Thu, Jun 13, 2013
WHS graduation this Friday
Wahkiakum High School will hold its 2013 commencement ceremony this Friday, 7 p.m., in the high school gym.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Small Grains Field Day scheduled for June 27
Small Grains Field Day will occur June 27 from 3-6 p.m. in Mount Vernon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SJFC plans field trip
The St. James Family Center Childcare Program has scheduled a field trip to Triangle Bowl in Longview on June 18.
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.
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.
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.
CNA training starts in July
Daytime classes start July 10, and evening classes start July 15.
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.
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