Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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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 Road. The caller said that all 10 people in the house were able to evacuate and were safely outside. There were no reports of injuries at that time. The Grays River Fire Department was first on the scene, according to Skamokawa Fire Department Captain Steve Lewis who arrived around 2:30 a.m. Lewis,...
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 fifth place finish. She shot an 88 on the first day of competition at the Tumwater Valley Golf Club and a 91 on day two for a total of 179. Two other teammates joined her at the state tournament. Freshman Jessie LeFever shot a 121 on Tuesday and would not make the cut to continue the following day, but...
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, the German Club members gave a rundown of their recent trip to Germany and the Mecha Mules talked about this year’s experience at the International SeaPerch Challenge. Superintendent Brent Freeman said that the district was awarded a two grants, including $395,000 that will pay to have the second p...
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 in the football field again this year and this time, students will sit in the field while guests will watch from the grandstands, extra bleachers, and folding chairs. The event takes place on Friday, June 9. Guests are welcome beginning at 5:30 p.m., and graduation will begin at 6 p.m. The motto t...
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 ours. Rick and Mary Ann are widely known for their consistent goodwill and natural fellow-feeling, through the ups and downs that invariably come. The whole family is graced with good hearts, living their fine family values through their public and private lives. This letter is prompted by a memory t...
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 rain. Admittedly, some are quite tasteful and then there are the others. The couple that bought our place are blessed to be surrounded by the best neighbors we've ever had. You know who you are and thanks from the bottom of our collective heart. They plan on doing what we weren't capable of and imagine...
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 ballot for eligible voters.” Our legislators are hard at work; more new laws and restrictions supposedly to make our lives much easier. Whoopee! Now if they would just work together on lowering taxes for the American people and businesses; eliminate regulations, restrictions and fees; eliminate many...
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 ago. The farmers market is a great opportunity to meet with friends and pick up some produce or a gift or two. It's open Fridays all summer at the marina from 3-6 p.m. Photos by Diana Zimmerman....
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 the people who live there. According to Jackson Blalock of Sea Grant, it was while working with the Port of Ilwaco in 2020 to find funds to address flooding at the Ilwaco marina, that they noticed that issues of flooding, erosion, sedimentation, and habitat change extended well beyond the port distri...
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 in Information Technology (IT) and Advanced Manufacturing Industries. Twice a month during their Mule sucess time, kids could choose to come listen to the guest speakers or work on their portfolios. The idea under the Career Connect Grant, similarly to the field trips we’ve taken, is to connect s...
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 during the “slow times” at the beginning of this year! NICE STREAK--Memorial weekend was pretty decent and at least it wasn’t pouring down rain! We had some morning cloudiness and some breezy conditions, but for those of you working in your yards over the weekend, this was the perfect weather for th...
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, work night, 7:30 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Fire District 2 Commissioners, Skamokawa Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Cathlamet Public Library Board of Trustees, 12:45 p.m. Free Senior Fitness and Balance Class, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple,...
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 were hurt. Their home and yard were so wonderful. We are all praying for the family and thankful for all the firefighters who went out to help in the middle of the night last Saturday. We have so many reasons to be proud of our Naselle GRV high school athletes this spring. Our track/field and...
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 Cathlamet ambulance aided a Puget Island resident complaining of abdominal pain. 12:07 p.m. Child abuse was reported at a Cathlamet home. 4:02 p.m. A caller asked for assistance when his car key would not unlock his vehicle. 4:53 p.m. A caller hung up after dialing 911, then dispatch received a tex...
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 adults remain engaged, independent, and included. AAADSW Advisory Council Exceptional individuals comprise the AAADSW Advisory Council. They are powerful advocates for seniors, adults with disabilities and family caregivers. Their expertise, passion and commitment are monumental. Their highly c...
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 with. Logan likes the small Naselle GRV school and has done well here after moving over from Warrenton. He plans on studying engineering, then getting a master's in accounting. Logan is the oldest of five children, so he regularly spends time with the younger kids and helps the family. He is a hard...
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 Dean's List for the Spring 2023 semester. She is the daughter of Mike and Barb Cenci of Naselle....
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, Longview....
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....
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 by and join the mayor for complimentary muffins and coffee to discuss issues, ask questions, or raise any concerns regarding the activities of the Town of Cathlamet or any challenges facing the community. “These open forums help provide for citizen discussion and input, as well as information e...
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 two year, four year, or vocational school. There are several fun items available. Overnight stays, dinners, seafood, cords of wood, an hour in flight with a recent Wahkiakum graduate, a handmade quilt or bench, and so much more. The auction ends on June 11 at 6 p.m. To learn more, view the auction...
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 simultaneously in Yakima, the Naselle boys finished in the top eight in the following events: 400 meters — 2. Derek Suomela 51.65; High jump — 4. Suomela 5-10, Discus — 5. Elmer Toftemark 113-4, Pole vault — 3. Jacob Pakenen 12, The Naselle girls finished in the top eight in the following events. Javelin...
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 Ephrata to take on a number one ranked DeSales team on Friday in the semifinals. Naselle won that contest 4-2. The win sent the Comets to the championship game the following day against third ranked Mount Vernon Christian, which they also won, 4-2....
