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

GREAT ENDING--Last Friday was nothing but sunshine and warm temperatures. It was so nice, it was almost a shock to the system. With sunshine for a few days, it was time to get that outside work done as they said it wasn't going to last too long. I...

Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 10--6:11 a.m. A caller reported a domestic disturbance at a West SR 4 residence. Deputies responded and...

Lifelong Cathlamet resident Walter D. Jaspers, 78, died June 8, 2012 at St. John Hospital in Longview. He was born November 27, 1934 and enjoyed travelling and contributing to his community. He bought and built what is now the Scarborough Building...

There is something to be said for a lesson that makes subject matter meaningful to all students, especially in the final week of school when students are anxiously anticipating the beginning of their summer vacations. Emergency Medical Technician...

Members of the Wahkiakum School District board of directors had their work cut out for them Tuesday evening. They had to deal with a variety of staffing issues ranging from complaints against a teacher to confirming the hiring of a new high school...

“I don’t think there are any magic bullets out there,” commented engineer Mike Johnson in response to a query from PUD commissioner Bob Jungers about developments in water pipe technology aimed at preventing leaks. Johnson, representing PUD engineer...

Commissioners of Port District No. 2 of Wahkiakum County covered a variety of business at their monthly meeting on Tuesday at Skamokawa Vista Park. Commissioners Brian O'Connor, Kayrene Gilbertsen and Lori Scott went over a proposed layout for a new...

Elochoman Slough Marina is ready for increased summer visitors, Wahkiakum Port District Commissioners heard at their June 14 meeting. In order to accommodate the larger vessels that visit during summer months, Port Manager Jackie Lea reported that...

School is out, and it’s time for playing outside, swimming at the pool, and reading a good book. Cathlamet Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, “Dream Big Read,” is set to kick off on July 11 and meet weekly for six sessions, through August 10. S...

The grand doorway of the historic Hotel Cathlamet opened to the public Friday afternoon illuminating the stately foyer. Family, friends and community members happily joined Kevin Prestegard, his wife Stephanie and her parents Kay and Wayne Cochran...

The Wahkiakum Community Network (WCN) has been working to improve the lives of youth and families in our area for some time. With Kellyn Pakenen Hazen, the new Public Relations Coordinator, on staff, the WCN prepares for the birth of a new idea. A ye...

The Cathlamet Town Council covered a lot of ground in a light meeting Monday night. The council took no action on a proposal to site a food bank in Erickson Park; it tabled action on amendments to the town's zoning laws, and the council addressed a...

Kiwanis recycle for children's hospital The Kiwanis Club of Cathlamet is beginning a recycling program in support of Doernbecher’s Children’s Hospital. A recycling bin has been placed next to the Lions Club newspaper recycling bin at J.C. Thomas Mid...

Wahkiakum County commissioners discussed options for addressing a landslide issue on Loop Road, the addition of Humvees to the sheriff's office budget, and a variety of other issues when they met Tuesday. Public Works Director Pete Ringen said a...

To The Eagle: The town’s pool is now open for the season, and once again funds have been donated to support the mission of teaching children to swim. I would like to thank the Cathlamet Woman’s Club for donating $200 for swim lesson sch...

To The Eagle: The favoritism shown to some students or sports in the school setting is a real problem students are facing today. We, as a community, need to come together to find a way to make sure the young people of today and tomorrow are all...

To The Eagle: Our local political season is now in full swing, being played out against the backdrop of the Obama administration crashing and burning -- or perhaps just imploding under the weight of its misadventures in draconian regulation and taxat...

Wahkiakum County Notice of Determination of Nonsignificance Wahkiakum County issued a determination of nonsignificance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: Grays River - Kandoll Farm...

CALL FOR BIDS 2012-2013 RECYCLE BIN HAULING SKAMOKAWA, PUGET ISLAND, AND CATHLAMET COUNTY SOLID WASTE REDUCTION SERVICES Sealed bids for hauling recycled materials from three Wahkiakum County locations to recycled materials destinations in Cowlitz Co...

CALL FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for one (1) 12 Cubic Yard Dump truck box will be received by the Wahkiakum County Board of County Commissioners of Wahkiakum County, Washington, at the Public Works Office, 3rd Floor, Wahkiakum...

Notice of Work by County Forces The Board of County Commissioners has determined it is financially prudent for County Road forces to construct improvements to the detour route for the East Valley Road project, which will be constructed at...

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY, WASHINGTON  Public Utility District No. One of Wahkiakum County, Washington, is seeking proposals from companies interested in providing...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on Thursday, June 28, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room on the 3rd floor of the Wahkiakum County Courthouse, 64 Main...

We enjoyed a busy successful fund raising weekend at the fairgrounds. With two events going on at the same time we attracted horse riders to our rummage sale and rummage sale shoppers to our horse event! The Horsemanship Challenge Series is a new...

Where, oh where, is our summer? Rain, rain and more rain. I certainly hope it dries out soon so that the hay makers can get their fields mowed and baled. If the grass grows any higher we will be calling out the sheriff to go into the fields to find...