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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Effective Aug. 5, former Cathlamet Town Councilmember Jeanne Hendrickson resigned from her position, which resulted in a vacancy for Position No. 4. According to the Town website, Hendrickson "expressed hope that one of the candidates running for election would be considered for appointment, enabling the appointee to actively participate in the upcoming budget process." With the elections for Town Council coming up, the existing candidates were contacted to "gauge their interest in this...
During public comment at the Tuesday, Aug. 21 Wahkiakum County Commissioners meeting, Kay Walters of the fair board announced that tickets for the fair can be pre-purchased for $7 or $8 at the gate. Also commenting, Westend resident Robert Torppa brought to the commissioners’ attention a situation on Loop Road where the river has eroded a slide area near his home. “I have over 20 years of experience in road maintenance and road construction in the Grays River drainage,” said Torppa. “The river will wash the rock out from underneath the blocks,...
Puget Island News 1975 Reprinted from Wahkiakum County Eagle August 21, 1975 VISITORS Mrs. Ed Frank and daughter Monica of Boring, Ore., visited her parents, the Cecil Eatons from Wednesday to Saturday. Jeffry, Lonnie and Randy Eaton of Rosburg spent Thursday through Sunday with their grandparents, the Cecil Eatons. graduate-Bill Wood. Masters and mistresses of ceremonies for the evening were, for the Class of ’64, Donna McAdams and David Sotka; Class of ’65, Evart Smith and Myron Metcalf. Visitors at the Earl Morrison home last weekend wer...
Jimmie Lou Cleveland 92, died on August 16th in Spokane. She was a long time Cathlamet resident. A graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Cathlamet on Friday August 22nd at 1 pm. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Valued Eagle readers and subscribers, The Eagle has been covering the news and events in Wahkiakum County for 135 years. As we announced last week, the subscription and newsstand rate will be increasing to $1.50 at the newsstand starting on Sept. 11. The paper’s current price of $1 has been the same since Feb. 14, 2013. Since that time, The Eagle has increased the number of pages, improved our sports coverage, and added columnists, a crossword (and other puzzles), and comics. Even with the increased price, the paper still presents a great value...
To The Eagle, We’re looking for a local space to host upcoming candidate debates, a chance for our community to come together, hear directly from those running for office, and make informed decisions. Do you have or know of a venue that could be donated or offered at low cost to support this community event? We’re hoping to bring transparency to the election process, give voters a real opportunity to ask questions and make sure everyone has access to the information they need to vote confidently. If you're a business owner, school off...
I recently interviewed Heidi Heywood for our 27th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. I met up with Heidi for our conversation at her home in Skamokawa. As we began, Heidi shared her reading interests and authors who appeal to her. "Fiction is what I enjoy the most," she said. "I look for an author who captures your attention and sucks you in [and] takes you to another place. An author who introduces you to fabulous, evocative people."...
HELLO. We are narrowing in on 1,600 library members, so thank you one and all. With a county of roughly 4,800 residents, that’s approximately 33 percent who have a library card. Though this is wonderful, we keep moving forward, engaging with you through local events as we reach out to all residents. Our next step is to attain 50 percent membership here in Wahkiakum. Let’s make Wahkiakum “library strong!” COUNTY FAIR. The library has a booth near the front gate entrance at the 117th Annual Wahkiakum County Fair. Please stop by to get a library...
Cover crops, compost, or both are good for winter garden beds Soils that are high in clay tend to resist root, water, and air penetration. This can seriously hinder plant growth for both vegetables and perennial plants. These soils compact easily if worked when too wet. That lessens, even further, soil pore spaces needed to move air and water. Fine roots can't move in compacted clay soils easily. Nutrient uptake by plants (which bind to clay) and water release may both be compromised. Larger...
WET/CLOUDY START. As I begin this column, it’s been a very wet start to this Sunday morning for us out here in West Valley, but then things dried up a bit and it wasn’t too bad. However, the last couple of days of last week saw us wading through almost three inches of rain, so it was pretty soggy. Considering we’ve had such dry conditions, I was more than happy to see this rain come down. Because it started out nice and easy, it gave the ground a chance to soak up the water and not just run off, so I was truly grateful for that. I’m pretty...
