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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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9 MRSC ROSTERS SMALL PUBLIC WORKS, CONSULTANT, and VENDOR ROSTERS FOR PARTICIPATING WASHINGTON STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES LOCATED IN SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON The Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington (MRSC) hereby advertises on behalf of the below listed government agencies in Washington State in Southwest Washington (Pacific, Lewis, Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Clark, and Skamania counties), including - but not limited to – cities (Title 35 RCW and Title 35A RCW), counties (Title 36 RCW), port districts (Title 53 RCW), water-sewer d...
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids for the City of Clatskanie, SW BRYANT ST SEWER LINER INSTALLATION will be received by the City of Clatskanie until 3:00 PM, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Bids shall be addressed to Mr. Greg Hinkelman, City Manager, 75 South Nehalem Street, P.O. Box 9, Clatskanie, OR 97016. At 3:00 PM. Bids will be opened and read aloud in the City Hall Council Chambers, Clatskanie, OR. The project consists generally of installation of 84 feet of eight-inch diameter cast-in-place (CIPP) (CIPP) lining and 55 feet of twelve-inch...
AREA PLAN GRANT OPPORTUNITY Purpose: The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) is seeking qualified entities to support the Agency’s mission and implementation of the Area Plan, and to increase the delivery of aging services throughout AAADSW’s five-county Program Service Area (PSA). The goals of this funding program are to: • Support AAADSW’s mission and implementation of the Area Plan; • Address the need to support underfunded services for the Area Plan target populations; • Reduce the burden of isolation,...
NOTICE OF VACANCY PORT DISTRICT NO. TWO OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT NO. 2 The Board of Commissioners of Port District No. Two of Wahkiakum County is seeking qualified applicants to fill a vacancy for the Commissioner position representing District No. 2. Applicants must reside within Commissioner District No. 2. The successful applicant will serve until the next election, in accordance with RCW 53.12.140 and RCW 42.12.080. Interested individuals should submit a resume no later than 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2025. Resumes...
TOWN OF CATHLAMET, WA On the 5th day of May 2025, the Cathlamet Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 687-25. A summary of this Ordinance is as follows: “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 8.25 OF THE CATHLAMET MUNICIPAL CODE AND ORDINANCE 360-94 RELATING TO FALSE ALARMS – WHEREAS, Chapter 8.25 of the Cathlamet Municipal Code establishes policy to reduce the number of false alarms occurring within the town and the resultant waste of town resources; and the Town has consulted the Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Department and found this section of code...
TOWN OF CATHLAMET, WA On the 5th day of May 2025, the Cathlamet Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 688-25. A summary of this Ordinance is as follows: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2.55.260 AND 2.55.270 OF THE CATHLAMET MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE 518-09 AND SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE 666-22 RELATING TO THE TOWN’S PERSONNEL TRAVEL, REIMBURSEMENT AND MEALS POLICY – WHEREAS, Chapter 2.55 of the Cathlamet Municipal Code establishes the Town’s Personnel Policies which specify reimbursable expenses related to travel away from town; and the Town ha...
Following the resignation of former Councilmember Kermit Chamberlin on April 21, the Town held the door open for several weeks to applicants wishing to fill the No. 2 position for the remainder of Chamberlin's term. Between the May 5 and June 2 sessions of Town Council, the applicants went from two to four: Tyson Clark, Randall Vogt, Crystal Baker, and Isha Snow. The four applicants filled out questionnaires, which were shared in the June 2 meeting's packet. When asked on the questionnaire what...
The Wahkiakum County Commissioners met on Tuesday, June 3, for their regular meeting. During Public Comments, Jason Will expressed his displeasure that someone had written “WAAG donation” on an envelope he left with change in it as a donation to the County Treasury. The Commissioners again stated that they would not accept the donation, as it would cost the county more money than the donation is worth. Will then angrily scribbled off the “WAAG donation” from the envelope in front of the commissioners. “I don’t want to see somebody write on th...
I want to take a moment to talk about something deeply important: how we treat one another. Respect and kindness should be at the heart of every interaction, especially in a small community like ours. If we want to raise strong, kind, and respectful children, we must lead by example. That means showing tact, empathy, and dignity in our daily lives. Sadly, there have been instances in our community where people have been mistreated simply for holding different opinions or living differently. That’s unacceptable. True leadership means leading w...
To The Eagle, One of the most important positions on the ballot this November is for your Sheriff. This person impacts your public safety, quality of life, and influences the well-being of Sheriff’s Office employees. I wholeheartedly support Sheriff John Mason. John has the experience, intelligence, heart, and character to continue serving you as Sheriff. The core values of the Sheriff’s Office are Service, Integrity, and Respect. John has consistently applied those principles to all areas of his life, both on and off duty. Just as the mot...
