Articles from the September 10, 2015 edition
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Tigers 49, Mules 7
The Napavine Tigers overwhelmed the short-handed Wahkiakum Mules 49-7 in the Mules' home football opener Friday. The Mules suited up only 14 players. Hank Ferguson scored on a 4-yard run as time...
Salmon derby for veterans
The energy was contagious at the first annual Warriors, Widows and Heroes event last Thursday at the Elochoman Slough Marina. The idea for this event has been simmering in the head of Puget Island...
Candidates appear for legislative seats
With the resignation of Brian Hatfield from his seat in the Washington State Senate, political figures are starting to maneuver to fill the positions. Representative Dean Takko has announced he will be a candidate for appointment to fill the...
Bail reduced for murder suspect
Attorney Bruce Finlay was in Wahkiakum County Superior Court Tuesday with his client, Rosburg resident Sam Valdez, to petition the $10 million bail set in July. Valdez has been charged on three...
Thinking about odds and ends
Our community is coming off a series of well-planned, entertaining and rewarding community events. Just last week, volunteers and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post put on a fishing derby for veterans, widows of veterans, and children of veterans....
Correction/Clarification
In last week's article about the transfer of ownership of Sharon's Pizza, Sara Buennagel's name was incorrectly written Sarah....
September is Disaster Preparedness Month
The Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office Department of Emergency Management (DEM) is happy to announce that September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. It is my goal to make Wahkiakum County and its residents as prepared and ready as possible f...
Youth invited to hunt waterfowl September 19
Youth are invited to hunt waterfowl for free September 19 at the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. The event will be hosted by the Washington Waterfowl Association, Ducks Unlimited, and Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. The special youth...
This is a busy weekend in the county
LABOR DAY WEEKEND--I trust you all had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. For some of the campers, it didn't start out so great, as we had quite a bit of rain from time to time but with the much needed...
The Eagle Calendar
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Port District No. 1, 500 2nd St., 5 p.m. District No. 4...
Prime rib dinner to support the center
News from Naselle: School is in and the sports program is in full swing. It’s football season and fall weather is beginning to herald the onset of cooler temperatures and snuggling into warmer clothes. Last week’s game for the Naselle Comets was a s...
Cookin' Country announces accoustic concert to be held
Cookin’ Country announces acoustic concert to be held Cookin’ Country 105.5, KUKN has scheduled their next New Faces Acoustic Concert at the Columbia Theatre for Wednesday, September 30 at 7 p.m. Blaster Records Nashville’s James Otto will perfo...
Workshop on aquaponics offered
On September 14 at 6:30 p.m., Joel Kelly will discuss aquaponics, a system that raises aquatic animals with one that grows plants in water. Learn about the different types of systems, common challenges, materials needed and how to set one up at...
Fall youth workshop offered
On October 17 from 2-4 p.m., WSU Master Gardeners will host a free program for kids (K-9). Youth will participate in hands on activities that include helping small animals prepare for winter, harvesting produce and preparing a garden for winter. The...
Low vaccination rates leave toddlers at risk
New immunization rates show many toddlers across the state aren’t getting vaccinated for certain diseases on time, if at all, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Immunization Survey. The state Department of...
Local musician debuting new CD
On September 12, 2015, Kyleen Austin will debut her new CD, If You Were, at the Little Island Creamery in the Big White Barn. She will be joined by Andrew Emlin, Jillian Raye, Rob Stockhouse, Bruce Sattlerlund, and Jade Lewis for an afternoon of new...
Calling all Wahkiakum band alumni
Wahkiakum High School Band Director Darla Mead, is seeking band alumni to sit in with the pep band at any home games. The goal is to broaden the sound of the band and to show students that playing an instrument is a rewarding experience. For more...
Food drive set for Saturday
The Food For Friends food drive will take place in Wahkiakum county on Saturday, September 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed to collect the food. The routes, bags for collection and door...
Annual Columbia River Country Days adds new events
The weekend of October 2nd and 3rd will mark the 8th annual Columbia River Country Days. This event was initiated by local volunteers to celebrate Wahkiakum County and to raise money and awareness for WSU Extension and 4-H. The event kicks off...
Memorial
A Memorial Service for “Foot” Steven King will be held at Toutle RV Park on Saturday, September 19 with a potluck set for 3:30 or so. For more information call Sue 360-430-4821....
Lorenzo Dow Mahoney
Lorenzo Dow (LD) Mahoney, 84, of Cathlamet, WA passed away at Baylor Medical Center in Irving, TX, with family by his side, on Friday, 28th of August, 2015 from West Nile Virus. He was in Irving...
Dogapawlooza event is scheduled for September 19
Dogapawlooza event is scheduled for September 19 The 8th annual Dogapawlooza will be held Saturday, September 19 at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds in Longview. Dogapawlooza is a benefit for the Humane Society of Cowlitz County. Dogapawlooza 2015...
Ducks top Mules in football opener
The Toutle Lake Ducks handed the Wahkiakum Mules a 32-6 defeat in their Central League football opener last Friday. The hosts scored on a 29-yard run in the first quarter and runs of 40, 87 and four...
Sheriff's Report, September 10, 2015
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: August 31 — 1:17 p.m. Deputies spent time patrolling the detour in the Elochoman Valley after several reports of...
Washington Service Corps needs people now
Tutoring and mentoring children, helping youths and adults live healthier lifestyles, connecting veterans and their families to community resources, helping the unemployed get jobs: these are the kinds of meaningful work available to those who join...
