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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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On Friday, Aug. 22 at around 9 a.m., the Cathlamet Public Library staff was setting up its booth for the second day of the Wahkiakum County Fair. Even that early in the morning, the temperature was already beginning to get hot. Librarian Vicki Franklin said, "We need to open the library today and tomorrow as a cooling shelter for people to get out of the heat." The staff then discussed further who would be available to remain at the library for this emergency cooling shelter. Wahkiakum County...
As I've interviewed and gotten to know vendors from the West Wahkiakum Farmers Market, one theme has stood out to me: dedication. Our community is comprised of dedicated and hardworking individuals who consistently bring high-quality products to sell each week. One such person is Carillon Nicol, the co-organizer of the farmers market. Her dedication is remarkable as she harvests and sells produce for her neighbor, Jan. Every Friday during the market season, she and her husband, John, spend the...
Effective Aug. 5, former Cathlamet Town Councilmember Jeanne Hendrickson resigned from her position, which resulted in a vacancy for Position No. 4. According to the Town website, Hendrickson "expressed hope that one of the candidates running for election would be considered for appointment, enabling the appointee to actively participate in the upcoming budget process." With the elections for Town Council coming up, the existing candidates were contacted to "gauge their interest in this...
Jimmie Lou Cleveland 92, died on August 16th in Spokane. She was a long time Cathlamet resident. A graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Cathlamet on Friday August 22nd at 1 pm. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
HELLO. We are narrowing in on 1,600 library members, so thank you one and all. With a county of roughly 4,800 residents, that’s approximately 33 percent who have a library card. Though this is wonderful, we keep moving forward, engaging with you through local events as we reach out to all residents. Our next step is to attain 50 percent membership here in Wahkiakum. Let’s make Wahkiakum “library strong!” COUNTY FAIR. The library has a booth near the front gate entrance at the 117th Annual Wahkiakum County Fair. Please stop by to get a library...
WET/CLOUDY START. As I begin this column, it’s been a very wet start to this Sunday morning for us out here in West Valley, but then things dried up a bit and it wasn’t too bad. However, the last couple of days of last week saw us wading through almost three inches of rain, so it was pretty soggy. Considering we’ve had such dry conditions, I was more than happy to see this rain come down. Because it started out nice and easy, it gave the ground a chance to soak up the water and not just run off, so I was truly grateful for that. I’m pretty...
Aug. 11 2:56 a.m. A Cathlamet resident was transported to the hospital by Emergency Services for severe back pain. 9:17 a.m. The Cathlamet Ambulance responded to assist an elderly Cathlamet resident who was having a seizure. 10:19 a.m. Deputies found a vehicle in the ditch off SR4 near County Line Park. 1:21 p.m. A Cathlamet resident called to report that his license plate had been stolen on Aug. 9 between 7 and 8 p.m. on Main Street. 4:16 p.m. A Skamokawa resident called to report that a man was dumping rocks and debris into the creek near...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing Thursday August 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room on the 3rd floor of the Wahkiakum County Courthouse, 64 Main Street Cathlamet, WA 98612. The public is invited to attend in person or via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting Computer: https://zoom.us/j/94973069303?pwd=S2xUaVdSaFR1S1NReWpiMlhGQVZ5UT09 Meeting ID: 949 7306 9303 Passcode: DdM9Ab Phone: 253 215 8782 253 205 0468 360 209 5623 Meeting ID: 949 7306 9303 Passcode:...
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.108 1st Ave South, Suite 450 Seattle, WA 98104 Trustee Sale No.: WA-25-1009800-BF Title Order No.: 250125531-WA-MSW Reference Number of Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 2030593 Parcel Number(s): 2197, 121008440005 Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015: ALEXANDER K HOLDEN AND BRITTENY R HOLDEN, A MARRIED COUPLE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and Grantee (for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Current T...
The smell of brand new machinery, new floor matting, and hum of different exercise machines fill the air at Cathlamet's Columbia River Athletic Club (301 WA-4). This new gym boasts state of the art equipment for gym patrons to utilize in their own fitness journey. "We really just saw an area that was lacking," said owner/operator Jared Richardson. "Cathlamet did not have a public gym, so we wanted to fill that void for the community." With open gym hours, drop-in classes, and personal training,...
During last week's primary for Wahkiakum County, current Sheriff John Mason defeated opposing candidate Josh Grasseth by a vote of 1,137 to 202. Mason took all 11 county precincts, with his strongest showings being in Skamokawa, Elochoman, and West Puget Island. A total of four write-in votes were cast, with two coming from the Columbia precinct and one each for East Puget Island and North Cathlamet. “I appreciate all the support from the community and all the confidence that they've put in me,” said Mason. “I do this because I truly love...
Reprinted from Wahkiakum County Eagle August 14, 1975 BRIDGE CLUB MEETS Present at the Saturday night bridge club help at the Art Wright home were Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Moore of Yakima, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Bacon of Lexington, Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Gladding of Kelso, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Halstenrud of Longview and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Wanamaker of Silver Lake. MOTHER RETURNS MRS. H.H. Faubion, mother of Mrs. Art Wright, has returned after spending a week in Lacey visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Faubion, her son and daughter-in-law. TO COUNTY FAIR Lori,...
