Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The election race for the position of Wahkiakum County prosecuting attorney became tighter Thursday with the second count of mail-in ballots. Incumbent Democrat Dan Bigelow led Independent challenger Holly McKeen 1,093 to 963 on Tuesday, a lead of 130 votes. After Thursday's count, Bigelow leads 1,241-1,155, a lead of 86 votes. The county auditor's elections website estimates there are another 100 ballots left to count; the next count will be Nov. 28. In the county's other contested race, incumbent Gene Strong boosted his lead over challenger...
Following recent updated vote tallies, Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is the projected winner of the race for the 3rd District seat in the US House of Representatives. A Seattle Time analysis said that it appears that, at current rates, Republican Joe Kent would have to take at least 73 percent of the remaining votes to overtake Gluesenkamp Perez. On Monday, the Washington Secretary of State's website reported that Gluesenkamp Perez had received 154,169 votes, 50.47% of the total, and Kent had received 149,548 votes, 48.96 percent of the...
An atmospheric river dumped inches of rain over the region last Friday. One report said 11" in Skamokawa and 5" in Cathlamet. Wind caused power outages, and fallen trees and rocks hampered travel. Above, the Grays River flooded fields off Barr Road. See more reporting on Page 5. Photos by Karen Bertroch....
Members of the Cathlamet Town Council on Monday did some fine tuning to their preliminary 2023 budgets, worked on parking ordinances, and acted on several other items of business. In opening remarks at the start of the meeting, Mayor David Olson announced he had contacted Governor Jay Inslee's office about potential conflicts of interest on the board that ranks applications for state recreational funding grants. Two years ago, Olson said, the town applied to the state Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) for a grant to fund the proposed Wat...
Two incumbent Wahkiakum County officials have apparently defeated challengers and won re-election to their offices. In a tight race, Democrat Dan Bigelow leads Independent challenger Holly McKeen 1,093 to 963 in Tuesday's count. County elections officials said they had another 300 ballots left to count, and more may arrive in the mail before the next count today (Thursday) at 5 p.m. The county had a 61.43 percent voter turnout. In the county's other contested race, incumbent Gene Strong leads challenger Blair Brady 1,311 to 576 in the race for...
Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti is nearing the end of his 39 county tour of the state, and on Tuesday, he made his 38th visit, stopping in Cathlamet briefly to talk to The Wahkiakum County Eagle and Wahkiakum County Treasurer Tammy Peterson. He was excited to talk about Washington Future Fund, a baby bonds proposal he is putting forward, which is focused on rural economic development, a subject he says he earned a masters in at Gonzaga University while attending law school. "Part of...
If the numbers are anything to go by, Wahkiakum Animal Advocates Group (WAAG) is providing a much needed service in the community. “We had a very busy 2022,” WAAG President Rebecca Hompe said. WAAG volunteers worked 1,300 hours in 2021. Up until September of this year, they’ve already worked 5,000 hours. “That includes people taking animals for veterinary services, to making runs to pick up pet foods to take to the different food pantries, all the on call hours, taking calls and trying to help...
From the National Office of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Edited and Submitted by Wahkiakum VFW Post 5297 Tomorrow, we honor every man and woman who has proudly worn the uniform and bravely defended our nation while protecting its people from the evils of this world. Every American, no matter where they live or what they do, reaps the benefits of their service. Tomorrow is a special day … it is, in fact, a remarkable day. As veterans of foreign wars and as members of an organization whose primary mission is to serve those who have served, we und...
To The Eagle: Our few weeks’ respite of JB Bouchard’s rantings ended last week with his typical attack on Republicans. He continues to position himself and Democrats as exclusive to valuing facts, reason and decency. Here are some facts that Mr Bouchard consistently omits. Inflation was 1.4% when President Biden took office, it was 7.9% in February, 2022. That was before Putin invaded Ukraine. It’s running 8.2% currently. The vast majority of inflation happened due to Biden policies, not Putin. The math ie “facts” are that the 6.5% inflation...
To The Eagle: So, a recent contributor “wants the truth” heard about Jan 6th. Good luck with that. Trump’s closest allies, whom he presidentially pardoned after their convictions for election related crimes, have “pled the 5th” against self incrimination while under oath to the Jan 6th investigation. Trump’s legal team, paid for by your “Save America” contributions, has surely warned him that lying while under oath to the Jan. 6th investigators would be a crime -- perjury. That must be a bit of a conundrum for the Biggest Liar in the nation....
To The Eagle: Two Tuesdays ago, deadline day for The Eagle, I got a call from a friend with much wailing and gnashing of teeth. The Eagle had rejected his letter for being too close to the election, he said, and pointed out that election day was still two and a half weeks away. Checked my email and saw that they had rejected mine, too, and sent a note reiterating my friend’s criticism. And lo! They relented and published our letters. The next Tuesday was, in fact, “the week before the election” referred to in The Eagle’s letter policy, and yet...
Two more cases of covid-19 were reported in the last week, bringing the cumulative total to 614 according to the Washington Department of Health. The number of hospitalizations rose by one in the last week to 46, and nine deaths are attributed to the virus. Disclaimer: With the easy accessibility of at home tests, the actual number of active covid-19 cases and actual cumulative numbers in the county, are hard to know. While 69.9 percent of the population of Washington State has received the prim...
Puget Island artist Mike Cullom is building a better world, one block at a time. Using wood he finds in the waste bin at Elochoman Millwork, Cullom has been creating his miniatures for years. Recently he contacted owner Bob Jungers, proposing to bring his work to the millwork during lunchtime so employees could see what he's been doing. "I enjoyed meeting the crew there, the conversation, and the opportunity to tour the plant and see the production of their beautiful, high-quality wood doors,"...
