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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Hello from your Sheriff! The Johnson Park Sheriff's Field Office has been open on Thursdays for a few weeks now with positive reception from our community. I have received many tips regarding traffic safety concerns and suspicious activity, which I have forwarded to the Deputies for increased patrols. Emergency Management Coordinator Austin Smith has also been able to answer questions regarding emergency response and preparedness during his time at the field office. I have enjoyed seeing all of...
SUPER NICE. As last week ended and this one began, it was super nice outside and plenty warm. I’m not a heat lover, but for those who are, it looks like you’ll enjoy several days of sunny weather. By the time you read this, the hottest days should be behind us, and that won’t hurt my feelings any. The heat meant watering those plants a little extra this week, so I hope you didn’t forget, as it’s frustrating to buy a bunch of new plants or have a bunch of garden starts come up, only to have them all dry up, and you have to start over. Here’s to...
June 2 7:56 a.m. A caller at Greenwood Cemetery reported that someone was removing flowers from graves without permission and disposing of them. The caller stated that this had been an ongoing issue and requested that it be documented. 1:08 p.m. A caller on Columbia Street reported that a vehicle was driving erratically and performing lane changes. 6 p.m. A concerned caller on SR4 reported an individual was on the side of the road flagging drivers down and appeared to be yelling “help.” The caller said the person was walking towards the Dol...
Wahkiakum County Fire District 3 serves the West End of the county, operating stations in Grays River on N. Hull Creek Road, Rosburg on Raistakka Road, and a small station on Salmon Creek Road. Their coverage area extends from KM Hill in the east to the Pacific County line in the west, including the portions of Salmon Creek that fall within Wahkiakum County. The department consists of approximately 25 volunteers, with eight to ten of them regularly responding to calls and attending training...
Has it really been a week? Time goes fast, it's said, when one's having fun; and, if by "fun," that means trenching the yard, construction projects, mowing, more mowing, and having to have Julie's black Ford trailered back to the Elochoman from Bunker Hill due to a mechanical malfunction, well then I've been full up with 'fun.' Thank you, Randy Coleman for the lift and the assistance. Porcupines in June? I know. Anyone having anything to do with trees, i.e. loggers, tree farmers, and the like,...
Public Announcement Wahkiakum PUD to Acquire Town of Cathlamet Water and Wastewater Systems Wahkiakum Public Utility District (PUD) is pleased to announce the upcoming acquisition of the Town of Cathlamet’s water and wastewater systems. This transition, developed through collaboration with town officials, marks a significant step toward ensuring long-term sustainability, reliability, and quality service for local residents. Effective August 7, 2025, the PUD will assume full operational responsibility and on September 4, 2025, the PUD will a...
CALL FOR BIDS JANITORIAL SERVICES WAHKIAKUM COUNTY CATHLAMET, WASHINGTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Wahkiakum County Public Works Dept. in the County Courthouse at 64 Main Street, P.O. Box 97, Cathlamet, WA 98612 until the hour of 9:45 A.M. on June 24th, 2025. Sealed bids will then be opened and publicly read in the chambers of the Board of County Commissioners for janitorial services in Wahkiakum County Buildings. Contract Description: This contract consists of cleaning of the Wahkiakum County Courthouse,...
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...
