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During Tuesday's meeting of the Wahkiakum County Commissioners, Wahkiakum Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5297 Commander Bill Tawater presented VFW Dispatcher Eric Cothren and EMT Will Lutz with honorary plaques and certificates. The two were recognized at the state level for their work, and went on to be recognized at the national level as well. The commissioners then voted unanimously to re-appoint Lily Kolditz and Laurie Williams to their new terms on the Real Property Rights Advisory...
Puget Island Gardens celebrated the achievements of fall football, volleyball, and Cheer last Saturday. Owners Gene and Dawn O'Neil entertained a busload of athletes and treated them to ice cream sandwiches....
Today is Friday, Dec. 26, the 360th day of 2025. There are five days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.1-magnitude earthquake beneath the Indian Ocean off the Indonesian island of Sumatra triggered a tsunami with waves up to 100 feet (30 meters) high that killed about 230,000 people across a dozen countries as far as East Africa. The worst-affected countries were Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand. Also on this date: In 1908, Jack Johnson became the first Black boxer to win the world heavyweight championship as he...
This spring, Cathlamet will host a University of Washington studio course focused on learning from our community’s unique cultural heritage and local landscape. The UW course is partnering with the Town of Cathlamet, the local nonprofit WHEELhouse, the Chamber of Commerce, and other community stakeholders to explore how these assets connect to community life and long-term opportunity. Participating UW students and staff, working alongside local residents, will develop an exploratory report focused on Cathlamet’s heritage, landscape, and com...
Because the dates line up, The Eagle has decided to reprint events from 1975. Thank you to volunteer Julie O’Neil and volunteer curator, genealogist, and board member Kari Kandoll. Puget Island News Frank Corbin George W. Everest of Santa Rosa, Calif., is spending the holiday season as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smith. Mr. Everest will visit his father Ralph M. Everest of Cathlamet and sister, Marian A. Healy of Longview Returned From Alaska Ralph Pedersen spent some time in Alaska fishing and visiting friends. There he experienced bad w...
Wahkiakum Youth Mentoring would like to thank Pastor Dave Martin of Heritage Bible Church for hosting a fun evening of Christmas Bingo. WYM is funded in part by the Wahkiakum Community Network Coalition, Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services, and the Washington Health Care Authority’s Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative grant. Dianna Zimmerman, Wahkiakum HHS...
The merit of a piece of art is often measured through a romantic lens. A painting can evoke emotions in its viewer, so it is judged to be of high quality. The viewers' assessment, however, is largely a response to the techniques of the painter. Contrasting shade, complimentary colors, and other factors unite to bring a sense of cohesion. The viewer measures quality in emotional terms but, in doing so, speaks to the technical or intellectual merit of the piece. To put it simply, when art is made...
Working alongside America's youth and instilling a sense of patriotism has always been a VFW priority. Each year, local VFW posts hold three essay competitions: the Voice of Democracy for grades 9-12, the Patriots Pen for grades 6-8, the Youth Essay for grades 3-5, and a Teacher of the Year competition. Students write essays based on given patriotic themes, and the essays are evaluated by members of the local community. On Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Wahkiakum High School, Post 5297 Youth Program...
Christmas, circa 1976 So here we are; another Christmas. Pardon the cliché, but it only seems like yesterday we were looking forward to Washington's bottom fish opener. For those of you who might not know, that's the second Saturday in March. Now the year's about over. I reckon it's true; we can halt the progress of damn near everything, save time. It's been an interesting December; aquatic armageddon, wind, more rain, and a toilet that, albeit briefly, said, 'No' when asked to flush. My Decembe...
Answering an invitation from founder Carlton Appelo and serving on the original board of directors, Anita Raistakka has been a dedicated volunteer at the Appelo Archives Center since 2010. One of her earliest projects was organizing the Finnish library, a fitting role for someone who proudly claims to be 94 percent Finnish. Although she doesn't speak Finnish fluently, Anita grew up hearing it at home, especially when her dad was upset. That's where she picked up most of what she knows today. "I...
