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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Department of Defense (DOD) has the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), whose mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting for our missing personnel to their families and nation. When American personnel remain captive, missing, or otherwise unaccounted for at the conclusion of hostilities, the DOD accounting community becomes the responsible agent for determining the fate of the missing and, where possible, recovering them alive or recovering and identifying the remains of the dead worldwide. For those killed in action, the...
A new proposal asks Wahkiakum Community Network Coalition (WCNC) to take a bold step in inclusion by recognizing the community as a safe place for autistic individuals. This would affirm Wahkiakum’s support for dignity, belonging, and neurodiversity at a time when national policies threaten those very values. Submitted on Tuesday May 13, the proposal calls for a public statement and community outreach plan to protect local autistic residents from non-consensual data collection and harmful stigma. “This is a chance for Wahkiakum to lead the way...
DAMP. This past weekend was a bit soggy but how soggy depends on where you were located. One friend of mine was experiencing "buckets" of rain just a few miles east of me, while I was just sitting under some clouds with occasional sprinkles and a dash of sunshine thrown in. Now, nighttime was a different story, as it poured off and on Saturday night. I'm hoping that by the end of the month we have some drier weather showing up since there are many events planned and they are much more enjoyable when the sun is shining! Regardless, we are much...
May 12 6:54 a.m. A Skamokawa resident called to report that a calf was wandering in the road at Middle Valley Rd. and Ingalls Rd. 11:14 a.m. The driver of an armored vehicle was doing a pickup on Main Street and called to report that an aggressive person had blocked their vehicle and had become confrontational. The driver reported that they could not move their vehicle, and as they had cash on board, they felt unsafe due to the comments being made by the other person. 3:25 p.m. A caller on SR4 called to report debris on the roadway after the...
In May 1868, the first Decoration Day was established to remember and honor those who lost their lives during the Civil War. After World War I, the day evolved to honor all service members who died in military service. Following World War II, the name Memorial Day became more widely used. It wasn't until 1971 that it was officially designated as a national holiday, celebrated on the last Monday in May. During World War II, approximately 16 million Americans served in the United States Armed...
You may have noticed a little change outside the office at J.A. Wendy Elementary School. A new tool has been installed not only for all students to blow off steam, but particularly serves as a wonderful aide for children with autism and special needs. The new sensory pathway was installed by volunteer Paul Lawrence last month in honor of autism awareness and is perfectly situated outside the multipurpose room and office hallway. Grades K - 8th utilize the space on a daily basis, making it a fun...
If the state wants to develop a more equitable system, students from diverse backgrounds and their families need to have input. Fifteen years after Washington established its current K-12 funding formulas, it’s clear that our education funding system needs a serious reassessment. State legislators are beginning to recognize this with the introduction of bills like HB 2049, which proposes new revenue streams for education and creates a K-12 Funding Equity Work Group seated at the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. State l...
I'm sitting on the back porch this morning with my black dog, Abigail at my feet. Both of us listen to the boats leave the Elochoman Marina for another day of trolling back and forth. Dropping something magical, colorful, and wrapped in or containing a small piece of Bumblebee product damn near to the bottom. Easing back in the captain's chair with the cap to the old school Stanley thermos filled to the brim and a hunk of fresh-made pumpkin bread at the ready. It's a nice morning, albeit a bit...
For over two decades, Suquamish tribal member Joshua George has dived into the emerald waters of the Salish Sea looking for an unusually phallic clam that’s coveted thousands of miles away. George is a geoduck diver. Pronounced “gooey-duck,” the world’s largest burrowing clam has been harvested in tidelands by George’s Indigenous ancestors in the Pacific Northwest since before Europeans arrived. In recent years it has also become a delicacy in China, with Washington state sending 90% of its geoducks there, creating a niche yet lucrative...
Common Tansy is a class B weed native to Asia and Europe. This invasive weed is toxic to humans and livestock. This is an aromatic perennial with rhizomes, reaching 1 to 5 feet tall, with fern-like foliage and yellow button-like flowers. Common Tansy is generally found along roadsides, waste areas, stream banks and in pastures. This weed reproduces by numerous tufted seeds dispersed by wind and water. Wear gloves when handling the plants. Individual plants and small infestations can be hand pulled or dug up. Mow or cut infestations before...
Following a three-game sweep of Gaston last week, the Clatskanie High School softball team has now won 16 straight games and has an unblemished 12-0 record in 2A/1A-SDI Special District 1 league play. Outscoring Gaston 51-10 over the three games, the hit barrage began last Tuesday, May 13, with a 16-0 mercy-rule shutout. The girls were led by junior Joey Sizemore, who had three RBI on three hits and scored two runs. Junior Kennedy Johnson co-led the team with three runs scored to go along with an RBI and her team-leading three hits, and...
Emma Dean, a 17-year-old volunteer, organized poppies to be sold through the Louis Larsen Unit 68 Auxiliary before Memorial Day. The poppies are a symbol of peace, sacrifice, and veterans past and present. Poppies are also a symbol of sleep and hope. A poem titled "In Flanders Field" was written by Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae o May 3, 1915 during World War I. McCrae was inspired to write this poem because his friend, Lieutenant Alexis Helmer, died in the second Battle of Ypres. His poem expresses many feelings of loss and handing down the...
