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

Sport fishing for spring chinook salmon will reopen this Saturday and Sunday (May 26-27) on the lower Columbia River below Bonneville Dam. Fishery managers from Washington and Oregon agreed to reopen the fishery for those two days to boat and bank...

Runners and walkers from both sides of the Columbia River enjoyed favorable running conditions on May 19 for the 28th annual Great White Tail Run held on the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge. Results are as follows; 2 Mile Female Top...

Track and field athletes from Naselle and Wahkiakum High Schools won district meet championships last Friday at Raymond. Naselle Comet Rob Baker won two; he claimed the long jump title with a mark of 20'4" and the 110m hurdle race in 15.61. Team...

BIG CHANGE--Just as we were getting used to those sunny, dry days, the rains came back and have really put a damper on all those outdoor projects. By the time we get back to the dry weather, the flower beds will need weeding again. On the bright...

Rain, rain, rain is back again with a vengeance. Just as we get used to the sun and dry weather, we are brought back to reality. The plain facts of living in this beautiful part of the northwest. At least it isn’t cold and the gardens that have b...

Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: May 14--2:20 p.m. A Waranka Road resident reported the theft of various items including tools and an engine. A de...

Donald W. “Don” Strong Sr., 87, died at his home in Sherwood, Ore. on May 16, 2012. Born in Groveland, Calif. on June 20, 1924, he was the son of Delbert and Helen Strong. He graduated from Quincy High School. Following graduation from high sch...

Wahkiakum County's rate of unemployment continued its recent downward trend, according to the latest report from the state Employment Security Department. The drop came with a reduction in the number of people in the labor force. Statistics released...

At the May 15 meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Wahkiakum PUD, Manager Dave Tramblie reported that the PUD is working with the County Emergency Services and Public Works to install new antennas for the radio system on Radar Ridge, KM Mountain...

Every parent knows that choosing a baby name can be a daunting and difficult task. Couples peruse the internet and baby name books; they take suggestions from family and friends and create lists which they systematically eliminate names from until...

Wahkiakum County will have a busy election season this year. Candidates filed last week for positions on the 2012 election ballots, and three races will appear on the primary election ballot in August, with the top two advancing to the general electi...

Members of the Cathlamet Town Council handled a variety of business when they met Monday night. The council approved a new Public Utilities ordinance that will implement increases in rates for sewer system customers in order to finance improvements...

Wahkiakum County commissioners approved the hiring of a new public health nurse and a contract for a film company's use of the ferry Wahkiakum when they met Tuesday. In a busy session, commissioners also discussed preferred solutions to repairing...

To The Eagle: I am writing to express my appreciation and admiration of the kids who have been sending their letters to The Eagle. I am impressed with the quality of writing and also the care that the students are showing for their school and this...

To The Eagle: Rural property owners of Wahkiakum, beware the wolf is trying to sneak in our back door. Are we back to the Shorebank of Chicago and the National Park Service? Are backers of that now trying to place the votes they need to put our...

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING for FRANCHISE APPLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Wahkiakum County, State of Washington, will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at 11:00 A.M. in the Public Meeting Room, Third Floor, Wah...

WAHKIAKUM COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS   In accordance with Chapter 39.80 Revised Code of Washington, Wahkiakum County is inviting statements of qualifications and performance from firms interested in...

CALL FOR BIDS Diking District #1 of Wahkiakum County Equipment Storage Building Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Diking District #1 of Wahkiakum County, Washington, at the office of their Attorney, William J. Faubion, 260 Una Street, Cath...

The Fairground's west side of the arena new drainage system has experienced the first big downpour of rain since we installed the big pipe underground. I am happy to report there is no standing water in sight! To finish the arena drainage project we...