To The Eagle, I was recently hanging-out at the Cathlamet Library. I decided to ask one of the volunteers, Josh C., what he liked most about the library. He said, “I like how far it’s come… I was here when Noreen was librarian. The remodel brought it to the new age… it’s well done.” You know, sometimes we forget to be grateful for Noreen Holten, our former Librarian, or the beautiful remodel of the library, or all the wonderful volunteers at the library who make it happen each week. Dan Turner, Library Board Chair...
To The Eagle, This year marks the 40th anniversary of St. James Family Center, a milestone we are celebrating with a year-long fundraiser to ensure the continued success and growth of this vital community resource. St. James Family Center is far more than a childcare facility. While it provides high-quality early childhood education and care for our youngest residents, it also plays a critical role in supporting some of our most vulnerable neighbors through The Charlotte House, a program that assists survivors of domestic violence and sexual...
Keith was born in Astoria, Oregon, to Alberta and Arthur Olsen on April 6, 1943, and completed his journey to his heavenly home on May 24, 2025. Born to Alberta and Arthur Olsen, he is survived by his wife Paula Olsen; daughter Carrie Ott; siblings Kerry Quigley and Gail Brewer; nephews Todd and Loren Quigley and their families; Grandchildren Rachel Coglianese, Jonathan ( Jono) Ruhlman; great granddaughter Maizy, and Keith has now joined together with his daughter, Nanette. Keith proudly served...
NICE NOW. As I begin this column, we are beginning this new month with some sunshine for the week ahead. We ended the month of May with a nice day too, although we certainly wished the day before had been a bit nicer, as the morning hours were pretty soggy, and it didn’t make for a great day for the Car Show on Saturday morning, which was a real shame. Thankfully, things cleared up so that those cooking fish over at Norse Hall only had to deal with some wind. It was great to see a decent crowd there, and we all seemed to be enjoying the fish d...
May 26 5:21 a.m. A driver on SR4 near Miller Rd. called to report that they had struck a deer, but there were no injuries and they did not need emergency services. 11:14 a.m. A Puget Island resident called to report that three known individuals broke into their home while they were away and stole items valued at up to $6,000. The resident only wanted to document the situation and did not want the individuals charged. 12:34 p.m. Sheriff’s deputies assisted a Cathlamet resident who locked their keys in their vehicle. 3:06 p.m. The Cathlamet A...
On Sunday, June 8 from 3-5 p.m., Portland jazz singer Shirley Nanette, along with the Beacon Street Titans, will be getting the music cooking for an afternoon of dancing and dining at Little Island Creamery on Puget Island (448 E. Little Island Rd.). Chef Jordan Wilson from Astoria's Surf2Soul will serve up some spice with Moroccan lamb and yogurt sauce, rice pilaf, roasted vegetables, green salad and a seasonal fruit tart served with Little Island Creamery ice cream. Beer will be provided by...
June already? Where, if you don't mind me asking, did May go? There's a lot to go over this week. June 6, 1944 – Operation Overlord Gold. Sword. Juno. Omaha. Utah. As most of you read this, the calendar page will soon turn to June 6, 2025. That being the case, it was 81 years ago that history's greatest armada crossed The English Channel and began the liberation of Europe from the clutches of Adolph Hitler and his Third Reich. The statistics of this day, known in the annuals of Time as O...
The renovation of the Washington Parks Mount St. Helens Interpretive Center is complete and now open. On Friday, May 30, 2025, visitors were welcomed by State Parks Commissioner Holly Williams and elders of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe including Councilman Mike Iyall, who was there on behalf of Chairman Bill Iyall. Flags from the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Washington State Parks, and the United States were raised before the ribbon cutting ceremony. Cowlitz Indian Tribe Elder and Spiritual Leader Tanna...
Wild Carrot also known as Queen Anne's lace is a Weed Class C native to Europe, Asia and Northern Africa. This weed is not known to be toxic. This is a noxious weed because it competes with native grasses for resources. It can taint milk if dairy cows ingest large amounts, and it may be mildly toxic to livestock. Wild Carrot may also cause poor seed production with commercial varieties through hybridization. This plant is also on the Washington State quarantine list. Please see WAC 16-752 for more information on the quarantine list. Wild...
There have been several recent posts on one of the Grays River Valley history pages that serve as a great reminder of the constant changes in our community. Change is inevitable. Even if we long for the "good old days," time marches on, technology advances, and new ideas lead to more efficient ways of doing things. Over 100 years ago, access to the valley was mainly limited to boats navigating various waterways. Steamships traveled up Grays River to W.N. Meserve General Store, located along the...
