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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Meetings of the Cathlamet Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous at Hope Center have resumed, the group announced this week. The one-hour meetings have returned to the regular schedule: 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays and 6 p.m. on Sundays. Anyone with a desire to stop drinking is welcome, but hand-sanitizing (available on site), masks and social distancing are required for the safety of all. The Hope Center is located on Maple Street between South 2nd and South 3rd streets in Cathlamet....
Cathlamet Public Library announced the winner of the 2020 Children's Summer Reading Contest as Ka'vi Welker who submitted a painting of Everyday Heroes as her Imagine Your Story contest entry, and was awarded her choice of books, and a large coloring poster. Others who participated in the summer reading program by using the program activity bags are invited to contact the library with their summer reading list and/or photo(s) of activities from the bag that they completed, to also be eligible...
Though the new yarn shop on Main Street in Cathlamet, Jabber Shack, is largely a solo operation, owner Sue Zabel does get some help from her crafty husband, Dave now and again. Zabel initially opened her fiber arts shop a few months ago in a storefront on the highway, but when the space became available on Main Street, she knew it would be a good move. Sue has been felting for two years, and Dave has been a knitter for four. Dave has always led the way when it came to trying something new, and...
Updated vote tallies late last week for Washington's primary elections produced no changes in results for local, regional or state wide races. In primary elections, the candidates with the top two vote counts advance to the general election. Also, in races for seats on a county commission, only voters in the commissioner district vote for the candidates, with all voters in a county voting on the races in the general election. Wahkiakum County had two races on the ballot, both for county commissioner, and both with only two candidates. In...
By a 4-1 vote, members of the Cathlamet Town Council adopted a conceptual plan for developing their parking lot at the corner of Main and Butler streets when they met Monday. Among the other items of business addressed at the nearly four hour long meeting, the council agreed to prohibit mooring on the floats at the town dock; they tabled a decision on a proposal to invest surplus town money in bonds; they scheduled discussions on possible changes to sewer and water rates and on ordinances...
By Rick Nelson Washington's primary election on Tuesday weeded out candidates for state and legislative office, with the top two vote tallies advancing to the general election. Wahkiakum had two races on the ballot, both for county commissioner, and both with only two candidates. In primary elections, only voters in the commissioner district vote for the candidates. In District 1, Puget Island and South Cathlamet precincts, challenger Lee Tischer led incumbent Mike Backman 325-171. Both ran as Independents. In District 2, Elochoman, North...
After a quick report from the general manager, the Wahkiakum PUD Board of Commissioners received an update on the broadband project from their consultant and began a discussion about setting up a policy for succession following the general manager’s eventual retirement, which has not yet been formally announced. Finally, they adopted a resolution for an interlocal agreement with the Town of Cathlamet which supplies water to Puget Island. “It has been brought to our attention several times tha...
To The Eagle: As I begin my 78th trip around the star we call Sol, I find it interesting to note how the closer to the November election and how Trump's numbers seem to be falling behind Mr. Biden's, the more nonsense about delaying the election and dismissing the credibility of voting by mail bubbles to the top. I would hope that I'm not the only one that notices this, although I do wonder at times. Of note, Trump votes by mail. Hmm.... Equally troubling, if not more so, is listening to certain elected officials concerned that people that are...
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: July 27 — 8:22 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Cathlamet resident who had broken a leg in a fall. 10:45 a.m. A caller reported seeing a large plastic pesticide container in a ditch along SR 4 just west of Skamokawa. The container was filling with water and overflowing into the ditch, which fed into a nearby creek. 1:36 p.m. A caller reported an erratic driver heading west on SR 4 near Little Cape Horn. I...
Former Cathlamet resident Andrew Weiler has returned to town and joined the staff of The Wahkiakum County Eagle as a product developer. Weiler graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 2010, earned a bachelor degree at the University of California/Santa Cruz, and this year, a master's degree in media development and innovation. As a part-time employee of The Eagle, he will focus on business development and provide local resources and news coverage of COVID-19 on The Eagle's website. Readers will...
Due to Covid-19, there will be no hunter education class held in Cathlamet this year. There are a couple of options available. One is the deferred option. This is a one-year, once-in-a-lifetime option. The other is the on-line class with a newly created Virtual Field Day (VFD) course. Deferral hunter applications: · Must be at least 9-years old. · Must not have failed a hunter education class in the last 12 months. · Go to WDFW, Hunting, Hunter Ed., Hunter Ed. deferral program and follow instructions. On-line class: · WDFW, Hunting, Hunter Ed....
By Rick Nelson Members of Wahkiakum County's board of commissioners would like to see an increase in public restrooms available to travelers. On Tuesday, they explored the concept with representatives of Port District 1 and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. All agreed this would be a long-term project and that they would see what each could offer to the project. In other business at the board's meeting Tuesday, commissioners accepted the resignation of another member of the county planning...
Lisett Pena has opened House of Shades II in the old barbershop on Main Street, and already local clients, old and new, are keeping her busy. "I'm super grateful for the wonderful support in the community," Pena said on Thursday. Pena spends most of the week working out of her other salon in Longview, the original House of Shade, but as a Wahkiakum County resident with so many locals heading east to see her, she decided that it was a good time to set up a second shop closer to home. When Pena...
