Articles from the April 4, 2024 edition
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Lilian Hale serves in legislature
Though we are just slipping into April, it has already been a remarkable year for Wahkiakum High School senior Lilian Hale. Last month, Hale was serenaded by the Washington State Legislature as she...
New Washington budget boosts state spending by $2B
The Washington State Legislature passed a $69.8 billion operating budget last year. The added money approved this session will be spent through June 2025 when the state’s budget resets. About half of that money is for “maintenance level” costs for go...
History at the Little Island Creamery
Local historian, Irene Martin, and Appelo Archive Center Director, Annika Kay, will discuss the rich history of Wahkiakum County at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at Little Island Creamery. Their...
See for yourself
To The Eagle, As Sheriff of this County, I stay away from publicly commenting on Town of Cathlamet politics as much as possible, but on certain occasions and in the name of truth and correcting misconceptions, I must speak. I believe the attack on...
Regarding the censure
To The Eagle, I am writing to express my deep concern and frustration regarding the behavior exhibited by certain members of our town council during meetings. As a concerned citizen who attends council meetings, I was appalled by the lack of...
State of the Town
To The Eagle, I have periodically been involved with our current mayor working on town-related issues for several years. After reading the censure letter and his rebuttal comments, a couple of things stood out to me. Firstly, I am embarrassed on his...
Publisher's Note
Last week, I attended the Story Discovery at the Scale conference held at Stanford University.The conference brought together a mix of reporters, publishers, technologists, and academics to discuss tools and resources to help news organizations of...
Hook the Hawg 2024
This weekend's Hook the Hawg salmon derby was sponsored by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce and the Elochoman Slough Marina. It was a great time for all who attended. Trailers filled the parking lot...
Crab feed, free seeds, flea Market
SPECIAL DAYS. Those celebrating birthdays this week from April 4 thru 10 are: Marissa Longtain, Janet Bryan, Wendy Westover, Kylie Thacker, Rafael Gilbertson, Trygve Gilbertson, Timothy Parker, Janna Doumit, Patti Phillips, Matt Wright, Brian...
Sheriff's Report
March 25 6:20 p.m. A Cathlamet caller requested sheriff’s deputies after a relative threatened to assault them. March 26 5:13 a.m. Emergency services were called to help a Skamokawa resident after a fall. 9:52 a.m. A caller in Naselle requested T...
Brad Williams
Brad A Williams of Puget Island died suddenly on March 26, 2024. Graveside services will be held at Greenwood Cemetary on April 20, 2024 at noon with a Celebration of Life will follow at 1:00 at the Salt & Tomato/RM38 Brewery. Obituary to...
Harry Harrison
Harry Harrison, of Puget Island passed away on Thursday, 21st March at Westside Hospital in Hillsboro, OR. Born on October 12th, 1944, in Cleveland Ohio, he was the son of Harry Benjamin Harrison and...
Town Council Report
The Library Board welcomed Vickie Franklin as the new librarian and existing members were approved. The council approved the budget items with the library choosing to clean the existing carpet rather...
PUD Board Meeting Report
At the beginning of the PUD meeting, Mayor David Olson spoke to the commissioners, urging cooperation and transparent communications in all dealings between the Town of Cathlamet and the Wahkiakum County PUD. He emphasized the need for all...
Meet the Mayor
Mayor David Olson will host another open forum with muffins and coffee in the meeting room at the Cottage Bread & Breakfast, 380 Una Ave, Cathlamet from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Citizens, residents or...
Commissioners Report
At the regular Tuesday meeting of the Wahkiakum County Commissioners the board addressed a range of issues. Erica Zink from Health and Human Services introduced two members of the high school advocates program. These students get paid to be role...
April Poetry and Writing News
April is National Poetry Month. If you have been thinking about crafting your thoughts into a poem, now is the time. Last Saturday, Robert Michael Pyle led a workshop titled, “Writing from N...
Library Event
It’s time for the spring 2024 semi-annual Branche Bradley Library Foundation book sale scheduled for the 12th and 13th of April at the library. All proceeds go to support the library and its programs. The library is in need now more than ever. The l...
The Eagle Calendar
THURSDAY West End Food Pantry, Johnson Park, 1- 5 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Noon, Hope Center 320 S 3rd St. Cathlamet. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Noon, Rosburg Hall, Rosburg. Community Library & Computer Center 12-5 p.m. Johnson Park, Rosburg SAIL...
