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Tsuga Gallery presents its featured artist for the month of June, Ronda Lutz. Ronda is a landscape photographer who prints most of her work on canvas. She feels canvas presents a more "artistic" form of photography and gives it a sense of texture. Ronda loves to showcase the rugged beauty of the Pacific Northwest and has focused on Wahkiakum County in the last year, saying, "I consider this county a hidden gem of Washington State and love to brag about it through my photos." Her favorite...
As The Eagle’s reporter abroad, there is literally a world of events upon which I could comment; some of which would be more or less difficult to relate to for our Wahkiakum County community. However, a few special days occurred during the month of May that we can understand on both sides of the Atlantic and they are more closely linked than you may have thought. What do 8 billion world citizens have in common? Well, we all have mothers, and most countries have an official Mother’s Day, as do most months. Argentina celebrates in October, and...
Nothing says summer in Washington like the vibrant, juicy sweetness of fresh strawberries. Whether you are plucking them from your backyard garden, visiting a local U-pick farm, or picking up a pint at the farmers market, strawberries are a seasonal highlight that connects Washington families to the land, the sunshine, and each other. Washington may be best known for its apples and cherries, but strawberries hold a proud place in the state’s agricultural story. In the early 20th century, strawberry farming boomed in areas like Puyallup and t...
Author and conservationist Sandra Staples-Bortner, who lives in Elochoman Valley, will be giving a talk about her book, "Finest Kind: Tales of a Brant Rock Lobsterman" on Friday, June 13 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Community Center (125 Columbia St.). This event, just days before Father's Day, is hosted by Cathlamet Public Library at no charge. All are welcome to attend. Sandra's book honors the life of her father, Donal Staples, a New England lobsterman. Growing up during the D...
This summer, Wahkiakum Community Network and Wahkiakum County Health & Human Services are partnering to provide a series of interactive skill-building and support sessions for families in Wahkiakum County with youth ages 9 to 14. Facilitators Minette Smith and Suzanne Mackey will use a curriculum called Guiding Good Choices, which teaches parents how to strengthen relationships with their teens. Guiding Good Choices has been proven to reduce anxiety, depression and early substance use in youth. Topics include promoting health and well-being...
Last Thursday, May 29, over two dozen Wahkiakum County residents met in the sanctuary of the Hope Center to learn how to protect their homes against the ever-present threat of wildfire. Local Emergency Response Coordinator for Wahkiakum County Health & Human Services Brandi Beedle, and Emergency Management Coordinator for Wahkiakum County Austin Smith organized the event. The two invited Forest Resilience District Manager Dan Friesz from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources to...
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 services throughout AAADSW’s five-county service area. The agency’s mission, according to its website, is “to promote independence, choice, well-being, and dignity for persons aged 60 and over, adults with disabilities, and their families through a comprehensive, coordinated system of home and community-based services.” According to helpingel...
Wahkiakum FFA students represented their chapter with pride and professionalism Thursday through Saturday, May 8-10 at the 95th Washington State FFA Convention on the Washington State University campus in Pullman. Anna Vik, Ryen Hurley, and Josh Moon each competed in the prestigious State FFA Creed Speaking Contest, showcasing their public speaking skills and deep understanding of the FFA creed. The three students represented not only Wahkiakum but also the district, speaking alongside top...
Recently I interviewed Carrie Badger for our 17th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. Carrie is a local public school teacher, currently teaches P.E., and lives here in Wahkiakum county. We sat down in a classroom at John C. Thomas middle school for our conversation. As we began, Carrie shared about the book, "The Outsiders," by author S. E. Hinton. "The Outsiders" is a coming-of-age novel set in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the 1960s and the conflict b...
Fibre Federal Credit Union is joining forces with other Southwest Washington and Oregon credit unions for a collaborative Credit Unions for Kids (CU4Kids) fundraiser benefiting Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospitals. Fibre Federal, as well as Central Willamette Credit Union, Columbia Credit Union, Fibre Federal Credit Union, First Tech Federal Credit Union, Forrit Credit Union, InRoads Credit Union, iQ Credit Union, OnPoint Community Credit Union, Oregon State Credit Union, Red Canoe Credit Union, Rivermark Community Credit Union, and U...
The school year is ending and summer is around the corner. I know parents don't want to hear, "There's nothing to do," or, "I'm bored." Clatskanie is filled with many fun events that will fill your summer with entertainment. Since it's summer and the sun is out, the Clatskanie City Pool is a fun, refreshing place to spend time. There are six swim lesson levels that are 45 minutes long and 30 minute classes for babies. Open swim is from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Check the pool Facebook page or website to see when pool parties are...
