Articles from the July 20, 2023 edition
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No rain on this parade
One more Bald Eagle Days weekend is in the books, and it was one fun-filled, busy weekend in Wahkiakum County with all kinds of activities and good weather to keep a lot of visitors, local people,...
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PUD considers grants and feasibility study
On Tuesday, the Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners discussed grants, including one to conduct a feasibility study on a consolidation of water systems, as well as other issues and potential...
Port 1 addresses traffic issues
Wahkiakum County Port 1 Board of Commissioners met last Thursday for their July meeting to discuss traffic issues on port property and a few other matters. With increased traffic to the new River...
Commissioners take care of business
The Wahkiakum County commissioners discussed and approved several items in under an hour Tuesday. The District 1 (Puget Island) planning commission vacancy was filled by a unanimous vote with Ruby Wargnier. They also approved drafting an ordinance...
Former resident is still writing
To The Eagle: I was told by none other than Ralph Kaiser that just because I don't live in the valley any longer is no excuse to not write letters to The Eagle. Given that encouragement here goes. First, thanks, Ralph! Secondly, it's only fair to...
Stop writing trash
To The Eagle: Well now, last week’s letter in The Eagle, written by none other than the Liberal Town Crier, with his usual anti-religious rants, went way beyond the nonsense that is typical in his letters. This time his ugly comments were clearly a...
SR 433 Lewis and Clark Bridge closed
No pedestrian, bicycle or ambulance access for 10-hour window of closure Travelers using State Route 433 between Longview and Rainier, Oregon, will need to plan ahead and prepare for a lengthy detour during an up-to-eight-day closure of the Lewis...
Second album cements sound for 3rd Secret
The sophomore album of 3rd Secret, The 2nd 3rd Secret, was released this June. This is the most recent creative adventure for local musicians Krist Novoselic, bass player for Nirvana, and his Giants...
Wahkiakum school board approves budget and talks 1B
Wahkiakum School District might be going 1B. The district has one of the lowest enrollments in 2B, and Superintendent Brent Freeman cites safety concerns and post season opportunities as two reasons...
Next big event is the Wahkiakum Fair
WET START--As this work week begins, we are seeing some real rain here in West Valley and I can’t say I’m unhappy about it. My lawn and plants were looking a bit brown and miserable, so this unexpected summer drink was perfectly timed! I’m prett...
The Eagle Calendar
THURSDAY Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Hope Center, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Fire Protection District No. 1 Commissioners, Fire Hall, 5:30 p.m. Fire District No. 4, 7 p.m. Puget...
Downriver Dispatches
Kaye Wiemer has left us. She died last week, such a loss for all of us. She was a kind person, perfect for a pastor's wife. My story about Kaye is that at the last Finn Fest, she watched me struggling...
Department of Ecology predicts loss of normal rainfall
The Washington State Department of Ecology issued a statewide drought advisory last Wednesday, July 12. The department said the state saw the warmest May on record and an abnormally dry spring and...
EDWARD LEROY TRACY (ROY)
Roy was born in Auburn, WA on January 19, 1945, to Violet & Frank Tracy. Roy was the third of six children. After a lengthy illness and surrounded by his loving family he joined his beloved savior, Jesus Christ, on July 5, 2023. Roy was proceeded in...
Pamela Jones
Pamela Jones, 53, of Cathlamet, died July 15, 2023 in a Vancouver hospital. She was born to Tom and Carol (Davis) Silvestri on March 7, 1970 in Auburn. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Federal Way in 1988. She had lived in the...
Pickleball tourney results announced
The inaugural Cathlamet Pickleball Tournament was a smashing success, as more than 20 participants battled on the courts during Bald Eagle Days. The winners of the tournament were Cathlamet resident...
Skyline Golf Course announces winners
The winners of the Annual Rodahl Memorial Tournament at Skyline Golf were, left to right, Brad Carlson, Logan LaBerge, Pete LaBerge, and Brody Carlson. They were one of 11 teams at the tournament...
Hunter Ed course offered
A Hunter Education Course is scheduled for August 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and August 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Elochoman Slough Marina covered area. This is a traditional course that is designed for new or inexperienced hunters; however anyone...
Appelo Archives Center presents Nordic Arts
The Nordic Arts Musical Concert this year will be held July 29 at 5 p.m., with the opening reception beginning at 4:30. The venue will be at the Chinook Event Center, 811 SR 101. Presale tickets are available for purchase at Appelo Archives Center or...
Museum announces new exhibit
The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco announces the opening of Chinuk Ntsayka! We are Chinook: Photographs by Amiran White which will be on view August 4 to November 11. An opening reception will be held along with members of the Chinook Ind...
Cowlitz Indian Tribe announces new appointments
The Cowlitz Indian Tribe (Cowlitz) has announced the appointment of new leaders to three key positions within the tribe – Michael Watkins (Tribal Administrator), Dalton Fry (Director of Natural Resources), and William Saunders (Information T...
Sheriff's Report, July 20, 2023
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: July 10 — 8:57 a.m. A caller was concerned that a delivery driver was drunk after observing that he was shaky, s...
Port 2 talks comp plan and community input
The Wahkiakum County Port 2 Board of Commissioners heard reports from managers at their meeting on Tuesday. Vista Park continues to be extremely busy, according to Assistant Port Manager Terina...
Mud wrestling in Skamokawa
Though less well attended than in past years, the fighting spirit was alive at the fairgrounds, as more than one spectator was drawn into this year's mud pit. Char Montgomery was pronounced the...
Chalk it up to sidewalk art
The Sidewalk Art Contest drew artists of all ages. There were three winners per category: Age 9 & Under 1st Place Lyra Lane 2nd Place Adella Keys 3rd Place Birdie Friend Ages 10-15 1st Place Emma...
