Articles from the May 28, 2015 edition
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Boating safety app now available
The Coast Guard released its first-ever boating safety application for mobile devices, May 16. The free app is available on Apple App Store and Google Play online store and is designed to provide boating safety resources to mariners using a mobile...
June WordFest hosts four poets who produced their own book of poems
The June 2 WordFest will feature a group of poets who produced a book of their poetry. Two years ago, former LCC English instructor Deborah Brink Woehrmann joined with three other Portland poets to meet every other Wednesday morning. Last November...
Blood drawing set for June 1
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drawing June 1, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Wahkiakum High School. Donors of all blood types – especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative – are needed. To make an appointment to give blo...
Park entrance fee to increase
Beginning January 1, 2016, the visitor use fee to enter Lewis and Clark National Historical Park will increase from $3 per person to $5 per person. An annual Lewis and Clark Pass, good for unlimited entry for one year, will increase from $10 to...
Anglers can fish for free June 6-7
Each year, thousands of Washingtonians go fishing - legally - without a license. How? By taking advantage of 'Free Fishing Weekend,' scheduled for June 6-7. During those two days, no license will be required to fish or gather shellfish in any waters...
Live music ahead locally
On Friday May 29 Steve Harvey will perform at the Puget Island Farmers Market from 3 to 6 p.m., on the Up-Beet Stage, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd., Puget Island. For more information call 360-560-3785. On Saturday, May 30 at River Mile 38 Brewing...
Second Division Association searching for former infantrymen
Second Division Association searching for former infantrymen The Second (Indianhead) Division Association is searching for anyone who served in the Army's 2nd Infantry Division at any time. For information about the association and the 94th annual...
Haney heads to state tournament
Senior Elliot Haney was playing in his last District Championship but it wasn't the same caliber competitors he played against last year where he finished third with a 36-hole score of 174. The addition of Ilwaco and Life Christian high schools has...
Mules head to state track meet
Sophomore Cheyenne Barton and two relay teams qualified for the State 2B Track Meet after competing in the District IV 2B Championship in Raymond last Thursday. To qualify, boys had to finish in the...
On the diamond
The Wahkiakum Mule softball season ended last week with a loss to Morton White Pass at district, 3-10. Tori Wegdahl led the team offensively with a three run homer. She was 2-3 at bat. Maddy Mace...
WDFW seeks comments on Willapa Bay salmon policy
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public comments through June 3 on a new draft policy to improve salmon management in Willapa Bay. State fishery managers have been working since last October with a citizen committee...
Ten people poisoned by poison-hemlock this year
The Washington Poison Center has treated 10 people so far this year who have eaten poison-hemlock (Conium maculatum). Because not all incidents are reported, that might be only the tip of the iceberg. Spring is the peak time for people to eat...