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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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TOWN OF CATHLAMET, WA On the 5th day of May 2025, the Cathlamet Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 687-25. A summary of this Ordinance is as follows: “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 8.25 OF THE CATHLAMET MUNICIPAL CODE AND ORDINANCE 360-94 RELATING TO FALSE ALARMS – WHEREAS, Chapter 8.25 of the Cathlamet Municipal Code establishes policy to reduce the number of false alarms occurring within the town and the resultant waste of town resources; and the Town has consulted the Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Department and found this section of code...
TOWN OF CATHLAMET, WA On the 5th day of May 2025, the Cathlamet Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 688-25. A summary of this Ordinance is as follows: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2.55.260 AND 2.55.270 OF THE CATHLAMET MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE 518-09 AND SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE 666-22 RELATING TO THE TOWN’S PERSONNEL TRAVEL, REIMBURSEMENT AND MEALS POLICY – WHEREAS, Chapter 2.55 of the Cathlamet Municipal Code establishes the Town’s Personnel Policies which specify reimbursable expenses related to travel away from town; and the Town ha...
Following the resignation of former Councilmember Kermit Chamberlin on April 21, the Town held the door open for several weeks to applicants wishing to fill the No. 2 position for the remainder of Chamberlin's term. Between the May 5 and June 2 sessions of Town Council, the applicants went from two to four: Tyson Clark, Randall Vogt, Crystal Baker, and Isha Snow. The four applicants filled out questionnaires, which were shared in the June 2 meeting's packet. When asked on the questionnaire what...
The Wahkiakum County Commissioners met on Tuesday, June 3, for their regular meeting. During Public Comments, Jason Will expressed his displeasure that someone had written “WAAG donation” on an envelope he left with change in it as a donation to the County Treasury. The Commissioners again stated that they would not accept the donation, as it would cost the county more money than the donation is worth. Will then angrily scribbled off the “WAAG donation” from the envelope in front of the commissioners. “I don’t want to see somebody write on th...
I want to take a moment to talk about something deeply important: how we treat one another. Respect and kindness should be at the heart of every interaction, especially in a small community like ours. If we want to raise strong, kind, and respectful children, we must lead by example. That means showing tact, empathy, and dignity in our daily lives. Sadly, there have been instances in our community where people have been mistreated simply for holding different opinions or living differently. That’s unacceptable. True leadership means leading w...
To The Eagle, I was recently hanging-out at the Cathlamet Library. I decided to ask one of the volunteers, Josh C., what he liked most about the library. He said, “I like how far it’s come… I was here when Noreen was librarian. The remodel brought it to the new age… it’s well done.” You know, sometimes we forget to be grateful for Noreen Holten, our former Librarian, or the beautiful remodel of the library, or all the wonderful volunteers at the library who make it happen each week. Dan Turner, Library Board Chair...
To The Eagle, This year marks the 40th anniversary of St. James Family Center, a milestone we are celebrating with a year-long fundraiser to ensure the continued success and growth of this vital community resource. St. James Family Center is far more than a childcare facility. While it provides high-quality early childhood education and care for our youngest residents, it also plays a critical role in supporting some of our most vulnerable neighbors through The Charlotte House, a program that assists survivors of domestic violence and sexual...
NICE NOW. As I begin this column, we are beginning this new month with some sunshine for the week ahead. We ended the month of May with a nice day too, although we certainly wished the day before had been a bit nicer, as the morning hours were pretty soggy, and it didn’t make for a great day for the Car Show on Saturday morning, which was a real shame. Thankfully, things cleared up so that those cooking fish over at Norse Hall only had to deal with some wind. It was great to see a decent crowd there, and we all seemed to be enjoying the fish d...
May 26 5:21 a.m. A driver on SR4 near Miller Rd. called to report that they had struck a deer, but there were no injuries and they did not need emergency services. 11:14 a.m. A Puget Island resident called to report that three known individuals broke into their home while they were away and stole items valued at up to $6,000. The resident only wanted to document the situation and did not want the individuals charged. 12:34 p.m. Sheriff’s deputies assisted a Cathlamet resident who locked their keys in their vehicle. 3:06 p.m. The Cathlamet A...
Tsuga Gallery presents its featured artist for the month of June, Ronda Lutz. Ronda is a landscape photographer who prints most of her work on canvas. She feels canvas presents a more "artistic" form of photography and gives it a sense of texture. Ronda loves to showcase the rugged beauty of the Pacific Northwest and has focused on Wahkiakum County in the last year, saying, "I consider this county a hidden gem of Washington State and love to brag about it through my photos." Her favorite...
Author and conservationist Sandra Staples-Bortner, who lives in Elochoman Valley, will be giving a talk about her book, "Finest Kind: Tales of a Brant Rock Lobsterman" on Friday, June 13 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Community Center (125 Columbia St.). This event, just days before Father's Day, is hosted by Cathlamet Public Library at no charge. All are welcome to attend. Sandra's book honors the life of her father, Donal Staples, a New England lobsterman. Growing up during the D...
This summer, Wahkiakum Community Network and Wahkiakum County Health & Human Services are partnering to provide a series of interactive skill-building and support sessions for families in Wahkiakum County with youth ages 9 to 14. Facilitators Minette Smith and Suzanne Mackey will use a curriculum called Guiding Good Choices, which teaches parents how to strengthen relationships with their teens. Guiding Good Choices has been proven to reduce anxiety, depression and early substance use in youth. Topics include promoting health and well-being...
