Pirates, political candidates, and John Wayne were all in attendance at the ninth annual Buzzard’s Breath Chili Cookoff last Saturday at the Elochoman Slough Marina.

In a special meeting last Friday, members of the Cathlamet Town Council voted 4-1 to affirm overtures to Wahkiakum PUD to discuss combining water system billing.

Wahkiakum County officials are still evaluating their choice of design for a new county ferry.

The constitution of the state of Washington states that to be a superior court judge, one must be admitted to practice law in the courts of record of the state.

Remodel work on the Cathlamet Public Library – Town Hall building is targeted to begin in September. Wahkiakum County Commissioners have agreed to allow use of the River Street Meeting Room as a temporary location. At this time library hours are projected to stay the same.

Tucked just out of view from coast-bound traffic, people from all over the area filled the fields of Fred’s Homegrown Farm – a mock parking lot – and happily progressed from workshops, to cooking, exhibits, and through the farmers market. This, in addition to camping, music and late-night dancing, were all part of the weekend festivities called Farmstock, a regional, homegrown festival.

Crews of volunteers will be needed Sept. 21 & 22 to help with packing, hauling and unpacking

In its fourth year, the Cathlamet Downhill Corral longboard festival continues to become more refined. Race organizers increased the number and difficulty of events. More racers and fans came to town, and for the most part, everyone seemed to enjoy the competition.

Special meeting set on cooperative PUD water work, surplus library books

His first call was within weeks of his 16th birthday. “I assisted my father in transporting an elderly woman to the hospital,” recalled Wally Wright. “We picked her up in the old red Cadillac. It was one of those cars that they used for both the mortuary and the fire department. You just flipped the sign, depending on what you were doing.

Wahkiakum PUD commissioners have invited the Cathlamet town council to attend their September 5 meeting in order to discuss a possible billing and meter reading contract between the two entities.

Board OK's road department analysis, EOC moving plans

Pavers will cover area around trench for wastewater lines

Wahkiakum County Election officials completed counting votes from the primary election on Tuesday.

The Cathlamet town council authorized on Monday a call for bids for remodeling the town hall building and also passed resolutions closing streets and curtailing parking in this weekend's Cathlamet Downhill Corral longboard festival.

Wahkiakum School District faculty and staff are readying to begin the new school year on September 4, school board members heard Tuesday.

Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday handled a light agenda in quick fashion.

Commissioners of Port District No. 2 of Wahkiakum County reviewed and acted on a variety of issues at their meeting Tuesday.

Members of the Grays River Grange #124 congregated last week for their regular Tuesday meeting.

When Astoria Police found the car at 3:24 a.m. on August 16, the keys were in the ignition and the emergency lights were flashing. The owner, Traci Wirkkala, however was nowhere in sight.