Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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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)...
To The Eagle, I want to say Thank You Mayor Olson for all you have done and tried to do for the residents of Cathlamet. During your time in office, you have worked tirelessly to make improvements to our sweet little town. Unfortunately, you have had to deal with folks that vehemently opposed your efforts and did so with name calling, false accusations and down-right disrespect. Whenever possible, you have shown up to support all the local causes and small organizations events. I personally always appreciated your eloquence and words of...
To The Eagle, With everything happening in this year’s Assessor race, it’s hard not to feel excited for the upcoming debates. I’ve been following the Assessor’s race, and one candidate stands out: Justin Moriarty. One thing that really stands out to me is his hands-on approach. If elected, he is committed to continuing the full-time work he is already doing rather than hiring someone to take over his role. From what I understand, Justin currently works full time in the Assessor’s office while also staying actively engaged with the public. H...
HELLO. We finished-up our Summer Reading & Story Time programs for the year. We will begin Story Time once again this fall in the Pioneer Community Center’s lower room. AUGUST POP-UPS. Do you like ice cream, ice pops, bubbles, and music? Starting Aug. 7, the library will be having fun and lighthearted pop-up events down in front of the building. With activities such as face painting, paper airplanes, bubble play, marshmallow towers, and chalk drawing, each pop-up is a little different. This month’s pop-ups are Aug. 7, 9, 13, 14, 16, and 30 fro...
Tsuga Gallery presents featured artist for the month of August: Kenny Evans. Kenny grew up in the Pacific Northwest where he was surrounded by trees and tidewater. His childhood was shaped by driftwood forts, foggy mornings, and walks through ancient forests that felt older than time. The raw, untamed beauty imprinted on him a longing to create and tell stories with his hands. In his younger years, Kenny never thought of himself as an artist, but he could never stop making things. Even as a...
CHANGE IS COMING. If the weather folks are correct, it looks like we will have some cooler temperatures coming this week along with some moisture, and while many may hate to see the rain arrive, I will be happy to see it. Everything is so dry, my lawn is a lousy color of brown, and with fires everywhere, I think a drink for the plants and trees would be great. By now, all of the hay growers should have had enough time to get their crops in, and maybe we can get these showers out of the way before the big county fair takes place a couple of week...
July 28 6:35 a.m. A caller on Altoona Pillar Rock Road called to report a water leak under the road. 8:21 a.m. A concerned citizen reported seeing an individual walking down the street who seemed confused and in need of help. Deputies located the individual and stayed with them until a family member arrived to pick up. 8:32 a.m. A Cathlamet resident called to report that an immediate family had taken their mail and would not return it. 9 a.m. The Cathlamet Ambulance transported a Skamokawa resident to the hospital for a rapid heart rate, pain i...
In the coming weeks, I will be highlighting some of the fantastic vendors who make the West Wahkiakum Farmers Market a vibrant part of our community. From fresh produce and honey to original artwork and flowers, our area is home to an inspiring group of individuals who pour their hearts into their crafts. One of those individuals is Jamie VanBuhler, a market organizer, grower, photographer, and off-grid homesteader. The farmers market is run through the nonprofit charitable organization Altoona...
Yes, it is August already. It is said "time flies when you're having fun." Though I believe I am, I'm not sure I'm actually having fun, as the squares on the calendar sure seem to be getting X'd out at speeds upwards of mach one these days. Per usual, there's a lot going on in the great outdoors during the eighth month of the year. Bear season takes place in mid-August, fishing, Salmon Derby, street market, farmers markets, and the Toto/Men at Work/Christopher Cross concert (for which we have ti...
With an eye toward maintaining and growing business relevance and sustainability within an ever-changing and challenging environment, a lot of thinking outside of the box has been going on within Wahkiakum West Communications, largely driven by CEO Ken Johnson. That thinking has resulted in the entry by Wahkiakum West into the video production field. As the company's expertise grew and gained recognition, it caught the attention of the Washington Filmworks Incentive Program as well as tourist ag...
To The Eagle, My concern is that while the town struggles financially, leadership appears disengaged. We are watching this county slowly decline, and yet the response seems to be silence, or worse, budget cuts that hurt working people. Cutting jobs and focusing only on saving money is not the solution. We’re already operating on the bare minimum, and continuing down this path will only weaken us further. What we need now is bold thinking. This county needs to generate income, create opportunities, invest in what we have, and produce things t...
HELLO. We now have 1,547 members at our Library – you're making it happen. Thank you! AUGUST POP-UPS. Do you like ice cream, popcycles, bubbles, and music? In August, the library will be having fun and light-hearted pop-up events down in front of the library building. With face painting, paper airplanes, bubble play, marshmallow towers, and chalk drawing, each pop-up is a little different. Come and see. Pop-ups are from 2-5 p.m. on Aug. 7, 9, 13, 14, 16, 30. POKEMON CLUB. Want to join a new P...
Come join the Puget Island Fire Department for National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Introduced in 1984, the first National Night Out started through a network of law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watch groups, civic groups, state and regional crime prevention associations and volunteers across the nation. Locally, this annual nationwide event is organized with the support of the Puget Island Fire Department and Auxiliary. This will be the eighth year that Wahkiakum County has participated, with kids’ games, a raffle, hot dogs and root b...
