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Thu, Mar 31, 2011
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
Citizens seek better tsunami information
Residents of Puget Island and Skamokawa asked Wahkiakum County commissioners Tuesday to see what could have been done to improve communication about the potential threats from tsunamis following the devastating March 11 Japanese earthquake.
Council OK's fire department grant purchase
The Cathlamet Town Council voted 5-0 Monday to authorize the Cathlamet Fire Department to proceed with purchase of equipment with a $45,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Administration.
Commission, assessor agree on plan to aid office
Resolving a couple weeks of sometimes bitter debate, Wahkiakum County Assessor Bill Coons and Commissioners Lisa Marsyla, Dan Cothren and Blair Brady came up with a plan Tuesday to help Coons deal with a backlong that threatens to bring his office to a standstill.
Naselle school board studies building needs
Naselle-Grays River School Board members approved an overnight senior trip and heard an update from a Facilities Committee representative at their meeting March 15.
Local family experiences Japanese quake
Mon, Mar 21, 2011
Let’s Talk Tsunami Community Forum set
The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) is hosting a series of Let's Talk Tsunami community forums throughout Pacific County.
Thu, Mar 17, 2011
Ken Morrison is going to be 100 soon, but he’s not one to make a fuss about it. “It’s kind of strange,” he said.
Cothren, Marsyla take aim at assessor
For the second week in a row, a majority of Wahkiakum County commissioners have refused to support Assessor Bill Coons's hiring of a temporary employee to help his office address pressing demands.
Students surpass fund raising goal
After several weeks of raising funds for Doernbecher’s Children Hospital in Portland, Wahkiakum High School Key Club President Ashley Silva said she’s excited that Wahkiakum students and community raised $3569.81, almost double last year’s total of $1800.
PUD attracting candidates for board
At its meeting Tuesday, the Wahkiakum Public Utility District board of commissioners reviewed Residential Exchange Settlement details from Bonneville Power Administration and entertained questions about its emergency plan from potential candidates for commissioner.
Port 2 abandoning Grays Bay buoys
Commissioners of Port District No. 2 decided Tuesday to cease sponsorhip and maintenance of navigation buoys in Grays Bay.
Port 1 discusses street, lighting improvements
In a quick meeting Thursday night, commissioners for Port District No. 1 signed vouchers and heard about two projects in the works that could piggy-back upon Town of Cathlamet grants.
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
Commissioners want more talk on assessor's staff
Not so fast, Wahkiakum County commissioners said Tuesday about Assessor Bill Coon's hiring of extra clerical help to deal with demands on his department.
Sassy Chocolates had a vision for Cathlamet’s Main Street, and when Sinful Sweets heard about it, they wanted in too. The two businesses, each run by couples with school age children, decided to share space at 90 Main Street, when it became available recently.
Students raising funds, awareness
Snowy roads kept students from visiting Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland on Kiwanis Day this February, but students at Wahkiakum district schools are in full swing with fund-raising efforts to help the children there.
Council, planners work on zoning ordinance
Members of the Town of Cathlamet town council and town planning commission held a joint meeting March 2 to work out differences in the proposed updates to the town zoning ordinance.
Program offers insights into youth suicide
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