Articles from the March 6, 2008 edition
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CDC issues health advisory regarding flu treatment
The Centers for Disease Control is alerting clinicians to be fully aware of the potential benefits of influenza antiviral medications during this active influenza season. Antiviral medications can reduce the severity and duration of flu symptoms. Peo...
Work Zone safety cameras coming in Spring 2008
WSDOT will begin a six-month pilot project for the 2008 Construction Season to see how new technology can slow drivers to make work zones safer for workers, drivers and passengers. This spring, drivers will see signs around the state when Automated T...
Unemployment upin Wahkiakum County
Unemployment up in Wahkiakum County Wahkiakum County’s rate of unemployment increased from 7.9 percent in December to 8.4 percent in January, according to the latest report from the Washington Employment Security Department. The figures said 150 o...
SJFC offers parenting workshops in Rosburg
St. James Family Center will be offering “1, 2, 3, 4 Parents!” beginning today (Thursday) at The Valley Bible Church in Rosburg. This series of three workshops features videos, activities and discussions designed to help parents learn important ski...
Six-day razor clam dig to run March 7-12
Clam diggers got the go ahead to proceed with a variety of razor-clam digs during the March 7-12 time period, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced. Twin Harbors will be open for digging on all six days, while Long Beach...
By PUD works on water, other issues
The Wahkiakum PUD met Tuesday to discuss water and other issues. Bill Chamberlain, water department supervisor, gave an update about local water systems. He said that due to the recent freezing temperatures, many small leaks have been detected. He...
Mules claim 4th at state
The Wahkiakum Mule basketball team posed with their fourth place trophy last Saturday at the state Class 2B Boys Basketball Tournament. Photo by Steve McClain. Click photo for larger version. The Wahkiakum Mule basketball team claimed fourth place...
Holocaust survivor to speak at Wahkiakum High School
Holocaust survivor Albert Weiner will be the focus of a special assembly tomorrow at Wahkiakum High School. Weiner, 82, has written a book titled “From Name to Number” and will be speaking of his experiences at a concentration camp during the dur...
Diking district struggles with costs
Members of Diking District #4 will meet March 13 to discuss options for paying pump cost options and other expenses when they meet later this month. In their February 4 meeting, district members, who include the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife...
County to pay $750 Oregon tideland lease under protest
Wahkiakum County Commissioners George Trott, Dan Cothren and Blair Brady on Tuesday agreed to pay a $750 tideland rental to the State of Oregon, but they added a strong letter of protest. Last fall, Oregon informed the county that it needed to fill...
Compromise found for beach spoils
Wahkiakum County officials have apparently reached a compromise with the Washington Department of Natural Resources on a proposed ordinance that could lead to pumping dredge spoil sand on Puget Island beaches this summer. County officials have been...
Commissioners OK recycling grant
Wahkiakum County Commissioners George Trott, Dan Cothren and Blair Brady on Tuesday authorized an application for state Department of Ecology funds for the county’s garbage recycling program. Public Works Director Pete Ringen said the two year g...
Commissioners okay flood control expense
Wahkiakum County Commissioners George Trott and Blair Brady voted Tuesday to allow use of $15,000 from the county Flood Control Fund to cover permitting costs for a beach nourishment on Puget Island. Consolidated Diking District No. 1 is sponsor of...
Clinic Advisory Board releases survey findings
Data from the countywide survey on the Family Practice Clinic have been compiled. Of the 2200 surveys sent to county residents, 421 surveys, or 19 percent, were returned. More than 810 individual and family members were represented in the results. Th...
