Articles from the June 1, 2023 edition
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Fire guts home on Altoona/Pillar Rock Road
Early Sunday morning at 2:06 a.m., the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Department received a call about a structure fire, including the garage and deck, at a home in the 1300 block of Altoona/Pillar Rock...
Golf team wins third school title
The Wahkiakum High School girls golf team came away with their first ever state title last week at the State 1B/2B golf tournament in Tumwater. Junior Avrey Wiltse-Hiatt led the Mule girls with a...
WSD receives $4.9 million grant
The Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors met last Tuesday, with some candidates for the coming election listening in the audience. Directors heard an overview of the special education program,...
Graduates are ready to move forward
Next week, senior classes from Wahkiakum and Naselle High School will be taking their turns on stage to celebrate their respective graduations. Wahkiakum’s Class of 2023 will hold their graduation i...
Appreciation offered for Rick Nelson
To The Eagle: My husband and I have been across-the-street neighbors of Mary Ann and Rick for almost 17 years. Through that time we have accumulated many charming memories with the Nelsons. Our paths crossed regularly as happens in small towns like o...
Former resident says goodbye
To The Eagle: Allow me to thank Wahkiakum County and Cathlamet for the 13 plus years we lived in the Elochoman valley. Watched it grow from widely scattered farms and houses to what it is now with houses popping up like toadstools after an autumn rai...
Our money should only serve the USA
To The Eagle: According to the May 25 article, “New laws and funding requested and supported by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs during the 2023 Legislative session will help ensure the integrity of Washington’s elections and improve access to the bal...
Elochoman Slough Marina Farmers Market off to a good start
The Elochoman Slough Marina Farmers Market and Trunk Sale opened last Friday. There were several vendors, including Skamokawa resident Pat Conrad, who started learning woodturning just a few years...
Westend residents participate in workshop to address Grays Bay issues
Last Thursday, a crowd of Westend residents filed into Rosburg Hall for the first workshop in a series planned to address changing water levels in the Grays Bay Area, and it's impact on habitats and t...
Guest speakers visit Wahkiakum High School
By Jessica Vik As the school year closes, so do the Career Talks hosted by Wahkiakum High School (WHS). Partnering with Washington State University (WSU) Extension, 4-H Liaison Jessica Vik sought out guest speakers to bring in over the school year...
Car show Saturday at local fairgrounds
HERE WE GO AGAIN--It seems like yesterday that I said we were beginning the month of May yet, in the blink of an eye, I’m saying “Welcome to June!” I can only hope this month slows down a bit as I’m already behind on all the things I was going to do...
The Eagle Calendar
THURSDAY Wahkiakum Fire District 3 Commissioners, 7:30 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Hope Center, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department,...
Downriver Dispatches
We are so sad at the news of the fire that destroyed the beautiful home of Dan and Clair Stephan out on Altoona Pillar Rock Road. Such a tragedy, but it's wonderful none of the 10 people in the house...
Sheriff's Report, June 1, 2023
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: May 21 — 10:12 p.m. An Elochoman Valley resident heard a possible prowler in his garage. May 22 — 5:29 a.m. The...
Aging Unbound is theme of Older Americans Month
May is the nation's observance of Older Americans Month. The 2023 theme is Aging Unbound and explores diverse aging experiences. Join us in thinking about aging – and how we all benefit when older a...
Two 8th Graders move on with honors
After interviewing the top seniors, it seemed fair to talk with two top eighth graders, too. With 4.0 grade averages for this year, Madelyn Dielman and Logan Wirkkala Scheller were good picks to chat...
News from Utah Tech University
In a display of academic achievement, nearly 12 percent of Utah Tech University students earned Dean's List recognition for the Spring 2023 semester. Naselle/GRV High School graduate Echo Cenci was among the 1,240 students awarded inclusion on the...
Celebration of Life for Patricia Parker
Former Skamokawa resident Patricia Parker, of Longview, died April 29, 2023. A private family service has been held. However, a public celebration of her life will be held June 10 from 2-6 p.m., at the Moose Lodge, 921 Washington Way,...
Memorial Day service
Members of the Local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5297 and others held a brief ceremony on Monday morning to mark Memorial Day. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
Muffins with the Mayor repeats
Mayor David Olson will host another bi-monthly open forum with muffins and coffee at noon on Friday, June 2, in the meeting room at the Cottage Bread & Breakfast, 380 Una Ave, Cathlamet. Citizens, residents or anyone interested are invited to drop...
Auction for local scholarships continues until June 11
Have you checked out the online auction organized by Wahkiakum Dollars for Scholars yet? They are hoping to raise $20,000 this year to continue to provide scholarships for Wahkiakum County students who want to further their education, whether at a...
State Track and Field
Wahkiakum senior Landon Nielsen placed seventh in the high jump, clearing 5-10, and ninth in the shot put with a throw of 43-5.5 at the State 2B Track & Field Meet in Yakima last week. At the State 1B Track & Field tournament that took place...
Comets first in state
The Naselle Comets baseball team is number one in the state for the second year in a row. After winning their first two games in the State 1B baseball tournament, the fifth ranked Comets traveled to...
