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Columbia Health Services (CHS) is a local non-profit organization providing health and medical care throughout Columbia County. This includes prevention services, mental health, clinical care, and nutrition education through the WIC program. The Rainier Health Center opened in 2009 and began as a student-focused service but expanded services in 2013 to include the broader community from its location on the Rainier High School Campus. CHS is funded through a variety of channels, including funding for being a school-based health center;...
It’s easy to believe that our nation is more divided than it’s ever been. Anyone who spends enough time on social media can see how quickly posts and threads can devolve into extended arguments between strangers. Headlines in legacy media outlets highlight conflicts among people and groups of differing political ideologies. Neighbors, friends, and family members are now routinely cut off from each other based on these perceived divisions. The simple fact is that none of us are better off because of it. The good news is it doesn’t have to be tha...
What do you do for December gardens? The following is a list of actions that apply to gardeners this time of year: apply lime. Take a soil test if you haven’t had one recently. If you have questions, call the Extension office for details. Stay off your lawn while it is so soggy. Wet soils compact with weight on them, and the pore spaces that allow drainage and air around the roots get squished. Cover your compost pile to speed up the composting process. Cover edible herbaceous perennials like rhubarb and asparagus with compost or ...
I recently interviewed Abigail Tsybikova for our 41st installment of Reader’s Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Abigail is a resident of Skamokawa and works in Cathlamet. Abigail shared how she came down to two books to choose from, leaving the other book in her car, she chose to share about “The Bible,” where she uses the King James Version but usually reads it in the Russian language. “The Bible is my favorite because it’s the only book that I believe to be completely true,” said Abigail. “It’s full...

The Wahkiakum High School cheer team hit the mats on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the "Comp in the Swamp" cheer competition hosted by Decatur High School. The Mules brought a small but mighty squad: five cheerleaders in uniform and their spirited mascot, Rowdy the Mule. Competing in the Small Game Day Division, the Mules faced an uphill battle against eight teams representing 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A schools across Washington. Team sizes ranged from five to 15 athletes, making Wahkiakum the smallest squad in t...

It's basketball season for the Mules boys and the Comets girls and, before either program gets into the jam-packed December schedule, let's hear from the teams' head coaches about what they hope this season has in store and what they expect from their teams. Wahkiakum boys basketball After making the playoffs last season and graduating just one senior, the Mules boys basketball team holds plenty of promise for this season. Head Coach Rob Garrett and the Mules have high hopes, and the focus is on...
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