Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Are you ready for a parade, some festive fireworks, and a lot of fun? There is so much to do and see this weekend! Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce Director Alysse Weiler and Assistant Director Dan Lorenzen, along with a host of volunteers-which could include you, if you are still willing-are getting ready for this year's Bald Eagle Days, which begin on Friday with the annual Armstrong Chalk Art Contest and end with a burst of fireworks in the sky on Saturday night at the Elochoman Slough Marina....
Last Wednesday during a Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners meeting, General Manager Dan Kay praised members of his crew who were first responders to a motor vehicle accident that turned into a fire on KM on June 30, a story that was covered in The Eagle on July 6. “You could tell from the radio calls, the professionalism and training. They’re real humble,” Kay said of Shane Pfenniger, Frankie Mendez, Kevin Vik, Mark Elliott, Scott Cameron, and Doug Condon. “They just happened to be righ...
Commissioners met Tuesday to discuss and approve two issues that the commissioners have been working on for years. The increase in state funding for the ferry has been in the works for two years. As of July 1 house bill 1125 will be in effect and will increase funding of the ferry by the state from 80 to 85 percent. Another long awaited decision was the agreement for an opioid abatement council independent subcommittee. A subcommittee will be formed to allocate and oversee the use of funds to assist people addicted to opioid drugs. The county...
The staff at the Wahkiakum County Eagle invites you to stop by our table on Saturday during the Bald Eagle Days festivities to see if you can identify people and events in some of the old photos we're finding in the office. This ongoing project will begin this weekend and continue into the coming months....
In last week’s edition it was reported that Wahkiakum County commissioners approved the payment/expense of $557,475 for the annual 911 contract. Actually, the commissioners approved the contract for reimbursable revenue up to $557,475 to the county for 911 expenses from the state. The county will receive, not send a payment. Just to be clear; they are receiving revenue, not paying those funds to the state....
To The Eagle: I was a young teen in 1963 sprawled on a hillside meadow looking up at the clouds, when I saw Roy Rodgers up there - not a cloud vaguely shaped like him, but a photo-perfect image. To this day I can say with certainty that I saw him. Of course, his image was not in the sky. It was projected in my brain. The Roman emperor Constantine, before the battle of Milvian Bridge in 312 AD, allegedly saw a ‘cross of light’ in the sky with the words “In hoc signo vinces” (In this sign conquer). Constantine credited the Christian god for his...
The July 18 and 19 meeting of the Washington State Transportation Commission will include updates on Road Usage Charge research, the I-5 Interstate Bridge replacement project between Vancouver and Portland and efforts to help cities and counties address climate change. The meeting takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, and from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, at the Washington State Department of Transportation Headquarters Building, 310 Maple Park Ave. SE, on the Capitol Campus, and the public is invited to attend....
People who use the State Route 433 Lewis and Clark Bridge connecting Longview and Rainer, OR should expect evening delays this week leading up to the closure of the bridge for up to eight days on Sunday, July 16. Beginning Monday, July 10, Washington State Department of Transportation contractor crews will resume single lane closures each evening at 8 p.m. on the Lewis and Clark Bridge in preparation of the Sunday, July 16 closure to replace two finger joints and a floor beam. What to expect: · Thursday, July 13: Beginning at 8 p.m., a single...
"All Together Now" is the theme of the library's summer reading program encouraging friendship and kindness. There are Beanstack reading challenges for children, teens, and adults with prizes for logging reading minutes this summer at . In-person fun events for kids are taking place Wednesdays at Erickson Park from 1-2 p.m., through August 2. So far, children have been able to enjoy hearing stories, weaving friendship bracelets and keychains, making kindness rocks, and bookmarks to give away,...
Robo Rascals 4-H Club will host Summer Robotics at the Cathlamet Public Library. They want to offer a chance for kids not in their club to learn and play with robots. The month of July, they will meet on Fridays at the library with the first two sessions geared towards grades K-3 and the last two sessions meant for 4th and 5th graders. Each age bracket uses a different kit according to their age level. Last Friday the kids built a wheeled robot that pulled a skid. Then they ran several tests by...
