The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

Planning was a major concern for members of the Cathlamet town council during two meetings Monday. In a special meeting held Monday afternoon, councilors met with John Morgan to plan the process for developing a strategic plan to guide the...

School is out for the summer, but business continued as the Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors met on Tuesday evening to approve raises for all employees except the superintendent, select a bond underwriter, and discuss other business....

Wahkiakum County commissioners covered a lot of ground when they met Tuesday, discussing issues ranging from a new store to coming community activities. Puget Island resident Kristen Lee questioned the board's commitment to researching the adverse...

The Wahkiakum County Port District 1 Board of Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement, set rates for two new camping sites, and agreed that the annual Warrior and Widows Salmon Derby should be a free launch day for everyone. Commissioners...

Wahkiakum County Fire Marshal Chuck Beyer has ordered a ban on outdoor burning effective 8 a.m. tomorrow (Friday) morning. The ban encompasses all burning from land clearing, residential and sylvicultural activities. It doesn't apply to federally...

THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-7:15 p.m. Learn to knit, crochet and mend, Sandra Sews, Community Center, Cathlamet, 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Walking Group, Community...

The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on June 18 in the Middle School Commons. In personnel matters, the board approved the hire of Aldrich Smith, JV boys’ basketball coach and the hire of...

The Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners met Tuesday morning to listen to reports and award a bid for the Grays River substation project. Commissioner Dennis Reid had a question about the rates for the Skamokawa water system after being...

NICE--Last weekend wasn't too bad, as Saturday started out with some cloudiness but by noon, the breeze blew those clouds away and the sun came out, which made for a decent day. Anytime temps are in the 70s, I'm a happy camper, as once they reach...

The Astor Street Opry Company will present Junior Shanghaied “A Night at the Olios!” June 29-30 at the ASOC Playhouse, 129 W. Bond Street in Uniontown, Astoria. These performances feature a dozen ASOC Youth Performers ages eight to 17. Directed...

Readers of all ages will explore all things space this summer as Cathlamet Public Library presents “A Universe of Stories” during their summer library program. Activities may include space-related crafts, art projects, science and engineering...

The Julia Butler Hansen House, built in 1867-68 will be open for tours on Sunday, June 23 from 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The house is located at the corner of Main and Butler Streets in Cathlamet. The JBH House is the oldest house in Cathlamet and...

The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) issued a call for project applications for the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Set-Aside (otherwise known as Transportation Alternatives) inviting eligible applicants in Cowlitz, Grays...

Sport anglers will have the opportunity to reel in salmon off the Washington coast starting Saturday, June 22. That’s when all four marine areas open daily to fishing for Chinook and coho salmon, said Wendy Beeghley, a fishery manager with the...

On Saturday, June 22, at the Skamokawa Grange there will be a Open Mic & Jam Session. Musicians and singers are invited to share their talents, everyone is invited to listen and enjoy many types of music. Admission is free. Sign-up to play at 3:45...

To The Eagle: The first of the Democratic Party presidential primary debates is next week, with 10 candidates on Wednesday 6/26 and 10 more on Thursday 6/27, starting at 6:00 p.m., each night. They are supposed to be done by 8:00 p.m. I thought...

Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 10 – 1:22 a.m. A caller was concerned about a friend who was not answering his phone and had not shown...