Despite funding being tied up in a legislative dispute, Wahkiakum County's solid waste recycling program will continue. The board of county commissioners voted Tuesday to transfer money into the solid waste budget for the rest of 2017 and the first t...

To The Eagle: I am writing this letter to endorse Jean Burnham for Position #5 of the Cathlamet Town Council. I met Jean nearly four years ago and we have become friends. She is smart, dependable and hard working. I believe she would do a great job...

To The Eagle: In response to his letter of last week, it would appear that Mr. Schreiber wants to take me to the woodshed. If so, it would be nice if he presented fact rather than innuendo. At no time did I suggest that the second amendment be...

This is the third part of a disaster preparedness series and this week I am going to discuss the components you will need to "Build a Kit." A disaster supplies kit is simply a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an...

In a campaign mailing last week, Laurel Waller, who filed last spring for Position 5 on the Cathlamet Town Council, said people had told her they were interested in writing her in for Cathlamet mayor. She said she would accept the job, if elected....

Wahkiakum County's commissioners accepted a donation of property, discussed trust timber management issues, and gave county employees a raise when they met Tuesday. The board formally accepted the donation of the United Church of Christ buildings...

By the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce October 28 Tidy Up The Town – Fall Edition; Downtown Cathlamet; 9 a.m., Pioneer Center; Pioneer Community Assoc. 28 Rosburg Club Bazaar, Rosburg Community Hall, Barbara Rose – 360 465-2234 28 Halloween Carnival, S...

WILD ONE!--We sure had ourselves a nasty, wet and windy begining to the weekend, as Saturday was just horrible and by the evening, even worse. Many people lost power, which in our case, was caused by a big tree that came down and took out the...

THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Girl Scouts, Community Center, Cathlamet, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon,...

WOW! November is almost here. Just a quick reminder that the Halloween Carnival is this Saturday, October 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be a costume contest, pumpkin carving contest (please bring your carved pumpkins from home), games for the kids...

I hope everyone fared well with the wicked weather we were hit with last weekend. I came home from a wonderful weekend in Oregon with family to water over my driveway and ducks swimming in Lake Fred (normally pasture). And mud. My friend, PJ Katims...

We had a great turn out for the Halloween Craft Day, Hosted by Vanessa. Kids made a lot of wonderful decorations. They are hanging on the walls and windows at the center. After decorating, the kids had cake and ice cream to top off a fun filled day....

The public is cordially invited to attend a Grand Opening celebration at First Interstate Bank, located at 75 Main Street, Cathlamet on November 3 from 2-4 p.m. Attendance is free and refreshments will be served. The event celebrates a successful...

This Friday’s movie here at the Community Center will be a PG-13 Adult Comedy called “The Invention of Lying.” Movies start at 7:00 p.m., and as always, popcorn is free. You are welcome to bring your own snacks. Saturday, October 28, is Tidy-...

The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, will host their 18th annual Chocolate Extravaganza at the Hotel Cathlamet on October 27 from 3 to 7 p.m. This annual fund raiser helps support their community sexual assault and domestic...

River Mile 38 Brewing Co.: Saturday, October 28, Three Bands: 5 p.m. Alter Ego; 6 p.m. Thunder Love; 7 p.m. Ardvark Banana Cart, on the Crow's Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet, call 360-366-4662....

Wahkiakum County 4-H members recently participated in the Washington State Fair held in Puyallup. Members receiving blue ribbons at their county fair qualify and may choose to compete at the state level. Congratulations to the following: Damaris...