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During its Monday, Jan. 19 session, Cathlamet Town Council approved an agreement with Vancouver engineering consulting firm Gray & Osborne, Inc. "for additional cultural resources services" relating to the Waterfront Park Monitoring Plan. Labeled Contract Amendment 18, this agreement is in accordance with the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO), which is helping to fund the Waterfront Park development. According to a Jan. 8 letter from Portland's Archaeological Investigatio...
NOTICE OF RATE HEARING ON THE WASTE WATER SYSTEM OF PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. ONE OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of Public Utility District No. One of Wahkiakum County, Washington, will hold a hearing on proposed rates of the District's Town of Cathlamet Waste Water System at its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 8:30 A.M. or soon thereafter, in the meeting room of the District at 45 River Street, Cathlamet, Washington. Information regarding the proposed rates can be...
Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments Board of Directors Regular Meeting: Thursday – December 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM. For more information or to locate the current agenda, please visit: https://www.cwcog.org/about/#BoardsPublic. Public participation and comments are welcome. Members of the public may attend the meeting held at the Port of Longview, 10 International Way, Longview WA. For more information, please call 360-577-3041....
During Tuesday's meeting, the Wahkiakum County Commissioners approved a three-year loan in the amount of $13,000 to Wahkiakum Fire District #3 for a new generator. The district received a bid from Ford Electric Company in the amount of $17,997.90 and had $5,000 of their own to go towards the generator. Commissioner Mark Letham recused himself from the motion to prevent a conflict, as he is commissioner over Fire District #3. Commissioners Lee Tischer and Dan Cothren voted unanimously to approve the loan to Fire District #3. During the...
During the Wednesday, Jan. 14 meeting of the Grays River Flood Control District (GRFCD), recently appointed Wahkiakum County Commissioner Mark Letham administered the Oath of Office for Position #3 on the board to Donnel Dyer. As a result of no others filing for the position, Dyer was considered elected for the six-year term. Letham provided an update from the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and announced he will be taking over the communication with the Army Corp of Engineers (ACOE). It was noted that there are changes coming in the ACOE...
Today is Thursday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2026. There are 336 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 29, 2002, in his first State of the Union address, President George W. Bush said terrorists were still threatening America — and warned of “an axis of evil” consisting of North Korea, Iran and Iraq. Also on this date: In 1891, following the death of her brother, Kalakaua, Lili‘uokalani was sworn in as the first and only queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Her reign would end two years later when the Hawaiian monarchy was abolished followi...
To The Eagle, When do the people of Cathlamet and Puget Island get a chance to vote against the PUD takeover of Cathlamet assets? Olaf D. Thomason Sr. Puget Island...
My name is JD Rossetti, and I have begun an exploratory process toward a possible independent run for the U.S. House in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. I am a Southwest Washington resident, author, and community advocate. I will be entering a listening phase to hear directly from residents about cost-of-living pressures, healthcare access, housing, public safety, rural economic stability, and constitutional accountability. This exploration is motivated by growing concern that many people feel unheard by a political system offering t...
To The Eagle, I wish to offer hearty congratulations to The Eagle —to its new publisher, Brian Fleming, and to the current editor and staff who have been doing a great job since the passing of Rick Nelson. With Brian’s inspired vision, energy, and leadership, the publication definitely has exciting days ahead and, I’m certain, a continuing bright future! As Brian mentioned in last week’s article, "The Eagle flies under new ownership," he and I first met when Columbia River Reader featured him in our “People + Place” cover story by Hal Calbom...
To The Eagle, I’m writing to encourage our community to vote YES on the upcoming school levy. This levy is not a new tax, but rather a replacement levy—a renewal of the support our schools have relied on to continue providing quality education and essential programs for our students. The funds from this levy directly support extracurricular activities, maintain vital paraeducator positions, and help preserve the positive and stable working environment our teachers and staff have built. Together, these are critical components that ensure eve...
Lyla Mae Specht passed away peacefully in her home on Nov. 25, 2025, at the age of 99. She was born on Nov. 22, 1926 in Prosser, Wash., to the late John and Hattie Grambo. Lyla was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and always there for anyone who had a need. Her sweet, kind, and caring nature made her a natural for her nursing profession, which began when she joined the Cadet Nurse Corp., a branch of the Navy, on Jan. 1, 1944 in Yakima, Wash. She always had a passion for nursing and...
The closure of Cathlamet Building Materials has been a topic of conversation around town since Jim and Erin Wilson closed its doors at the end of December. Since then a local investor has stepped up to take over the store. Dave and Sandi Hendrickson are working on the final paperwork and hope to have the store reopened soon. Assisting the Hendrickson’s are their daughter Megan and her husband Tracy Elliott. Megan and her stepdad Dave will be learning about managing the business alongside the staff from the previous owner. Megan Elliott said t...
Have you ever considered mentoring a local youth? Would you like to learn how mentoring can benefit your child? Join Wahkiakum Youth Mentoring’s Open House/Q&A on Tuesday, February 3, from 6-7 p.m. at the Hope Center in Cathlamet (320 S. 3rd Street) to discover more about the program and how you can get involved. Wahkiakum Youth Mentoring serves local youth ages 6-18, whether they attend public school or are home-schooled. Mentors commit to just four hours a month for a year, but it’s a relationship that could last a lifetime. Current men...
