The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

• Total spending of $52.4 billion • Includes levy lid lift for school districts and some tax increases OLYMPIA (April 28, 2019) —The Washington State Legislature adjourned minutes before its midnight deadline on April 28, ending its 105-day sessi...

To The Eagle: According to a recent letter, we bleeding heart liberals lack a sense of history, responsibility and appreciation for the wonders of the Electoral College. Let’s dispense with those delusions forthwith. The Electoral College was a p...

To The Eagle: Like any normal person, I'm disgusted and sickened by the gun violence and other assaults in our country and around the world. Not sure of the reasons although there are many more than ready to blame Trump and company. That would be...

To The Eagle: The Cathlamet FFA and CTE program would like to take the time to thank our community for donating their time and animals to make our petting zoo a huge success. We would like to thank the following people: Robert and Naomi Schultz,...

To The Eagle: Richard Nixon accepted advice from his friends, or at least the guys on his side of the aisle, and resigned the presidency in August, 1974, saving the country from the continuation of a divisive imbroglio and a paralyzed government. To...

NOT BAD--We had enough sunshine to mow the lawn this past weekend, although we had a few sprinkles the next day. However, I hear that was not the case in Cathlamet on Saturday morning as it was actually raining for a bit. Funny how a few miles can...

THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, work night, 7:30 p.m. Puget Isl...

Wow! It is already May. This is the start of our busy season. Hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather. We have several events happening this month. On May 5 the Wahkiakum Fair Foundation will hold its Cinco De Mayo dinner. Then on May 11 the...

Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: April 22 – 3:15 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided an Elochoman Valley resident who may have suffered a s...

Lou Evans Shofner, 66, died after a long illness on April 22, 2019 at OHSU in Portland. She was a Puget Island resident for the past five years. Lou was born on December 1, 1952 in Lubbock, Texas to Jim and Mary (Tune) Evans. She graduated high schoo...

This Saturday and every first Saturday of the month is photography club. If you have interest in learning about cameras, capturing beautiful snapshots or are simply trying to adopt a new hobby, this is a great chance to do all three. The club meets...

Plans for the 2019 Wahkiakum Warriors and Widows Salmon Derby, scheduled for August 26-27, began to take shape on Tuesday evening during the organizers' first meeting of the year. The event is in its fifth year and brings Wahkiakum County volunteers...

A Mother’s Day performance featuring the Castle Rock Men’s Ensemble will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 12, at the St. James Episcopal Church in Cathlamet. Twenty-two men’s voices blend in a variety of folk songs, gospel hymns, show tunes and light...

The Wahkiakum Lions Club will hold their annual White Cane Days Campaign May 3-4. All funds collected are used to help people in the local area afford to have hearing aids and glasses and help with surgery if necessary....

Johnson Park has a few special events coming up: Bingo Night is on May 11 from 6-8 p.m. There will be prizes and refreshments, mark your calenders and come on down. Also, if you noticed, this is Johnson Park News. At the April 17 board meeting, it...

May brings North Coast Chorale performing again for the residents of the Pacific Northwest with more entertaining and insightful music. At 7 p.m. on Friday, May 17th and 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 19th, the Chorale will present “Songs of the Earth” in...