Articles from the June 29, 2023 edition
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Naselle SkillsUSA team goes to Atlanta
Two Naselle High School juniors traveled to Atlanta, Georgia last week to join thousands of students from across the United States in a national SkillsUSA competition. Alia Leibovitz and Lewis Hoff...
Caring for the whole child at SJFC
It was a quiet day when I visited St. James Family Center the week after school got out for the summer, but teachers assured me that would change in the coming weeks. The youngest kids were...
A note from the Sheriff's Office about fireworks
A note from the Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office regarding fireworks: June 28: Fireworks can be sold and purchased and set off from 12 noon to 11 p.m. June 29 through July 4: Fireworks can be bought and sold from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 29 through...
Why did he take them?
To The Eagle: The crimes listed in the June 8, 2023 Department of Justice (DOJ’) 37-count indictment against former president Donald Trump, involving his taking of classified documents, did not require a motive to charge; So the question “Why...
Nothing new under the sun
To The Eagle: It seems like every time I write a letter to the editor, the following week comes the barrage of letters from the liberal local pack of witless writers. One writer seems to think Republicans are to blame for what the welfare state has d...
Vasion short film showing at festival
A short film written and directed by Ben Vasion, who graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 2013, is continuing to get notice at film festivals across the United States. The Last Goodbye is based on Vasion’s experience of losing his father to...
Pickleball clinic at Erickson Park
The pickleball clinic at Erickson Park last weekend was a huge success with more than 30 people turning out for the two sessions. The clinic was preparation for a big tournament planned during the...
This little PIGYS was a hit with bargain hunters
The PIGYS event was very well attended. Donated items support the Puget Island Fire Department and Auxillary. Photos by Ian Brandon....
Have a safe and fun Fourth of July
NOT TOO BAD--I was happy to see some dry weather over the weekend. It got up there in the low 80s for a bit, and we had a nice 72 degrees and wind on Sunday, so that was just perfect to me. For all those shopping on Puget Island this weekend during...
The Eagle Calendar
THURSDAY Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments Board of Directors, 961 12th Ave., Longview, Noon. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Free Senior Fitness and Balance Class, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, enter via door on 3rd,...
What's happening at the Fair?
Greetings from the fair office! Hope everyone is getting excited about Mud Wrestling and The Shania Experience (Shania Twain Tribute Band) happening July 14 at the fairgrounds. The tickets are only $15 for both events and you can purchase them from...
Downriver Dispatches
State Senator Jeff Wilson wrote the following after I sent him a question on the Legislature's web site: "Please note the Naselle youth camp was funded for ongoing soft closure and I was able to inclu...
Johnson Park News
On June 3 we had a Community Potluck and Live music, we had a good turn out. Johnson Park would like to thank everyone that donated prizes and for everyone that came and participated in our Community Potluck. Everyone made the event a success. We...
Sheriff's Report, June 29, 2023
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: June 19 — 2:36 a.m. A resident on Beaver Creek complained about someone shooting fireworks over his property....
Food bank closed for holiday
The Wahkiakum Food Bank will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, but will be open on Monday, July 3 from 2-4 p.m. The food bank is located at 42 Elochoman Valley Road in Cathlamet, on the Health and Human Services campus....
WHS students receive awards
Wahkiakum juniors Klavinia Cernal and Nathan Garrett were two of 16 regional recipients of the annual Junior Masonic Achievement award. Students were selected by local Masons of the Lower Columbia Lodge Officers Association, District 18, for their...
Legislators' town hall set for July 5 at Long Beach
The three state legislators representing the 19th Legislative District will participate in a town hall at the Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, starting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5. Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, Rep. Jim...
Courthouse courtyard gets a makeover
The courtyard for the Wahkiakum County Courthouse is being landscaped as part of a project to not only beautify the area but to improve safety and security. The project is being completed by local...
Town hall with MGP today at River Mile 38 Brewery
Ask questions and chat with Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, who represents Washington’s Third District, at an informal town hall to be held at River Mile 38 Brewery on Thursday (today) from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m....
DOC pledges to drastically reduce use of solitary confinement
The Department of Corrections is taking steps to address fewer incarcerated individuals reoffending and returning to DOC custody while also committing to reduce the use of solitary confinement in its prisons by 90% over the next five years. To...
Coming home to "The O"
"The O," a historic saloon in Skamokawa, formerly known as the Oasis and more recently the Roadkill Saloon, is now open on a limited basis, thanks to new proprietor Rich Rowley. With a liquor...
Onewheel fun
Ryder, left, and River Thawley of Warren, Ore., enjoyed some time on their Onewheels during their stay at the Elochoman Slough Marina last weekend. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
