Articles from the January 23, 2020 edition
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Gilbert Haataia
Naselle resident Gilbert Andrew Haataia, known to all as “Gib” died at age 80 in Astoria on November 12, 2019. His family was at his side at his passing. The son of George and Miriam Haataia, he was born in Cathlamet, Washington on May 15, 1939. Gib...
FOS seeking vendors
Friends of Skamokawa will re-open for the season with their annual Antique & Vintage Fair beginning March 6. This is a three-day event occurring on Friday-Sunday March 6, 7 and 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held at Skamokawa’s River L...
LCC announces lecture series schedule
Lower Columbia College has announced the line-up for the Winter 2020 Community Conversations lecture series focusing on “LCC at 85,” commemorating 85 years serving the Lower Columbia region. The first lecture was January 16. Lectures are held on Thu...
Misty Rivers reunion
Misty Rivers Valley Girl had a litter of four Irish wolfhound pups three years ago. Drifter stayed here with Howard & Judy Brawn, Sorcha & Keeva went to live in Olympia & Seattle, respectively, and...
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High winds cause PUD power outages
The Wahkiakum PUD Board of Commissioners discussed recent outages, broadband, and a few other miscellaneous items at their meeting on Tuesday. General Manager Dave Tramblie said that a couple recent...
Demos push to require firearm training for concealed carriers
By Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service OLYMPIA (Jan. 21) - A proposal by Senate Democrats would require concealed pistol license applicants to complete a safety course. Senate Bill 6294 would require conceal-carry permit holders to complete eight...
GOP aims to guarantee $30 car tabs
By Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service OLYMPIA (Jan. 15)--As Initiative 976, the car tabs measure approved by voters in November, is held up in the State Supreme Court, Republicans proposed laws that would guarantee the $30 car tabs Washington voters...
Industry leaders worry clean fuel could hurt economy
By Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service OLYMPIA (Jan. 17)--Democrats in the state Legislature are backing bills aimed at reducing carbon emissions and pollutants put into the atmosphere by transportation fuels with the goal of achieving a 95%...
Proposed law would add fee for plastic bags
By Leona Vaughn, WNPA News Service OLYMPIA (Jan. 17)--In an attempt to reduce plastic pollution, a bill banning retailers from handing out free single-use plastic bags in the state of Washington is moving in the Legislature. The bill, SB 5323, was...
Nature Matters hosts Colleen Weiler Mar. 12
The Southern Resident orca community is one of the most endangered populations of whales in the world. Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) is dedicated to their protection and ensuring the Southern Residents share our coast for generations to come....
Mule girls conquer 3 opponents this week
The Wahkiakum Mules girls basketball team won three games this week to bring their record to 4-1 in league, 11-3 overall. Last Wednesday, the Lady Mules traveled to Elma and won 56-45. "The Elma game...
Mule boys top Kalama, lose to Cards in OT
The Wahkiakum Mules boys basketball team split games this week to bring their record to 2-3 in league, 9-6 overall. The team traveled to Kalama last Wednesday and beat the Chinooks, 73-57. "We got...
Wrestlers earn medals
Wahkiakum High School wrestlers continue to bring home medals. On Friday the Lady Mules traveled to Longview for the R.A. Long Lumberjill tournament. Makayla Davis took first place in her division,...
