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TOWN OF CATHLAMET, WA On the 20th day of October 2025, the Cathlamet Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 689-25. A summary of this Ordinance is as follows: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 OF 5.05.060 OF THE CATHLAMET MUNICIPAL CODE AND SECTION 8 OF ORDINANCE NO. 637-20 RELATING TO OUT-OF-TOWN BUSINESS LICENSES. . .” This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days from its passage, approval and publication as provided by state law. The full text of this ordinance is available for reading at Town Hall, 25 Broadway Street Cat...
TOWN OF CATHLAMET, WA On the 20th day of October 2025, the Cathlamet Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 693-25. A summary of this Ordinance is as follows: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 3.01.005, 3.01.030, AND 3.01.060 OF THE CATHLAMET MUNICIPAL CODE AND SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE 618-19, SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE 653-21, AND SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE 673-23 RELATING TO RESERVE POLICIES . .” This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days from its passage, approval and publication as provided by state law. The full text of this ordinance is ava...
TOWN OF CATHLAMET, WA On the 20th day of October 2025, the Cathlamet Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 691-25. A summary of this Ordinance is as follows: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 3.90.010 OF THE CATHLAMET MUNICIPAL CODE AND SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 637-20 RELATING TO UTILITY FUND ACCOUNTINGS. . .” This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days from its passage, approval and publication as provided by state law. The full text of this ordinance is available for reading at Town Hall, 25 Broadway Street Cathlamet, WA 98612, onl...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON 2026 BUDGET & LEVY WAHKIAKUM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 4 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the District will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget, revenue sources and levy on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. during the District’s regularly scheduled meeting in the meeting room of the main fire station of the District, located at 287 East State Route 4, Cathlamet, Washington. A copy of the 2026 preliminary budget may be requested by contacting the District o...
During the Monday, Oct. 20 session of Cathlamet Town Council, Town Clerk/Treasurer Sarah Clark presented a preliminary budget proposal for 2026. The proposed budget totals $3,726,265, which, according to Clark "is approximately 16 percent lower than the comparative adopted budget" for the current year. "Budgeting is a comprehensive planning process for the future of the Town, setting forth the maximum expenditures of a particular fund while ensuring that expenses do not exceed revenues," stated Clark. "A conservative budget supports the fiscal...
With hearts full of love and immeasurable sadness, we celebrate the beautiful life of Logan Eugene Lindsey, lovingly known as Logi or Pogue. Logan passed away on September 25, 2025, at Randall's Children's Hospital in Portland, Ore., surrounded by family who adored him beyond measure. Born on May 21, 2020, in Vancouver, Wash., Logan filled every moment of his five precious years with laughter, curiosity, and boundless energy. He is the beloved son of Tate Lindsey and Jeanine Harvill, and the...
To The Eagle, In last week’s Eagle, Kathy Briggs raised good questions about the two Town measures on the November 4 ballot. Here’s what is outlined in public information from the Town of Cathlamet and Wahkiakum PUD. On the levy: If Proposition 1 passes, the Town’s property tax rate would increase to $2.00 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2026. That new rate becomes the base for future years, and under state law (RCW 84.55) it can rise only about one percent per year unless voters approve another lid lift. The Town cannot raise it freely each...
Last Saturday's Rosburg Hall Holiday Bazaar was a big win for the Rosburg Community Club. The hall was alive with conversation, the scent of baked goods, and the unmistakable energy of friends and neighbors gathering. Vendors lined the room, their tables overflowing with handmade quilts, pottery, jewelry, knives, and an impressive array of baked goods. Everything from cinnamon rolls and cookies to delicious loaves of sourdough bread was on display. Many familiar faces from the West Wahkiakum...
October 20 7:48 a.m. A Puget Island caller reported that their shop had been broken into and that a pickup truck was stolen. 9:13 a.m. A Puget Island homeowner reported the theft of gas from their vehicle. 10:44 a.m. A caller reported a vehicle abandoned in the Bradley Trails area. Dispatch contacted the owner who said that they had already picked up the vehicle. 3:11 p.m. A Cathlamet resident called to report a truck and boat trailer blocking their driveway. October 21 10:55 a.m. Cathlamet emergency services transported a patient from the...
Apparently, at some point when I wasn’t paying attention, the wet season began. It’s raining as I write this on Sunday, Oct. 26. It was raining yesterday and the day before. Both of Julie’s 55-gallon rain barrels that hold the water running off the roof of the greenhouse are now overflowing. Local deer hunters - those trying to fill tags during this final weekend of modern rifle season - have been damp for a couple of days now. Puget Island has been surprisingly quiet. Still, it’s a transitional time of year for Mother Nature and her minions...
NEW! NEW! Starting next Wednesday, the library will be offered as a social space for folks to gather, meet, and relax. We call it the Wednesday Club, and the hours are from 6–8 p.m. Puget Island Gardens will be hosting this first Wednesday and providing pizza. GINGERBREAD HOUSES. In collaboration with Tsuga Gallery and the annual Tree Lighting and Lighted Parade event, the library will be providing gingerbread house kits for children to build and decorate for display at the library and various businesses in town. Gingerbread house kits will b...
The Wahkiakum County Commissioners held their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21. During public comment at Tuesday's meeting, Elochoman Valley resident Rick Selby spoke on road safety. Recently while driving, Selby's vehicle was struck by a person riding an electric scooter who had veered over the double yellow line into his lane. Citing Washington State laws regarding pedestrians, Selby noted the person riding the scooter did not receive a citation. "Are we warning these people to commit suicide or die at the expense of the motorist," said Sel...
