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Okie's Market store manager retires after 40 years
Glenn Ray, the longtime manager of the Okie's Select Market in Naselle is retiring. On April 30, the reins will be passed on to Leonard McGrath who has served for a number of years as the Assistant...
Quilters invade Cathlamet
Sounds of sewing machines and laughter filled the lobby of the Hotel Cathlamet as quilters from around the Pacific Northwest reunited for their retreat. This group of women, who range from young...
Helms found Guilty
Defendant, Ryan Helms, was found guilty of theft in the first degree on April 16, 2024 in Wahkiakum’s Superior Court. Judge Donald Richter presided over the trial of Helms vs. the State of W...
Bridge repairs on I-5 begin soon
On Thursday, April 25, Washington State Department of Transportation contractor, Combined Construction, Inc., will begin two months of construction on the southbound I-5 Dike Access Road Bridge near milepost 23, just north of Woodland. During constru...
Living the Volunteer Spirit
To The Eagle, April 21st – 27th National Volunteer Week GFWC-Cathlamet Woman’s Club recognizes and celebrates the service of the many volunteers in Wahkiakum County that give their time, talent, resources, energy, and dedication to serving our com...
Disc Golf Gratitude
To The Eagle, I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to the sponsors and organizers of the All Day Disc Golf Presents: Lucky Sky Challenge held April 13 and 14, 2024 in Skamokawa and Cathlamet. The event featured Lucky Mud Resort and Skyline...
Sheriff's Report
April 15 8:27 p.m. An Elochoman Valley caller reported a dog getting into their garbage. Deputies returned the dog to its owners. 10:24 p.m. A Puget Island resident requested emergency services after experiencing chest pains. April 16 1:51 a.m. A...
Time to bloom
Spring has sprung and it’s time to fill those large blue pots with flowers. The Wahkiakum Blooms Team stays busy throughout the year to keep the pots full of flowers and seasonal decorations. The p...
Skamokawa News
MIXED BAG. Well, we certainly had a big mix up of weather this past weekend, as one minute it would be nice and sunny and then the wind would blow in....hard...and the next thing we knew, the rain would pour down and the branches were coming off the...
Ferry News
The Oscar B Ferry is down for repairs until further notice. There are mechanical issues with the steering. Public Works is hoping that repairs will begin soon. For information about the ferry, contact 360-795-7867....
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Wahkiakum County Sheriff Mark Howie Announces Retirement
After 34 years in law enforcement, Wahkiakum County Sheriff Mark Howie has decided it's time to retire. "I was always told by many retired cops that you will know when the time comes to hang up the...
Wauna Mill announces $150 million investment in paper machine
Georgia-Pacific has announced a new investment of more than $150 million to rebuild a 1965 vintage paper machine at the Wauna Mill. The mill, which employs more than 700 workers, produces retail bath tissue, paper towels and napkins used by...
Washington working to blunt Supreme Court wetlands ruling
The Washington Department of Ecology is seeking more funding to regulate activities that affect seasonal creeks, flooded fields and other landlocked wetlands that the U.S. Supreme Court removed from federal jurisdiction. The high court’s Sackett d...
Times have changed?
To The Eagle, I was born and raised in Cathlamet, moved to Portland after graduation and worked in Portland and and Vancouver. I moved to Long Beach Washington in 1995 and worked there for 25 years. In 2020 I retired and moved back to my hometown of...
Code of Conduct
To The Eagle, I just watched the video of the last council meeting held on April 15th. I was appalled by the total lack of respect from one specific council member. Robert Stowe was both disreputable and childish. He interrupted the sheriff and the m...
Sparks fly at town council meeting
A full house greeted the Mecha Mules team as their leader, Ron Wright, presented the teens to the town council. Students presented their robots and explained the functions. They have won the Regional...
PUD commissioners discuss projects and courthouse sign
By Stacey Lane The PUD commissioners met with the exception of Gene Healy, who was excused to serve on jury duty. Manager Dan Kay is proud of the work being done by the PUD staff and crews. “The P...
Earth Day April 22nd
The first Earth Day celebration was in 1970 and continues to be celebrated each spring. It brings to light the need to protect the environment for existing and future generations. Many achievements...
Margaret Sylvia Strueby
Margaret Sylvia Strueby, of Longview and former longtime resident of Cathlamet, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 13, 2024, one day short of her 89th birthday. Margaret was born in Camas, WA...
Mary Alice Haase
Mary died peacefully in Portland Oregon on March 14th, 2024 at the age of 87. Mary was born in McKenna, Washington on February 26th, 1937 to parents Vernon and Maureen Clark. Mary attended Ilwaco High School and went on to marry Robert Torppa in 1952...
Clatskanie Arts Commission hosts singer songwriter Spencer Day
Friday, April 26st, 7:30 p.m. Birkenfeld Theater 75 S Nehalem St, Clatskanie, OR Tickets $25 adults, $23 seniors, $20 children Spencer Day is a #1 Billboard jazz/pop singer and songwriter. He has played venues as diverse as Lincoln Center, the...
Wahkiakum High School Key Club raises funds for Doernbecher hospital
The Wahkiakum High School Key Club is raising money for the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. The Key Club, which is associated with Kiwanis International, will be having a pasta dinner and auction on April 23 at 6:00 p.m in the gym. Tickets are avail...
