Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Local homeowners who heat using wood stoves and fireplaces have an opportunity to receive money to clean up their indoor and outdoor air. This is done through the Southwest Clean Air Agency (SWCAA) Woodsmoke Reduction Program, with funding provided by the Washington State Department of Ecology (ECY). As in many areas of Washington, wintertime wood burning in some counties can be the largest source of fine particle pollution (PM2.5). Wood burning can create pollution often greater than industry and road vehicle emissions. Industries like energy...
Last week was the conclusion to the annual Puget Island Passport event. The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, Little Island Creamery, Little Island Farm, and Puget Island Gardens wish to extend a big “thank you” to everyone who participated throughout October! The Puget Island Passport encourages residents and visitors to explore and support local businesses. We loved seeing people from all over and sharing our passion for Puget Island. All participants who successfully completed their passports were entered into the grand prize draw on Oct. 31...
The Local History series at Little Island Creamery will resume this month with a look at the early post offices of the Lower Columbia River. The event, featuring local author and postal historian Ted Gruber, is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. Gruber will present the early history of post offices in both Wahkiakum and Cowlitz counties. He'll be sharing stories and images about the post offices that operated along the river, including two that served residents of Puget Island....
Down at the River Mile 38 brewery last Friday, another beautiful show of craft(wo)manship created a moment of communion and community. The River City Strippers, Cathlamet's local quilting club, exhibited their handiwork and held a silent auction for charity. Javier Sanchez, co-owner of River Mile 38, looked on at the gathering with a smile. "I asked them to start doing this show," he said. "Their hard work was meant to be shared and they look beautiful here." While Javier may have been talking...
The trees changing color, the thick fog appearing, and the scent of pumpkin spice arising; these are all signs that fall is here. What better way to welcome the season than with fresh-pressed apple cider and piping-hot pizza? Pizza in the fall can only mean one thing on Puget Island: the Little Island Creamery’s annual Harvest Fest is back with fun (and delicious) things to do for the whole family. This Sunday, Oct. 5, the Creamery’s barn will be open to the public with a number of free activities including pumpkin decorating, kids’ games, and...
Ten years ago, Steve Fischer had never heard of Skamokawa. However, on a trip to Washington, the Texas-native still remembers his first visit to a property for sale. “I walked in off of SR4 and when I saw the river, I just gasped,” Fischer said. “The view was spectacular and reminded me of the first time I saw my wife, Susan, and later when I rescued my dog Rooster from the San Antonio Pound.” With a view of mountains, beach, the Columbia River and Oregon, he was more than motivated to deal with overgrown logging roads, easement rights and cor...
A recent donation to St. James Family Center (SJFC) made quite a stir at the end of August. Beaverton-based Pacific Office Automation (POA) gave $1000 and eight NASCAR tickets as a contribution to St James' "40 for 40" campaign, which celebrates the 40 years SJFC has been a part of Wahkiakum County's landscape. The NASCAR tickets may seem a bit random; however, POA has a unique relationship with Portland International Raceway. POA is actually the title sponsor of the annual NASCAR Xfinity...
Come join the Puget Island Fire Department for National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Introduced in 1984, the first National Night Out started through a network of law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watch groups, civic groups, state and regional crime prevention associations and volunteers across the nation. Locally, this annual nationwide event is organized with the support of the Puget Island Fire Department and Auxiliary. This will be the eighth year that Wahkiakum County has participated, with kids’ games, a raffle, hot dogs and root b...
Congratulations go to Skamokawa's Fire District 2, the pronounced winners of last Saturday's epic Waterball showdown. The team defended their fourth win, facing off against Puget Island (District 1), Wahkiakum (District 4) and Cathlamet Fire Departments during Saturday's Bald Eagle Days festivities on Cathlamet's Main Street. With plenty of spectators present, both residents and tourists had high hopes for each of the teams. While kids on the side were looking forward to getting wet from any...
As The Eagle’s reporter abroad, there is literally a world of events upon which I could comment; some of which would be more or less difficult to relate to for our Wahkiakum County community. However, a few special days occurred during the month of May that we can understand on both sides of the Atlantic and they are more closely linked than you may have thought. What do 8 billion world citizens have in common? Well, we all have mothers, and most countries have an official Mother’s Day, as do most months. Argentina celebrates in October, and...
February is a great month in France. Not only do school holidays start - just six weeks after Christmas - but the holiday season continues. You would be missing the mark if you were thinking of Valentine's Day. Smack dab in between All Saint's Day (the day after Halloween) and Easter (when bells, not bunnies, bring chocolate), Candlemas is a nationwide tradition that marks the turning point between Winter and Spring with ... crêpes! You know, those thin, sweet pancakes served with jam or flaming...
If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? Well one forest went up in flames and the entire world heard. And soon the forest will make people talk, standing once again. Notre Dame de Paris, a world-renowned cathedral in the heart of Paris, France, with its towering spires, intricate façade, and breathtaking stained glass, has stood as a symbol of French culture for over 850 years. Sadly, in April 2019, the iconic monument and active place of worship was the victim of an accidental fire that destroyed...
As fall comes upon us, who doesn’t love a cozy quilt to curl up in or enjoy a colorful throw for the couch to chase away the grey? If that’s the case, get ready for a creatively colorful afternoon. On Friday, September 20 at the River Mile 38 Brewery from 3-6:00 p.m., you’re in for a unique quilt show featuring a display of locally-made quilts. Put on by “The River City Strippers” the event will showcase a number of unique quilts, offering the community an opportunity up close to appreciate these works of art. Along with the display, there wil...
Mark your calendars for August 6th! The Puget Island Fire Department will be celebrating National Night Out, an annual nationwide event aimed at fostering community spirit and safety. Our local National Night Out event is set to take place this coming Tuesday the 6th of August, from 6pm-8pm at the Puget Island Fire Station on SR-409. Organized by local fire station volunteers, you can look forward to kids’ games, a raffle with prizes, hot dogs and rootbeer floats in support of fire and n...
