News http://waheagle.com/news News RSS Feed WHS graduation this Friday http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_whs_graduation_this_friday Wahkiakum High School will hold its 2013 commencement ceremony this Friday, 7 p.m., in the high school gym. http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_whs_graduation_this_friday Local ports, officials list concerns with shoaling issues http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_local_ports__officials__list_concerns__with_shoaling_issues Shoaling of side channels and harbor entrances along the lower Columbia River continues to concern local officials. http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_local_ports__officials__list_concerns__with_shoaling_issues Cathlamet pool will open Monday http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_cathlamet_pool_will_open_monday Personnel have been working hard at the Julia Butler Hansen Swimming Pool to ready it for opening day, Monday, June 17. http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_cathlamet_pool_will_open_monday Port 1 seeks bids on revised brewery building http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_port_1_seeks_bids_on__revised_brewery_building It’s back to work on building a brewery at Cathlamet’s Elochoman Marina. After rejecting bids from an earlier round of bidding that were higher than expected, Wahkiakum Port District No. 1 commissioners have gone to bid again with a revised scope of work. http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_port_1_seeks_bids_on__revised_brewery_building Skamokawa Water/Sewer District audit released http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_skamokawa_water_sewer_district_audit_released The Washington State Auditor’s Office released its report for the Skamokawa Water and Sewer District on June 10. http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_skamokawa_water_sewer_district_audit_released Small Grains Field Day scheduled for June 27 http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_small_grains_field_day_scheduled_for_june_27 Small Grains Field Day will occur June 27 from 3-6 p.m. in Mount Vernon. http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_small_grains_field_day_scheduled_for_june_27 Public comment invited on future of Washington’s trails http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_public_comment_invited_on_future_of_washington_s_trails The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) asks the public to visit an online town hall to help plan the future of trails in Washington. http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_public_comment_invited_on_future_of_washington_s_trails Youth Adventure Program begins soon http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_youth_adventure_program_begins_soon Summer recreational opportunities offered through St. James Family Center’s Youth Adventure Program and Wahkiakum Community Network will soon be in full swing. http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_youth_adventure_program_begins_soon Goodwill to offer job skills training for local youth http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_goodwill_to_offer_job_skills_training_for_local_youth Longview Goodwill’s Work Opportunity Center is hosting work readiness workshops and offering job skills training this summer for youth 16 and up and their families. http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_goodwill_to_offer_job_skills_training_for_local_youth Emergency kits available for Pacific County families http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_emergency_kits_available_for_pacific_county_families The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency will host an event to distribute starter emergency supply kits to low income families of Pacific County. http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_emergency_kits_available_for_pacific_county_families Johnson completes leadership training http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_johnson_completes_leadership_training Michael Johnson, a forester employed by Hancock Forest Management in Cathlamet, has recently completed the Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation’s 18-month Agriculture and Forestry Leadership Development Program. http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_johnson_completes_leadership_training Knitters invited to Farm Market on Friday http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_knitters_invited_to_farm_market_on_friday Wahkiakum knitters are invited to gather at Two Islands Farm Market this Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. to knit together in celebration of World Wide Knit in Public Week. Bring a current project. http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_knitters_invited_to_farm_market_on_friday WSP reminds about moving over http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_wsp_reminds_about_moving_over The original Move Over Law was passed in 2007 in an effort to protect emergency workers who were stopped on the highways conducting their business. http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_wsp_reminds_about_moving_over Tsuga Gallery to hold art sale http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_tsuga_gallery_to_hold_art_sale Tsuga Gallery will hold a special exhibit and sale of original art from the estate of Janet Cimino Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., at 70 Main Street, Cathlamet. http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_tsuga_gallery_to_hold_art_sale SJFC plans field trip http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_sjfc_plans_field_trip The St. James Family Center Childcare Program has scheduled a field trip to Triangle Bowl in Longview on June 18. http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_sjfc_plans_field_trip Red Cross seeks donors http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_red_cross_seeks_donors The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood donation event for Wednesday, June 19 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Hotel Cathlamet, 69 Main Street. http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_red_cross_seeks_donors Youth art exhibit seeks submissions http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_youth_art_exhibit_seeks_submissions Submission boxes for artwork are available at the schools. Submissions can also be turned in at Redmen Hall until noon on Saturday. http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_youth_art_exhibit_seeks_submissions Refurbished library drop box now ready for use http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_refurbished_library_drop_box_now_ready_for_use Library customers can now return books and movies any time of day or night rather than waiting until the library is open. http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_refurbished_library_drop_box_now_ready_for_use CNA training starts in July http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_cna_training_starts_in_july Daytime classes start July 10, and evening classes start July 15. http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_cna_training_starts_in_july Liquor board announces dates for marijuana rules http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_liquor_board_announces_dates_for_marijuana_rules The Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) issued dates on June 11 for filing its recreational marijuana draft rules. http://waheagle.com/news/article.exm/2013-06-13_liquor_board_announces_dates_for_marijuana_rules