out system at the...

 

Mules learn to transition, with strong results

The Wahkiakum Mules boys basketball team is in transition, and they're winning. Last Thursday, the Mules flipped the Cardinals 81-46 in Winlock. "We started shooting lights out," Coach Rob Garrett...

 

Mules build their skills, step by step

The Wahkiakum Mules girls basketball team is working on getting stronger this season, one game at a time. "With our young team it's really important to focus on developing and working on fundamentals...

 

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