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

The Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors heard reports from principals, got an update on Chromebooks, and approved the purchase of a vehicle and skidder at their June meeting on Tuesday. Debby Hansen, who has been dubbed the cybrarian, gave...

The Wahkiakum County commissioners met briefly Tuesday to approve various small expenditures and requests. After discussion and approval in past sessions Bill Sauters was officially appointed to the Workforce Southwest Washington board. Mr. Sauters i...

The swimming pool is now open with the following schedule: Monday through Friday: 6:30-7:30 a.m. - Lap Swim, 7:30-8:30 a.m. – Aerobics, 8:30-9:00 a.m. – Lessons, 9:00-12:00 p.m. - Closed for cleaning, 12:00-4:00 p.m. - Open Swim, 4:00-5:30 p.m....

Wahkiakum County Superior Court has announced the implementation of a new web-based jury system program that will allow jurors the opportunity to complete their juror summons questionnaire online through the Wahkiakum Online Juror Portal when summone...

To The Eagle: FBI director James Comey reopened the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private email server days before the 2016 election. Possibly giving election (not popular vote) to Republicans. Now, the twice-impeached, twice-indicted...

To The Eagle: “If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you." Lyndon B. Johnson. If you can...

To The Eagle: After reading the indignant response of “No we didn’t” by the contributor who took exception to the use of the all inclusive ‘We’ in the letter titled “Looking in the mirror,” I was inspired to imagine an 18th century...

The Cathlamet town council met Tuesday and discussed speed limits and sewer rates again. The discussion about sewer rates began with connection fees for new developments. The city has not changed utility connection fees since 2013. The council...

The Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners talked about renewables and their net metering policy before hearing reports and heading into an executive session on Tuesday. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the PUD’s net metering policy....

WET BEGINNING--Our work week is starting off with a mix of clouds and rain and then some sun breaks and some heavy downpours in between; ugh! We woke up to the low 40s and barely got up to the mid-50s, so this is definitely not swimsuit weather just...

THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire/ambulance, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Planning Commission, Courthouse, 6 p.m. Senior Citizen...

The weather in the Northwest has finally warmed up and outdoor grilling has begun in many homes throughout Washington State. Barbecue-related fires may cause significant property damage and burn injuries. According to the National Fire Protection...

Our beloved Jack passed away June 7th at home on Puget Island surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Portland, Oregon, April 2, 1947, son of Harold and Lois Oakes. He and his brother, Brian, grew up on Yamhill Street next to Mt. Tabor...

Last year I issued a challenge for the Wahkiakum County Fair. I was pretty sure that I, an infrequent baker, could make the best pie in the county, and I happily told you so. I confess it was mostly bluster, but it was a bit of fun. Twenty-three...

John C. Thomas Middle School has announced the grade point averages recently earned by grades 6-8 for the fourth quarter. The following students earned a 4.0 GPA: Lilli J. Deaton, Kyle J. Gonzales, Abigail R. Mckay-Beach, Mayleonna D. Casey, Ryen O....

Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 12 — 8:09 a.m. A caller reported that a phone was either lost or stolen. 9:37 a.m. A caller said she was...

Travelers using the Lewis and Clark Bridge connecting Longview and Rainier, Oregon will need to plan ahead, expect extra congestion during nighttime commutes and prepare for a lengthy detour as this five-week repair project begins next week. On...