The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

To The Eagle: This fall the citizens of Wahkiakum County have the opportunity, and the duty, to carefully evaluate and elect the best candidates running for a variety of local, regional and national public offices. Locally the county commissioner...

To The Eagle: I noticed a new sign up by the recycling bins stating what is acceptable for recycling. Obviously, it changes things quite a bit. Before, the bins just said plastic, tin, mixed paper and cardboard. Now we learn that tin means crushed...

Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday authorized the county engineer to apply for funds for road improvement projects in Eden Valley, on Puget Island and at Skamokawa. Commissioners authorized County Engineer Paul Lacy to apply for grant funding...

NICE WEEKEND--We had a pretty great weekend weather-wise, as there was a lot going on and it's always great when big events wind up enjoying sunny days. One of those who really depends on nice weather, is the " End of the World Rod Run " down at the...

On September 27 at 6:30 pm, Teresa Bergman, owner of Cowlitz River Dahlias will talk about how to grow dahlias successfully. Bergman will discuss the different forms of dahlias, how to divide them, store them and planting techniques. The free class...

THURSDAY Rosburg Community Club, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Cathlamet First Aid Division, Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, First Aid Division, 7 p.m. Grays...

I’m writing this week’s column at the kitchen table of my son and daughter-in-law in “sunny California.” Believe me, if I didn’t have family and friends here, I wouldn’t be either. So many people on top of each other, so much traffic and constructio...

The ninth annual Covered Bridge Dinner hosted by Wahkiakum 4-H will be held October 1, in the historic Grays River Covered Bridge. This event will again bring 4-H leaders, members, volunteers and community members together to provide an evening of...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Portland Field Office Director Michael Hickman will administer the Oath of Allegiance to 11 of America’s newest citizens during a special naturalization ceremony at Knappton Cove Heritage Center in Naselle o...

Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: September 5 — 3:22 p.m. A caller reported an erratic driver on SR 4 in the Nassa Point area. September 6 — 6:3...

Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R- Southwest WA) recently announced three major Federal Transit Administration investments in Longview and Clark County’s public transportation systems made possible by Senator Murray and R...

Butch passed away on September 3, 2106 after a courageous battle with prostate cancer. Butch was born on September 12, 1940 in Longview, Wa. to Jennings and Rita Rodal. He grew up in Cathlamet, Wa. graduating from Wahkiakum High School in 1958. He...

NOAA Fisheries and the Wild Fish Conservancy have stipulated that the agency will not disburse Mitchell Act funds to 10 Northwest hatcheries until the federal agency has completed its hatchery biological opinion and incidental take statements for the...

The first razor clam dig of the fall season is planned for mid-October on four ocean beaches with additional digs tentatively scheduled through December. Final approval of all scheduled openings will depend on results of marine toxin tests that show...

The public and policymakers have a new tool at their fingertips to learn more about the value of many state tax incentives. The Washington State Department of Revenue (Revenue) is introducing the use of interactive software to share data about...

Cookin’ Country 105.5, KUKN has announced the latest acoustic concert in their New Faces of Nashville concert series. Dot Records Nashville’s Drake White will perform on Friday, September 30 at The Columbia Theatre in Longview at 7 p.m. Drake Whi...

The Astor Street Opry Company has announced its fall production of “Barefoot in the Park,” by Neil Simon. Performance dates are Fridays and Saturdays, October 7-8, 14-15 and 21-22. There will be one matinee, October 16 at 2 p.m. The house opens 30...

On September 28 at 6:00 p.m., learn how to effectively compost food wastes and garden material. Those attending the class can purchase a composting bin (normally $85) for $10 that night. See the different ways to compost and the advantages of each...

The Wahkiakum Mule football team rolled to a 40-0 win over the Ocosta Wildcats last Friday to run their non-league season record to 2-0. After a scoreless first quarter, the Mules put two touchdowns on the board to lead 14-0 at halftime. Quarterback...