Articles from the August 3, 2023 edition
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National Night Out celebrated
On Tuesday evening, Puget Island Fire Department hosted National Night Out, an event that is celebrating its 40th anniversary. A crowd turned out to talk to local deputies and volunteer firefighters,...
By Funds earmarked for PUD project
Wahkiakum County PUD General Manager Dan Kay had some good news for the board of commissioners when they met on Tuesday. He recently received a call from Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez who serves Washington’s 3rd District, letting him know...
MRC awards grants to local programs
Every two years, the Wahkiakum chapter of the Marine Resources Committee awards grants to local applicants, supporting education, improving parks, and more. They recently announced their approved projects for 2023-2025. Carol Ervest was awarded...
Editor's Note: The Eagle is here to stay
Rick Nelson’s death in June left big questions as to the future of The Eagle. Today we can provide some answers. The Nelson family continues to own and operate the paper. Rick’s son Jacob and his husband, Brandon J. Simmons, are taking on...
He sees his glass as completely full
To The Eagle: Admitting being wrong is not my strong suit, but I do, and will if proven to be so; not my opinions, but facts I use to come to those opinions. I would like to ask all, including Republicans, to consider that! For six years, I have...
Commissioners talk retirement and new hires
Commissioners were in session Tuesday as usual. Due to the Retirement of Kelly Patterson the county is planning to hire a new community outreach specialist. Julie Johnston presented to the board that the position has become increasingly difficult...
Need doubles at food banks
Local food banks are seeing more traffic these days thanks to a trifecta of higher prices at the grocery store, a decrease in SNAP benefits, and no summer lunch program. If you think it’s just families with kids, think again. The pantries are getti...
Just plein fun
Leslie Billington, top right, offers an art class to a group of homeschooled children. They usually meet every Monday in her art studio, but this week they set up at the Elochoman Slough Marina for...
Prom on Saturday for senior citizens
NEW MONTH--A new month has begun and it’s fairly shocking to realize just how fast the time has gone by. I think my winter chores in January have yet to be accomplished so I’m way behind the eight ball this year! This week looks to be dry with...
The Eagle Calendar
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Hope Center, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, work night, 7:30 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department,...
Downriver Dispatches
Finn Fest and School Projects Update The Finnish American Folk Festival scheduled for 2024 has been cancelled due to the likely unavailability of the school because of construction in the summer of...
Naselle/GRV School Board sets budget
At the school board meeting on July 18, the Naselle Grays River Valley School Board adopted the proposed budget for the 2023-2024 school year, discussed policies, board goals and the next community survey. With updates from Superintendent Lisa...
WSP announces new hit-and-run alert
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) announced Monday that the state’s new Hit-and-Run Alert system will begin operations on Tuesday Aug. 1, 2023. Authorized by the state Legislature earlier this year, the Hit and Run Alert system is a program of...
BLM celebrates Great American Outdoors Day with free day-use access
The Bureau of Land Management is waiving recreation day-use fees for visitors on August 4, 2023, in celebration of the third annual Great American Outdoors Day. The BLM is inviting all communities to explore the unique and diverse natural landscapes...
Kaye Weimer
Frances 'Kaye' Weimer, 82, loving wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2023. Kaye was born on July 11, 1940 in Walla Walla,...
Wahkiakum Class of '63 reunion
The class of 1963 held their 60th high school reunion on July 15 in Skamokawa. Standing: (left to right) Dan Lloyd, Gary Emery, Sue (Bussone) Johnson, Zola (Worthington) Collins, Amanda (Tover)...
A Cornucopia of Treasures online auction set for October
The Friends of Skamokawa will host an online auction, “A Cornucopia of Treasures” via 32auction.com on Oct. 7 at 10 a.m., and run through Oct. 21 until 5 p.m. Visitors will be able to preview items for bid on October 6. Proceeds from this...
Sheriff's Report, August 3, 2023
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: July 24 — 1:57 a.m. A deputy and the Cathlamet ambulance responded to a home on Morgan Drive to aid a person...
Supporting families at St. James
Esther Mendez is the Early Care and Education coordinator, Early Achievers coordinator, and a family support specialist at St. James Family Center. "She wears a lot of different hats, but she really...
Chamber trio plans to invigorate business and tourism in Wahkiakum
There are some new faces at the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, and with them come new ideas and a new energy for supporting local business, as well as promoting tourism, future events, and economic...
