Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Wahkiakum County Commissioners met on Tuesday, Aug. 12, where they approved a contract between the Wahkiakum WSU Extension Office and the WDFW, which will enable continued coordination of the Wahkiakum Marine Resources Committee. Auditor Nicci Bergseng presented a contract with Easy Vote to increase the security of the county’s election infrastructure. This three-year contract would enable the purchase of specialized locks, door sensors, and other security devices to send alerts for detected tampering. The funds for these are available t...
The smell of brand new machinery, new floor matting, and hum of different exercise machines fill the air at Cathlamet's Columbia River Athletic Club (301 WA-4). This new gym boasts state of the art equipment for gym patrons to utilize in their own fitness journey. "We really just saw an area that was lacking," said owner/operator Jared Richardson. "Cathlamet did not have a public gym, so we wanted to fill that void for the community." With open gym hours, drop-in classes, and personal training,...
During last week's primary for Wahkiakum County, current Sheriff John Mason defeated opposing candidate Josh Grasseth by a vote of 1,137 to 202. Mason took all 11 county precincts, with his strongest showings being in Skamokawa, Elochoman, and West Puget Island. A total of four write-in votes were cast, with two coming from the Columbia precinct and one each for East Puget Island and North Cathlamet. “I appreciate all the support from the community and all the confidence that they've put in me,” said Mason. “I do this because I truly love...
We at The Eagle thank you for your continued support. You help us connect and inform the whole community. 2025 has proven to be a year of growth for The Eagle, with more areas covered than ever before. We’ve also seen an increase in our community participation, with several citizen journalists contributing each week. With added features like puzzles, trivia, and comics now being included in every publication, as well as a substantial increase in content, The Eagle has gone from a steady, eight-page paper to consistently publishing 12- and, s...
Reprinted from Wahkiakum County Eagle August 14, 1975 BRIDGE CLUB MEETS Present at the Saturday night bridge club help at the Art Wright home were Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Moore of Yakima, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Bacon of Lexington, Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Gladding of Kelso, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Halstenrud of Longview and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Wanamaker of Silver Lake. MOTHER RETURNS MRS. H.H. Faubion, mother of Mrs. Art Wright, has returned after spending a week in Lacey visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Faubion, her son and daughter-in-law. TO COUNTY FAIR Lori,...
Brenda was a diligent woman who always put her family first. She dedicated her life to her three children and her grandchildren. She beat the odds at 43 years old as an aneurysmal stroke survivor. With hard work and determination, she continued her life and overcame hard life challenges. She was a proud salon owner and hairstylist for many years, including shops in Longview, Washington, Apple Valley, California and Nuevo, California. Brenda was born to Dorothy Ammons Wika and Gilbert (Skip)...
Toni Meacham was born August 21, 1951, to Robert and Iris Peterson in Longview Washington. The family spent some years in St. Thomas North Dakota before moving to Skamokawa Washington in 1965 where she finished school. Toni married Pete Swift in 1971 and they had two sons, David and Brian. They later divorced and she remarried in 1996 to Neil Meacham and then divorced in 2012. Toni spent many years working at Mrs. Beesley’s which was a job she absolutely loved. She worked with so many wonderful people. She also worked for am/pm for 17 years. So...
Judith Lynn Nutter Madden, age 79, of Longview, Washington passed away peacefully in Elk Grove, California on August 2, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on October 5, 1945, in Astoria, Oregon, Judy was the beloved daughter of Bonnie B. Nutter and G. Wallace Nutter. Judy spent the majority of her youth in Seaside, Oregon, later living in Callam Bay and graduating from Wahkiakum High School in Cathlamet, Washington. She pursued higher education at Lower Columbia College, and went on to work in their registrar office, a role in which she suppo...
HELLO. We had a wonderful time at Puget Island Fire station for National Night Out. A big thank you to those who met with us at our table and received a library card. We signed up 25 new members. A big thank you goes out to Puget Island Fire for their support. AUGUST POP-UPS. Do you like ice-pops, bubbles, music, and face painting? We’ve had three August Pop-ups so far this month in front of the library building and have only three remaining from 2-5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, Saturday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 30. See you there. COUNTY F...
Get into the donating spirit, Cathlamet, as the fourth annual Cup of Sunshine Competition is already underway. Per competition rules, the business that brings in the most donations will win the "Cup of Sunshine" chalice and bragging rights. Pottery artist Ruthie Doumit created this year's chalice. Leading this drive is local business owner Sue Zabel. Aside from owning the Jabber Shack, Sue is a frequent community fundraiser. David Zabel, a wood craftsman and Sue's husband, designed and made doze...
Are you looking for work? Would you like to stay local? Whether you are considering a caregiving career or are someone seeking in-home care, you should stop by Employ Wahkiakum’s Caregiving Fair being held this Friday, Aug. 15 from 1-3 p.m. at the Hope Center (320 S 3rd St.) in Cathlamet. Terrie Howell, who assists seniors for Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services, has been seeing an uptick in requests for in-home care in recent years. This care includes long-term assistance with cooking, c...
DRIED OUT. The beginning of this week was supposed to be pretty hot, so I hope you have all managed to get through that heatwave without any issues, as more moderate temperatures are expected to be in place by the time you read this. It should go without saying that we all need to be very careful with any heat source right now that could cause a fire, as it seems there are currently massive fires burning in many areas. We don’t want to join the trend, so please be extra careful with any heat sources right now. Don’t forget to check those tow ch...
