Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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It seems there’s always a lot going on in the great outdoors, and this week is no exception. Smelt… again An editor of mine for whom weekly ‘smelt updates’ are a necessary evil wrote me recently saying how happy he’ll be when smelt season is over, and the weekly updates are a thing of the past. This got me thinking that perhaps you folks grow weary of my weekly updates de eulachon, eh? If that’s the case, we have but this one and the season will be done. The Washington Department of Fish and Wil...
The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) honors the people in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties who serve older adults. A senior hero is a person who serves older adults with excellence and compassion. This prestigious annual award program brings together county, city, and civic leaders to honor the people in our communities who serve older adults. This is the third year Senior Heroes has presented awards specific to Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties. The honorees...
The Cathlamet Woman’s Club has named Season Long as its 2024 Citizen of the Year, honoring her selfless dedication to the community through Wahkiakum Shoeboxes of Joy and the Community Breakfast at the Skamokawa Grange. Season is the driving force behind Wahkiakum Shoeboxes of Joy, a heartwarming program that delivers care packages to those in need during the holidays. With a small but devoted team and a network of "elves," Season ensures that gifts of comfort and kindness reach the c...
Carol (Hattrick) Danker, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, at the age of 73. She was born on April 27, 1951, to Jack and Delores Hattrick. Carol lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and devotion to those she loved. Carol was a graduate of Wahkiakum High School class of 1969. After graduation, Carol attended the Dental Assistant Academy in San Francisco. After several years as a dental assistant, she began dedicating the next 34 years to banking in Cathlamet, where...
To The Eagle, As Wahkiakum High School’s head golf coach, it is an honor to announce that our back-to-back 2023-2024 state champion girls golf team and boys golf team are back in action this month for the start of another spring season. Each one of our student athletes have been working hard year round to keep their golf skills sharp and are now ready to secure another state title. But there is still work to be done. Every year, the Wahkiakum High School golf team asks its community for support to help supply rain gear, practice equipment, b...
Saturday, March 15, from 2 – 5 p.m. at the library is free chocolate chip cookie day. Just drop in and grab yourself a cookie or two. Enjoy eating a cookie while working on the giant jigsaw puzzle or one of the on-going craft activities we have. Maybe chit-chat with a friend or two while you enjoy your cookie, or even take the cookie home. Whatever you choose to do is fine with us here at your library. We look forward to seeing you this Saturday. Wednesday, March 19, from 10:30 – 11 a.m. is Story Time. Every Wednesday, these special 30 minutes...
STAYING DRY? Well, by the time you read this, we’ll have had quite a bit of rain with more due, but maybe, just maybe, we didn’t get the steady rainfall the entire time as we all know what that means: flooding. The weather service had also mentioned times of “blustery conditions,” so let’s hope your power stayed on and we didn’t have any rock or mud slides. This may be yet another time when we find out just how prepared we are for these storms. As we head into this third week of March after switching to Daylight Savings Time, I hope everyo...
March 3 9:53 a.m. A caller on E SR4 reported a vehicle that was blocking the road near Abe Creek Hill, MP 39. March 4 11:18 a.m. A Cathlamet resident called to report an empty skiff drifting past their home near River Mile 50; the vessel had a red hull and white top side. The Coast Guard was notified of the loose vessel. 11:22 a.m. Sheriff’s deputies assisted a Cathlamet resident who had locked their keys in their vehicle. 12:02 p.m. A Puget Island resident called to report a deceased white-tail deer over the bank on Birnie Slough. 12:40 p...
Few flowers are as nostalgic and charming as ornamental sweet peas, Lathyrus odoratus. Their delicate petals, ruffled blooms, and intoxicating fragrance evoke memories of cottage gardens, grandmother’s bouquets, and trellises dripping with color. Whether grown for cut flowers or to add vertical interest to the garden, sweet peas are a must-have for any gardener who loves beauty and scent. Their vegetable counterparts are as delicious as the flower varieties are beautiful, but be cautious not to confuse the two uses. Sweet peas have been c...
Recently, I interviewed Sheriff John Mason of Wahkiakum county for our fifth installment of Reader’s Fave, a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. As we chatted, John shared that as a young boy he enjoyed watching an animated T.V. series which was an adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s book, The Hobbit. However, at the time, he didn’t have any idea about the book upon which the series was built. During these younger years, John also liked going to movies and watching various fantas...
Cathlamet City Council meetings have been available via Zoom and, until recently, on YouTube following the proceedings. During the March 3 session, Mayor David Olson, Cathlamet City Councilmembers and the public discussed the possibility of bringing the sessions back up on YouTube. Citing a prepared address to begin the topic, Mayor Olson said, "The recording and archiving of video recordings at Town Council has never been an official Town's means of communication to which citizens are entitled... No other governing body of Wahkiakum County mai...
