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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Bald Eagle Fest will be held on July 21st this year and we are ready to start planning. Come and help us design the day beginning with the street fair at 9:00 am, the parade through town, the kids play area, music, a celebration of logging and who knows what else. The first meeting of the Bald Eagle Fest planning committee will be Wednesday, May 30th at 5:00 pm in the Scarborough Meeting Room next to the Chamber office which is located at 102 Main Street in Cathlamet. Come with your thinking caps on, everyone is invited to submit ideas for the...
The GFWC-Cathlamet Woman's Club has elected new officers to serve from 2018-2020. L-r are Treasurer Ginger Hake, Secretary Hannah Booth, Vice-president Caroline Walton and President Maureen Zacher-Bockius. The club meets the first Tuesday of each month at noon in the Hotel Cathlamet and is involved in various community projects for the last 89 years. New members are welcome....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: May 14 — 3:55 p.m. A caller reported that a man and woman were fighting near an Elochoman Valley bridge. Deputies responded but were unable to locate the couple. 6:19 p.m. The Grays River ambulance aided a Grays River resident who was having complications due to diabetes. 7:04 p.m. An individual was taken into custody after a vehicle stop near Flandersville. May 15 — 8:25 a.m. The Grays River ambulance provide...
Live Music on Saturday, May 26 at River Mile 38 Brewing Co. Downhill Billies (Alex & Jon Arness) 5 p.m., Dale Costich, 6 p.m.; Farmer Rob, 7 p.m., on the Crow's Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. No cover charge. For more information call 360-366-4662....
During high tide last Friday, Wahkiakum High School students in Jeff Rooklidge's Environmental Science class headed down to the city dock in Cathlamet to collect plankton. Wahkiakum, along with four other schools along the Columbia River, Ilwaco High School, Washougal High School, Kelso High School, and iTech Preparatory High School in Vancouver, are participating in a research project organized by scientists at WSU Vancouver. The original hypothesis of the project, according to Rooklidge, was...
Candidate filing for this year's elections started Monday, with lots of interest in local races. Some potential local candidates have registered their candidacies with the state Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). As of Tuesday afternoon, filings include: Wahkiakum County Assessor (4-year term) William H. Coons incumbent, and Brian McClain; both prefer the Independent Party. Wahkiakum County Auditor (4-year term) Nicci Bergseng incumbent, prefers Independent. Wahkiakum County Clerk (4-year term) Kay M. Holland incumbent, prefers Democratic...
To The Eagle: By now it should be common knowledge that there will be an election this November. The purpose of this letter is to invite one and all that are interested in our remaining freedoms to come to the Pioneer Community Church on Wednesday the 23rd, from 7-9:00 p.m. There is a bipartisan forum moderated by Wahkiakum history teacher, Don Cox, with candidates from both political parties answering questions submitted by We the People. The winner of the August primary will be on the ballot this fall. There will also be onsite voter...
To The Eagle: PIGYS, the Puget Island Garage & Yard Sale, which takes place on June 22nd & 23rd, faces some major challenges this year. The Trump-inspired economic boom should bring us an abundance of customers, but that abundance is going to hit a choke point at our bridge construction traffic light. Traffic will be crossing the bridge in close-formation lumps, which would turn our usual pull-off for yard sale maps at the foot of the bridge into a hazardous enterprise. Our best bet will be to move the map distribution to the Cathlamet side...
To The Eagle: When we purchased the Video Store from Becky in 2009 it was suggested that this business, movie and game rentals and sales, was like a “buggy whip factory”; a business providing a soon to be obsolete product or service. Recently I have heard the term for our type of business as a “melting ice cube.” It may have taken longer than many have predicted, but the future of the Video Store is currently being questioned. Even though our product or service has lots of competition, every day I hear from regular patrons, and even the “on...
To The Eagle: I have had the great fortune to have served the people of Wahkiakum County as sheriff for nearly six years now. During this time I have seen the people of this office serve with honor, integrity, and respect. I hope that for the overwhelming majority of our citizens this has been the case in their interactions with the sheriff's office. I have filed for sheriff both with the state Public Disclosure Commission as well as with our Wahkiakum County Auditor's Office. I want to take this time to say I would find no greater honor than...
HALF OVER--Here we are, half past the middle of May so I guess you know, we should be experiencing a lot of May flowers due to April showers, and even May showers, so I hope you're enjoying the blooms and not commiserating with some of us, who really can't handle all this pollen! It's also a time where keeping our cars from being covered in that light to heavy, green haze is a real challenge! Have you been enjoying the sunshine? I hope all of the animals you own have been too, but sadly, just about every day there are multiple reports of animal...
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. Learn to knit, crochet and mend, Sandra Sews, Community Center, Cathlamet, 10:30 a.m.-Noon. 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. Rosburg Community Club, 7 p.m....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: May 8 — 10:34 a.m. The Cathlamet ambulance aided a Cathlamet resident who needed assistance after a fall. 1:34 p.m. A caller reported that three dogs had been left in a parked car for more than an hour at a Cathlamet park. 3:44 p.m. A loose dog was found on Puget Island. 5:34 p.m. A Rosburg resident reported that she had been threatened on social media. A deputy investigated and decided the complaint was unfou...