Spectrum this month announced the launch of its high-speed broadband and full suite of Spectrum services for residential and business customers in Cathlamet. Spectrum’s high-speed network means homes now have access to Spectrum Internet®, with starting internet speeds of 100 Mbps — and the option to upgrade to 400 Mbps service or a 1-gigabit connection. Spectrum Internet plans have no modem fees, data caps or contracts. For small and medium-sized firms, Spectrum Business® offers plans with 200 Mbps, 600 Mbps and 1-gigabit connections. “We a...
TOASTY--As this week began, we started off very sunny and warm as there was no haze, no morning mist, only direct sunshine coming in my windows and it warmed up very fast. We were in the low 90s in no time! With sunshine forecast for the entire week, although a bit cooler, I hope everyone enjoys it, but carefully, as it's easy to get dehydrated or get sunburned, which of course, is not a good thing. So, here's to enjoying the sunny weather while keeping ourselves safe and while keeping our animals and children safe too. SPECIAL DAYS-Those...
Cathlamet Public Libary Children's Summer Reading Program "Imagine Your Story" contest entries are due Friday, July 31. Librarian Carol Blix reminds participants, "Please make sure stories, poems and art submitted have the author or artist's name, age and contact information, and a signed statement that their creation is their own work.” The library is open from 2-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. For more information call 360-795-3254....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: July 20 — 12:03 p.m. A Puget Island resident reported that a political sign had been stolen. 2:05 p.m. A Puget Island resident reported that a political sign had been stolen and other political signs had been vandalized. 3:12 p.m. An Elochoman Valley resident reported that he had received a counterfeit $50 bill at a garage sale. 3:52 p.m. A Puget Island resident reported that signs had been stolen from t...
Merle A. Brockway, 84, of Longview, died July 25, 2020 at his home. He was born in Oronoco, Minnesota on September 18, 1935 to Lloyd and Elsie (Roslach) Brockway. He was one of eight children. His family moved to Cathlamet where he was raised and attended school before he started his long logging career. In the mid fifties he married Darlene, his first wife and they had two children, Phillip and Beverlee and later divorced. He married Joanne Cook on June 5, 1965. He and Joanne lived in Skamokawa from 1965 until 1994 when they moved to...
Donald Nels Marsyla, known to many as "Soupy," 71, died at his home on Puget Island on July 25, 2020. Don was born to Mike and Elna (Nelson) Marsyla in Centralia on January 19, 1949. They moved to Skamokawa where Don was raised and attended his early schooling. He graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1967. He was well known for his love of classic cars and trucks over his lifetime but his greatest pride and joy was his son, Chad. They shared such good times and joy filled moments. He was...
The Board of Directors of the Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum has announced a limited reopening of the Museum. The Museum will reopen to the public Saturdays only, 1-4 p.m. beginning Saturday August 1 through Saturday September 5. The Museum is able to reopen on a limited basis due to technical and financial assistance from Wahkiakum County and the Town of Cathlamet, each of which provided essential supplies and support to install safety shields at the front entrance to the Museum as well as a sufficient supply of hand sanitizer and...
Cathlamet Public Library patrons are now able to access news articles from several local newspapers: The Chinook Observer, and the Longview Daily News, updated daily. Go to the Newsbank Resources slide page on the library website: www.cathlamet.lib.wa.us, click the link for the newspaper of your choice, and enter your 14-digit library card number to be able to search full-text current and archived articles....
The Town of Cathlamet will shut off water tonight (Monday) to mains serving east Cathlamet and Rosedale in order for a contractor to work on a water main extension along SR 4. Here are the details from a Town Hall notice: THIS SHUT-OFF IS EXPECTED TO AFFECT ALL HOMES LOCATED NEAR OR BETWEEN THE WAHKIAKUM HIGH SCHOOL AND EAST TO THELMA TERRACE. We ask that everyone on the Town’s water system on the following streets please be prepared: Alder St, Anderson St, Columbia St, Cougar Falls, Cougar Ridge, Douglas St, E SR 4, Elm St, Fern Hill, Glen L...
The Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors met on Tuesday to approve the budget for the 2021-2022 academic year, learn about a possible opportunity to fund remodeling, and get an update on preparations for school in the middle of a pandemic. Following a budget hearing, directors approved a 2020-2021 budget with revenue estimated at $7,766,972 and $7,989,503 in estimated expenditures, as well as a four year budget resolution. “I did learn that the State Auditor’s Office looks at the fou...
To The Eagle: Thank you to The Wahkiakum County Eagle for allowing opinions. I will vote for the following candidates: Dan Cothren County Commissioner Pos. 2. I would vote for Mike Backman if I lived in his district. Jim Walsh State Representative # 19. Jaime Herrera Beutler Congress District 3. I have never voted a straight party ballot but this election I can not in good conscience vote for any Democrat since they all seem to think Socialism is the way to go and after all the many good things President Trump has done for the working class...
The Wahkiakum County Port 1 Board of Commissioners met last Thursday to talk about limiting numbers at County Line Park camp sites, a possible grant to make improvements at County Line, and a letter to support the Town of Cathlamet’s efforts to secure grants for a waterfront park. Port Manager Jackie Lea asked commissioners to enact a policy at County Line Park to limit the number of people allowed at the dry camping sites. “Over the last few weeks, the amount of people camping at the dry sit...