HELLO. Welcome library members, readers, and Wahkiakum residents to our monthly update. CARD MAKING CLASS. The Friends of Cathlamet Library will be hosting a Valentine’s Day card making class Friday, Feb. 6, at 1 p.m. in the lower room of the Pioneer Center. Join us for a fun time crafting as Heather of Serendipity Thrift Store guides you in making Valentine’s Day cards. All supplies provided. See you at the Pioneer Center. TAKE YOUR CHILD. Saturday, Feb. 7, is designated as Take Your Child to the Library Day. We will have age group craft and...
As of Sunday, Jan. 25, Puget Island, much to the delight of some residents, grew quiet. So, too, did the waters surrounding Tennasilhe Island, Grays Bay, the Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge, and more. The 2025-26 waterfowl season is now a thing of the past; she's "in the books," as they say. However, there are a couple more opportunities here in southwest Washington. A week-long goose season takes place in early February, and a unique, one-day hunt exclusively to recognize our veterans...
I recently interviewed Beth Hansen for our 48th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Beth opened our conversation with one of her favorites, "The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Neffenegger. The book is a science fiction romance novel. "I probably read it in 2005, but I don't know exactly when," said Beth. "I loved that book because it stuck with me. I don't know exactly why, but I'd recommend the book to everyone. It's romance, but the re...
January 19 2:06 p.m. A Cathlamet resident called to report seeing someone who matched the description of a subject in a previous burglary and wanted to speak with a deputy in identifying the person. Deputies determined the person did not match the suspect depicted in the burglary. 5:48 p.m. A Skamokawa resident called to report a vehicle tailgating, revving its engine, and stopping in the driveway when she got home, then driving away on SR 4. 9:48 p.m. The Cathlamet Emergency Services responded to assist a Cathlamet resident who had fallen and...
Winter annual weeds in the vegetable garden and landscape beds Annual plants go from seed to seed in less than one year, sometimes in periods as short as 45 days. Once they have thrown off their usually prodigious quantities of seed, the plants die. As you might suspect, there are lots of annual weeds since their growth habit fits with our gardening cycles. Annual weeds have sophisticated mechanisms to ensure good year-to-year seed survival. Annual weeds can be found throughout the gardening...
The Clatskanie Feral Cat Project (CFCP) will be holding its Annual Silent Auction fundraising event at the Clatskanie Legion Hall (930 NE 5th Street) this Saturday, Jan. 31, from 2-4 p.m. Bidding starts at 2 p.m. and closes in three sections, 3:25, 3:35, and 3:45 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend this free community event. Donations are plentiful this year, totaling over 60. There will be plenty of local art, baskets, and gift certificates to local businesses. Join the raffle for a $100 gift...
The Clatskanie Tigers varsity boys basketball team suffered two losses last week, with the first being a blowout and the second being a nail biter. On Friday, Jan. 23, the Tigers were blown out 60-38 by the Knappa Loggers. Knappa more than doubled Clatskanie on the scoreboard in the first quarter, and tripled their output in the second for a 26-10 lead at halftime. The second half didn't go much better for Clatskanie, as the Tigers trailed the Loggers 43-19 entering the fourth. While Clatskanie...
The Clatskanie varsity girls basketball team started its weekend with a grueling, double-overtime 61-59 loss last Friday, Jan. 23, at Knappa. The score was 19-18 Knappa going into halftime, but the Loggers pulled ahead by six entering the fourth. Outscoring Knappa 15-9 in the fourth, Clatskanie forced what would be the first of two overtimes. Both teams scored 11 points to force yet another extra frame, but Knappa outscored Clatskanie 7-5 in the second overtime to secure the win. The 21 points...
In the Clatskanie City Council Jan. 7 meeting recap article in last week’s edition of The Wahkiakum County Eagle, the fact that City Manager Greg Hinkelman is retiring this year was mentioned. Regarding the search for a new city manager, the article stated Councilman Robert Emminger “heads up the search for a new person.” The search for a new city manager is “a collaborative process” in which the entire City Council is participating and not just Councilman Emminger. As the search efforts continue, The Eagle will report as new informati...
In December 2023, a bizarre murder case made headlines across the country, Kristil Klug of Broomfield, Colo., had been murdered in her home, implicating an ex-boyfriend following months of stalking and harassment. However, police quickly uncovered after her death that it was her husband, Daniel Krug, who was behind it all. From October to December 2023, Daniel Krug impersonated Kristil's ex-boyfriend, sending graphic and demeaning texts, photos, comments about her life, and even a graphic...
Popular thrift and antique store in Rainier, Mee Maw’s Attic, announced Monday, Jan. 19, they will be closing their business, citing ongoing health reasons. Owner Jill Parker shared she’s suffered a series of heart attacks in recent months. These, as well as other health concerns, have made taking care of her health and managing the store too challenging to continue operations. Parker expects to close the doors within the next couple weeks, but no definitive date has been announced as she works to clear out existing inventory. Parker and hus...
The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team continued its record-smashing season with a historic result at the Fred Scheller Invitational online tournament, hosted by Pacific University. For the fifth consecutive tournament, LCC was the top community college, all but assuring that they will be crowned Division III conference champions when the season ends in February. The Fighting Smelt finished third place out of 21 participating schools in overall team sweepstakes, marking...