The Wahkiakum County PUD Commissioners met on Tuesday, Oct. 20. During the meeting, they viewed a presentation by Tracy Yout of Energy Northwest, which provided an overview of the Conditional Approval Engagement for the Small Modular Reactor project that Energy Northwest is working on with Amazon. PUD General Manager Dan Kay gave an update on the Town of Cathlamet wastewater plant, which needs the biosolid storage to be emptied before winter. This “Class B” biosolid material can be used in farming, and the team is working on shipping it out...
Rainier, Ore. author Sandi (S.K.) Mueller brings her talents to the Pioneer Community Center (125 Columbia St.) this Saturday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. Mueller’s presentation is the second in the Author Talks series presented by the Cathlamet Public Library. Both a mother and a grandmother, Mueller began writing for her four children when her eldest daughter was small. An avid reader, writer, and pediatric medical assistant, Mueller began her writing career back in 2000 with “The Pinevale Kids.” Since then, according to her website, Mueller “has...
The cliffs of Cathlamet are starting to show their fall colors. Photo by Ian Brandon....
Because the dates line up, The Eagle has decided to reprint events from 1975. Thank you to the Wahkiakum County Historical Society, volunteer Julie O’Neil and volunteer curator, genealogist and board member Kari Kandoll. Swim pool volunteers honored People from throughout the county who gave volunteer service this past summer at the Julia Butler Hansen Municipal Swimming pool were honored at a coffee hour given by Effie Wright and Elizabeth Doumit on October 16 at the Doumit home. Over 800 hours of service which would have cost at least $...
To The Eagle, In the Oct. 9 edition of the Eagle, an advertisement was published purporting to be a “Proclamation to the World” that the “Tchinook People” are holding a “Constitutional Convention to write a National Constitution of the Tchinook People” to be held at Rosburg March 20, 2026. Eagle readers and the public should be aware that the sponsor of this advertisement is not an enrolled member of the Chinook Indian Nation. Moreover, the Chinook Indian Nation has an existing tribal constitution of long standing. Thus, the premises of...
To The Eagle, I just got done reviewing my county Voters’ Pamphlet for the 11/4/25 election. I found it to be somewhat vague in regards to the property tax levy lift for the town of Cathlamet. It indicates that in 2026 the lift will bring our property taxes from the current state mandated lid of one percent, to $2 per $1,000 property value. It does indicate that the lid lift is permanent. It does not make clear that if this lid is lifted, is there anything in place to stop it from going up every year. I have re-read it several times and see n...
To The Eagle, Each election, we seek candidates that we feel that we can trust to be fair, honest and look out for our wallets. This is in support of County Assessor candidate Drew Jenkins. Before I purchased a home and moved to this community, I contacted the Assessor’s office and spoke with him. I had some concerns and Drew provided me with stellar customer service. In that conversation and a follow up, he was a great resource and fully answered my questions. When I listened to Drew speak at the recent candidate forum, I was reminded what a...
To The Eagle, I have known Drew Jenkins for 20 years. In that time, he has shown himself to be an honest and compassionate person. In addition to having the skills necessary to carry out the demands of the position, Drew understands that property valuation can be a confusing and sometimes volatile subject. Wahkiakum County deserves an Assessor that will treat its citizens professionally and with understanding. These traits are exemplified by the type of forward-looking campaign Drew is running. Rather than spend time denigrating other...
To The Eagle, If you’re really looking for experience, I don’t think it’s Mr. Jenkins. To me, experience isn’t about age, it’s about putting in real work and actually doing the job. From what I can see, that’s not what we’re getting here. And have you asked why Bill Coons hasn’t endorsed him? That seems like a red flag to me. If your own former boss won’t stand behind you, that says a lot, and voters should pay attention to that. It’s also worth mentioning that some of the “experience” being claimed includes time spent working in the airline...
To The Eagle, I am writing to express my support for Drew Jenkins for the office of Wahkiakum County Assessor. As a new homeowner here back in 2020, Drew was one of the first Cathlamet residents that I met when he came out to inspect our home. Since we had recently relocated from Georgia to the Northwest, I was full of questions! Well, I must have peppered Drew with more than 20 of those questions, ranging from the property tax process to the community at large. Drew patiently answered all of my questions with calm, straight and factual...
The Eagle presents a series of questions to candidates running for various local government positions in Wahkiakum County and Cathlamet. Each candidate responds to one question per week, with responses limited to 200 words. The Eagle is proud to provide this opportunity for the community to hear directly from those seeking office and remains committed to presenting all candidates’ views impartially and fairly. In the spirit of fairness to all candidates involved, there have been no alterations to any of their responses. These responses are p...
WET! As I begin this column, it’s pouring rain and definitely a soaker! I know we’re supposed to get a couple of dry days this week, but it looks like a very soggy system will stay with us for a while... ugh! I hope it falls apart, and we can get a break from that, as even half days of light rain would be better in my opinion. I’m keeping my fingers crossed! SPECIAL DAYS. Those celebrating birthdays this coming week from Oct. 23 through 30 are Piper McClain, Joel Havens, Kristi Knowles Langston, Kelsey Cothren, Mike Sullivan, Amy Jo Evans...
October 13 10:02 a.m. A single vehicle accident was reported in the Elochoman Valley. No injuries were reported, although the vehicle had rolled into a ditch. 11:18 a.m. A person was taken into custody after a traffic stop in Cathlamet. 12:08 p.m. A Cathlamet resident was transported to the hospital after experiencing complications from diabetes. 12:17 p.m. A Skamokawa resident with kidney issues was transported to the hospital. 12:23 p.m. The Washington State Patrol responded to a vehicle that had hit a rock wall on SR 4 in the Little Cape...