JUST RIGHT. I have to say, concerning the recent weather, the last few days have been just perfect for me: cloudy in the morning hours, then sunshine later on. No crazy hot temps, and cooler temps in the evening, so my house doesn't heat up too much either; I have really enjoyed it. Now, I did hear that there were some showers in Cathlamet, but surprisingly, we didn't get them, which was amazing as we folks in Skamokawa are usually the ones who get the most rain! Actually, we could use some rain, so if it shows up, I will be quite happy. By...
July 21 1:13 a.m. A Cathlamet resident was transported to the hospital for shortness of breath and chest pain. 7:05 a.m. A driver on SR4 called to report an individual pushing a shopping cart along the side of SR4 near Maple Ridge Road. 8:02 a.m. A Rosburg resident called to report that they heard a loud boom, “like a cannon,” followed by a power outage on Raistakka Road. 1:37 p.m. A Cathlamet resident called to report that their cat had been missing for several days from Jacobsen Road. 2:55 p.m. A caller reported a pedestrian on w SR4 who was...
Last week, I shared about our first summer cleaning up our property in Grays River. When we were planning our move, the question we heard most often was, "You know it rains a lot there, right?" Of course, we were aware of that. It's the Pacific Northwest; everyone knows it. However, knowing about it in theory and experiencing it firsthand are two entirely different things. In Sept. 2021, the rain began, and for months, it felt as though it would never stop. Locals even mentioned that this...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Random Batch Audit Pursuant to chapter RCW 29A.60.170 RCW Cathlamet, WA – Wahkiakum County Elections will be conducting a Random Batch Audit for the 2025 Primary Election. A random check of ballot counting equipment, commonly known as a random batch audit, compares a hand count of ballots to the voting system count in six randomly selected batches. This check occurs within 48 hours of election day and prior to the certification of the election. (RCW 29A.60.170) The test will be conducted on Thursday, August 7, at 10:00 A...
NOTICE OF ELECTION AND OPEN PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on Tuesday, the 5th day of August 2025, a Primary Election will be conducted entirely by mail in all of Wahkiakum County. VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES: Pursuant to RCW 29A.08.140, the registration deadline for all precincts within the district voting in the Primary Election will be as follows: Last day to receive new registrations online or by mail: July 28, 2025 Last day to receive updates to existing registrations online or by mail: July 28, 2025 Last day to...
Councilmember Crystal Baker brought an item to the agenda during the Monday, July 21 session of Cathlamet Town Council. Having spoken with board members from the Wahkiakum County Historical Society, Crystal, the newest member of Town Council, inquired about the communication between council members and the Historical Society - specifically the museum - from early August to mid November. According to Crystal, a letter was sent on Aug. 5 requesting that Council "not touch" the tree at Strong Park. Much to the surprise of the Historical Society, t...
Plenty of action has taken place over the past couple of weeks to reflect the PUD consolidation. At the request of Mayor David Olson, PUD General Manager Dan Kay gave a report to begin Monday evening's session of Cathlamet Town Council. "The last two weeks have accelerated quite rapidly," said Kay to begin his report. "All is good, all is safe, everybody has water." Noting the PUD was "on site" at the water treatment plants, Kay reported "getting computer upgrades" and "needing to get more water in" to build the reservoirs. "Last week, the...
A tiny trailer with a big heart and big style has opened at the Elochoman Marina. Owner Lauren Speyser brings her years of experience and a fresh new style with island décor to The Cathlamet Haircut Hut. The new shop will be open Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m to 6 p.m and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Patrons have options from scissor cuts for longer hair to a full-on cut and hot lather neck shave. All services and prices can be found online by visiting cathlamethaircuthut.com. "I'm just...
I recently interviewed Dayle Olson for our 23rd installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Dayle is a poet and short fiction writer, and we met up at her home in Cathlamet and had a conversation about all things books and reading. As we began, Dayle shared her love of reading right from the start. "If there's a 12-month program for reading addiction, I should be going," she said with a laugh. As Dayle reflected about her young life as a kid and...
HELLO. We are now over 1,500 members at our Library. Thank you! FICTION PICK. Our highlighted pick is “Necessary Lies,” a novel by New York Times bestselling author Diane Chamberlain. “Necessary Lies” is a story about two young women in 1960 whose worlds come together in North Carolina. It’s a powerful insight into our past American history and the choices these two women face in a traumatic manner. A story of love, loyalty and asking one’s self, “When everyone is telling you something is wrong, how are you certain what you are told is true...
CLOUDY START. As this week begins, it’s a cooler and cloudier day and I’m just loving it. It’s the perfect kind of weather for doing yard work, so one doesn’t get too hot or sunburned, and it sure beats sweating half to death like we did last week when it was over 100 degrees here. That was miserable. If the forecast holds true, it appears to be in the 70-75 range, with a bit more sun and decent temperatures. In my opinion, that’s perfect. Hope you enjoy it! SPECIAL DAYS. Those celebrating birthdays this coming week from July 24 through 3...
July 14 7:45 a.m. A driver on SR 4 called to report that a tree was down and blocking both lanes west of County Line Park. 8:19 a.m. A caller in Cathlamet called to complain that an alpaca and donkey were blocking the roadway on Beaver Creek Road. 4:18 p.m. Someone found a wallet on SR4 and Welcome Sough Road and turned it into the Sheriff’s Office. The owner was identified later and it was returned. July 15 9:20 a.m. Sheriff’s deputies responded to assist with a vehicle accident after a county vehicle hit a deer and went off the road into a d...