Brenda was a diligent woman who always put her family first. She dedicated her life to her three children and her grandchildren. She beat the odds at 43 years old as an aneurysmal stroke survivor. With hard work and determination, she continued her life and overcame hard life challenges. She was a proud salon owner and hairstylist for many years, including shops in Longview, Washington, Apple Valley, California and Nuevo, California. Brenda was born to Dorothy Ammons Wika and Gilbert (Skip)...
Judith Lynn Nutter Madden, age 79, of Longview, Washington passed away peacefully in Elk Grove, California on August 2, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on October 5, 1945, in Astoria, Oregon, Judy was the beloved daughter of Bonnie B. Nutter and G. Wallace Nutter. Judy spent the majority of her youth in Seaside, Oregon, later living in Callam Bay and graduating from Wahkiakum High School in Cathlamet, Washington. She pursued higher education at Lower Columbia College, and went on to work in their registrar office, a role in which she suppo...
HELLO. We had a wonderful time at Puget Island Fire station for National Night Out. A big thank you to those who met with us at our table and received a library card. We signed up 25 new members. A big thank you goes out to Puget Island Fire for their support. AUGUST POP-UPS. Do you like ice-pops, bubbles, music, and face painting? We’ve had three August Pop-ups so far this month in front of the library building and have only three remaining from 2-5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, Saturday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 30. See you there. COUNTY F...
Get into the donating spirit, Cathlamet, as the fourth annual Cup of Sunshine Competition is already underway. Per competition rules, the business that brings in the most donations will win the "Cup of Sunshine" chalice and bragging rights. Pottery artist Ruthie Doumit created this year's chalice. Leading this drive is local business owner Sue Zabel. Aside from owning the Jabber Shack, Sue is a frequent community fundraiser. David Zabel, a wood craftsman and Sue's husband, designed and made doze...
Are you looking for work? Would you like to stay local? Whether you are considering a caregiving career or are someone seeking in-home care, you should stop by Employ Wahkiakum’s Caregiving Fair being held this Friday, Aug. 15 from 1-3 p.m. at the Hope Center (320 S 3rd St.) in Cathlamet. Terrie Howell, who assists seniors for Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services, has been seeing an uptick in requests for in-home care in recent years. This care includes long-term assistance with cooking, c...
DRIED OUT. The beginning of this week was supposed to be pretty hot, so I hope you have all managed to get through that heatwave without any issues, as more moderate temperatures are expected to be in place by the time you read this. It should go without saying that we all need to be very careful with any heat source right now that could cause a fire, as it seems there are currently massive fires burning in many areas. We don’t want to join the trend, so please be extra careful with any heat sources right now. Don’t forget to check those tow ch...
Aug 4 10:08 a.m. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a possible missing person in the Grays River area. Friends of the individual reported that the individual called them and said he could see the Covered Bridge, but was on a logging road halfway off an embankment and his phone was going straight to voicemail. Clatsop County Search and Rescue confirmed they had located the missing person. 1:18 p.m. A Puget Island resident reported that they had lost their cell phone, which was in a black case, near S Welcome Slough Road. 4:24 p.m. A Dri...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing Thursday August 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room on the 3rd floor of the Wahkiakum County Courthouse, 64 Main Street Cathlamet, WA 98612. The public is invited to attend in person or via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting Computer: https://zoom.us/j/94973069303?pwd=S2xUaVdSaFR1S1NReWpiMlhGQVZ5UT09 Meeting ID: 949 7306 9303 Passcode: DdM9Ab Phone: 253 215 8782 253 205 0468 360 209 5623 Meeting ID: 949 7306 9303 Passcode:...
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Announcement of Opportunity for Pro/Con Committees Pursuant to RCW 29A.32.280 Cathlamet, WA – Wahkiakum County Elections is announcing an opportunity for the public to form a committee to provide statements in favor and opposing the following measure submitted for the General Election ballot by the Public Utility District : “If approved, this measure would authorize Public Utility District #1 of Wahkiakum County to acquire, operate, and maintain sewer systems, in accordance with RCW 54.16.230. Voter app...
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Announcement of Opportunity for Pro/Con Committees Pursuant to RCW 29A.32.280 Cathlamet, WA – Wahkiakum County Elections is announcing an opportunity for the public to form a committee to provide statements in favor and opposing the following measure submitted for the General Election ballot by the Public Utility District : “Increase of Property Tax Levy for Retention of Basic Public Safety and Other Essential Services The Town Council of the Town of Cathlamet adopted Resolution No. 463-25 concerning a pro...
The Wahkiakum County Commissioners held their weekly meeting Tuesday, Aug. 5. During public comment, County Engineer Paul Lacey expressed his concern about Bridge 4-120 (over Skamokawa Creek) on SR 4. Currently, the Washington Department of Transportation has no plans to perform maintenance and painting on the bridge. Lacey is concerned because the bridge, built in 1939, is showing signs of flaking paint. Lacey said, “I believe the paint contains lead, which flakes into the creek and eventually flows into the Columbia River.” Lacey then req...
Tucked behind the Wahkiakum County Health & Human Services building on Elochoman Road, the Wahkiakum Food Bank quietly serves around 25 local families each week. Operated entirely by volunteers, the food bank runs on the generosity of donors and the dedication of community members who believe no one in Wahkiakum County should go hungry. Earlier this summer, new shelving was installed in the food bank's garage area thanks to volunteer Jim Fine of Castle Rock, who organized the effort through the...
