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Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Commission to consider more flood warning

How much warning of potential flooding do residents of Wahkiakum County's low lying areas need?

Officials learn from recent emergencies

Wahkiakum County officials reviewed their responses in recent emergencies and come away with ideas for improvement.

Housing advocate for county's homeless

Many people don’t know there are homeless in Wahkiakum County, Mental Health Director Chris Holmes said.

Science, math skills valued

Four Wahkiakum High students, with strong math and science skills learned about prospective employers in a program sponsored by Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council.

Wed, Apr 13, 2011

Sheriff’s office details emergency plans

Editor's note: Undersheriff Mark Howie asked to respond in depth to recent articles and concerns about the department's emergency planning policies and response to recent tsunami situations. We welcome that information.

Sat, Apr 9, 2011

WSDOT reopens State Route 4

Expect daytime single-lane traffic and delays through late April

Fri, Apr 8, 2011

Scope of slide repair increases

The contractor working on the SR 4 slide at Stella has found that over 1000 cubic yards of material will have to be removed, not 200 c.y. as first estimated.

Clarification: PUD, Chamber

Check this for a clarification about PUD candidates; Chamber phone number

Cleanup begins on SR 4 landslide near Stella

WSDOT expects to reopen highway early next week

Thu, Apr 7, 2011

Slide closes SR 4 at Stella

Highway expected to reopen early next week

County ranks low in state health survey

There was good news and bad news when the Wahkiakum County commissioners met as the county board of health on Tuesday.

Commissioners okay assessor's overhaul

Wahkiakum County commissioners approved an overhaul of the assessor's office and addressed other issues in their meeting Tuesday.

Fisheries issues a complicated web