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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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In 1998, Clatskanie's Allison Rice broke the school's record for the Women's Pole vault with a height of 7 feet, 6 inches. Last Wednesday during the 1A Trico League Meet at Fort Vancouver High School, Rainey Palm broke Rice's school record with an 8-foot showing and, later on her final attempt, would break her own record with a height of 8 feet, 6 inches. Also faring well for the girls was Mya Jensen, who took fourth in the Women's Discus 1Kg with a distance of 89 feet. Clatskanie's Lacey...
The Clatskanie girls softball team has won a season-high five games in a row following Tuesday's 11-1 mercy-rule victory over Nestucca. The Tigers were led by sophomore Adalyn Wemmer, who scored three runs while collecting two hits and knocking in two runs as well. Junior Kayden Byrum had two RBI as well. and sophomore Olivia George scored twice while getting a hit and knocking in a run. Sophomore McKinsey Doyle scored twice as well for the Tigers, and sophomore Emma Parmley and senior Karielle Carlson each had an RBI for Clatskanie. Juniors...
When one team has twice as many runs as it does hits, it usually spells disaster for the opposing team’s defense. During Tuesday’s home game against Nestucca, the Clatskanie varsity baseball team capitalized on six Bobcat errors, seven walks, and five hit batsmen to earn the 13-3 mercy-rule victory. Scoring once in the first and another in the fourth, Clatskanie held a slim 2-0 lead before scoring another three in the bottom of the fifth. Nestucca would counter with three runs in the top of the sixth to bring the score to 5-3, but Cla...
Last year, the PUD (Public Utilities District) received a grant from the Washington State Department of Health to “complete a feasibility study about consolidating the PUD-controlled Puget Island Water System and Cathlamet’s water and sewer system. The discussion regarding the negotiation of such a consolidation, which has been the subject during several sessions of Town Council, continued as a workshop during Monday night’s session. In a prepared report that was part of the Monday meeting’s packet, Town Clerk-Treasurer Sarah Clark stated,...
In a letter addressed to Cathlamet Town Councilmembers, Mayor David Olson, and Town Treasurer/Clerk Sarah Clark Monday, April 21, Councilmember Kermit Chamberlin stated, “Herewith, I resign” from Council Position 2. In recognition of Chamberlin’s resignation, Mayor Olson and Council thanked the former councilmember for his service to begin Monday evening’s session of Town Council. “Kermit has been a champion of the Pioneer Community Association and the Library, and his service is greatly appreciated,” stated Olson in a letter to The Wahkaik...
During its monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 9, the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce approved an amount of $35,000 to be invested in the production of Wahkiakum West's (WWest) future TV series "Columbia Coast." During the Feb. 12 Chamber meeting, WWest CEO Ken Johnson announced a pilot episode had already been filmed for the series and that he was in talks with a network to have a 13-episode season's worth of stories that would showcase Wahkiakum and Pacific Counties on the Washington side of...
Following its meeting earlier this month, the Clatskanie Chamber of Commerce officially cut the ribbon for Trinity Outdoors, LLC. Located at 183 N. Nehalem Street in Clatskanie, Trinity Outdoors, according to co-owner Jason Folden, offers work clothes, ammo, hunting gear, and "most everything fishing," as well as offers to sell used firearms on consignment. " I've always wanted to do a gun store," Jason said. "It just happened that we needed fishing gear. I had seen an opportunity and jumped on...
The Clatskanie track and field team competed at two different meets over the weekend, beginning with the Tenino Twilight Relays Friday, April 11. For the boys, the quartet of Daylon Gutierrez, Aidan Bailey, Ayden Blackshire, and Ryder Gorley finished third in the Men’s 4X100 Relay with a time of 47.04; second in the Men’s 4X200 Relay with a time of 1:38.62; and third in the Men’s 4X400 Relay with a time of 3:46.09. The team of Tristan Bocanegra, Quin May, Mickey Simpson, and Zach Swinford finished third in the Men’s SMR 800M with a time of...