Aug. 11 2:56 a.m. A Cathlamet resident was transported to the hospital by Emergency Services for severe back pain. 9:17 a.m. The Cathlamet Ambulance responded to assist an elderly Cathlamet resident who was having a seizure. 10:19 a.m. Deputies found a vehicle in the ditch off SR4 near County Line Park. 1:21 p.m. A Cathlamet resident called to report that his license plate had been stolen on Aug. 9 between 7 and 8 p.m. on Main Street. 4:16 p.m. A Skamokawa resident called to report that a man was dumping rocks and debris into the creek near...
Why do you hunt? Over the past 53 years, during which time I've called myself a hunter, I've answered that question a thousand times; or, I've at least attempted to answer it. To me, to an extent, it's akin to 'why do you prefer blue' or 'why do you put your left shoe on before your right?' It's this, that, and the other thing, but we'll get to that soon enough. First, I'll give this disclaimer. I'm not trying to convince you that hunting is something you should do, something you should...
If you’ve lived in the Grays River Valley for any length of time, you have probably met Mark Latham in some capacity. He serves as the chair commissioner for Wahkiakum County Fire District 3 and is seeking re-election in November. In his capacity as a volunteer firefighter, he consistently responds to calls that come in over the radio. Just this past Friday, while overseeing his honey table at the West Wahkiakum Farmers Market, a call came in. He didn’t hesitate to rush out the door to att...
Teachers and staff across the Rainier School District reported back to work this week, gearing up for the return of students on Monday, Aug. 25. The 2025-26 school year promises to bring both fresh opportunities and new experiences, with the district launching its first ever four-day school week. While most students will begin classes on Aug. 25, families of preschool and kindergarten students should note that a staggered start schedule is in place. Specific information about start dates and times can be found through contacting Hudson Park...
During the holidays, most of us have encountered a Salvation Army bell ringer at the entrance to stores. What many may not know is that the funds collected by those drives stay local. In addition to a wide range of services, the Salvation Army offers a voucher program to help community members weather emergency situations. That program is solely funded by donations collected from bell-ringing activities. "In addition to the bell ring and the thrift stores, the Salvation Army has a fairly large...
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:...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Name Change of Upper Landing Eden Road Wahkiakum County received a petition to change the name of “Upper Landing Eden Road” to “Upper Landing Road.” Pursuant to the powers granted by RCW 36.75.020 the Board of County Commissioners will hold a hearing on this matter at 9:45 a.m., September 9th, 2025 in the Commissioners meeting room of the Wahkiakum County courthouse. All interested persons may be there and provide testimony on this matter. The Commissioners’ Public Meeting Room is accessible for persons with disabilit...
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.108 1st Ave South, Suite 450 Seattle, WA 98104 Trustee Sale No.: WA-25-1009800-BF Title Order No.: 250125531-WA-MSW Reference Number of Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 2030593 Parcel Number(s): 2197, 121008440005 Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015: ALEXANDER K HOLDEN AND BRITTENY R HOLDEN, A MARRIED COUPLE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and Grantee (for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Current T...
On Monday, Sept. 1, come join the “old-timey fun” in Clatskanie for a free big band concert in the park. Come out, dance and listen to the harmonies and rhythms of the North Coast Big Band. Enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, corn on the cob, ice cream and beverages for sale to support the Clatskanie Arts Commission (CAC). A $1 raffle ticket gets you a chance at a set of season tickets (a $65 value), as well as some delicious local farm fare. If you don’t win the raffle, you can still pick up season tickets at clatskaniearts.org. Thanks, once again...
The Clatskanie Tigers varsity football team returns for the 2025 season with what Coach Sean Gorley describes as a “pretty good group” of returning players. “Russel Carver, Luke Andreasen, Ayden Blackshire, Daylon Gutierez would be my core group of seniors,” said Gorley. “I have a couple more that I’m hoping will be here, but I don’t know for sure. A couple of juniors that could make a difference this year are Brett James and Gunner Engen. Also, last year‘s freshmen Will Van Voorst and Sam Belgarde played considerable minutes for us, and I e...
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