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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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According to a press release from Senator Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, a bill creating a testing program to measure forever-chemical contamination in Washington’s food supply heads the list of wins for Wilson in “an otherwise-discouraging 2025 legislative session” that ended Sunday, April 27. The release stated, “Despite passage of the largest tax increase in Washington history and legislation designed to force liberal urban perspectives on the entire state, Wilson was able to score a number of successes for the 19th Legislative District. Over th...
For years, there have been discussions, suggestions, and conversations regarding a potential consolidation of the Town of Cathlamet’s (TOC) water system with the Wahkiakum PUD (Public Utilities District) that have been shrouded in confusion, complicated, hard-to-interpret financial reports, and rampant outpourings of misinformation. The Washington Department of Health approached the Wahkiakum PUD in August 2023 to consider consolidating the TOC and PUD water systems. A consolidation study was conducted through a DOH Consolidation Grant Fund. Gr...
Following former Councilmember Kermit Chamberlin's resignation on April 21, the Town of Cathlamet put out an ad to fill the vacancy for Position No. 2. Going into Monday evening's session, only two applicants had filed. With the meeting's agenda calling for an executive session to review the applicants and, eventually, the appointment of one of those applicants, Councilmember Jeanne Hendrickson voiced her concern over coming to a decision so quickly. "I just feel that with the weight of what the town is dealing with right now, as a...
Diane Petersen Tover, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on April 26, 2025. Diane, the youngest of three daughters, was born September 28, 1939, in Cathlamet, Washington. She married Vernon Tover and had three daughters. Her family settled in Napa, California. Later, she resided in Yucaipa and Placerville. Diane was vivacious with a great laugh; and made life-long friends wherever she went. She is survived by her daughters, Julie, Marsha, and Constance; seven grandchildren; and...
The "hill" is alive with the sound of music. Every Saturday afternoon in April, the doors to the Cathlamet Pioneer Center were open and music fans came to hear Mel & Leah and Friends perform crowd-pleasing favorites; the most recent being the best of the 60s and 70s. Leah and Mel are a professional music duo. Their sound features the melodies of pianist and vocalist Leah Stonum and bassist, saxophonist, arranger, MC and sometimes joke teller Mel Drybread. They have an extensive repertoire...
DRY SPELL? I understand that there are a lot of dry days in the forecast this week, and I hope you’ll be able to get out and enjoy them. It’s that time of year when we’re trying to tame our lawns and get control of those weeds and such, which seem to grow ten inches overnight… ha! We may dry out quickly, so be very careful with any fires you may be lighting up around your property. For you folks who may be new to the area, a burn permit is needed if you’re going to burn on your property, and when you do acquire the permit, a call to the Sheri...
April 28 3:20 a.m. The Cathlamet Emergency Services responded to assist an elderly Cathlamet resident who was experiencing stomach pain. 11:04 a.m. The Cathlamet Ambulance responded to assist an elderly Puget Island resident who was sick. 9:40 p.m. The Grays River Ambulance responded to assist an elderly Rosburg resident who was experiencing signs of a stroke. April 29 9:20 a.m. A Cathlamet resident called to report possible animal abuse by a tenant on their property, and that they believed this tenant was dumping dogs on Beaver Creek Rd. 7:17...
In memoriam of Rick Nelson Day, which began May 1, 2023, The Eagle is featuring the late editor and publisher Eric Robert Nelson, 72, of Cathlamet, who died June 2, 2023, at his home on Puget Island. The Wahkiakum County Eagle is staffed by people who care deeply about their community and strive to bring relevant news to those who need to read it. This legacy began with the Nelson family. Bob and Lois Nelson bought the paper in 1966, and their son, Rick Nelson, dedicated 44 years of his life to...
As the April Reading Challenge approaches, we at the library wish to remind you to get your Reading Challenge booklet turned in to us. Saturday, May 10, will be the official and final Reading Challenge raffle for the awarding of prizes for participants, so please get your booklet turned in for a chance to win. The library would like to thank one and all for participating this year. Coming soon will be our annual summer reading program, summer adventures and reading challenges. The theme this...
The deadline for filing for the 2025 election is happening the week of May 5-9. 18 positions including the mayor of Cathlamet, two town council positions, as well as cemetery district and diking district commissioners are up for election. In addition to last week’s offices open for election, the Wahkiakum County Auditor’s Office would like to make the county aware there is one more postion open. It is the Wahkiakum County Clerk’s position and it is a one-year unexpired term. To run for public office contact the Wahkiakum County auditor at th...
SUPER NICE. Well, if you like the sunshine, the last couple of days of the previous week were likely your favorite as the sun was shining, the temperatures were nice and warm, and it was a great time to mow that lawn and wash your car! It was also a good time to go out and about and enjoy the warmer temperatures with your friends on the beach or have a BBQ! This week, we have a mixed bag with some rain possible on a couple of days, cloudy but dry weather for a few days, and some in-and-out sunshine for a couple more. It looks like there's...
April 28 8:32 a.m. Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of possible animal neglect at a Cathlamet residence. When deputies arrived, they found nothing concerning with the animal, which looked healthy and required no further police investigation. 3:31 p.m. A Cathlamet resident called to report that their boss had received a fraudulent e-mail from someone claiming to be them. The e-mail included some financial information and deputies informed the caller to take steps to safeguard their financial accounts. 6:05 p.m. Wahkiakum Sheriff’s dep...
