Local News
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
Longboard races return for three days of events
The Third Annual Cathlamet Downhill Corral, a series of internationally sanctioned longboard races, will take place this Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Cathlamet.
Biochar workshop added to Farmstock
At the library: One world, many stories
This summer, 26 children participated in the summer reading program. Nineteen of those received certificates for having read 10 or more books.
New managers for Cathlamet Market
The Cathlamet IGA Market has new store managers: Stephanie Crouse is store manager, and Andy Lea is assistant manager. Both are long time local residents.
Christeena Bassi takes over barbershop
“So, you’re the new DeEtta,” a customer said Tuesday as he slid into the barber chair at the Cathlamet Barber Shop
Fri, Aug 19, 2011
Practices start this week for school sports.
Thu, Aug 18, 2011
Twenty-five years ago, Al Dunlop started drawing the plans for the steam sternwheeler, Cheng-tze. Stephen Morrison fell in love with steam engines in the north of England almost 40 years ago and bought the Linda J in 2002.
Got Steam? The Northwest Steam Society bumper sticker says it all. The group--home to a steam donkey, a calliope, remote controlled model steam boats, and vessels of all configurations--held its annual meet at the Elochoman Marina last weekend.
Getting ready for the fair, which starts today
For 4-H families, August is a time of preparation and anticipation, culminating when the Wahkiakum County Fair opens on Thursday, August 18 (today). But volunteers work just as hard to make the fair grounds perfect.
County to receive federal funds for a new ferry
Wahkiakum County should have a new ferry by the end of 2014.
Commissioners OK Mill Road work in 2-1 vote
The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners approved on Tuesday a permit allowing Columbia Land Trust to raise a portion of Mill Road.
Council okays ordinances, expenditures, 2nd Street plan
The Cathlamet Town Council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the town's zoning laws on Monday, but council members had so many questions that it was suggested they bring in a consultant to handle the process
Mayor calls for suspensions, AGO investigation
Cathlamet Mayor George Wehrfritz has called for an investigation of a Cathlamet Fire Department mission.
Port 2 considering Coffee Pot offer
Commissioners of Port District No. 2 of Wahkiakum County on Tuesday agreed to consider accepting a gift of real estate, Coffee Pot Island.
PUD considering 9% rate increase
Tuesday Wahkiakum Public Utility District General Manager Dave Tramblie recommended commissioners implement a 9 percent electrical rate increase beginning January 1.
As is the Grange tradition, Grays River Grange is sponsoring the spelling bee at the Wahkiakum County Fair. Appelo Archive Center has also contributed.
J.A. Wendt Elementary and J.C. Thomas Middle schools have released their supply list for the 2011-2012 school year.
Farmstock brings music, events to Naselle
Thu, Aug 11, 2011
Fire department answers mayor's questions about truck
Cathlamet Fire Department officers have responded to queries from Mayor George Wehrfritz about the operation of the department's wildland truck and its travel out of state.
Board approves change in H&HS director jobs
Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday approved a recommendation to modify the job descriptions of the leaders of the Health and Human Services Department for the next 18 months.
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