Articles from the March 30, 2017 edition
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Ashley Silva joins Tanzania eye care team
Ashley Silva knew from a young age that she wanted to be an optometrist, and the reason why will tell you a lot about her. "In sixth grade, we dissected cow eyeballs," Silva said. "It was the coolest...
Unmake the Bully program comes to middle school
New York City filmmaker Mike Feurstein was back in town this week for his Don't Wait to Unmake a Bully program. He met with Wahkiakum High School students last year, and this year, he added John C....
Commissioners handle variety of business from sand to bathrooms
Wahkiakum County Commissioners dealt with a variety of issues at their meeting on Tuesday. J.B Robinson of Puget Island asked about the beach nourishment effort, and wondered about the status of the...
Commissioners use bullying tactics
Commissioners use bullying tactics To The Eagle: I’m writing today because I feel my words are falling on deaf ears when I speak directly to our county commissioners. I am being totally ignored by the county commissioners. For the last couple of y...
Is our game warden overzealous?
To The Eagle: With new laws enacted ‘continually’ or seemingly so, it is impossible for us everyday people to know all laws. Yet that is not a legal excuse if caught breaking one law. That brings me to a law, I just learned from a friend. This fri...
Foreclosure sales seem bogus
To The Eagle: How does the county approve a marijuana business in a motel that could not be used for its lack of water and septic system? How does that motel qualify as a business location when it magically disappeared from the market in a supposed...
County Republicans oppose marijuana permits
To The Eagle: At the March 21 county commissioners’ meeting, two retail/medical marijuana license applications were approved by a 2 to 1 vote. Approving the applications were Blair Brady and Mike Backman. Opposing the applications was Dan Cothren. T...
A convocation of eagles, Part 2
Yet more eagles! Carol Cole photographed a gathering of juvenile and mature bald eagles on Puget Island....
Photography exhibit to open Sunday
SOGGY--As this week begins, it's a very soggy Sunday indeed. Saturday saw some breaks in the rain at least, but if you ask me, Sunday was just a good day to hunker down and stay put inside where it was nice and dry! The week looks to be fairly soggy...
The Eagle Calendar
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. - Noon. Grief Recovery, Community Center, Cathlamet, 1 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon,...
Pacific County presents earthquake roadshow
On April 12, the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency and the Washington Emergency Management Division will conduct an Earthquake and Tsunami Roadshow. The show includes presentations about earthquake and tsunami risk, actions one can take to...
Condado Pacífico presenta tsunami información
El 12 de Abril, la Agencía de Manejo de Emergencias del Condado del Pacífico y la División de Administración de Emergencías de Washington llevarán a cabo un Roadshow de Terremoto y Tsunami. Esta presentación también contendrá información sobre las...
Finland 100 presentation set for April 1 in Naselle
Irene Martin will do a presentation at Appelo Archves Center, 1056 SR 4, Naselle, on April 1 at noon. Titled “Ship Jumpers and Mail Order Brides,” she will talk about why people chose to leave the Scandinavian countries to come to America. Irene Mar...
Changes proposed for stormwater, wastewater permit fees
To help recoup the costs to implement the state’s water quality permitting program that protects lakes, rivers and marine waters from pollution, the Department of Ecology is proposing an increase in annual fees that industries, local governments a...
Earth Day Dog Walk set for April 20
A dog walk will be hosted at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park’s Netul Landing to help raise awareness about climate change, as well as promote outdoor activities. Leashed dogs will walk two miles on the Netul Trail, to Fort Clatsop and back....
Free CERT training set for May 4-7
The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) is offering a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course in Raymond. Training is scheduled as follows: Thursday, May 4,- 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Friday, May 5,- 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m...
Sheriff's Report, March 30, 2017
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: March 20 — 11:09 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Rosedale resident with a respiratory issue. 2:29 p.m. T...
Welcome, Spring!
A cat enjoyed sunshine while sitting on a cherry tree root by blooming daffodils. Photo by Rick Nelson....
Ssales tax increasing April 1 in Cowlitz County
Consumers will see sales tax rates increase starting Saturday in Cowlitz County and several other areas around the state. The sales tax rate in Cowlitz County will increase by one-tenth of one percent to help pay for emergency communications systems...
CNA Bridge Training classes offered
The Care Careers Academy will offer an evening Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Bridge program for Home Care Aides (HCAs) and Medical Assistants (MAs). This course will start Monday, April 10. Daily and occasional evening classes are available. To...
LCC continuing ed starting
Registration is open for spring quarter Continuing Education courses at Lower Columbia College in Longview. Courses cover topics such as building computer skills, painting, dancing, cake decorating, aging, field trips to Astoria and Portland,...
Memorial construction
Progress has been made on the Gillnetter's Memorial at the Elochoman Slough Marina in Cathlamet. The foundation has been poured and the structure of the memorial has been built. According to...
Brewery birthday features music from electric violin, drum duo
This Saturday’s 3rd Birthday Party of River Mile 38 Brewery in Cathlamet will feature music by Razzvio, a duo composed of electric violinist Razz and drummer/producer Kevin Proctor of Monterey, Calif. (The print version of this story incorrectly s...
Learn to grow berries
Master Gardeners will present classes on three nights on how to successfully grow strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Learn which varieties do well in this area, how to plant them and take care of them for a successful crop. The class...
Entertainment News
On Saturday, April 1, at River Mile 38 Brewing Company Third Anniversary Party. RAZZIVIO from Southern California, will perform from 5-8 p.m., on the Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4...