In a story in the Oct. 27 edition about NW Leather & Grace, it was reported that the Rileys had a shop in Longview but decided to relocate to Cathlamet because the rent was cheaper. While the rent may be cheaper in Cathlamet, the Rileys worked out of their home for the last two years, and never had a shop in Longview....
NOT NICE--We all know that we had quite the weather event this past week but at least it didn’t last too long. However, with power outages, road closures due to flooding and drivers finding roadways littered with rocks and trees, it’s an early reminder of just what to expect and prepare for in the coming months. Actually, we may be having a few days of freezing weather by the time you read this, so I hope you were able to wrap up your pipes and cover your flowers, etc., and have what you need for that event. Like I said, these nasty storms are...
THURSDAY Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Free Senior Fitness and Balance Class, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, enter via door on 3rd, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Food Addicts, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Port District No. 1, 500 2nd St., Noon. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire District No. 3 Commissioners, 7:30 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire training, 7 p.m. Skamokawa...
A Commentary on Flooding: It's flood time again. Let's talk about floods so new folks have some information as we move into flood season. Our low lying areas, if we hadn't populated them already, would be marshes or wetlands with trees that can live in water. Those trees, often noticed at high tide, can be seen across SR 4 from the turn onto West Deep River Road. Two hundred plus years ago when Lewis and Clark came through, only the tribes who lived in the region would wander through for fish or...
Every year the sheriff’s department invites 20 to 25 kids on a Christmas shopping spree at Walmart in Longview. Referrals come from various schools and agencies, including Wahkiakum and Naselle/Grays River schools, community outreach, corrections and from personal references. Sometimes the same children are nominated each year, but the event’s goal is to welcome new children before repeating those who have already participated. After a few years, they may be able to do it again. Walmart gives the county sheriff’s office a community servi...
Puget Island resident Scot Roskelley, will give a “Medicare 101” talk at the Cathlamet Community Center Tuesday, November 15 at noon. Before moving to the Island seven years ago, he worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, traveling throughout Illinois giving presentations on Medicare, trying to simplify what can be a very complex and confusing set of choices. His Cathlamet presentation is designed both for those who are a few years out from retiring and starting Medicare, as well as those who are already enrolled in Medicare. He wil...
The Wahkiakum County Health Department will be changing locations in early December, moving from their current offices at the back of the Wahkiakum County Courthouse to 42 Elochoman Valley Road, where the majority of the Wahkiakum Health and Human Services offices are located. As part of this consolidation, public health services, mental health services, and substance use service will all be provided at the Elochoman campus. The public health department will be closed for the move from December...
Wahkiakum Post 5297 is starting its November “Buddy” Poppy drive. Today (Thursday), a member of the post and a member of the VFW Auxiliary will come to the courthouse to distribute "Buddy Poppies" and collect donations. From November 10 through November 18, Buddy Poppy donation containers will be placed at local businesses. On November 11 and 12, post members will have a booth outside the Cathlamet Market, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 8 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, for Buddy Poppy distributions, taking donations, and handing out inf...
The Wahkiakum High School Term 1 honor roll for the 2022-2023 school year has been announced. Those earning a 4.0 grade point average were: 9th Grade: Jason Bachmeier, Evelyn Hogue, Cor Hoogendorn, Parker Leitz and Kamden Scuito. 11th Grade: Nathan Garrett. 12th Grade: Malia Ana Silva and Mason Wilson. 9th grade: Josiah Garrett, Margarita Goldinov, Maddi Grangroth, Kaidence LaBarge, Jessie LeFever, Jordan Smith and Rylie Wills. 10th grade: Phillip Goldinov, Seojin Hwang, Maddox Moore, Mia Nagy, Klarah Niemela, Zoey Ware and Nolan Wright. 11th...
John C. Thomas Middle School has announced the grade point averages recently earned by grades 6-8. The following students earned a 4.0 GPA: 8th grade Kyle J. Gonzales, Israel A. Velke and Henry M. Wilson. 7th grade Annelise I. Vik. 6th grade Konner A. Reese and Chloe N. Sutton. Students earning 3.2-3.9 GPA are: 8th grade- Sam Dela Cruz, Evelynn J. Miller, Abigail R. Mckay-Beach, Ky N. Ly, Lilli J. Deaton, Matthew A. Wills, RayLynne J. Ogle, Dane A. Sexton, Emmery M. Banks, Brienna N. Cothren, Debbs D. Whiddon and Robert D. Chandler. 7th grade-...
Local author Lilly Robbins Brock has worked on finishing a historical fiction series, Intrepid Journey, based on her Bennett family’s adventures to get to the Pacific Northwest. Crosswinds is the sixth book of the sweeping series. Lilly will do a reading at the Cathlamet Public Library on Crosswinds and talk about the writing process. Those who enjoy books where the past comes alive, with compelling characters, and a dash of romance, will enjoy Lilly Robbins Brock’s engaging free event, Saturday, November 19, from 3-4 p.m....
Last Saturday 13 teams from SW Washington gathered at Lower Columbia College for the first robotics tournament of this season. Each team plays six matches, each with an Alliance Partner, competing with two other teams. Your partner in one match might be one of your opponents in another match. This promotes a cooperative real-world skill and attitude encouraging helping everyone do better so we can all do well. At the end of the day, your Wahkiakum SD and 4-H Mecha-Mules had won five matches and...
