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

Several Wahkiakum Mules were recognized by Central League coaches in voting for the all-league teams. Senior running back Wyatt Parker and junior defensive back Lars Blix were named to the first team. Blix was named to the second team as...

The Wahkiakum Mules opened up their 2011-2012 basketball season Saturday night with a 33-point win over their KM Mountain rivals, the Naselle Comets. The Mules dominated the entire game both offensively and defensively enroute to a 66-33 win over...

The Wahkiakum Mule girls basketball team made free throws down the stretch to claim a 51-50 win over the Kalama Chinooks in their season opening basketball game Tuesday. Kalama led 38-24 after three quarters, and the Mules outscored the Chinooks...

BRR!--I am very happy that we are not flooding or buried in snow or being blown to bits by strong winds, but I have to admit, I'm having a tough time warming up after these last few days of below freezing temperatures and heavy fog, which keeps the...

Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: November 28--3:30 p.m. A Puget Island resident reported seeing a crippled white-tail doe with a fawn in a field;...

Longview resident, Carl E. Wingate, 72, passed away December 3, 2011 at his home. He was born September 12, 1939 in Baltimore, Md. to Carl, Sr. and Agnes (McDonnell) Wingate. He graduated from St. Charles Catholic High School in Balitimore; received...

Wahkiakum PUD commissioners approved a resolution eliminating the system development fee for new water customers over the next year at their December 6 meeting. The temporary abolishment of the fee takes effect immediately and will expire December...

Wahkiakum County's board of commissioners handled wide-ranging business at their Tuesday meeting. Among the items of business, the board discussed the future of a Puget Island farm seized from a person convicted of cultivating marijuana; the board...

Cathlamet town council members held a special meeting November 30 to approve an increase to the 2012 regular property tax levy for town residents. The council voted to implement the 1 percent increase allowed without seeking a vote of town...

Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday approved final budgets for 2012, maintaining the conservative tone they established several years ago in the face of declining revenues. Their theme this year has been to get department spending levels back...

To The Eagle: In the summer of 2001, the then GM. of the PUD, Harry Paul, submitted two requests for water system grants for both Puget Island and WWW water systems. In the fall of 2002, both grants were awarded to the two water systems. The largest...

To The Eagle: The world's largest central banks have agreed to work together to "solve the global financial crisis." In truth, the central banks of the world have deliberately caused the global financial crisis. By offering to solve a worldwide probl...

To The Eagle: I've been using the Wahkiakum Ferry since the mid-1960s, both to work and going to work. During that time until now I've had the privilege to ride and work with these two great skippers, Gary Bergseng and Dan Eaton, both in retirement...

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, NA SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE Plaintiff OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Vs MANUEL M. CANILAO, JR AND EDUVIZ, CANILAO, TRUSTEES OF THE MANUEL M. CANILAO, JR AND EDUVIZ C...

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of ) ) No. 11-4-00019-9 ALLAN D. HODGE, ) ) PROBATE NOTICE Deceased. ) TO CREDITORS ) RCW 11.40.030 The personal representative named below...

It was a fun 4-H Jamboree Event that Deb Gribskov and Shawn Deal organized last Saturday at the Wahkiakum High School. The Jamboree was attended by 4-H’ers of all ages and they made decorated cookies, delicious fudge, berry jams and created a m...

Greg Parke to play at Pioneer Church The Pioneer Community Association will present a concert by Skamokawa musician Greg Parke on December 17. Parke uses acoustic and electric guitar to create a one man band sound, playing a wide variety of styles....

Following is an article from the National Newspaper Association. As we watch the change in newsmedia, it's good to know that at least some sectors are surviving. It's hard to imagine our nation without good newspapers. Readers in areas served by...

Cold nights, gorgeous days with plenty of sunshine. We could get use to this kind of weather. News from Naselle: Congratulations to Dustin Eaton on being named MVP for this region in football. Also a big high five to the entire team for an awesome...