The Wahkiakum County Amateur Radio Club was formed several years ago to provide training and practice in emergency communications. Their weekly meetings are Tuesday mornings 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., except the second Tuesday of the month, when they meet in the evening, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the River Street Meeting Room in Cathlamet. The public is invited. The evening meeting starts with an update and Q&A on current emergency communications in the county, followed by informative presentations on subjects related to emergency communications...
Sarai Burke's enthusiasm is infectious, and it's bound to be a boon to the community center in Cathlamet, where she just became coordinator. Burke grew up here, and five years ago she returned to raise her own family. "It's where I want to be," she said. I have girlfriends who never left. And there are people like me who go away for awhile and come back. "I remember when this was a fire hall," she said of the community center. "This is the center of town, and for it to be the community center an...
You can find our calendar of events online https://www.facebook.com/Wahkiakum.Community.Center. High School Students: You are welcome to bring your lunch and eat here at the Community Center. We have Wi-Fi, snacks, water and a microwave. We are located under the library, right next to the Market. Important Reminder! Wahkiakum Outdoors is hosting a presentation: “Pelicans of the Columbia River” by Andrew Emlen who is not only an expert but is also the owner/guide for Columbia River Kayaking in Skamokawa. This intriguing event will be held May...
The fire fighter training exercise last Thursday night was more than just a control burn of a dilapidated old county owned house; it was a night of inspiration as more than 30 volunteer fire fighters converged on the KM to burn down this historical landmark. It may not be a landmark to most; however, it was of particular interest to many who were there. Grays river resident Dan Anderson was there to watch his son-in-law; Robert Maki and his grandson Kevin Maki work on the fire. Dan and his...
Candidate filing for this year's elections runs Monday through Friday next week at the office of the Wahkiakum County Auditor in Cathlamet. Some potential local candidates have registered their candidacies with the state Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). Offices on the ballot this year include: Wahkiakum County Assessor (4-year term) William H. Coons incumbent, filing fee $ 688.75. Coons and Brian McClain have already filed with the PDC. Wahkiakum County Auditor (4-year term) Nicci Bergseng incumbent, filing fee $ 688.75. Wahkiakum County...
To the Eagle: I continue to be amazed and pleased with Cathlamet’s community organizations and volunteers. I went to the Summer Lunch Program meeting at the Community Center last Monday at 1 p.m. I was impressed with the history of the program the last few years and the planning for this year's program. The program is run entirely by donations and volunteers to ensure good nutrition for children and adults in the summer. Good nutrition is essential to our children’s development, learning, health and feeling good. Volunteers are needed for this...
Ruth Doumit, a lifelong resident of Wahkiakum County is Tsuga Gallery's Artist of the Month for May. This Friday, there will be an open house to celebrate Mother's Day, meet Doumit, and see her work. Mother's Day is an appropriate day to celebrate Doumit. The obvious would be to say that she is the mother of three, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother. But it would also be important to say that her life and her art acquired an urgency when 25 years ago, she found out she had cancer in a part...
WEATHER--It was pretty nice at the beginning of last week, and then we cooled down a bit, with even a few showers falling here and there, but I was still able to get some flower bed work done, so I hope you got to enjoy the sunny times. This past weekend, we had a warmish Saturday but high clouds and sprinkles started in West Valley by late afternoon, so it wasn't as sunny and nice as some folks were experiencing. Sunday saw us taking turns between sunshine and clouds and quite a cool breeze, while just a few miles down the road, it was sunny...
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. Learn to knit, crochet and mend, Susan Sews, Community Center, Cathlamet, 10:30 a.m.-Noon. 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....
Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the past week, including: April 30 — 1:52 p.m. The Grays River ambulance aided a Grays River resident with respiratory issues. 7:09 p.m. The sheriff’s office received an Amber Alert for a child last seen in Tacoma. 10:23 p.m. A person was seen sleeping in the doorway of a Cathlamet business. The individual was located and ousted by a deputy. May 1 — 6:59 a.m. A caller was concerned about an unattended boat. A deputy investigated and s...
Greetings from the Wahkiakum Community Center and from your new Community Center Coordinator, Sarai Burke. I would like to thank my predecessor, Kelly Shumar and our awesome volunteers for making this an easy transition. I am excited for the future of our Community Center. Please stop in if you are interested in volunteering or just want to visit. I look forward to seeing you. You can find our calendar of events online https://www.facebook.com/Wahkiakum.Community.Center. Exciting Reminder! Wahkiakum Outdoors is hosting a presentation:...
Tsuga Gallery of Cathlamet has announced its second annual Cathlamet Art Festival, “A River of Art.” Scheduled to take place on August 3 and 4 of this year, it will be in conjunction with the Cathlamet Elochoman Marina Wooden and Classic Boat Show. Vendors wishing to participate can find applications at www.tsugagallery.org under the events tab. Vendor spaces are a very reasonable $30 until July 1, then the price is $35. Deadline is July 28, 2018. The Cathlamet Art Festival will open Friday night, Aug. 3 with a reception at the Tsuga Gal...
