Articles from the March 1, 2012 edition
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Mules upset Bear Creek; start state tourney play today versus Adna
The Mule Train heads to Spokane for the state tournament today (Thursday) following a last second (literally) victory over the Grizzlies of Bear Creek High School last Friday in Mt.Vernon. The Mules went into the game against the District 1/2...
Sheriff's Report - March 1, 2012
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: February 20--6:42 p.m. An East Malone Creek Road resident reported arguing with her sister who then took off in...
School variety show set for March 9
It looks like a few more snow flakes are in the forecast for this week. It would sure be nice to have more than one sunny day, though. At least then you could finish at least one outdoor project. I guess it wouldn’t be Washington without this kind o...
James F. Wishon
James Frank Wishon , 68, of Cathlamet, passed away Feb. 22, 2012 at the Hospice Care Center in Longview. Jim was born on August 22, 1943 in Portland, Ore. to Hugh and Eva (Waldron) Wishon. Jim grew up in Missouri graduating from Princeton High School...
PUD discusses water system issues
The Wahkiakum School Board approved a trial dual sport participation policy at their February 22 meeting, paving the way for eligible athletes to participate in two sports this spring. The discussion about dual sport participation began in November...
Pirates stop Mules 54-49 at state
The Adna Pirates defeated the Wahkiakum Mules 54-49 in the opening round of the Class 2B boys basketball tournament Thursday in Spokane. The Mules led 24-23 halftime, and the Pirates outscored them 16-9 in the third quarter. The Mules had a 16-15...
Fire District 4, Kiwanis to hold Doernbecher “Boot” fund raiser March 3-4
submitted by Richard Swart Fire District 4 volunteer firefighters will hold an old-fashioned “Boot Campaign” Saturday and Sunday at the Cathlamet Chevron gas station on SR 4 to raise money for the Kiwanis Doernbecher Children’s Cancer Program (KDCC...
County OKs Seal Slough tidegates
Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday approved a Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit to help drain land along Seal Slough near Rosburg. The permit would allow replacement of an old culvert with a tidegate and installation of two...
County appealing $8,000 in L&I fines
The state Department of Labor and Industries has fined Wahkiakum County $8,000 for violations of workplace safety rules. Wahkiakum County officials on Tuesday said they would appeal the fines. An L&I inspector issued citations September 22, 2011,...
Correction
After publication of last week's edition, Cathlamet Council Member Dick Swart contacted The Eagle and requested a retraction, saying he was misquoted in an article about the council's discussion of a proposed ordinance for management of the...
Commissioners, citizens urge action on elk hoof rot
Wahkiakum County elk are in poor health, and citizens want something done about it. Residents and county commissioners discussed the situation Tuesday, and commissioners said they would invite officials from the Washington Department of Fish and...
Commissioners interview treasurer candidates
Wahkiakum County commissioners interviewed three candidates nominated to step in as county treasurer with the pending retirement of incumbent Paula Holloway, who announced in early Feburary that she would retire at the end of the month. Nominated by...
Commissioners call for E-Verify resolution
Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday agreed to consider a resolution calling for the county to participate in the federal E-Verify program. Under the program, the county will require citizenship or legal residency for its employees and...
Writer announces commission candidacy
To The Eagle: I'm writing you to announce I'm running for county commissioner for District 1. I read last week's Eagle and Lisa Marsyla's letter saying she wouldn't be seeking reelection. I want to thank Lisa for a job well done in serving her...
Gallery gives thanks for successful opening
To The Eagle: On behalf of the Tsuga Art Association, I'd like to give a big thanks to all of you who joined us at the Tsuga Gallery for another opening this past Friday. We were quite amazed at how many people came, considering the rainy weather...
Coverage of fire dept. issues could be better
To The Eagle: Our community deserves to know the context behind the Town Council's effort to draft a new ordinance governing the Cathlamet Fire Department (CFD). Unfortunately, The Eagle's recent coverage has failed to put this important legislation...
No. 12-31
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Amendments to Wahkiakum County 6-Year and Annual Construction Programs Wahkiakum County proposes to revise the Annual Construction Program pertaining to Road and Bridge Construction for the year 2012. In addition,...
What's Happening at the Fair?
It was a busy week-end at the fairgrounds with lots of horses and people enjoying our big covered arena. 4-H leader Val Rowe and her 4-H Horse Club kids, plus the parents of many of the kids and a few Pacific County Fair Board members came to look...
