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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Wahkiakum Public Utility District (PUD) has officially completed the consolidation of water and wastewater services with the Town of Cathlamet and has assumed full ownership and operational responsibility of the Town’s water and wastewater systems, effective Jan. 2, 2026. The consolidation marks the culmination of a collaborative effort between Wahkiakum PUD and the Town of Cathlamet to ensure the long-term reliability, regulatory compliance, and financial sustainability of essential utility services for the community. “With this tra...
WAHKIAKUM COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOTICE OF EXISTENCE OF SMALL WORKS ROSTER AND SOLICITATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR INCLUSION ON SUCH ROSTER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of Wahkiakum maintains a General Small Works Roster pursuant to the provisions of Section 39.04.155 of the Revised Code of Washington. The General Small Works Roster may be used to secure price quotations and to award contracts for the construction of public works projects less than $350,000.00 in value. Contractors who desire to have their names placed or maintained on the...
December 29 9:30 a.m. A welfare check was requested on a Puget Island resident. Sheriff’s deputies responded. The subject declined assistance. 10:47 a.m. Sheriff’s deputies and a tow truck responded to a Puget Island address to assist a person who had backed into a ditch. The driver was unable to exit the vehicle due to water. 12:51 p.m. An injured cat was reported in Cathlamet. The situation was resolved before deputies arrived. 1:11 p.m. A welfare check was requested in the Elochoman Slough Marina. Deputies made contact with the person who...
During his final session of Town Council, former Mayor David Olson had a pretty full slate. Signing the PUD interlocal agreements for both the water and sewer transfer and general cooperation, Olson also deferred to Council to vote on and approve the adoption of the 2026 budget and salary scale and the finalization of the Wahkiakum PUD franchise agreement. At various points of the meeting, former Councilmember Laurel Waller, participating in her final meeting as well, asked Olson if he intended...
During the Wahkiakum County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 23, VFW Post 5297 Commander Bill Tawater and VFW Post 5297 Quartermaster Justin Tawater presented Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatcher/Telecommunicator Aric Cothren with a plaque from Washington State VFW and a certificate of recognition from National VFW for the 2024-2025 911 Dispatcher/Telecommunicator of the Year. Cathlamet Fire Department EMT Will Lutz was presented with a plaque from Washington State VFW and a certificate of recognition from National VFW for t...
HELLO. Welcome library members, readers, and Wahkiakum residents to our monthly update. NEW PASS. We now have the Rice Museum of Rocks and Minerals (Hillsboro, Ore.) pass, available for free for all Cathlamet library cardholders. This pass provides access for two adults and four children. Go check out this museum, as their displays are very kid friendly. PODCASTS. We will be on the following podcasts: Talk of Our Towns, hosted by Donna Quinn, and The Human Beat, hosted by Roger Rocka. Each podcast is listed and hosted by KMUN radio, so check...
During the Wahkiakum County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 23, VFW Post 5297 Commander Bill Tawater and VFW Post 5297 Quartermaster Justin Tawater presented Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office 911 Dispatcher/Telecommunicator Aric Cothren with a plaque from Washington State VFW and a certificate of recognition from National VFW for the 2024-2025 911 Dispatcher/Telecommunicator of the Year. Cathlamet Fire Department EMT Will Lutz was presented with a plaque from Washington State VFW and a...
December 22 11:34 a.m. Deputies assisted with a vehicle unlock in Skamokawa. 11:55 a.m. There was a report of theft at an East Valley residence in Skamokawa. 9:21 p.m. The Cathlamet Ambulance responded to assist an elderly Puget Island resident who was lethargic. December 23 1:09 a.m. The Grays River Ambulance transported an elderly Rosburg resident to the hospital due to bleeding. 7:16 a.m. Reports of a vehicle parked near the travel lane with their flashers on and driver slumped over were investigated and found that the driver was just out...
I recently interviewed Megan Blackburn Friend for our 44th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Megan and her family live near Cathlamet. Megan began our discussion of a book from her early youth, "The Monster at the End of this Book Starring Loveable, Furry Old Grover" by Jon Stone. "It was the font which drew me to the book," said Megan. "I love fonts, I love hand drawing them. My art style was definitely influenced by the text and the...
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING DATE OF PORT DISTRICT NO. ONE OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to scheduling conflicts, the scheduled meeting of Thursday, January 8, 2026, of the Board of Commissioners of Port District No. One of Wahkiakum County, Washington, will be held instead on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the Cathlamet Fire Station in the DeBriae Meeting Room at 255 2nd St., Cathlamet, WA 98612. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the meeting in person or via Zoom teleconference. Zoom info:...
