Articles from the October 23, 2014 edition
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Commissioners hear requests; extend refuge road closure
Wahkiakum County commissioners heard a variety of reports and requests at their meeting Tuesday: --Cathlamet resident Ora Prestegard asked what the county could do to help establish a clean and sober house for people recovering from substance abuse;...
Mules down Vikings on last second play
Joey Moore caught a 5-yard pass from Gunnar Blix as time expired to give the Wahkiakum Mules an 18-13 win over the visiting Mossyrock Vikings. The Mules battled adversity all game as steady rain made...
Council planning town hall on sewer rates
Members of the Cathlamet Town Council acted on a variety of business when they met Monday. The council will hold a town hall meeting November 10, 6 p.m., in the River Street Meeting Room, to discuss hookup fees for sewer and water systems. A...
School board has busy agenda
The Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors approved several action items on the agenda at Tuesday's meeting. The district agreed to an interlocal agreement that will allow Wahkiakum County PUD t...
October is Disaster Preparedness Month
The Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office Department of Emergancy Management (DEM) is happy to announce that October is Washington State Disaster Preparedness Month. Each week in October I am discussing a different aspect of being prepared. This week I...
Writer offers version of Sandy Hook killings
To The Eagle: Allow me to present a short list of things that indicate the ‘alleged’ Sandy Hook school shooting was no shooting at all, but an ‘enhanced’ FEMA drill that went viral on the national media. The school itself had been flooded more th...
Couple endorses Howie for sheriff
To The Eagle: We first met Mark Howie shortly after we bought our home. Mark and his wife, Deb, were on a leisurely drive in the country and pulled into our driveway to introduce themselves, welcome us to Cathlamet, and to thank us for putting so...
Wahkiakum PUD busy with budgets, projects
Auditor Erin Wilson outlined the proposed 2015 budgets for the electric system and the Puget Island and Western Wahkiakum Water Systems during a budget hearing, and General Manager Dave Tramblie...
Hunters discuss elk hoof rot disease
Dr. Boone Mora spoke to a roomful of hunters concerned about the health of the local elk population, whose numbers are being reduced by hoof rot disease. Mora, who had a career in public health and st...
Mark Howie seeks re-election
Sheriff Mark Howie, who is running unopposed on the November ballot, has been working for 25 years in law enforcement. He came to Wahkiakum County as undersheriff for Jon Dearmore and has been the Wah...
Blair Brady seeks re-election to board
Blair Brady isn't bored yet. He is, however, surprised to find himself running unopposed for his third term as a County Commissioner for the Westend, District 3. Brady grew up in New Jersey, a poor ki...
Harvest sale at United Methodist Church
RAINS RETURN--After a fairly decent weekend, it seems we are in for quite a soaking by the time you read this, along with some strong winds, so I hope you have the boots and umbrellas handy as Fall is defintely here, like in falling raindrops! I'm...
The Eagle Calendar
THURSDAY Financial Management. Community Senior Center, 100 Main St.. 10 am. - Noon. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire/ambulance, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department,...
Fall events offer variety of opportunities
It’s time to start gearing up for the wintery weather. Looks like we are in for some wet and windy days ahead. Though we had a beautiful summer and a rather warm early fall, now the leaves are changing and the mornings are much cooler, not to m...
LCC named National Leader College
Lower Columbia College is one of just 16 community colleges nationwide recognized as a Leader College by the Achieving the Dream organization. Leader College is a national designation awarded to select community colleges that commit to improving...
Pacific county seeking proposals
The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency is currently seeking proposals from qualified consultants to update the Pacific County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires that all local governments adopt an approved Ha...
Wild Mushroom celebration on Long Beach Peninsula
Chefs, authors, foragers and the mushroom loving public will come together on the Long Beach Peninsula from October through November 15 for the 13th annual Wild Mushroom Celebration. Highlights include special dinners, classes, workshops and wild...
Library to offer computer technology training
Local residents needing to learn new information technology skills for their current job, a new career or just wanting to add some skills for personal enrichment can do so through Cathlamet Public Library thanks to a partnership between the...
Vessels may now be dismantled over water
OLYMPIA – Marine vessels may now be taken apart over the water under the terms of a new state permit that helps protect water quality and prevents pollution. The Department of Ecology recently finalized the new Vessel Deconstruction General P...
Kreidler calls for insurers to review mental health denials back to 2006
Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is directing all health insurers in Washington state to identify any policyholders who had mental health services denied because of a blanket or categorical exclusion since Jan. 1, 2006 and notify them of their...
Artists paint birdhouses for Redmen Hall
Earlier this year, the Friends of Skamokawa sold hand painted birdhouses and raised enough money to install a donated bell in the tower of Redmen Hall. They are doing it again with a new series of...
PUD's assistance program accepting contributions
PUD’s assistance program accepting contributions The Wahkiakum PUD is accepting contributions to their Residential Energy Assistance Program. This program provides an opportunity for customers to help each other by making voluntary contributions t...
Celebration of Life--Dave Curl
A Celebration of Life service will be held for Dave Curl, former blacksmith, artist and teacher, October 25, at 3 p.m., in the Lovell Room at Fort George Brewery in Astoria. This will be a potluck affair where attendees will share stories about...
Fall festival set for Friday
The Tsuga Gallery, 70 Main St., Cathlamet, will celebrate with a Fall Festival tomorrow, October 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. Refreshments in the fall harvest theme will be served. Featured guest artist for the evening will be Jenny Kizziar, a member of...
Neewollah Daze to be held October 31
The annual Neewollah Daze celebration is quickly approaching. This year’s celebration will be held at Bank of the Pacific, Cathlamet branch, on Friday, October 31 with judging of costumes to begin at 4 p.m. There will be several categories with a p...