Gary Raymond Tischer (GTO Gary), 81 passed away February 28, 2025, at Chaplaincy Hospice Kennewick, WA. With his family by his side. Gary was born October 11th, 1943, in Breckenridge Minnesota to Raymond and Artyce Tischer- Quigley Gary graduated from Naselle High School class of 1962; he then joined the US Air Force Reserves. He married Sharon Bunn June 4th, 1966, in Skamokawa WA. She preceded him in death in 2004. Also preceding were his brother John, sister Janine, nephew Jeff Pummell and...
Hello from your Sheriff! We certainly had a wild and windy day last week. The Sheriff’s Office, including myself, Undersheriff Howell and Deputy Getman, and the Washington State Patrol Naselle detachment were out and about assisting our great PUD with traffic control for the majority of dayshift on Tuesday March 25th. Trees blown down from the storm took out power lines and blocked roadways in multiple locations. The response from the PUD, local Public Works, and DOT was much appreciated as many of them worked tirelessly to restore power and c...
To The Eagle, I am happy to respond to Mr. Keith Johnson’s letter about Town of Cathlamet finances published in the Feb. 27 edition of The Eagle. Regarding Town finances, I am proud to report that the Town of Cathlamet has a balanced budget and more than $3 million in the bank. Any other allegation about Town finances is likely a result of misunderstanding of information presented at Town Council meetings and/or misrepresentation on social media. However, the Town’s current financial health cannot continue and will be severely challenged if...
February 24 9:38 a.m. Eden Valley Road was closed due to high water. 10:54 p.m. A caller requested a welfare check on their elderly relative on Puget Island whom they had not been in contact with for more than four weeks. Deputies made contact with the elderly resident who did not appear to be in any distress. 11:19 a.m. A caller on W SR 4 near Wold Rd. in Skamokawa reported an eight-inch hole they believed highway workers left because they were concerned it could create a sinkhole. Traffic Management arrived on the scene and was taking care...
WILD AND MISERABLE. After I turned in my column last week, the storm that we were expecting definitely showed up and boy did it ever pack a wallop. For many, there was plenty of wind and rain, but you didn't get the brunt of it like most of us did that were west of Cathlamet, as a major power line lead came down and kept a good chunk of us without power for twelve hours. This is one of those times when you get to test out just how prepared you are for a situation like this. We have been warned repeatedly to "be ready" but are we really? Being...
I recently interviewed Ken Johnson of Wahkiakum West for our fourth installment of Reader's Fave. This casual chat allows a community member to talk about their favorite book and share what they like about it. Ken shared that, as a boy, he'd read books such as the Hardy Boys series. However, he had never read a long novel, preferring works that immerse the reader in the book and its mood. Ken remembers that it must have been around eighth grade in Ohio when his older brother introduced him to...
Last fall, The Eagle released "Emergency Preparedness in Wahkiakum County," a four-part series of articles written by local resident Shirley Rheault and DEM (Department of Emergency Management) Coordinator Austin Smith. From preparing a last-minute evacuation list to being "two weeks ready," these articles provided tips for individuals and families in the event of a major emergency. At the request of District 2 County Commissioner Dan Cothren, Rheault and Smith made a presentation during the...
Recently, I interviewed Stephanie Leitz of Puget Island for our third installment of Reader's Fave. This is a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. Right at the start, Stephanie said, "Picking a favorite book is really difficult for me as I love whatever I am reading." This quickly became apparent. However, Stephanie did share that her recent favorite book was "The Women" by Kristin Hannah, a book about the women nurses serving during the Vietnam war. Incidentally, this book...
To The Eagle, I recently sent emails to elected officials of the City of Cathlamet and none of them bothered to respond. It was a simple question regarding recents news that the town of Cathlamet is facing serious financial problems. We have elected officials serving in a place of leadership who are unable or unwilling to respond to its constituents, or even tackle problems head on. The question I pose is what are they doing in office? I thinks it’s time we set a new direction for Cathlamet and gets these officials out. Keith Johnson C...
I am excited to be sharing a series of articles over the coming months that will highlight public servants and the wide range of services available in Wahkiakum County. I will start with the Department of Health and Human Services, as they play a crucial role in our community by offering a comprehensive set of services. By showcasing their work, I hope to increase awareness and appreciation for the important contributions they make to our county. Every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the office at Johnson Park opens its doors to the public,...
Earlier this month, the Wahkiakum County Eagle welcomed author Kirk McKnight on as the newspaper's editor. McKnight has spent the last three years working as staff writer, associate editor and, ultimately, editor for The Wickenburg Sun, a weekly newspaper in southwest Arizona. "It's definitely a climate shift for my family and me," said McKnight. "Back in Arizona, when you see a puddle, you immediately assume something's leaking. The amount of rain I've seen since moving here, I told my family back in Las Vegas I wondered if the Columbia River...
WET ENOUGH. By the time you read this, I am hoping we are still afloat and drying out a bit. Man, oh man, has it been pouring or what? The ole atmospheric river started in on us on Saturday, Feb. 22 but it is supposed to quit long before you read this. I sure hope it does because this is miserable. By the time you get this paper, we are supposed to be dry for a couple of days, and that sure would allow my webbed feet to dry out a spell. At any rate, I hope we didn’t sustain too much damage from flooding, slides or any other bad thing that could...
