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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...
Clatskanie’s varsity baseball team will begin its 2025 season on the road Monday, March 17 against Rainier. Following last season’s 20-win showing and playoff appearance, the boys are returning several starters this year, according to Coach Ryan Tomkins. Among these starters are first-team all-leaguers Zach Mollenhour and Ben Blackwood. Mollenhour, a junior, will be assuming his pitching duties, while the senior Blackwood will complete the battery at the catcher position. Senior Brendan Shroll, who made second-team all-league last season, wil...
During the monthly Clatskanie Chamber of Commerce meeting last Thursday, Workforce Economist Shaun Barrick, representing the State of Oregon Employment Department, gave a presentation regarding labor market information and economic updates and indicators specific to Clatskanie. “Most of my time is spent doing data requests,” said Barrick. “A business owner, chamber group, government official, anybody who has a question, (if) they need some data, they give me a call and I can help them out.” Discussing themes like the decline in unemployment, po...
Cathlamet City Council meetings have been available via Zoom and, until recently, on YouTube following the proceedings. During the March 3 session, Mayor David Olson, Cathlamet City Councilmembers and the public discussed the possibility of bringing the sessions back up on YouTube. Citing a prepared address to begin the topic, Mayor Olson said, "The recording and archiving of video recordings at Town Council has never been an official Town's means of communication to which citizens are entitled... No other governing body of Wahkiakum County mai...
Despite a #2 seeding entering tournament play, the Clatskanie High School girls basketball team's season concluded last Saturday against Halsey's Central Linn High School. Being outscored 21-13 in the first quarter, Clatskanie went into halftime down 39-22. Not gaining any ground in the third, Clatskanie was outscored 18-15 in the fourth to bring the final score to 65-45. Central Linn senior Raegan Day led all scorers with 22 points, going 6 for 16 from the field. Junior Addie Wolff added 17 points, followed by junior Peyton Gaskey and...
During last month's City Council meeting, Clatskanie City Manager Greg Hinkelman gave a lengthy report, citing several items. The first of these was an update on the recruitment of a Public Works Director. Hinkelman noted they had "two bites" and that recruitment will close on March 8. Hinkelman then mentioned that he and Councilmember Russel Finney-Leggroan went to the legislature and “rattled the cages of the House and Senate" regarding grant money. According to Hinkelman, he and Finney-Leggroan focused on representatives working on c...
Last fall, The Eagle released "Emergency Preparedness in Wahkiakum County," a four-part series of articles written by local resident Shirley Rheault and DEM (Department of Emergency Management) Coordinator Austin Smith. From preparing a last-minute evacuation list to being "two weeks ready," these articles provided tips for individuals and families in the event of a major emergency. At the request of District 2 County Commissioner Dan Cothren, Rheault and Smith made a presentation during the...
This Saturday and Sunday, March 1-2, Little Island Creamery (448 E. Little Island Rd.) will be hosting the "Big River" Book Festival. Promoted as "a celebration and showcase of authors of the Pacific Coast," this free event will feature over 30 authors, a youth writing contest, workshops and demonstrations, refreshments and concessions, and keynote addresses. Doors open at 10 a.m. Saturday, followed by a keynote address by Portland Poet Emmet Wheatfall at noon. A youth open mic will take place from 2 - 4 p.m. Writers ages 18 and under are...