After two rainouts to begin their week, the Clatskanie Tigers had a five-inning, mercy-rule victory over Rockaway Beach's Neah-Kah-Nie on Friday, April 11. Jumping out to an early 5-0 lead in the top of the first, Clatskanie added three more in the second and an overwhelming seven runs in the third to pave the way for the Tigers. Will Van Voorst and sophomore Gunner Engen led the Tigers with three RBI each and a combined three hits and three runs scored. Senior Ben Blackwood and juniors Finn...
Following the rainout of its April 8 game at St. Paul, the Clatskanie girls softball team returned home Saturday, April 12 to take on Warrenton. Scoring a run in the bottom of both the third and sixth innings, the girls were able to hold off the Warriors 2-1. Clatskanie was led at the plate by Senior Karielle Carlson and sophomore Olivia George, who had an RBI each. In fact, Carlson and George scored Clatskanie's only two runs, accounting for practically all of the team's offense. Juniors Kenned...
Over the past several months, Butler Street has been a source of discussion during sessions of Cathlamet's Town Council. With the street's water main being between 40 and 50 years old and, as noted by Cathlamet Treasurer Sarah Clark, "likely to fail," the question has arisen as to whether the Town should use money from a Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) grant to resurface Butler Street and whether or not some financial support may come for the replacement of the Butler Street Watermain....
Just when the Clatskanie girls softball team was rebounding from one loss, they suffered their second and third at the hands of Washington's Mark Morris and Astoria. Giving up 12 runs over the first two innings last Tuesday, April 1, against Mark Morris, the Tigers scored three unanswered runs in the top of the third and fourth. However, Mark Morris answered with 7 to put the game out of reach. The Tigers mustered up a single run in the top of the fifth, but the game was called due to the mercy-...
Following its two losses to Umpqua Valley Christian and South Umpqua, the Clatskanie varsity baseball team reeled off two straight wins versus Myrtle Point and Waldport. The twin 10-0 victories brought the Tigers back over the .500 mark, as they prepare for league competition, which begins Tuesday, April 15, at home against Portland Christian. The team’s most recent loss came Thursday, March 27, at the hands of South Umpqua during a spring break tournament at One Champion Field in Roseburg. Five defensive errors for the Tigers proved costly, a...
Clatskanie High School's track and field team got plenty of top-five finishes last week during the SD2 League Meet at Dick Manick Field. For the boys, Ayden Blackshire and Mickey Simpson took second and fifth in the Men's 100M with times of 12.37 and 13.00. Daylon Gutierrez, Aidan Bailey and Blackshire finished second, third, and fifth in the Men's 200M with times of 24.48, 24.64, and 25.20, and Bailey, Gutierrez, and Zach Swinford wound up taking first, second, and fifth in the Men's 400M with times of 54.54, 56.78, and 1:03.82. Ethan Rigsby...
Due to weather conditions, last week's track meet for Wahkiakum High School was moved from Naselle to Randle. For women's track, Mayleonna Casey took first in the 800M with a time of 2:45.46 and took first in the 1600M with a time of 6:06.07. Clara Hogue was second behind Casey in the 800M with a time of 2:56.87. Sam Dela Cruz took fourth in the Women's 100M with her personal-record time of 14.17 to round out the girls' individual competition. In team competition, the quartet of Casey, Hogue, Dela Cruz and Anna Vik took second in the Women's...
After opening its season with a 4-0 record, the Clatskanie High School girls softball team fell 16-7 at home last Friday, March 28 to John Day’s Grant Union High School. Following the team’s victory over Umatilla on Monday, March 24, Clatskanie had to fight off a relentless, near comeback from host Warrenton on Tuesday, March 25. Jumping out to a 10-0 lead going into the bottom of the first inning, Clatskanie was outscored 11-2 the rest of the way, including a five-run sixth inning, before closing out Warrenton 12-11. The Tigers were led by...