Local company WWest Communications is described as "a telecommunications provider offering broadband, internet, telephone, and streaming TV services." Among these services are fiber-optic plans, which generally offer "higher speeds and reliability compared to traditional broadband connections." According to CEO Ken Johnson, WWest is currently "bouncing between the Cathlamet area and the peninsula on different projects," which has had some local residents wondering when their area will be fiber-optic ready. "For some bigger projects, we're as mu...
Keith A Olsen, 82 of Cathlamet died on May 24 in Vancouver, Wash. There will be a private Graveside burial and a Celebration of Keith's Life on June 21 at noon at the Norse Hall on Puget Island. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A full obituary will follow next week....
Opening the meeting on Tuesday, May 27, Dan Turner made a public comment to remind everyone that he will be at the car show on Saturday for anyone that would like to sign up for a library card and that the summer reading program be Thursdays at Erickson Park from 1 to 2 p.m., beginning June 26. Carrie Shofner, WSU county extension director, requested funds to help cover the cost of hiring a temporary employee to fill in while the grants and office coordinator is on leave for three weeks. The commissioners approved $1,438 for wages and $158 for...
CLOUDY BEGINNING. Well, as this week begins, our sunny Saturday has been replaced by a cloudy, dry Sunday—not too bad. My weather app for the week only shows a couple of days with a chance of showers, so that would be great—it certainly beats a week of rain! We may catch up on some yardwork, as there seems to be a six-inch growth spurt of the weeds every other day… tough to keep up with all the grass and weed-eating these days! SPECIAL DAYS. Those celebrating birthdays the May 29 through June 5 are Serene Snow, David Michaels, Jeanne Pauls...
May 19 11:51 a.m. Life Flight took a Puget Island resident after they had been found unconscious. 9:09 p.m. The Grays River Fire Department responded to assist an elderly Grays River resident who was having side pain and heart trouble. May 20 10:40 a.m. Sheriff’s deputies received a report of people trespassing on a property in Grays River after having been evicted, but the caller disconnected the call. A deputy went to the property and found no one there. 11:47 a.m. A Cathlamet resident called for assistance after suffering a head injury. 3...
Cathlamet library is one of only five libraries statewide who have been granted funding to host a paid summer teen internship. The teen will learn about working in a library and developing a connected learning project of their choice. This paid position is 18 hours per week, during regular hours, for 10 weeks. Applications are available at the library and must be returned to the library by Friday, June 6. We’ve been reaching out to local schools, and our goal is for every student to have a library card. If you’re a student who doesn’t have...
During their meeting on Monday, May 5, Cathlamet Town Council passed a motion to "approve the Town of Cathlamet and Public Utility District No. 1 of Wahkiakum County Water and Wastewater System Asset Transfer and Improvement Agreement" effective that day. According to meeting's minutes, per the agreement, "PUD will assume operations of the water and wastewater treatment systems on August 1, 2025, to allow the Town the opportunity to inform the union of this transition with regards to the PUD consolidation." Prior to giving her staff report...
Wahkiakum County residents living west of KM Mountain have, at times, had to travel 30 minutes or more to go into the Sheriff’s Office in Cathlamet to do any in-person filing or to speak with staff. The Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) recently reopened a field office at Johnson Park in Rosburg to, according to WCSO, “provide folks on the Westend better access to us, have face-to-face contact or, if they have any questions, comments, or even complaints that they might not call the main office line about.” The office being located...
The Cathlamet fire hall lies within a residential portion of the town. As such, we have neighbors. We are fortunate to have some very good neighbors who keep an eye on the fire hall and very rarely have any complaints about noise or other activities. For that, we are appreciative. I would like to personally acknowledge one neighbor in particular; his name is Stephen Southern. Mr. Southern has, for the last couple of years, quietly and without any acknowledgement been helping maintain the outside of the fire hall. He has been pressure washing...
VFW (Veterans of Foreign Affairs) Wahkiakum Post 5297 is having its May Memorial Day “Buddy” Poppy drive on Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25. Post 5297 will have a manned booth at the Cathlamet Market (95 Main St.) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for “Buddy” Poppy distributions and will be taking donations and handing out information about the VFW. Honor the memories of the fallen and help veterans still suffering today. Please take the time to donate to the VFW, take a Buddy Poppy, and wear it proudly. Your local veterans and community need your su...
DAMP. This past weekend was a bit soggy but how soggy depends on where you were located. One friend of mine was experiencing "buckets" of rain just a few miles east of me, while I was just sitting under some clouds with occasional sprinkles and a dash of sunshine thrown in. Now, nighttime was a different story, as it poured off and on Saturday night. I'm hoping that by the end of the month we have some drier weather showing up since there are many events planned and they are much more enjoyable when the sun is shining! Regardless, we are much...
May 12 6:54 a.m. A Skamokawa resident called to report that a calf was wandering in the road at Middle Valley Rd. and Ingalls Rd. 11:14 a.m. The driver of an armored vehicle was doing a pickup on Main Street and called to report that an aggressive person had blocked their vehicle and had become confrontational. The driver reported that they could not move their vehicle, and as they had cash on board, they felt unsafe due to the comments being made by the other person. 3:25 p.m. A caller on SR4 called to report debris on the roadway after the...