Clatskanie High School's track and field sent 12 athletes to last weekend's state meet at the University of Oregon's Hayward Field. When all was said and done, five of the 12 made the podium. On the boys' side, Aidan Bailey took seventh in the Men's 400M with a time of 53.95. Though not making the podium, the team of Bailey, Ryder Gorley, Ayden Blackshire, and Daylon Gutierrez took ninth in the Men's 4X400 Relay with a time of 3:37.45. Competing for the boys in the field were Braydon Top in the...
Despite a perfect 12-0 league record and an impressive 22-5 record overall in the regular season, the Clatskanie High girls softball team’s postseason run came to an end last Friday, May 30, against North Douglas of Drain. Prior to Friday’s 7-6 loss, the Tigers opened the playoffs last Tuesday, May 27, with an 11-0 mercy-rule victory at home versus Powers. Scoring once in the first and third innings and adding another nine runs in the fourth, the girls were able to hang on for the shutout. The Tigers were led at the plate by sophomore Oli...
A Tony Awards Watch Party is set for Sunday, June 8, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in the Clatskanie Cultural Center’s Ballroom to cheer on Cole Escola, the author and star of the Broadway hit, “Oh, Mary!” The show has been nominated for five Tony Awards this year. Raised in Clatskanie as part of a multi-generational local family, Cole has been pursuing a stage, television, and film career in New York for the past two decades. Cole’s dark comedy, “Oh, Mary,” which main character is a fictionalized Mary Todd Lincoln, played successfully off-Broadway, and...
If you're looking to give your wardrobe a boost with unique, one-of-a-kind items, then Rainier's Posh Resale might have just what you need. Posh Resale offers hand-curated, pre-owned clothing at deeply discounted prices. The items are pulled from overstock inventory from the flagship store, Simply Posh and Posh Jewelry in Lake Oswego. Simply Posh and Posh Jewelry is a well-established and popular upscale consignment boutique that offers high-end day and evening wear, handbags, shoes,...
Every March, the Rainier City Council holds a goal-setting meeting. This is done prior to the start of the yearly budgeting process so the City’s financial allocations can be aligned with Council priorities. Some of those goals are long-term and will take several years to get done, but others are accomplished much easier and crossed off of the list to make room for other priorities that come up. Among Council’s past goals was establishing regular bus service between Rainier and Longview. Because of Rainier’s proximity to Longview, many of it...
The 2025 Columbia County United Way My Fair Lady and Gentleman court has appointed Rainier resident Sharon Jump as the Rainier "princess." This annual program is nomination-based and recognizes seniors in each of the five county districts who exemplify outstanding community service. Jump volunteers her time at the Rainier Senior Center as a driver delivering Meals on Wheels in Rainier as well as other volunteer activities. As the Rainier Princess, Jump will participate in a number of county...
Rainier High School's OHSET (Oregon High School Equestrian Teams) team had a standout showing at this year’s State Meet, with several achievements to celebrate. Most notably, sophomore Josie Zimmer earned a top five placement in the highly competitive Working Rancher event and will be representing Rainier and the Northwest district at the OHSET Regional Meet, from June 19–22 in Redmond, Ore. Josie’s success at state doesn’t end there—she also earned the title of reserve champion for Performance High Point, marking her as one of the top perfo...
With the end in sight, the Rainer track and field team ran towards the finish line in the district track and field meet last week. Competing at Yamhill Carlton and Hayward Field at the University of Oregon put the athletes to the test for the riveting opportunity of going to state. With Rainier pride, they throw, jump, sprint, and glide. Throughout this season, everyone has enjoyed trying new things and developing new skills. One of the highlights was staying out in Pinkstaff's beach house for one of our coastal meets. The athletes always have...
Washington is joining a growing list of states trying to tear down barriers for consumers who want to repair their electronics rather than buy new ones. Gov. Bob Ferguson last week signed the state’s new “right to repair” policy into law. The goal of House Bill 1483 is to allow consumers to fix their devices instead of throwing them away and buying new ones. It was a yearslong effort to get the law approved. “This is a win for every person in Washington state,” said the bill’s prime sponsor, Rep. Mia Gregerson, D-SeaTac. “We all know that we...
At the beginning of the season, Naselle Head Coach Randy Lindstrom and the Comets set their goals sky-high. The program sought a return to the state finals and, though they fell just short in the semifinals, the season was still a success, decided by the finest of margins. "When we started, we set our goals very high and checked almost all the boxes," Lindstrom said. "Baseball is such a funny sport. You can play well and almost perfect all year, but all the pieces of the puzzle have to fall...
According to Wahkiakum track and field Coach Tina Merz, last weekend's state competition at Eisenhower High School was "amazing," as eight athletes competed, five more than last year's showing. With one of those athletes being Sam Dela Cruz, the sophomore nearly made the podium last year with a triple-jump distance of 32 feet, 5 inches, good enough for ninth place. Freshman Mayleonna Casey, who competed as an eighth grader last year, ran in the 2B Women's 1600M and took 10th with a time of...
