Week of September 5, 2024
Week of September 5, 2024
Not surprisingly, given the fact that salmon season is in full swing, the Elochoman Marina was buzzing with activity the evening of Thursday, August 29, as folks sought to put a fresh salmon on the barbeque or in the freezer. But there was certainly more going on than just salmon fishing, at least for a few hours, as military men and women along with Gold Star families gathered at the marina pavilion for the 10th Annual Warriors and Widows Salmon Derby. A Gold Star family, for those unfamiliar...
While driving the winding highway that carves its way through dense forests, hills, and cliffs along the Columbia River to Cathlamet the natural beauty of Southwest Washington is evident everywhere you look. Eagles and herons, salmon, ships, and seals, whitetail deer, and waterfalls all punctuate this passage of roadway, the historic Lewis and Clark Trail known as State Route 4, which is, for these reasons and more, a designated state scenic byway. But there are hidden hazards in the beauty of...
After living a full 81 amazing years, Roy Phillip Pfenniger passed away on August 3, 2024 at St. John’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Ernest and Juanita Pfenniger in Ohio, on April 6, 1943. He was raised in Chardon, Ohio with his sister Marie, before his father decided to move the family to Salem, Oregon, where he worked as a brick and stone mason. He and his sister attended Salem schools. After graduating, Roy followed in his father’s footsteps and became a union...
Howard Cook, beloved husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully August 28, 2024. He was preceded in death by his son and best buddy, Ken Anderson. He is survived by his wife Terry, sister Shirley (Harry) Forquer, daughters Lori (Larry) Mansker, Lisa (Bill) Brill, 2 nieces Patty and Jennifer Farquer, 10 grand-children, and 15 great grand-children. Howard was born September 3, 1940 in Wahkiakum County and graduated from Wahkiakum High School after which he spent four years in the Coast Guard. He was...
August 26 5:18 p.m. Cathlamet emergency services responded to a Skamokawa resident experiencing chest pains. 7:41 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance transported a possible stroke victim to the hospital in Longview. 9:12 p.m. A Skamokawa homeowner reported people trespassing and entering a trailer on their property. Deputies responded and found that the property was secure. 2:05 p.m. A caller reported people camping at the end of Steamboat Slough Road. Deputies spoke with the people who were fishing legally and not planning on spending the night....
