Almost four decades ago a small group of local businessmen in Long Beach came together to create a bank that would focus on the community.

Schools to open one hour late on Thursdays so staff can collaborate on student progress

While she sat, propped by pillows, in a hospital bed Sunday evening, her friends and family were throwing Brandi (Knowles) Thomas, 35, a bash that she won’t soon forget.

Grays River Grange #124 rests just feet from the highway. It is lined with single piece wainscoting that stretches from floor to ceiling. Shoes shuffle across old growth solid fir floors, pale scuff marks suggest many years of passage from the front doors to the kitchen area. Inside, volunteers from western Wahkiakum gather over a banquet.

By a 2-1 vote, Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday decided to go shopping for insurance. The board voted to notify its liability and property insurer, the Washington Rural Counties Insurance Pool, on its intent to withdraw from the pool on August 31, 2013.

Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber's proposal last week to address salmon allocation and related issues created some surprise and dismay on the Washington side of the Columbia River.

On August 7, the Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with National Night Out, sponsored an event at Johnson Park.

This fall, students, parents, families and friends will pack into the bleachers to watch the Mules take on various opponents.

The roses are in full bloom, squash blossoms rise from the raised garden, benches boast a fresh coat of aquamarine paint and picnic tables line the walk just waiting for visitors to plop down and enjoy a plate of curly fries and a corn dog.

Home Depot employees showed local residents that they understand the impact of hard work and sweat equity.

Peterson, Silva face off for treasurer; G. Prestegard, Backman lead commission race

Wahkiakum PUD customers have responded to the call for donations to help eligible low-income customers keep the power on in their homes, Wahkiakum PUD commissioners heard Tuesday.

Wahkiakum County commissioners handled a variety of business Tuesday, ranging from hearing a report of a rabid bat to amending the county's road construction plans to allow pursuit of more money for construction of a new ferry.

Assessor: Tax rates may rise to meet levy needs

By a 3-1 vote, Cathlamet Town Council members approved a $97,000 change order for the town's wastewater treatment plant construction project.

Peterson, Silva advance for treasurer; G. Prestegard, Backman lead commissioner race

A white van sits in the corner of the parking lot, overlooking the still waters of the Elochoman Slough Marina. A banner drapes over the vehicle’s rear-end announcing in red lettering, “Sport-Reward Fishery Registration Station."

A new concrete walk weaves its way through Lions Club Park in Naselle. Metallic fish, children’s art and tiny hand prints line the path, highlighting the names of community members who have donated to the Lions Club Park Beautification Project

Wahkiakum School District board members approved the budget and discussed teacher qualifications and school accreditation at a July 24 meeting.

Northwest residents are slightly spoiled when it comes to our seafood consumption. With access to Columbia River spring and summer Chinook, there seems an abundance of the local treat.