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

A last minute understanding about US Census data collection has drawn concern from Cathlamet Town Council Member David Olson. Census day was yesterday (Wednesday) when people were to have responded to census questionnaires. Olson learned this week...

To The Eagle: Hmm, right to life? For who? A small cluster of cells that may at some point become a person unless the mother has a miscarriage, or a living breathing senior citizen? The low watt governor of Texas is willing to throw seniors under...

To The Eagle: Many of our local businesses and their employees are facing a significant financial impact dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. While several local businesses have been required to close under new restrictions, others have been able...

The Wahkiakum County Eagle contacted Family Health Center Director Dian Cooper after receiving a complaint from an individual who said she had “pushed and fought” to receive testing for covid-19 at their office in Cathlamet because she had been...

WET ONE--This past weekend was fairly soggy and not exactly the kind of weather one wants in order to get out and take a walk to get a bit of fresh air. Hopefully the forecast of nicer days will come true and we'll all be able to get out in our...

The Wahkiakum Lions Club and some other members in the community have joined forces to create Helping Hands, which is now providing delivery services in Wahkiakum County. "I think we had our first customer today,” volunteer Terri Elfers said. She...

Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: March 23 — 5:43 a.m. A caller reported that an individual had passed away at a Skamokawa residence. A deputy...

This county is so impressive- from the helpers to the farmers, to the workers, the volunteers, the parents and the kiddos: Just in case nobody has called to tell you today- You are doing a great job. You matter. You are appreciated. You are loved....

The Wahkiakum Lions Club has organized many volunteers to provide a free grocery delivery service to residents of Wahkiakum County. They’ve created Wahkiakum Lions Club Helping Hands to support and protect the county residents for whom this novel...

Like many other stores in the US, Cathlamet Market Fresh employees recently had their own experience with panic shopping, but according to Store Manager Michael Kirby, it’s beginning to show signs of easing. Meanwhile, some shoppers are starting...

To The Eagle: We all are new to a situation such as this Coronavirus problem so aside from the hand washing, social distancing and the like there are other things to consider and do. We have a community to care for and protect.By this I mean each oth...

To The Eagle: Somewhere between a week or two ago I was contemplating doing a house to house survey of my East Sunny Sands neighbors. As fate has brought us to consider self quarantine it seems best not to go door to door. I am hopeful The Eagle...

NICE WEEKEND--You'll probably be reading this after some rainy days, but boy, last weekend sure was nice! The cold mornings weren't so great but those sunny afternoons made for the perfect time to till gardens and mow lawns and get out and do some...

The Cathlamet Seed Exchange, scheduled for March 28 at the Cathlamet Community Center, as well as the Rosburg Seed Exchange, scheduled for March 21 at Johnson Park, are both canceled for now with new dates to be determined for later this spring. In...

The Cathlamet Town Council will implement remote access to town council meetings via ZOOM, effective immediately. You can download the app or join meetings in one of the following ways: · Join via computer, tablet or smartphone:...

Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: March 16 — 10:42 a.m. A Skamokawa resident reported that eight horses belonging to a neighbor were in her...

While Cathlamet Public Library is closed, library materials checked out and due on or after March 10, have had their due dates extended until April 30, 2020, and will not be accruing fines. That due date will be moved into the future if the closure...

I sat staring at the blinking bar on an empty document for about two hours before I could type anything. I was searching for the right words, but they don’t exist. Nothing can prepare a person for what is happening right now. As I listen to the...

Wahkiakum PUD has announced that it will temporarily suspend late fees and disconnection of utilities for non-payment, effective immediately. Wahkiakum PUD recognizes the economic impact that COVID-19 is having on the community, and they have made...

The covid-19 is "the news" for the moment, with the disease spreading around the world and across Washington state. There's lots of information to digest. In coming days, The Eagle will add a covid-19 page to its website to do our best to keep our...