Articles from the February 29, 2024 edition
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Officials propose solutions for Westend water
At Ron Thielen’s house near the end of Oneida Road in Wahkiakum County, Wash., an engineered rainwater collection system is his source of water. He is not alone. There are no water facilities along this stretch of State Route 4, from the Wahkiakum C...
Wilson secures 1.5 million to curb sea lions
A $1.5 million appropriation to combat sea lion predation on the lower Columbia River and its tributaries was approved by the state Senate Friday as it passed a $71.6 billion operating budget bill....
Sheriff's Report
February 20 —12:24 p.m. A Rosedale business reported two people shoplifting from their store. The business captured the incident on a security camera. 12:46 p.m. A resident reported breathing problems. The Cathlamet Ambulance responded. 1:01 p.m. A...
GARAGE SALE, FLEA MKT., BINGO
COLD AND WET/SNOW. At the beginning of this work week we've had a mixed bag of weather here in West Valley, as we have seen some sun, some rain and even a bit of snow so it's going to be interesting to see if that snow part becomes more pronounced...
Presidential Primary Election March 12
It’s time to pick your candidate for the coming presidential election. According to Amanda Boehler, the election coordinator for the Wahkiakum County Auditor, the ballots for the presidential primary election were mailed on February 23. "There is a...
Superintendent thanks voters
To the Voters of Naselle-Grays River Valley School District: I am writing to express my gratitude to the voters who supported the recent EducationalPrograms and Operations levy. Your commitment to investing in the education of our children is...
Bill would allow alcohol in adult establishments
Washington currently has the fewest adult entertainment establishments per capita in the country. The reason? They are not allowed to serve alcohol. But if a bill in the state Legislature wins approval, Washington could soon join the rest of the...
Ag census finds growth for shellfish, cranberries
Twenty-nine Pacific County shellfish farms produced $43.25 million in oysters and clams in 2022, according to just-released results of the U.S. Census of Agriculture. This more than doubles the $20.8 million sold by 27 producers in 2017, when the...
Wahkiakum Poets Corner
Golden Daffodils looking up holding springtime like a cup Warm spring rain robins singing in the twilight Full moon rises spreading gold over umber mountains Beverley Wallace Grays River Dad, I stare at the photo suspended on my wall and see my...
Thanks
The Eagle Staff extends our heartfelt THANKS to everyone who attended our first focus group. Special thanks to Stephanie Vossen and the Rat Tap! We’ll host another focus group soon. In the meantime, let us know what you think by writing a letter t...
Forestland, salmon streams transferred to Willapa refuge
The Willapa National Wildlife Refuge received a significant boost earlier this year when more than 2,000 acres of industrial timberland and a network of salmon streams came under its protection. Last...
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...
Mules go to Spokane
The Wahkiakum Mules boys basketball team headed to Spokane this week to compete in the State 2B Tournament after beating Liberty (Spangle) in a regional matchup over the weekend. It was a real team ef...
Miss Hale is going to Washington.
The Washington State Legislature that is. Wahkiakum High School senior Lilian Hale will act as proxy for her step-father, Washington State Representative Joel McEntire during the final days of the current session of the legislature. It took approval...
Naselle girls named to All League Team
The Naselle Comets girls basketball team’s season ended on February 15 after a loss to Willapa Valley in the double elimination District 4 1B tournament, but several players received post season h...
Comets Place Second in District 4 Tournament
The Naselle Comets received top honors from the Columbia Valley League and are in Spokane this week for the 1B State Tournament. The Comets took second place in the District 4 1B tournament after...
Swamp Opera plays Clatskanie Arts Series
As aptly put by Sydney of Oysterville: If you can't quite wrap your head around the meaning of "swamp opera" and you are not sure how to pronounce Skamokawa, you don't want to miss this performance!!...
Katie Hendrickson
Kathryn (Katie) Ann Hendrickson, beloved wife, mother, sister, teacher, and friend, passed away on February 4, 2024, at the age of 69 in Juneau, Alaska. She was born in 1954 in Longview, Washington,...
Election Notice - Wahkiakum County
NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on Tuesday, the 12th day of March 2024, a Primary Presidential Election will be conducted entirely by mail in all of Wahkiakum County. VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES: Pursuant to RCW 29A.08.140, the regis...
