Articles from the August 7, 2014 edition
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Candidates draw write-in opponents
Four Wahkiakum County incumbent office holders entered Tuesday's primary election with no apparent opposition and emerged with write-in opponents. Under Washington election law, a person receiving 1 percent of the vote in a primary election is...
Falling tree sparks East Valley fire
On August 6 at 4:38 p.m. Wahkiakum Fire District #4 was dispatched to the 100 block of East Valley Road in Skamokawa for a brush fire that had gotten into the trees. Chief Jim Wilson reoprted that cre...
School board asks voters to OK technology levy
At a special meeting of the Wahkiakum School District Board of Director’s on Monday, the board voted unanimously to place a technology and security driven levy on the November ballot. They will be a...
Bonneville work will close Columbia
Wahkiakum County commissioners handled a variety of items of business when they met Tuesday. Commissioners authorized a closure of Columbia Street at its intersection with SR 4, across from Boege Road, so that Bonneville Power Administration can do...
They're back!
A group of longboarders and volunteers took over open space at the Elochoman Slough Marina Tuesday to begin building ramps and jumps for this weekend's Cathlamet Downhill Corral Longboard Festival....
Fair preparations enter final week
Fair Manager Patty Dursteler and her crew of volunteers have already put in a lot of hours at the fairgrounds in Skamokawa to get ready for the Wahkiakum County Fair next weekend and they still have a...
Country barn antiques offer surprising stories
Georgene "George" Scott's husband, Bob, had the foresight to plant trees when they purchased the house, barn and land in Rosburg on the Grays River. Bob's keen vision transformed the harshly lit...
National NIght Out
Dianne Froode and Craig Brown talk with Sheriff Mark Howie at a National Night Out block party hosted by Terry and Nancy Cannon Tuesday evening in the Elochoman Valley. (Editor's note: Terry Cannon...
Elochoman Valley resident deals with vandals
On July 28, Elochoman Valley resident Bud Wickland found his mailbox vandalized for what he said was the sixth or seventh time in the last 18 months. He had lovingly crafted the mailbox by hand out...
What's happening at the Fair?
It's the final count down until fair. The fair grounds are looking great thanks to the many volunteers who showed up to help out at the clean up day. A big thank you to all of you. At this time next week the fair will be under way. So here is a...
Pancakes raise funds; farmers' market open
News from Naselle: We live in a very special place, with quite a few local businesses that depend on us to help them stay in business. I know that it is often cheaper to drive to Longview or Astoria...
Boathouse construction begins
Port District 2's historic gillnetter has been moved thanks to Bill Chamberlain and his crew of volunteers. The boat is now sitting on its permanent site at Vista Park and construction of the boat...
Wine tasting and auction set for September 13
Friends of Skamokawa invites the community to their annual celebration, The Wine Tasting and Live Auction Evening, their major fundraiser for Redmen Hall. It will be held on Saturday, September 13 from 6:30 to 10 p.m., at the Skamokawa Grange. This...
Postal hours had to be reduced
STILL TOASTY--As we go through this first week in August, it's still pretty toasty! However, we have been quite a bit cooler than other areas where upper 90's and triple digits have been closer to the norm. As Monday evening came to a close and...
The Eagle Calendar
August 7 - August 14, 2014 THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, work night, 7:30 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Yoga...
Grand Marshal thanks community
To The Eagle: It was my pleasure to serve you as Grand Marshal for the Bald Eagle Days Festival Parade. I want to thank each of you for your support for this wonderful community activity. There is no way that I have the words to put you into my seat...
Sheriff's Report, August 7, 2014
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: July 29--10:48 a.m. A Rosedale resident reported that a family member was trespassing; the subject was not on...
Declining revenue means tight budget for school district
Wahkiakum School District will have a tighter budget to work with this year, with a reserve of $200,000, a number that is approximately $455,000 less than two years ago. “With every budget I try to i...
Corps of Engineers extends comment period on cormorant proposal
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers last week announced it has extended by 15 days the public comment period on a draft plan detailing possible alternatives to reduce predation by double-crested cormorants on juvenile salmon and steelhead that are...
Free CERT course offered in Cathlamet
The Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Emergency Management is offering a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course in Cathlamet. The CERT program is an all-risk, all-hazard training. This valuable course is designed to help y...
Public comment open on hydraulic code update
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public comments on proposed updates to state Hydraulic Code rules, which regulate construction and other work in or near state waters to protect fish life. Common projects requiring...
Finn Fest raffle winners are announced
The Finnish American Folk Festival has announced the winners of the raffles held at their event. First prize, $500, Dave Alford. Second prize, Handmade Quilt made by Ruth Torppa Miller, Janna Katyryniuk. Third prize, Gift Basket provided by the Finn...
