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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Friends of Skamokawa Foundation will host its 28th Annual Wine Tasting and Auction Benefit, "A Cornucopia of Wines" on Saturday September 8. The event will run from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Skamokawa Grange, 18 Fairgrounds Road in Skamokawa. The wine portion of the event features fine wines from around the world for sampling by participants as well as a variety of appetizers for attendees to enjoy. During the wine tasting, guests will have the opportunity to bid on an extensive variety of unique, specialty items created by local artists,...
All hunters born after January 1, 1972 must complete the hunter education course to be held in Cathlamet, to qualify for a hunting license. The first session will be held August 4 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; the second session on August 9 from 6-8:30 p.m., and the third session on August 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All classes will be held at the Cathlamet Fire Hall in the DeBriae room. Participants must register online beginning July 23 at http://my.register-ed.com. Bring no guns or ammunition to classes, but do bring a sack lunch. For further...
With two members attending via telephone, Tuesday's meeting of the Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners was short. Commissioners Mike Backman and Blair Brady were out of town but on the telephone; Dan Cothren sat alone at the board's table and chaired the session. --Cothren and Public Works Director Chuck Beyer reported that county consultants are still working with the Seattle and Portland offices of the US Army Corps of Engineers to complete permitting for dredge spoils deposits to protect...
Cathlamet attorney Stewart Feil is running for Wahkiakum County prosecuting attorney. Feil grew up in Centerville, Utah. He received a Bachelors in English and a minor in psychology from BYU and met his wife while giving sword fighting lessons in Provo, Utah. It was while working at the Utah State Hospital, a lockdown psychiatric facility, that he discovered he had an interest in the law. "I started interacting with the legal side of the mental health industry," Feil said. "I saw that law...
Dan Bigelow has been the prosecuting attorney for Wahkiakum County for three terms. He's hoping to make it four. Why? For a myriad of reasons. He has made this place his home, he wants to serve, and he feels fulfilled in a way that he isn't sure he could be somewhere else. "I still think that I can do it best," Bigelow said. "I think that Wahkiakum County has come to expect a level of service after Fred Johnson. His eminence in prosecuting and working as a coroner has gotten people accustomed...
Live Music Saturday, July 21 at River Mile 38 Brewing Company, Tom Armstrong, 5 p.m.; The Dead Hollows, 6 p.m.; The Mutineers, 8-10 p.m., Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
Matt Kuhl is running for the position of Wahkiakum County Auditor. Kuhl graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 2003. He attended community college in Wenatchee and worked for the forest service, but his mind was on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. "Someone was going to take my place to go, or I was going to join and make sure no one else took my place in this war," he said." I think it has something to do with my upbringing in Cathlamet. I wanted to serve. I was always amazed with veterans...
By Rick Nelson People are saying the next meeting of the Cathlamet town council (Monday, 6 p.m. in the Cathlamet fire hall) should be moved to a bigger venue, for they expect a large crowd to attend and protest the council's vote last month to purchase a Main Street parking lot. Eagle readers may have seen some reporting and several letters to the editor concerning the issue. Some of the objections to the purchase which readers have expressed include: 1. The town's offer was much higher than appraisals from the county assessor's office and a...
To The Eagle: The Town of Cathlamet is about to spend money and many people’s time for a long overdue update to it’s legally required Town Comprehensive Plan. This updated Plan will allow the Town to accomplish two primary things. It will: a) allow us access to available grant money for needed projects and efforts to improve our town. b) serve as a guiding path, or “North Star” for the Town Council to most effectively plan and prepare for our future - whether it’s making decisions for current issues, or planning for ones that are 10, 15, or 20...
To The Eagle: As a local resident for some seven years, I would like to express several thoughts with the voters regarding our next county assessor. I will vote for Bill Coons, again. Why? When I bought my home here in Cathlamet, Bill Coons was my real estate agent. We spent days, literally days, driving around the entire town, Puget Island, too. Street after street, Bill would point out individual house after house, its history, its good/bad qualities, and where it fit in value-wise with the surrounding neighborhood. When choosing an...
To The Eagle: Just wondering since the city seems to have unlimited funds if they might use some for the grounds at the pool. It looks pretty shabby. And speaking of the pool, it is open and the guards are doing a great job. Swim lessons begin July 15 and there are scholarships available. The Cathlamet Woman’s Club offers scholarships each summer, ask the guards for information. JoAnn Prestegard Cathlamet...
To The Eagle: The Town of Cathlamet is carrying a debt of $6,272,000 in principal plus interest of $3,658,000 that will accrue over the life of the various loans, for a total of about $9,933,000. According to the most recent census, the town had 532 people, 258 households and 136 families. Broken down by those demographics, that equals about $18,671 per resident, $38,500 per household, and $73,036 per family. How do you feel as residents of Cathlamet about your elected officials saddling you with that kind of debt? How do you feel about them...
To The Eagle: I do not know whom Prudence Diem was referring to in her July 5 letter to the editor when she stated “we still owe the county around $360,000 for hookups for Boege.” Certainly with her involvement with the Town Planning Commission she would know that hookup fees are the responsibility of the property developer or owner. Fact, the town owes nothing to the county for the county’s Sewer Line Extension Project. If Ms. Diem is not aware of this fact then where did she get her misinformation from? Ms. Diem did not live in our commu...