December 15 8:05 a.m. A driver on SR4 in Skamokawa called to report a vehicle driving erratically had almost hit several other drivers, possibly drunk. 11:25 a.m. A Skamokawa resident called to report that horses on a neighboring property appeared neglected. Deputies drove by and determined that the horses seemed to be getting their needs met. 12:09 p.m. A Grays River resident called to report that a mystery dog showed up on their porch. The Sheriff reunited the animal with the owners. 7:15 p.m. An elderly Cathlamet resident came to the...
Two Rainier community members are celebrating the holiday season with newly published book titles. Sandi (S.K..) Mueller recently published her third children's book, "The Pinevale Kids: First day of school." The book is the first in a new series by Mueller. Also, City Administrator Scott Jorgensen recently published his fifth book, "She loves you stupid! (A Gen X love story)." The book is inspired by real-life events. Both authors have a lifetime love of crafting words in one way or another....
The incumbents in Oregon's 5th and 6th Congressional districts have an advantage of being already in office but will face challenges next year. Next November, Oregon voters will elect a U.S. senator, six members of Congress, governor, labor commissioner, 15 state senators and 60 state representatives, as well as hundreds of local officeholders. The Capital Chronicle has covered candidates as they’ve announced campaigns and will update this live blog until filing deadline of March 10, 2026. Links in the text below will take you to further covera...
Looking for local Christmas weekend services and New Year’s Eve options in Rainier? Below is a quick guide to discover happenings in town. Some establishments will be closed for the evening so call ahead if not listed below. Christmas Weekend Services: Sunday, Dec. 28 9 and 10:30am, Alston’s Assembly of God 25272 Alston Rd. Rainier; (503) 556-1961 9:30am, Rainier United Methodist Church 101 E C St, Rainier; 503-556-3440 10:30am, Columbia Bible Church 407 E 2nd St, Rainier; 503-369-0010 10:30am, Rainier Community Church of God 321 W C St, Rai...
Charity Lickfold, owner of Clatskanie-based Fit & Phat Fitness brand, is an entrepreneur at heart and knows opportunity when she sees it. Her business ownership journey started at 13 years old, starting and running a score-keeping business for local sports with 45 employees on payroll. One could say she was born with it; her entrepreneurial parents set an example from a young age. Her mother, a national baton-twirling champion as a child, also taught baton to others at the age of 13. She later...
The Clatskanie Tigers varsity basketball team continued its unbeaten season with a pair of victories over Rainier and Waldport. The first victory came Tuesday, Dec. 16 in Rainier, as the Tigers defeated the Columbians 47-36. With the score tied 8-8 going into the second quarter, Clatskanie outscored Rainier 18-13 in the second to take a five-point lead into the half. The Tigers outscored the Columbians 21-15 in the second half to hold on for their fourth victory of the season. Senior Zach...
Keith Freels September 30, 1934 – December 19, 2025 Keith Freels passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 91. Keith was born on September 30, 1934, and grew up in Missouri alongside his four siblings, with whom he shared close bonds and lifelong friendships. From an early age, Keith valued connection, loyalty, and community-qualities that stayed with him throughout his life. In his younger years, Keith moved to Idaho, where he embraced the rodeo lifestyle. He did rodeo competitively, s...
Last Saturday, both the Naselle-Grays River Valley School District and Wahkiakum School District student teams competed at the FIRST Tech Challenge robotics Interleague tourney in Olympia. A total of 32 teams from as far north as Shelton and as far south as Vancouver competed to see who was the top in SW Washington. These teams competed, two-on-two, in matches, with two robots per side to score as many points as possible while shooting 5" balls into baskets. Each team played a total of 17...
Both Naselle and Wahkiakum have a break from the basketball court for the holidays. With the dust settling on the first part of the season, there's plenty to celebrate for both schools. Naselle Naselle's girls basketball team is off to a high-flying start, as they entered the two-week furlough on a four-game winning streak. Two of those wins have come in league play, and the Comets' 5-1 record is a statement end to 2025. The two most recent victories came against North Beach and Willapa Valley....
Reader's Fave By Dan Turner I recently interviewed Jamie Ashford for our 43rd installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Jamie and her family live in San Leandro, California and were visiting Cathlamet during the holidays. With some of her current favorite reads being "Just For You" by Mercer Mayer and "The Smallest Elf" by Annie Ingle, Jamie decided and pointed to "All By Myself," the "Little Critter" series by Mercer Mayer. We read through...
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