According to Wahkiakum track and field co-Head Coach Tina Merz, plenty of "grit" was shown in Ilwaco during last Thursday's meet. "It was another typical PNW track meet, but you still did your best," Merz said to her athletes following the meet. "There were a lot of PR's (personal records) and/or Top 5's." As a team overall, the boys took fourth place at the meet, while the girls took fifth. For the boys, Noah Sandhu had first-place finishes in both the Men's 1600M and 3200M events with times of 5:32.77 and 12:45.36. Sandhu's time in the 1600M...
Getting the season's "first marks," the Clatskanie track and field team hosted its Twilight Icebreaker on March 21. "This season, we have around 40 athletes participating and we are excited to have such a large team," said Coach Tim Van Voorst. "We have quite a few new athletes that we are looking forward to seeing how they progress throughout the season." Returning 20 athletes from last year, including four who competed at state in 2024, the team saw plenty of personal records set last Friday....
The Clatskanie High School softball team opened its season with two offensive showings, taking down Rainier 16-6 on Monday, March 17, and outsourcing Umatilla 18-13 on Monday, March 24. The Tigers were led by sophomore Payton Taylor during last week’s win over Rainier, as the right fielder knocked in three runs. Junior Joey Sizemore had the lone home run for Clatskanie, knocking in two runs. Sophomore Emma Parley and senior Karielle Carlson led the Tigers in runs scored with three apiece. Carlson knocked in two runs as well, and junior K...
During the March 5 session of Clatskanie City Council, City Manager Greg Hinkelman addressed agenda item 2025-06, which is the approval of a contract awarded to Lee Engineering for the Conestoga Lift Station. According to the meeting’s minutes, Hinkelman indicated that the bids came in over budget and that he “was originally going to table the project until next budget.” However, after meeting with Interim Public Works Director Dave True, the two determined they “can’t wait.” Looking over the design and engineering specs, True and Hinkelman f...
Entering competition with the most athletes the team has had in years, Wahkiakum track and field has two in particular - Sam Dela Cruz and Mayleonna Casey - who return after having made it to state in 2024. Competing as an eighth grader last year, Casey has co-Head Coach Tina Merz's confidence she "will make it" with continued commitment. "Robby Chandler was one place from making it to state in the Javelin and has a fire under him to make it this year," said Merz of yet another of her returning athletes. Another "natural athlete" Merz notes as...
The Town’s Waterfront Park Project began in Sept. 2023. The project’s scope, according to the Town’s website, is the “development and restoration of the last piece of town-owned waterfront property, the former site of the town's sewer lagoons, into a scenic and accessible seven-acre recreational space for visitors to relax and experience the beauty of the Columbia River.” Having received $586,000 in grant funding, the Town budgeted $401,000 in contribution to the project. During the Feb. 18 meeting of Cathlamet's City Council, Cathlamet...
The 2025 Science Fair was held at Clatskanie Middle High School on Wednesday, March 12. According to Principal Laurie Maughan, hundreds of elementary, middle and high school students “packed the gymnasium to present their scientific endeavors and take learning to new heights.” Awards and scholarships were presented to different category winners at the end of the night. “Last year’s science fair was so successful that we’ve had to expand our awards and make more room for all the submissio...
The Clatskanie girls softball team opened its season Monday with a statement 16-6 win at Rainier. Coming off last year’s 20-8 record, all but one Tiger returned from the previous season’s roster with two new Tigers. “We have a lot of experience and have only had to fill that one spot,” said Coach Teauna Hughes. “We are really getting to play the girls in different spots to try and find the perfect fit. They are doing great with the changes and are willing to do what is best for the team.” So far, the roster looks promising, not only for th...
nkqwet” was held at Clatskanie’s American Legion Hall (Unit 68) to help students attending Piercing Arrow Private School. “The objective was to raise money to provide a scholarship for families in the community who would normally need or want private school,” said Piercing Arrow Principal Lori Sherman. “We give out quite a few scholarships throughout the year, and we don’t always have the extra funds to give out more.” The “Hillbilly Bankqwet” had 75 in attendance as well as plenty of volunte...