COOLED DOWN--After several very hot days, I was happy to see the morning clouds and much milder temperatures arrive. I heard a lot of folks complaining of sunburns though, so one needs to be careful as while the sun seems like your friend, it really can be dangerous. Skin cancer is real and can be life threatening. Sunscreen has its limitations; it’s not meant for an all day, full blast exposure, especially near the water. So, take care, as I hear clearer, warmer weather is making a comeback this weekend! COME DOWN ON FRIDAY--If you want to g...
THURSDAY Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Free Senior Fitness and Balance Class, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, enter via door on 3rd, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Food Addicts, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Hope Center, Noon. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Port District No. 1, 500 2nd St., Noon. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire District No. 3 Commissioners, 7:30 p.m. Grays River Fire...
The National Park Service at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site will host a World War II living history encampment on Saturday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place at Pearson Air Museum, a part of Fort Vancouver NHS, 1115 E 5th Street. This free event is offered in partnership with Living History Group Northwest, a living history community that unites local groups who honor and share the stories of America’s fighting forces during World War II. “The US Army had a 164-year history at Fort Vancouver National Historic Sit...
Greetings from the fair office. Hope everyone had a great 4th of July and are getting ready for Bald Eagle Days. Friday July 14 is a big day at the fairgrounds. We will start the afternoon off with Mud Wrestling at 3:30 p.m. This year we have included some peewee wrestling so bring the kids out and let them play in the mud. Peewee classes are as follows A: 30-40 lbs, B:41-60 lbs, C: 61-74 lbs, Class D: 75-125 lbs, E: 126-175 lbs, F: 176-225 lbs and G: 226 and above. If you would like to register, call the fair office and we will get you set...
Some days you wonder how the day is gonna' go, but you just get up and get going. This was one of those days. Last night felt strange. I could not sleep. The air was damp and heavy with a higher than usual temperature. Bendog was restless and barked a lot on the back porch. I tossed and turned and felt like, well you know what I mean. I am blessed that I can look from my bed right out the front windows and see what's going on outside. The strangeness of the night just continued when I looked out...
Dr. Margaret Wild, a professor at the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, gave a presentation Monday night on the current research into the hoof rot affecting elk populations locally and in other areas in the west. The talk was an extension of the Wahkiakum County Commissioners meeting. They were all in attendance, as well as a biologist from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Eric Holman. In 2017, the Washington State legislature assigned WSU College of...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: July 2 — 6:43 p.m. A caller reported that an Elochoman Valley resident was being harassed by a family member. The individual was given a warning for trespassing. 9:46 p.m. A person reported seeing a flare over Whites Island. 9:58 p.m. An illegal burn was reported at a Puget Island address. 10:24 p.m. A caller reported a dispute at a Rosedale business. 10:26 p.m. A subject was stopped by a deputy on Columbia S...
The Grand Re-opening of the Art Trail boardwalk and Cutthroat Climb trail will take place August 5 at Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. After a year of closure for repairs, these beloved trails will re-open. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Friends of Willapa will host guided hikes and hands-on nature activities at this family-friendly event. An opening ceremony begins at 8:45 a.m., followed by guided hikes offered each hour at 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 a.m. From 9:00 a.m. – noon engage in nature based activities such as arts & c...
The restrooms at Erickson Park are closed indefinitely after vandals repeatedly caused damage to the property, leaving town officials wondering how to move forward. The damage didn't all occur at once. Battery packs that powered the timed door locks were stolen, a knob was removed from a sink handle in a bathroom, a waste basket was kicked in, a toilet paper dispenser cover was ripped off, a light sensor was torn from the ceiling, super glue was poured on the exterior of a trash bin, garbage...
Wahkiakum entrepreneur Stephanie Vossen held an open house and ribbon cutting last weekend to show off all the work at her new space in Cathlamet, the old River Rat Tap building which now includes the Rat Tap on Broadway, a venue for events and office work, the Rat Tap'n Laundry, and a residence. Courtesy photos....
A group of local women enjoyed a cool down after a water aerobics class at the Cathlamet pool on Tuesday evening. The class is offered from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and again from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is also a lap swim from 6:30-7:30 a.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is $5 for adults and $4 for seniors, but there are also punch tickets and season passes available for regular visitors who want to save a little money. Photo by Diana Zimmerma...
American flag on the old George Klint barn. Photo courtesy of the Klint family....