Noxious Weed Control Coordinator Wahkiakum County Immediate opening until filled, Position is 89.5 hours a month. Applicants should have an agricultural background with knowledge of technical activities relating to weed control. Duties include coordinating the noxious weed control program, administration of the cost share program, good math skills, good people skills, and communication skills. The Position is a combination of managerial and hands on fieldwork. Applicants must possess a current valid Washington driver's license within 60 days...
During Tuesday's meeting of the Wahkiakum County Commissioners, Wahkiakum Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5297 Commander Bill Tawater presented VFW Dispatcher Eric Cothren and EMT Will Lutz with honorary plaques and certificates. The two were recognized at the state level for their work, and went on to be recognized at the national level as well. The commissioners then voted unanimously to re-appoint Lily Kolditz and Laurie Williams to their new terms on the Real Property Rights Advisory...
This spring, Cathlamet will host a University of Washington studio course focused on learning from our community’s unique cultural heritage and local landscape. The UW course is partnering with the Town of Cathlamet, the local nonprofit WHEELhouse, the Chamber of Commerce, and other community stakeholders to explore how these assets connect to community life and long-term opportunity. Participating UW students and staff, working alongside local residents, will develop an exploratory report focused on Cathlamet’s heritage, landscape, and com...
Because the dates line up, The Eagle has decided to reprint events from 1975. Thank you to volunteer Julie O’Neil and volunteer curator, genealogist, and board member Kari Kandoll. Puget Island News Frank Corbin George W. Everest of Santa Rosa, Calif., is spending the holiday season as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smith. Mr. Everest will visit his father Ralph M. Everest of Cathlamet and sister, Marian A. Healy of Longview Returned From Alaska Ralph Pedersen spent some time in Alaska fishing and visiting friends. There he experienced bad w...
Answering an invitation from founder Carlton Appelo and serving on the original board of directors, Anita Raistakka has been a dedicated volunteer at the Appelo Archives Center since 2010. One of her earliest projects was organizing the Finnish library, a fitting role for someone who proudly claims to be 94 percent Finnish. Although she doesn't speak Finnish fluently, Anita grew up hearing it at home, especially when her dad was upset. That's where she picked up most of what she knows today. "I...
December 15 8:05 a.m. A driver on SR4 in Skamokawa called to report a vehicle driving erratically had almost hit several other drivers, possibly drunk. 11:25 a.m. A Skamokawa resident called to report that horses on a neighboring property appeared neglected. Deputies drove by and determined that the horses seemed to be getting their needs met. 12:09 p.m. A Grays River resident called to report that a mystery dog showed up on their porch. The Sheriff reunited the animal with the owners. 7:15 p.m. An elderly Cathlamet resident came to the...
Reader's Fave By Dan Turner I recently interviewed Jamie Ashford for our 43rd installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Jamie and her family live in San Leandro, California and were visiting Cathlamet during the holidays. With some of her current favorite reads being "Just For You" by Mercer Mayer and "The Smallest Elf" by Annie Ingle, Jamie decided and pointed to "All By Myself," the "Little Critter" series by Mercer Mayer. We read through...
Donald R Seaberg, Lifelong Cathlamet resident, died on December 4th in Tacoma. A celebration of life will be held on January 11th at the Duck Inn in Skamokawa. A full obituary will follow next week....
December 8 1:07 a.m. A Puget Island resident called to complain that a neighbor’s dog had been barking for over an hour. 9:46 a.m. A Driver on SR4 in Skamokawa reported that a fallen tree was blocking the roadway. 10:25 a.m. A large boulder rolled down the hill and hit a vehicle on SR4 near Nassa Point. 12:47 p.m. A driver on Beaver Creek Road reported that a tree was down, blocking the westbound lane. 2:37 p.m. A tree was down, blocking both lanes on Brooks Slough Road. 4:17 p.m. A concerned citizen called to report a suspicious vehicle w...
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE Case No. 25-4-00018-35 ESTATE OF PROBATE NOTICE TO VERYLE MARIE WEST, CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the...
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WAHKIAKUM COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Case No. 25-4-00015-35 KATHLEEN MORRISON, PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deceased. (RCW 11.40.030) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the...
Noxious Weed Control Coordinator Wahkiakum County Immediate opening until filled, Position is 89.5 hours a month. Applicants should have an agricultural background with knowledge of technical activities relating to weed control. Duties include coordinating the noxious weed control program, administration of the cost share program, good math skills, good people skills, and communication skills. The Position is a combination of managerial and hands on fieldwork. Applicants must possess a current valid Washington driver's license within 60 days...
