Thu, Jan 26, 2012
Marriage equality: It's time
The Washington state legislature is poised to pass a law recognizing marriages of same gender couples.
Thu, Jan 5, 2012
Transitions leave big shoes to fill
The end of 2011 brought a lot of transitions to the ranks of Wahkiakum County's public employees and volunteers.
Thu, Dec 29, 2011
A lesson from last week's D.C. fiasco
The US House of Representatives gave us a Christmas present of sorts last week.
Thu, Dec 8, 2011
Community papers' readership strong
Following is an article from the National Newspaper Association. As we watch the change in newsmedia, it's good to know that at least some sectors are surviving. It's hard to imagine our nation without good newspapers.
Thu, Dec 1, 2011
Basic needs trump ideology
Washington voters may have a chance next spring to do what the nation's political leaders can't do--vote on a tax increase to prevent further cuts to social services.
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
Updates on owl, election stories
Last week we printed a photo of an owl perched on a fire hydrant on Puget Island. Reader sent that photo to us; we appreciate it.
Thu, Oct 20, 2011
Election ballots are coming soon
Vote-by-mail ballots will soon arrive in the mailboxes of Washington's registered voters. With the presidential election out of the way two years ago, there's not much on the ballot.
Thu, Sep 15, 2011
We have the audit, let's have the fire department
If it isn't broke, don't fix it. Many people would like to apply that old saying to the Cathlamet Fire Department and Mayor George Wehrfritz's efforts to bring its management under his control.
Thu, Sep 8, 2011
Patriot Day: A 9/11 observance
Thu, Sep 1, 2011
Downhill a blast; assessor needs help
First, it was exhausting for those involved, but the Third Annual Cathlamet Downhill Corral longboard festival provided a weekend of entertainment.
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
Please observe guidelines for letters
Newspapers like to get letters to the editor. They represent the diverse points of view in our community, and they're often informative.
Thu, Jul 28, 2011
Another fabulous job while on vacation
Once again, I have to congratulate my staff for getting The Eagle out while I was on an unscheduled vacation last week.
Thu, Jun 9, 2011
Time for fun, part 2: Take the citizenship test
Here, from the Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service, is the second installment of questions and answers to the US Citizenship Test.
Thu, Jun 2, 2011
Time for some fun: Take the citizenship test
This past weekend, I picked up a copy of the Spanish Yellow Pages, a publication that lists businesses serving the Hispanic population of the lower Columbia area. It also includes advice for dealing with US law, and there was a section with the U.S. Citizenship Test. Hmm, I asked myself, can I pass?
Thu, May 26, 2011
Time to recognize emergency responders
Last week was National EMS Recognition Week, and the Cathlamet Town Council and Mayor George Wehrfritz adopted this resolution recognizing the work of emergency responders.
Thu, May 12, 2011
Planners should work on comprehensive plan
The populist political movement that swept the nation last year is alive and well in Wahkiakum County.
Thu, Apr 14, 2011
Picking up the pieces for emergency plans
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
Promoting awareness of suicide prevention
Community groups are getting together next Monday, 6 p.m., at Wendt Elementary School, Cathlamet, for a program on the prevention of youth suicide.
Wed, Mar 16, 2011
Tsunami warnings still not exact science
A friend called me at 12:38 a.m. last Friday. "Rick," he said, "do you know about the tsunami? There's been an 8.9 earthquake in Japan."
Thu, Mar 3, 2011
School drug testing may be déja vu
The Wahkiakum School District is developing a policy that would guide staff in reporting students who may be under the influence of drugs and alcohol and have them tested for the presence of the controlled substances.
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