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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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On Monday, the Cathlamet Town Council swiftly passed several ordinances during a short council meeting. The meeting was delayed once again by technical issues related to Zoom and the idea of safely having in-person council meetings was proposed but not decided upon. Town Attorney Fred Johnson reminded council members that the ordinances up for vote were those reviewed by Code Publishing as a part of an external legal review of the town’s municipal code (CMC). Code Publishing has made recommendations for updates in order to be in compliance w...
On Tuesday, the count of covid-19 cases in Wahkiakum County had reached 100. Of those, 19 were considered potentially active. According to the Washington Department of Health, 1,483 tests of county residents have been conducted, and five people in the county have been hospitalized. There have been 4,248 cases of covid-19 in Cowlitz County, with 94 considered active. They are attributing 54 deaths to the virus. Pacific County reported 21 new cases on Monday, for a total of 762 cases. Of those,...
To The Eagle: I rarely write a letter to the editor, but last week something really struck me odd. A lady wrote "Why, Mr. Editor, do you print such rubbish instead of the informative interesting stuff? Having served in the military and being a red blooded flag waving American I totally believe in the first amendment. But the lady wanting the editor to restrict free speech and only print what she considers informative is why our country is splitting right down the middle. She reminds me of my niece from California that said the Constitution...
To The Eagle: A letter to the Editor described me as being childish. I guess that is one of the nicest things I have been called by those that can't seem to be cured of their Trump Derangement syndrome. That person’s letter comparing President Trump to Hitler is pretty sick stuff. Where is the same outrage over China killing more then 500,000 Americans with their lies and deceit about Covid 19? I'm not hearing it from the left. Karl Marx stated that if you tell a lie long enough people will begin to believe it, Lincoln said the truth doesn't m...
An adolescent bald eagle keeps watch from a tree near Nassa Point east of Cathlamet. Photo courtesy of Sarah Lawrence....
MIXED--By the time you read this, we may be back to some soggy weather after a supposed dry spell, which is at least happening this Monday morning after some heavy fog. Of course those cloudy days often wind up a bit damp, but if we get any break from the downpours we've had, that will be a good thing, so we'll hope for the best. I know we certainly enjoyed the dry moments and the bit of sunshine we saw at the end of last week, even though it didn't last nearly long enough to suit me! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from March 4-10...
Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, meetings and events usually listed here have been canceled or changed to online participation until further notice. The Eagle was advised of the following events: Online Recovery Meeting, Lower Columbia River Refuge Recovery. Mondays 6:30 p.m. Zoom ID 960 8413 9102. Community Center, Mon. 9-12 & 1-5. Tues-Thurs. 9-1. Friday by appointment. Cathlamet Library T-F 2-5 p.m. Covid restrictions enforced. Cemetery District #2, Monday, March 8, Skamokawa Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum PUD, Tuesday, March 9, 8:30...
Highway 401: I'm writing this on Tuesday. I waited to finalize this column so I could report on the Wahkiakum County Commissioners' meeting in Cathlamet that I attended this morning. I went to speak in person about the highway 401 situation. Since everyone in our area is affected by the closure, I wanted to report to them on the changes we are experiencing since the road has closed, including Dismal Nitch. Visitors should have access to that rest stop, or at least that's my thought. I asked...
February 21 — 6:01 p.m. The Skamokawa ambulance and the Grays River Fire Department aided an ailing Skamokawa resident who was vomiting and had stomach and body pain. 10:02 p.m. A caller reported that a tree was blocking the eastbound lane of SR 4 in the Rosburg area. February 22 — 10:20 a.m. A caller reported that a slide was blocking both lanes of Elochoman Valley Road, just past the eight mile marker. 5:38 p.m. A caller reported that a woman was disturbing customers at a Cathlamet business. 7:46 p.m. An Elochoman Valley resident rep...
Laurel "Abe" Abrahamson, 84, of Cathlamet WA. passed away at the hospice Ctr. in Longview, WA. Febuary 27, 2021. He was born February 23, 1937 in North Dakota to Ray and Ida Abrahamson. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Bobby Abrahamson of Silverton, OR and a son Roger Abrahamson of Anchorage AK. Abe enjoyed reading his country western books and listening to his classic country music while being a longtime manager of the Riverview Apt. complex in downtown Cathlamet. My dad wa...
Pearl Blackburn spotted this mirror image on a walk around Cathlamet this week....
Shannon Dela Cruz, who grew up in Avondale, Arizona, moved to Cathlamet her sophomore year with her mom to be closer to family. There were thousands of students at her school in Arizona, so Wahkiakum High School was a bit of a surprise. Shannon has been finding ways to make it home. Her hard work and good grades earned her membership in the National Honor Society when she was a freshman, and back in Arizona, that meant meetings, leadership roles, community service, and activities at the school....
If you ask Stacey Lane, it was serendipity that brought her to Wahkiakum County. "I don't necessarily believe in luck," she said. "I love being in Cathlamet. It's probably the most hidden little gem of the state. I know one of the challenges is that it's off the beaten path, but that's one of its charms, and the people are amazing." Lane is the new director for the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce. She joined the organization as the assistant director part time last year, before stepping into the...