SURPRISE--As this past weekend began, we had a bit of a surprise, as we woke up to wetness on Saturday morning and had some off and on misty times throughout the morning. While I appreciated the unexpected watering, it was not appreciated by those who had either just baled hay or just taken down a field, thinking they had no rain in the forecast; bummer! However, Sunday morning came around and it was blue skies and temps in the upper 70s, with a good breeze, so it was a great way to end the weekend. Monday started with some great cloud cover,...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-9 p.m. Girl Scouts, Community Center, Cathlamet, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Food Addicts Meeting, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 5:30-7 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Port District #1, 500 2nd St., 5 p.m....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: July 2 — 5:02 p.m. A driver was cited for driving with a suspended license. 5:03 p.m. A Deep River resident had video evidence of a trespasser. 10 p.m. A neighbor reported a possible burglary in progress at a Puget Island home. Deputies responded. July 3 — 10:44 a.m. The fuel lines had been cut and gas was missing from a Town of Cathlamet truck. 12:49 p.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Cathlamet res...
The Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners met quickly on July 3 to listen to reports and approve a capital asset policy. Commissioner Dennis Reid said he had been approached by a business owner who had asked if there was anything the PUD could do to fix the costs for water and sewer, which are set by the Town of Cathlamet. “Such a high percentage of this business’s income is going to pay water and sewer that it’s a tough deal. It was interesting that he reached out to me. I told him I coul...
The Wahkiakum County Commissioners met July 3 to field questions and concerns from residents and handle county business. Puget Island resident Nicki Seiler presented a letter signed by several of her neighbors regarding 6-8 parcels in the Pancake Point flood zone. The parcels were not included by Wahkiakum County in the list of recommended sites to receive dredge spoils under the permit currently in process. The letter was a formalized request to commissioners that efforts include these...
H.O. Bud Mickelsen died June 22, 2018 at Hospice Care Center. He was born in Bancroft, Idaho on October 17, 1933 to Raymond and Verna Mickelsen. Bud graduated from Weiser High School in Idaho, then attended Boise State University, prior to joining the Army. Bud married Phoebe Fellows and they had two sons, Martin and Gary. They were later divorced. In 1974 he married Dorothy and they have been married for 44 years. Bud was employed by United Airlines in Boise in June 1957 and retired at SeaTac...
Wahkiakum Community Center 100 Main Street Cathlamet 360.795.7870. Volunteers- Come apply to help at your Wahkiakum Community Center- we’ll feed you! Opportunities to serve as a Flex Host or at special events, like National Pie Day or Bald Eagles Day. We have something for everyone! Volunteers can contact me at burkes@co.wahkiakum.wa.us https://www.facebook.com/Wahkiakum.Community.Center/ https://files.acrobat.com/a/preview/ec920ed7-436e-447e-9068-63c3fb34c4f1 Wahkiakum Outdoors Bandtails: Wild Pigeons of the West (and other Doves) at the R...
Submitted by Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce Alright, Wahkiakum! Bald Eagle Days is coming in hot! Let’s get ready to welcome loads of visitors and make them feel welcome. Merchants - clean your shop windows, shine your shoes and get ready to make some money! Locals - enjoy the friends and family reunion. Friday, July 20th we will kick off the celebration with a Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest, Farmer’s Market, Tsuga Gallery Anniversary Party and Challenge of Champions Professional Bull Riders Exhibition at the Skamokawa Fairgrounds. Saturday, Jul...
Live Music Saturday, July 14 at River Mile 38 Brewing Company, The Creston Line, Crow’s Nest Stage, 5-8 p.m., 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662. Singer/songwriter Lulu LaFever has three shows coming up. On July 17, 6 p.m., she'll play at the Naselle Library; on July 25, 6 p.m., at the Cowlitz County Fair, Longview, and July 27, 5:30 p.m., at the Cooper Mountain Wintery, Beaverton, Ore. LaFever calls her show "Soulful Roadhouse" and describes it as "JJ Cale meets Bonnie Raitt in a jazz club on Bourbon S...
Last Wednesday, a candidate forum was held before a full house at the Skamokawa Grange. Each candidate was given an opportunity to introduce themselves before answering questions from the audience. The first group to take the stage were candidates for the Washington State House of Representatives, including Jim Walsh and Erin Frasier for Position 1; and Brian Blake and Roy David Parsons for Position 2. Joel McEntire, a candidate for Position 2, was deployed as a US Marine in Afghanistan and had...
To The Eagle: I will quote again from Thomas Sowell: “If people in the media cannot decide whether they are in the business of reporting news or manufacturing propaganda, it is all the more important that the public understand that difference and choose their news sources accordingly.” I am referring to the photo of the little crying girl supposedly separated from her family at the Mexico-US border. As most of us now know, that never happened. The child was right there next to her mother with the border patrol. There is a picture to prove it....
To The Eagle: Great things can happen when we work together! The Kiwanis Club of Cathlamet has joined in the effort to feed our local kids this summer from July 16 – August 16. Partners also include First Interstate Bank, Wahkiakum Health & Human Services, WSU Extension, local churches, and many interested community members. Thrivent is generously donating $250 to help. Additional contributions are most welcome and can be mailed to Kiwanis Club of Cathlamet, Summer Lunch Program, PO Box 515, Cathlamet, WA 98612. With additional financial h...
