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

SO-SO--Well, as this work week began, we've had some clouds and a bit of mist here and there, along with a few lighter clouds which gave us the warm and muggy feeling as well, but is just depended on where you were as to whether you were cloudy and...

Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: July 24--4:03 p.m. A caller reported that a pickup truck had passed them and chipped their windshield. A deputy...

Judith Ann Zimmerman, 78, of Cathlamet, died July 29 at a Longview care center. Judy was born February 8, 1934 in Des Moines, Iowa, to Lester and Clarissa (Vail) Thomas. She graduated from high school in Detroit, Mich. and received her nursing...

A new concrete walk weaves its way through Lions Club Park in Naselle. Metallic fish, children’s art and tiny hand prints line the path, highlighting the names of community members who have donated to the Lions Club Park Beautification Project. L...

Wahkiakum School District board members approved the budget and discussed teacher qualifications and school accreditation at a July 24 meeting. After District Superintendent Bob Garrett presented the draft 2012-2013 fiscal year budget to the board, t...

They have a free ride through the primary election to the general election, but candidates for Position 1 on the Wahkiakum PUD board of commissioners took their campaigns across the county last week by speaking in candidate forums in Cathlamet and...

A white van sits in the corner of the parking lot, overlooking the still waters of the Elochoman Slough Marina. A banner drapes over the vehicle’s rear-end announcing in red lettering, “Sport-Reward Fishery Registration Station." In a camp cha...

Longview Youth Baseball earned a berth to the Cal Ripken World Series in Aberdeen, Maryland, next week by winning the Pacific Northwest Regional. Longview defeated Black Hills of Olympia 5-3 in the final. In the tournament, Zachary Brown of Cathlamet...

Law enforcement officers from Lewis County flew to King Salmon, Alaska, in early July to charge a man with two 1985 murders. Chris Peterson, a part-time Puget Island resident and retired Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Detective, accompanied the...

Although attendance was low on Friday, Saturday brought dry gray skies, comfortable temperatures, and a couple thousand attendees to the 16th biennial Finnish American Folk Festival in Naselle. They came from Bellingham to San Diego; Astoria to...

Northwest residents are slightly spoiled when it comes to our seafood consumption. With access to Columbia River spring and summer Chinook, there seems an abundance of the local treat. These salmon have brought fame to the Columbia River and are...

To The Eagle: This letter to-the editor contains only the opening paragraphs of my letter to Sheriff Dearmore regarding juror notification. A complete copy of my letter can be obtained by contacting me at canoe1@centurytel.net. Here is how the...

To The Eagle: We will be voting for Jon Haugen to represent us in Congress from the Third Congressional District from the State of Washington. Being a military veteran and a person of good conscience, he will represent the people of his district...

To The Eagle: Shame on the Bald Eagle Day parade coordinators for placing Wahkiakum County's 4-H youth equines in front of the log truck. How sad that makes me feel to know how little value our youth mean to you. Sharin Skamokawa...

To The Eagle: Thanks to the Grays River Grange for another spirited and well-attended candidate's forum held Tuesday night. Unlike many years, several incumbents this year have opposing candidates vying for their positions. The forums are a good way...

News from Naselle: Looking for a good cup of java? It looks like a new addition at the corner of SR 4 and SR 401. Check out the new little drive through coffee shop Mochas & More that will be open soon. The cute little orange house turned into a...

To The Eagle: I’m sure that readers of The Eagle are as concerned about the increased cost estimate for a new ferry as the county commissioners are, so it may be helpful to provide more information about the cost estimate increases. As reported by T...

File No.: 7367.20987 Grantors: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Red Canoe Credit Union Grantee: Jan W. Miller Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 2014482 and modified by Agreement recorded 3/15/2011 under Auditor's File No. 2017516 Tax Parcel ID No.:...

COUNTY OF WAHKIAKUM Notice of Public Meetings Wahkiakum County Canvassing Board NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Public Meetings will be held in conjunction with the processing, tabulation, canvassing and certification of election returns...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Amendments to Wahkiakum County 6-Year and Annual Construction Programs Wahkiakum County proposes to revise the Annual Construction Program pertaining to Road and Bridge Construction for the year 2012. In addition,...

NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Naselle-Grays River Valley School District is calling for bids for propane, diesel and unleaded fuel for the 2012-2013 school year. Information may be requested by...

It’s nice to see the Wahkiakum County Fair banner hanging across SR 4 once again! This is an indication that our fair is just a few weeks away. The heavy wooden sign has also been hung over the main entrance admission gate to welcome everyone as t...