Aug 4 10:08 a.m. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a possible missing person in the Grays River area. Friends of the individual reported that the individual called them and said he could see the Covered Bridge, but was on a logging road halfway off an embankment and his phone was going straight to voicemail. Clatsop County Search and Rescue confirmed they had located the missing person. 1:18 p.m. A Puget Island resident reported that they had lost their cell phone, which was in a black case, near S Welcome Slough Road. 4:24 p.m. A Dri...
This week, I am continuing my series of spotlights on the vendors at the West Wahkiakum Farmers Market. Since moving here just over four years ago, I have come to know many people in the community. One of the things that impresses me most is the energy possessed by individuals from the generation above mine. One couple who stands out is Robbie and Marilyn Johnson. They have been a part of this community their entire lives and have made numerous contributions to the area. I recently had the...
It's true. September - and with it, the official start of yet another hunting season - is right around the proverbial corner. However, that's not to say there isn't much to do outdoors during the final two weeks of August. That said, my thoughts as we wind down month eight of 2025: Buoy 10 / North Jetty The Fort Canby boat launch was a busy, busy place on Sunday, Aug. 10, when we had the grandkids. In talking with several different anglers, it appears the bite has moved into the river proper,...
I recently interviewed Audrey Petterson at her home in Skamokawa for our 26th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Audrey shared with me "Chi Marathon" by Danny Dreyer, a book where Dreyer shares how one can run naturally and pain-free during training and for long races. If you don't know Audrey, one thing to know is she is a runner and has enjoyed this form of exercise for many years. "I've been running since I was 11 or 12 years old,...
Indigobush is a Class B Weed native to Eastern and Central United States. This weed is known to be toxic to humans & livestock and is listed on the Washington State quarantine list. Although native to the Eastern United States, in some Western states it is considered invasive and has naturalized. It escapes planted areas and grows along streams, rivers, and prairie draws forming dense thickets that outcompete native species. Indigobush is a thornless, deciduous, multiple stem shrub that can...
On Wasser Road and at the border of Rainier and Goble is a new farm stand. A little spot with a big vision by sisters Janea Herrmann and Melissa Upperman, The Big Little Farms is the beginning of a larger dream: a lifestyle of homesteading and sustainability. Herrmann and Upperman come from a large family and talked for years of owning land and working for themselves. Upperman moved to the Rainier area in 2023 with her husband, Andrew, who built the farm stand. Having grown up in Beaverton and...
On June 30, the Rainier City Council voted to officially adopt the city’s 2025-26 fiscal year budget. The $13.6 million budget maintains current staffing and service levels and does not include any cuts. Council also voted that night to increase sewer and water utility rates by 15 percent. That was the first rate increase since 2011. The rate increase became necessary due to the rising costs of operating and maintaining the city’s wastewater and water plant facilities and related infrastructure. Priority projects were funded in the budget. The...
As tryouts begin Aug. 18, the Clatskanie Middle/High School girls volleyball team is preparing itself for a successful season from all levels. "We just wrapped up hosting a youth camp for fourth through eighth graders," said Head Varsity Coach Amanda Baker. "It was a huge success. We had 30 girls, which felt pretty big for our little community. [There was] lots of enthusiasm and energy in the gym all week. [We're] hoping it sets the tone moving into the season and that we gain some future Tiger...
CLATSKANIE PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT MEETING NOTICE The Clatskanie People’s Utility District Board of Directors has scheduled the next regular Board meeting for Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the community room of the District’s administration building located at 495 E Columbia River Highway, Clatskanie. A Board Workshop will be held at 5:30 pm. An executive session may be called at the workshop and/or meeting, pursuant to: ORS 192.660 (2) (f) information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection. _____...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing Thursday August 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room on the 3rd floor of the Wahkiakum County Courthouse, 64 Main Street Cathlamet, WA 98612. The public is invited to attend in person or via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting Computer: https://zoom.us/j/94973069303?pwd=S2xUaVdSaFR1S1NReWpiMlhGQVZ5UT09 Meeting ID: 949 7306 9303 Passcode: DdM9Ab Phone: 253 215 8782 253 205 0468 360 209 5623 Meeting ID: 949 7306 9303 Passcode:...
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Announcement of Opportunity for Pro/Con Committees Pursuant to RCW 29A.32.280 Cathlamet, WA – Wahkiakum County Elections is announcing an opportunity for the public to form a committee to provide statements in favor and opposing the following measure submitted for the General Election ballot by the Public Utility District : “If approved, this measure would authorize Public Utility District #1 of Wahkiakum County to acquire, operate, and maintain sewer systems, in accordance with RCW 54.16.230. Voter app...
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Announcement of Opportunity for Pro/Con Committees Pursuant to RCW 29A.32.280 Cathlamet, WA – Wahkiakum County Elections is announcing an opportunity for the public to form a committee to provide statements in favor and opposing the following measure submitted for the General Election ballot by the Public Utility District : “Increase of Property Tax Levy for Retention of Basic Public Safety and Other Essential Services The Town Council of the Town of Cathlamet adopted Resolution No. 463-25 concerning a pro...