Following the team’s 11-0 win on the road at Gaston last Tuesday, May 13, the Tigers returned home Friday, May 16, for a double header against the same squad of Greyhounds. The first game started with Clatskanie jumping out to a 3-0 lead. The Tigers would add another run in the third and three more in the fourth to gain a comfortable enough lead to hold onto the rest of the way for the win. Clatskanie was led at the plate by junior Finn McDonnell, who had a team-high two RBI. Junior Cash Doney and freshman Will Van Voorst added a combined t...
Clatskanie Middle/High School will be hosting its Music Concert and Art Show Thursday, May 29 at 7 p.m. inside the CMHS Auditorium at the Donavon Wooley Performing Arts Center on 471 Bel Air. Dr. in Clatskanie. The concert will feature the CMHS concert band and CMHS choir, as well as the high school’s jazz band. Before stepping into the auditorium to take in the show, check out the art show that will be taking place inside the lobby. The event, which will highlight CMHS artists through multiple forms, is free to the public, but donations are a...
The Clatskanie High School track and field team had two meets last week and plenty of top-five finishes. Beginning at a 2A SD1 League Meet at Aloha's Life Christian High School last Tuesday, May 13, the boys lit up the track. Ayden Blackshire and Mickey Simpson took second and third place respectively in the Men's 100M with times of 12.29 and 12.54. Quin May took first in the 200M with a time of 25.67, and Zach Swinford took fourth in the 400M with a time of 1:01.40. Aidan Bailey took fourth in...
As Rainier awaits the much-anticipated opening of the Rainier Oregon History Museum (ROHM) at its new building later this summer, the non-profit is looking to raise funds in a unique way by offering memorial pavers for one's self, a family member, or other loved ones, even pets. Funds created from the pavers will go to support the museum's general operations. "The people on the bricks are the history of Rainier and it's honoring our families and different people from here," said ROHM Board...
Offering fresh fruit juices, smoothies, ice cream, salads, sandwiches, and California sushi rolls, Rainier's Sabor Mixto & More opened its doors in May of 2024. Created and operated by Cicilia (CiCi) Diaz and Laura Bautista, Sabor Mixto & More has been a "dream come true" for the two to have their own business after spending two decades each in the food service industry. Still, the first year hasn't come without challenges. "It's been a struggle," said Diaz. "Sometimes, we get busy days, and...
With an estimated 19.8 million people playing in the U.S. in 2024, pickleball has been named the fastest growing sport, according to Sport and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA). The number represents a 45.8 percent increase from 2023. Pickleball is a paddle sport played on a court that combines the elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. The court is much smaller than a traditional tennis court and uses a wiffle ball instead of a tennis ball. The naming is said to be inspired by the term “pickle boat” in rowing, which is a team com...
Columbia County voters have passed the jail levy renewal measure 5-304. The vote took place on Tuesday, May 20, with preliminary results showing 7,327 “yes” votes to 4,133 “no” votes. Ballots were still being counted at the time of press. Measure 5-304 was originally approved in 2014 and then renewed in 2017 and 2020. A levy increase was on the ballot twice in 2024 as a way to help cover rising jail operation costs, failing to pass both times. This latest ballot measure will not increase costs for residents but will maintain the existin...
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez gave Democrats a rare win last fall when she defeated a MAGA diehard in a Republican district in southwestern Washington state. Hailed by some as a model for winning back blue-collar voters who abandoned the Democratic Party in last year's elections, the auto repair shop owner shunned partisanship, refused to engage in culture wars, and concentrated on helping people in her district — preserving VA clinics, for example, or backing funding for vocational shop classes. Whether the second-term congresswoman's s...
The Wahkiakum High School track and field team traveled to South Bend last Wednesday, May 14, and came away with a slew of top-four finishes. As the competition was a state qualifier, the top eight, according to Coach Tina Merz, go on to state. For the boys on the track, Jayden Stoddard took second in the Men’s 100M with a time of 11.95 but managed a first-place finish in the 200M with a personal-record time of 24.66. Noah Sandhu took second in both the Men’s 800M and 1600M with times of 2:22.65 and 5:18.02, and Cody Vicars took third in the...
Wahkiakum beat Ocosta in a nailbiter, while Naselle dominated Oakville on May 14, which set up a rivalry matchup between the Mules and the Comets for the 2025 District 4 1B Baseball championship. Naselle ended up walking away the winners, but both teams earned a state berth, cementing themselves as two of the top 12 teams in the state. District tournament The Mules and Comets could not have had more different state-clinching games. Both teams were in a "win or go home" situation when they lined...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Meeting is open to the public. The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington Bi-monthly Meeting of the Council of Governments Friday May 30, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. 201 NE 73rd Street, Vancouver WA 98665 Persons with a disability should call (360) 735-5721 three days before the meeting to discuss accommodation. For more information, please contact Karen Wolfe at 360-735-5721....
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE LANDOWNERS OF The Westland District Improvement Company Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting for the Landowners and Board Members of the Westland District Improvement Company, Columbia County, Oregon, will be held Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Poplar Tree Nursery Office 91151 Old Mill Town Rd in Westport, OR. Zoom meeting information can be requested at columbiadistricts5@yahoo.com. Notice is further given that all proxies must be in writing and signed by the owner. The meeting is to...