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. It's spring, obviously, and there's a lot of moving parts out there. The barn swallows are back and are remodeling their 2024 nest on the east side of the shop. Sure, they're messy "decorating" the side of the garage with white, especially as the little ones get bigger, but they're extremely entertaining to watch, and anything that eats that many mosquitoes is okay in my ledger book. Across the road, the barred owls are hooting up a storm daily, their...
It was a cloudy start to last Saturday's WAA event at the WHS track but that didn't stop the community turning out to show support. With over seventy participants, the walk, bake sale and silent auction was a huge success, helping the charity raise over $3,000 for our local school district. This was six times the amount raised in comparison to previous fundraisers and will have a huge impact supporting students on the autism spectrum and those with special needs. In attendance were ten...
Tsuga Gallery presents Laurel Check, featured artist for the month of May. Laurel creates a unique style of art using recycled materials such as old book pages and bits of sheet music. She blends these with her painting to create mixed media art of her favorite subjects such as cats, woman's faces, flowers, trees, and owls. She likes the useing texture and bold colors that result in a mild abstract look. Laurel also enjoys making earrings and other jewelry. She retired from the graphic design...
This Saturday’s (April 26) Wahkiakum Autism Awareness charity walk is set to be the event of the year, pinning our local heroes against each other, all in the name of helping generate Autism awareness and funds to support children with special needs within our community. Initiated by Puget Island Fire Department’s Paul Lawrence, the challenge was set to race in full gear against any other willing participant. Not one to shy away from a challenge or a good cause, Sheriff John Mason threw his hat into the race as well as two courageous dep...
Rodney L. Dittmer, of Cathlamet has departed this life peacefully, ready to step into eternity and embrace Jesus, his parents, and his two sisters. He was born on March 15, 1954, in Vancouver, Washington, and died on April 12, 2025 of a fatal heart attack. He was the son of Lou and Elsie Dittmer and is survived by his wife, Sylvia (Zylstra) Dittmer; his children, Caleb Dittmer, Ryan Dittmer, Hannah (Dittmer) Morrison, and Luke Dittmer; and his grandchildren, Royce Morrison and Stella Dittmer....
WET START. It was a bit damp on Easter Sunday out here in West Valley, but I see folks in various parts of the county who seemed to have a bit more sunshine than we did on this holiday. Anyway, I’m happy that the Easter Egg hunts at the fairgrounds on Saturday wound up having a decent day, albeit a tad bit windy and cool at times, but that beats the rain! It also beats the areas east of us, which had sunshine one day, then snow, and even massive hail storms the next, causing extreme damage to hotel windows and car windshields and closing m...
April 14 8:49 a.m. A concerned citizen reported finding a key fob, keys, and ChapStick after an event at the Pioneer Center and turned them in to dispatch. 11:34 a.m. A caller on SR4 near Bunker Hill Rd. reported a vehicle driving erratically and swerving. 12:25 p.m. The Grays River Fire District responded to transport an elderly Deep River resident who was unconscious to the hospital. 12:42 p.m. A driver on SR4 near Bjorsgard Rd. called to report that a fifth wheel was stuck and was blocking the westbound lane. 1:07 p.m. Sheriff’s deputies a...
Rep. Joel McEntire celebrated a major win for coastal communities today as the governor signed Substitute House Bill 1309 into law. The bill establishes a research program through the Washington State Department of Agriculture to develop sustainable methods for managing burrowing shrimp. This pest threatens shellfish farming operations in Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor. "This is a big step forward for one of our state's most iconic industries," said McEntire, R-Cathlamet. "Burrowing shrimp have...
Last year, the PUD (Public Utilities District) received a grant from the Washington State Department of Health to “complete a feasibility study about consolidating the PUD-controlled Puget Island Water System and Cathlamet’s water and sewer system. The discussion regarding the negotiation of such a consolidation, which has been the subject during several sessions of Town Council, continued as a workshop during Monday night’s session. In a prepared report that was part of the Monday meeting’s packet, Town Clerk-Treasurer Sarah Clark stated,...
When the Wahkiakum County commissioners met Tuesday, April 22, for their regular meeting, they were presented with requests to approve maintenance contracts for county properties. The landscape maintenance contract for the courthouse property with Forrest Mora Landscaping was approved for $5,405 annually. The landscaping contract for county properties with Zack’s Lawn and Property Maintenance was approved for $16,000 annually, a “good price,” according to commissioner Gene Strong. Building Inspector/Planner Dave Hicks presented the commi...
The 79 Main Boutique features handmade goods from about 20 vendors and is located at its namesake, 79 Main Street, in Cathlamet. Every item in the store was handcrafted in Wahkiakum by local residents. This collection of local crafters works together to make the store work, using a consignment-based sales approach and taking turns running the shop during the open season. The idea for the group began around 10 years ago with Made in Wahkiakum, where vendors shared equal space to sell their items...
In a letter addressed to Cathlamet Town Councilmembers, Mayor David Olson, and Town Treasurer/Clerk Sarah Clark Monday, April 21, Councilmember Kermit Chamberlin stated, “Herewith, I resign” from Council Position 2. In recognition of Chamberlin’s resignation, Mayor Olson and Council thanked the former councilmember for his service to begin Monday evening’s session of Town Council. “Kermit has been a champion of the Pioneer Community Association and the Library, and his service is greatly appreciated,” stated Olson in a letter to The Wahkaik...
