The Wahkiakum County Eagle

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Mon, Jun 27, 2011 

 


Fireworks stands open Tuesday

Fri, Jun 24, 2011 

 

Pair honored for fire response

Sheriff Jon Dearmore honors father and son for helping at Fullerton fire

Cathlamet pool open

Thu, Jun 23, 2011 

 

Changes planned for Wahkiakum on the Move

Changes are in store for Wahkiakum on the Move, Wahkiakum County's public transportation system.

Port 2 votes to maintain Grays Bay buoys

Commissioners of Port District No. 2 decided Tuesday they would continue their sponsorship of navigation buoys in Grays Bay.

Plan coming to ease Seal Slough dike erosion

Local governmental agencies and the Columbia Land Trust (CLT) hope to come up soon with a way to reduce current velocity in Seal Slough and end erosion of private dikes in the area.

Council to study water rates

The Cathlamet Town Council over the next two months will analyze its water system fees and possibly prepare to make major changes in how much different customers pay for water.

PUD backing up BPA in wind power suit

Wahkiakum PUD commissioners met June 21 for a brief business meeting, then convened later in the day for a workshop.

Candidates finish filing for fall elections

Filing for positions on the 2011 election ballots wrapped up last Friday with the closure of a special filing period for four unclaimed positions.

Hair stylist ending 50-year career

JoAnn Prestegard is putting away her hair cutting scissors after 50 years as a hair stylist. “First we were beauticians, then we were hair stylists or cosmetologists; the words change,” but Prestegard said she’s always loved her customers.

Old butcher block tells local story

When Toni Robinson, local a real estate broker, saw the butcher block table sitting in the basement of John Ackerman’s farm, she knew she wanted it.

Thu, Jun 16, 2011 

 

Fire destroys one home, damages another

A Saturday morning fire left a Cape Horn couple homeless and damaged another house before firemen could extinguish the flames.

New name for Grays River Valley Center

Wahkiakum County commissioners onTuesday approved a name change at Johnson Park and addressed a variety of other issues.

County to benefit from legislation

Three small Washington counties stand to share a $2 million appropriation for compensation for encumbered trust timber lands. The counties are Wahkiakum, Pacific and Skamania.

Direct TV separating from Wahkiakum West

In August satellite television company DIRECTV will drop Wahkiakum West Television as its local service provider.

NHS graduates close knit class

Naselle/Grays River Valley High School seniors breezed through their commencement ceremony Saturday with a look back at their past and an acknowledgment of their potential for success in the future.

WHS graduates look forward to the future

Wahkiakum High School seniors wrapped up their careers Friday in a lively graduation ceremony. Faculty and class speakers commented on the graduates' achievements and camaraderie.

Candidates file for fall elections

Filing for positions on the 2011 election ballots closed Friday with only one contested position on the ballot.

Effect of state budget cuts on health care are still unclear

The local impacts of the 2011-2013 biennial budget cuts to the State Department of Health aren’t clear yet, Health and Human Services Director Judy Bright said.

Redmen Hall exhibit features 3 local artists

The three artists exhibiting at Redmen Hall are at varied points in their careers and use different mediums.


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