While county officials agree they'd like to see lower speeds on SR 4 in the Cathlamet area, they don't want to use traffic circles to accomplish that end. County Engineer Paul Lacy on Tuesday asked commissioners if they'd like to include in the...

With their members aging and dwindling, the congregation of the Cathlamet United Church of Christ this spring started looking for an organization to take over ownership and operation of their building. They ended up agreeing by an 8-0 vote to offer...

To The Eagle: As a kid growing up in the 50’s/60’s I listened to music on my transistor radio. A lot of music. Those two decades brought us an eclectic assortment of songs and songwriters. Who can forget Purple People Eater, Wake Up Little Susie, Aha...

Should Wahkiakum County's heath department investigate the cause of elk hoof rot disease? Dr. Boone Mora, a Skamokawa resident and a retired public health officer, thinks so. On Tuesday, he met with the county board of commissioners, who also serve...

By the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce September 8 Flea Market 9-3 p.m., Skamokawa Fairgrounds, Patty Dursteler– 360 795-3480 9 Wine Tasting & Silent Auction; Skamokawa Grange, Friends Of Skamokawa– 360 795-3007 9 Flames, Pipes & Chrome Show, Roadk...

HOT!--I don't know about you, but if the rain shows up during the latter part of this week like they are forecasting, I will be very relieved, as these high temperatures have just been miserable for a lot of folks without AC and it makes working...

THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Girl Scouts, Community Center, Cathlamet, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen...

It looks like Mother Nature must be mad at something or everything. Unprecedented hurricanes, flooding and fire all over the country is affecting so many people. My prayers go out to the families who are being affected by these catastrophes. Prayers...

Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: August 28 — 6:38 a.m. A Grays River resident reported that an alarm had been activated at her home. 7:19 a.m. A...

The group Sentimental Journey will perform Sunday at Rosburg Hall, 6:30 p.m. A special invitation goes out to all veterans and current military personnel. There is no charge to attend. The performance is co-sponsored by American Legion 0111 (Deep...

The Washington State Department of Health recently added the 150-mile stretch of the Columbia River from McNary Dam to the I-90 bridge near Vantage to its growing list of waterways with fish consumption advisories. After testing levels of mercury...

On Friday, September 8 at the Puget Island Farmers Market, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd., Open Mic from 3-6 p.m., on the Up-Beet Stage. Call Rob Stockhouse for further information, 360-560-3785. On Saturday, September 9 at River Mile 38 Brewing Co., David...

Randy Collver, 69, of Grays River, died August 24, 2017 at the Longview Hospice. He was born June 28, 1948 in Portland Oregon. He is survived by his wife Mona, his two sons and two daughters-in-law, seven grandchildren, two stepsons and a...

A Memorial Potluck Luncheon for Pat Potter will be held Sept. 13 at the Valley Bible Church, 4723 SR-4, Rosburg. Socializing starts at 11:00 a.m., with lunch around noon. She died June 25, 2017....

Tsuga Gallery of Cathlamet has announced its first-ever Cathlamet art festival lineup. The festival, named A River of Art, will take place on September 15 and 16 in a variety of venues in Cathlamet. Washington State Poet Laureate Tod Marshall will...

Hunters are heading out for the first major hunting seasons of the year. Salmon fisheries are also underway in the Columbia River, Puget Sound and other waters, and anglers are still reeling in trout from lakes throughout Washington. September...

Canning season is here as an abundance of food is being harvested. You can have your canner lid tested to be sure that your food is correctly canned. Lids can be tested, Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., through September 19 for $4.00 at the WSU E...

On September 26 at 6:00 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Betty Manes will demonstrate how to grow the most popular herbs that one can enjoy fresh from their own garden. No room for a garden? No problem! Container gardening with herbs can be decorative as...