Articles from the August 10, 2023 edition
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Holmes honey harvest
A new family holiday has etched its way into Bill and Suzanne Holmes' lives, as friends, children, grandchildren, and more happily land at their home each summer to help with the honey harvest. "We...
Commissioners handle business in under an hour
The Wahkiakum County Commissioners approved a number of recommendations in less than an hour Tuesday. First up, was the approval of $69,750 to repair a retaining wall at the Wahkiakum clinic. Next was the renewal of the Workforce Southwest...
Town council learns about Main Street program
The Cathlamet Town Council met Monday in regular session. County Commissioner Lee Tischer attended by phone and asked for an update on the high school sidewalk and the Erickson park skatepark. Mayor David Olson said that the planning and funding for...
Stirrup some fun at the fair
One week from today, the 2023 Wahkiakum County Fair will open the gates to offer their annual late summer delights, and like this year’s motto, they plan to “Stirrup Some Fun." Fair Manager Patty Dur...
Bridge project solves flooding issues
On Tuesday, Columbia Land Trust transferred responsibility for a new bridge on Risk Road to Wahkiakum County. The bridge was built last year as part of a project by Columbia Land Trust and funded by...
Osprey euthanized
On August 3, one Cathlamet resident was on her daily walk around the track at Wahkiakum High School when she noticed what appeared to be a female osprey in distress at the base of its nearby nest....
The Bible is divine in origin
To The Eagle: The literal fulfillment of Bible prophecy over the centuries provides conclusive evidence that the Bible is divine in origin. To date, 500 prophetic predictions in the Bible have been fulfilled. See “Ancient Prophecies Revealed (500 P...
Maybe things aren't so bad after all
To The Eagle: I am so happy that Jacob and Brandon will continue where Rick Nelson left off. I have tried to promote small newspapers, as critical to our small communities. When I waved goodbye to Rick, I considered not only the loss of him, but all...
Another view of Broken Gate Fire
To The Eagle: Thanks to Diana Zimmerman for her authoritative and interesting article involving the Fire Boss aircraft fighting the Broken Gate Fire on Sunday, July 23. My daughter lives near Red Deer, AB and her husband is an aviation mechanic who...
Smith got it wrong
To The Eagle: Jack Smith’s 45-page indictment charges seem to hit head on; the only mistake is his absentmindedness of who he indicted. Instead of USA vs Donald Trump, it should be USA vs Biden and his family, Kamala, Pelosi, Schumacher, Hillary, Oba...
Correction/Clarification
Last week, Leslie Billington was incorrectly identified as Leslie Billingsley in a photo. She was the instructor of an outdoor art class for home schooled children....
Casting for Christmas play
Do you have any interest in performing or singing in a play or musical? On Thursday, September 7, Joe Baker will hold a meeting to gauge interest in a community performance of Charles Dickens’ A C...
Dancing the night away
The Senior Prom added some excitement on Saturday night for the over-55 set at the Hope Center. The event was well attended, and people were anxious to get on the dance floor to show of their very...
Friday Farmers Market ending soon
MIXED WEATHER--While we have some clouds to start this work week, they say we’ll be heating up and drying. Personally, I really enjoyed the cool down. Of course, the cool down wasn’t too severe and our evening hours were still warm and a bit mug...
The Eagle Calendar
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...
What's happening at the Fair?
Greetings from the fair office. Wow! Fair is here, are you ready? We are. I hope everyone has their entries ready to bring in on Monday and Tuesday. On Monday everything except floral, gardening and baking is entered and of course animals. Tuesday...
Downriver Dispatches
There's been a bit of rain on my .45 acre of property so it is now at least wet, if not soaked. Life is better for the roses. They love heat and need water so they are all doing well, but I simply hav...
Sheriff's Report, August 10, 2023
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: July 31 — 7:05 a.m. A driver said he struck a deer on SR 4 in the Grays River area. The vehicle was off the r...
Norse Hall wins coveted Cup of Sunshine
The Norse Hall brought in the most items in the second annual Cup of Sunshine food drive to win the coveted trophy, created by local artist Ruth Doumit. The food drive, organized by Jabber Shack...
District 4 gets a grant
The District 4 Fire Department will receive an office upgrade after securing a 2023 House Bill 1168 computer grant through the Department of Natural Resources, according to District 4 volunteer and...
Monte awarded scholarship
Norse Hall awards $2500 scholarship to 2023 Wahkiakum High School graduate Clara Monte. Monte plans to attend Pacific Northwest Massage Academy this fall. Clara is the daughter of Sara and Cameron...
Celebration of Life for Dan Bardsley
A Celebration of Life for Dan Bardsley will be held August 26, 1 p.m., at the Rat Tap Event Center, 90 Broadway, Cathlamet. Luncheon will be provided. His obituary was published March 2, 2023....
Seeking nominations for 2nd annual Cowlitz/Wahkiakum Senior Heroes Awards
If you know someone who goes above and beyond in helping older adults in our community, nominate them for a Senior Hero Award. A senior hero is a person who serves older adults with excellence and compassion. This is a great way to honor local...
Oregon book award winner to read in Astoria
Casey Parks of Portland, author of the award-winning Diary of a Misfit and a reporter for the Washington Post, will speak in Astoria Sept. 8 at a reading and reception hosted by the Writer’s Guild of Astoria and Peace First Lutheran Church as part o...
