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Exchange student savors local living
Kaiyuan "Kent" Cheng has only been here a couple months, but it's long enough to know he's sold on the weather, and not so much on the food. You can call him Kent, but at home you would greet him...
Workshop offered on homemade gift ideas for the holidays
Workshop offered on homemade gift ideas for the holidays On November 18, at noon, join in the fun as representatives from the WSU Extension Master Gardener, 4-H and Clothing and Textile programs share their favorite homemade gift ideas from the...
Fish preservation workshop offered
Learn the basics of preserving fish on November 19 at the Grays River Grange. The workshop begins at 5:30 p.m. Participants will be provided an opportunity to pressure can salmon and prepare a dish using Columbia River canned salmon. Funding for...
Lots of Halloween activities taking place
WILD ONE--Once again, we've had some nasty weather and it gave some of us yet another opportunity to gauge how ready we are for further winter storms that are sure to come. While I was prepared for a lot worse on Saturday, I was terribly thankful...
Annual Halloween celebration this Friday
News from Naselle: Sports calendar for the Naselle Comet teams this week include: Thursday (today), volleyball with Wishkah in Naselle at 7 p.m. and it is Senior Night as well; Friday, football with...
What's happening at the Fair?
The Halloween Carnival and Haunted House open tonight at 5 p.m. Jason Rainey and his volunteers have made my cow barn into a Haunted House. It will never be the same. I promise if you come you will leave scared. There are lots of ghosts and scary...
Gluten Free Support Group to meet
The November meeting of the Gluten Free Support Group, formerly the Gluten Intolerant Group of Southwest Washington, will be held Saturday, November 8 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Public Safety Complex at the Clark County Fairgrounds, 505 NW 179th St.,...
Fair Foundation raffle winners announced
The Wahkiakum Fair Foundation thanks everyone who supported their summer raffle. The grand prize winner was Damaris Blalock. Secondary prizes went to Serene Carroll, Ginger Schmitz, Joe Blalock, R. Humphries and Shawn Hogarty. The Foundation is...
SWEDC Board announces quarterly meeting
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) on behalf of the Southwest Washington Economic Development Commission (SWEDC) is providing notice of a quarterly meeting of the SWEDC Board on November 12, 2014, 11:30—1:00, at Parker’s...
State fair results announced
Wahkiakum 4-H was well represented at the Washington State Fair held in Puyallup. Results are as follows: Abigail Moten: Gardening: 10 Blue, 2 Red, Special Award of Merit; Rabbit: 2 Blue; Creative Arts: 1 Blue, 1 Red; Food Preservation: 3 Blue, 1...
Seal River elk
Seal River resident Poul Toftemark recently spotted a herd of elk grazing on his property and shot these photos. He said he used binoculars to observe the herd and spotted none with elk hoof rot...
Contest winners announced
Neewollah Daze Posters were judged for K through 5th grade this week. Winners are as follows: 1st place in each grade: Abigail, Marga, Nick St. Onges, Boe Reid, Peter Vik, Selena Salis, and Kimberlee...
Halloween carnival
The Preschool Parents Group of St. James Family Center held their annual Halloween Carnival last Saturday. About 130 people attended, and the event raised about $330 for the preschool...
Harvest sale at United Methodist Church
RAINS RETURN--After a fairly decent weekend, it seems we are in for quite a soaking by the time you read this, along with some strong winds, so I hope you have the boots and umbrellas handy as Fall is defintely here, like in falling raindrops! I'm...
Fall events offer variety of opportunities
It’s time to start gearing up for the wintery weather. Looks like we are in for some wet and windy days ahead. Though we had a beautiful summer and a rather warm early fall, now the leaves are changing and the mornings are much cooler, not to...
LCC named National Leader College
Lower Columbia College is one of just 16 community colleges nationwide recognized as a Leader College by the Achieving the Dream organization. Leader College is a national designation awarded to select community colleges that commit to improving...
Pacific county seeking proposals
The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency is currently seeking proposals from qualified consultants to update the Pacific County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires that all local governments adopt an approved Ha...
Wild Mushroom celebration on Long Beach Peninsula
Chefs, authors, foragers and the mushroom loving public will come together on the Long Beach Peninsula from October through November 15 for the 13th annual Wild Mushroom Celebration. Highlights include special dinners, classes, workshops and wild...
Library to offer computer technology training
Local residents needing to learn new information technology skills for their current job, a new career or just wanting to add some skills for personal enrichment can do so through Cathlamet Public Library thanks to a partnership between the...
Artists paint birdhouses for Redmen Hall
Earlier this year, the Friends of Skamokawa sold hand painted birdhouses and raised enough money to install a donated bell in the tower of Redmen Hall. They are doing it again with a new series of...
PUD's assistance program accepting contributions
PUD’s assistance program accepting contributions The Wahkiakum PUD is accepting contributions to their Residential Energy Assistance Program. This program provides an opportunity for customers to help each other by making voluntary contributions...
Celebration of Life--Dave Curl
A Celebration of Life service will be held for Dave Curl, former blacksmith, artist and teacher, October 25, at 3 p.m., in the Lovell Room at Fort George Brewery in Astoria. This will be a potluck affair where attendees will share stories about...
Fall festival set for Friday
The Tsuga Gallery, 70 Main St., Cathlamet, will celebrate with a Fall Festival tomorrow, October 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. Refreshments in the fall harvest theme will be served. Featured guest artist for the evening will be Jenny Kizziar, a member of...
Neewollah Daze to be held October 31
The annual Neewollah Daze celebration is quickly approaching. This year’s celebration will be held at Bank of the Pacific, Cathlamet branch, on Friday, October 31 with judging of costumes to begin at 4 p.m. There will be several categories with a...
WHS Homecoming 2014
Wahkiakum High school celebrated homecoming last week, with the Mules winning the football game 18-13....