As of Wednesday, the number of covid-19 cases in Wahkiakum County was up to 97, with 16 cases considered active. According to the Washington Department of Health, 1,445 tests had been conducted so far. Pacific County's total was up to 736, with seven cases considered active. Nine people have died because of covid-19. There have been 4,156 cases of covid-19 in Cowlitz County with 103 considered active. They are attributing 49 deaths to the virus. Across the river, there have been 1,232 cases in...
On Feb. 11, the Cathlamet Town Council held a special meeting to fill a vacant council member position. Five year resident CeCelia Raglin was appointed to Town Council Position No. 3 for the unexpired term. One other candidate was considered, Jeanne Hendrickson. Former Council Member Paige Lake resigned from position No. 3, and Raglin will have to file in May and run against other applicants during the normal election period to continue in the position beyond this year. Position No. 5 and the mayor position will also be up for election this...
To The Eagle: In response to the letter I submitted last week, I have found an overwhelming amount of information showing these conclusions. One, for the large part it seems the majority in our community and state are very pro-mask in sports and all other areas of life. Two, there is an extreme lack of leadership and ownership in this state that goes from the governor all the way to the bottom. Three, re-opening and living a normal life is not a priority to most leaders and the leaders it is important to are facing an impossible battle to get...
To The Eagle: I always look forward to reading The Eagle’s Letters to the Editor. It helps me keep a pulse on what our community is thinking about and why, regardless of the writer’s political bias. I especially enjoy the balanced, truth based opinions, regardless of how much it does or doesn’t align with my thinking. Contrasting this enjoyment are recent letters in The Eagle by a couple of consistent writers. They continue to seemingly justify their political bias and opinion by writing caustic, arguably false and usually combative narra...
ANOTHER WET ONE--As I begin my column, we are once again looking at the possibilty for some local flooding, so I hope everyone gathered what they needed just in case we have our "usual" underwater spots which prevent us from getting to the store. As we all know by now, along with the water covered roads, we can also get mud, rock and tree slides so if you're traveling, you'll need to keep a watchful eye out for those possible hazards. On Monday morning, boulders were spotted east of Stella about milepost 51, so with another major slide...
Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, meetings and events usually listed here have been canceled or changed to online participation until further notice. The Eagle was advised of the following events: Online Recovery Meeting, Lower Columbia River Refuge Recovery. Mondays 6:30 p.m. Zoom ID 960 8413 9102. Community Center, Mon. 9-12 & 1-5. Tues-Thurs. 9-1. Friday by appointment. Cathlamet Library T-F 2-5 p.m. Covid restrictions enforced....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: February 15 — 2:01 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Puget Island resident complaining of chest pain. 3:39 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a resident at a home east of Cathlamet who was bleeding after a fall. 8:10 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided an Elochoman Valley resident who had recently had surgery and whose incision was leaking. The individual declined transport to the hospital. 9:17 a.m. A s...
John (Jack) J. Tobin, 82 of Cathlamet, died at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA on February 13, 2021. He was born December 12, 1938 to John and Alice Tobin in Portland, OR. Jack grew up on the banks of the Willamette River in West Linn, OR spending his days on the river as much as possible enjoying such passtimes as collecting arrowheads and fishing. He graduated from West Linn High School and attended Oregon State University where he graduated from the School of Engineering with a Forestry degree. Jack married the love of his life and...
Peggy Fuller, a 5 year resident of Cathlamet, passed away peacefully on February 3rd in Longview WA. Peggy was born on March 2nd 1938 to Valetta and Lee Vedin in The Dalles, Ore. Peggy leaves behind two brothers, Rogher Holzer of Vancover WA, Jerry Holzer of Woodland WA and one sister Linda Walker of Ridgefield WA. Peggy has 8 children. Rick Jones, Terri Hunt, Cindy Delmazzo, Mary Henkes, Bill Freuler, Linda Jordan, Jerry Jones and June Preston. Debra Thatcher and Daniel Freauler proceeded her...
Lois Lynne Wakefield, age 81, of Naselle died unexpectedly on February 5, 2021. Lois was born to Albert and Mary Nelsen on September 30, 1939 in Longview. She married Wayne G. Wakefield on October 25, 1956, and lived in Longview for the first 12 years of their marriage. In 1968, they moved their growing family to Rosburg, purchasing a 50-acre farm on Mill Road. Lois served as a 4-H volunteer for 50+ years and also as Fair Manager for Wahkiakum County. Cooking was a huge part of her life from...
A new event is being planned for the fairgrounds this year. The Farm to Fiber Festival will be an annual event bringing fiber enthusiasts, youth and fiber animal breeders together for education, demonstrations, sales and competitions. They are looking for interested persons who would like to help coordinate this event or donate their time during the event. Anyone interested in participating as volunteers, educators, committee members or demonstrators should contact Lori Cagle (lrcagle@gmail.com) or Sue Zabel at the Jabber Shack in Cathlamet...
The Snow: White-tail deer check out a nearby noise in Puget Island snow. Central and eastern Wahkiakum County dealt with snow last weekend; the Westend dealt with an ice storm. Photo by Rick Nelson. The Thaw: Snow still blanked Cathlamet streets on Monday, but the thaw had started. Photos by Andrew Weiler....
