Articles published Thu, May 24, 2012

This weekend is Memorial Day weekend, the last long weekend before school is out for the summer and a very special one for lots of people.

The Fairground's west side of the arena new drainage system has experienced the first big downpour of rain since we installed the big pipe underground. I am happy to report there is no standing water in sight!

Wahkiakum County will have a busy election season this year.

Members of the Cathlamet Town Council handled a variety of business when they met Monday night.

Wahkiakum County commissioners approved the hiring of a new public health nurse and a contract for a film company's use of the ferry Wahkiakum when they met Tuesday.

Every parent knows that choosing a baby name can be a daunting and difficult task.

At the May 15 meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Wahkiakum PUD, Manager Dave Tramblie reported that the PUD is working with the County Emergency Services and Public Works to install new antennas for the radio system on Radar Ridge, KM Mountain and the JA Wendt Elementary School.

Wahkiakum County's rate of unemployment continued its recent downward trend, according to the latest report from the state Employment Security Department.

We hope the weather perks up by June 2 when the Car Show and Sturgeon Derby comes to the Skamokawa Grange, Wahkiakum Fairgrounds and Park area.

Fishery managers agree to two-day opening; more possible

Track and field athletes from Naselle and Wahkiakum High Schools won district meet championships last Friday at Raymond.

Runners and walkers from both sides of the Columbia River enjoyed favorable running conditions on May 19 for the 28th annual Great White Tail Run held on the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge.