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File No: 24-01319WA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to RCW 61.24 et seq. Grantor(s) of Deed of Trust West Coast Construction LLC Current Beneficiary Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity, but solely as trustee for Residential Mortgage Aggregation Trust Current Trustee Affinia Default Services, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer FCI Lender Services Deed of Trust Recording Number (Ref. #) 2031871 Parcel Number(s) 7765 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on October 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM sell at p...
Church news Grays River Methodist church Sunday school will hold a “Bring Your Own Hot /Dog” picnic to begin at 9:30 a.m. on September 7. This includes all age groups. Everyone is welcome, especially those in the area who are not attending any Sunday School. It should be fun. On September 14, the Sunday school will have a “Get It all Together Day” to organize classes, and begin the teaching year. School news A reminder for kindergarten mothers of Grays River Valley school—next Tuesday is our work day at the kindergarten. Kindergarten class wil...
HELLO. Your library now has over 1,600 members (1,608), which is approximately 33 percent of our county. You have made this happen, and we thank each of you who have recently signed up, received a library card, and have become a member. We will now move on to our next upward step of 1,700 members, as we continue to reach out to all residents and make everyone aware of what our public library has to offer. Thank you so much and let’s keep moving forward to make our library even better. COUNTY FAIR. The library had a booth at the 117th Annual W...
It's coming, good people. Yes, I know it's warm. Hot, even, with Portland hitting the century mark this past weekend. You know what, though? We're not in Portland. True, I had a young man tell me that further up the Elochoman Valley, the thermometer nudged 93 degrees. That's warm enough, I reckon. The point is fall is coming. I'm not trying to speed-read the calendar, but there's no getting around the fact that August is almost over and September's seasons (dove, archery, deer and elk, muzzleloa...
It's that time of year again. High school football is back, and both Wahkiakum and Naselle have been working hard this summer to ensure they hit the gridiron at a gallop this fall. While the first meeting between the Mules and Comets will be this weekend in a preseason jamboree matchup, it won't be long until the KM Trophy is back up for grabs. The two programs will line up against each other on Friday, Sept. 12, a contest to which both coaches are looking forward. As is the case at the start...
Valued Eagle readers and subscribers, The Eagle has been covering the news and events in Wahkiakum County for 135 years. As we announced last week, the subscription and newsstand rate will be increasing to $1.50 at the newsstand starting on Sept. 11. The paper’s current price of $1 has been the same since Feb. 14, 2013. Since that time, The Eagle has increased the number of pages, improved our sports coverage, and added columnists, a crossword (and other puzzles), and comics. Even with the increased price, the paper still presents a great value...
HELLO. We are narrowing in on 1,600 library members, so thank you one and all. With a county of roughly 4,800 residents, that’s approximately 33 percent who have a library card. Though this is wonderful, we keep moving forward, engaging with you through local events as we reach out to all residents. Our next step is to attain 50 percent membership here in Wahkiakum. Let’s make Wahkiakum “library strong!” COUNTY FAIR. The library has a booth near the front gate entrance at the 117th Annual Wahkiakum County Fair. Please stop by to get a library...
Aug. 11 2:56 a.m. A Cathlamet resident was transported to the hospital by Emergency Services for severe back pain. 9:17 a.m. The Cathlamet Ambulance responded to assist an elderly Cathlamet resident who was having a seizure. 10:19 a.m. Deputies found a vehicle in the ditch off SR4 near County Line Park. 1:21 p.m. A Cathlamet resident called to report that his license plate had been stolen on Aug. 9 between 7 and 8 p.m. on Main Street. 4:16 p.m. A Skamokawa resident called to report that a man was dumping rocks and debris into the creek near...
If you’ve lived in the Grays River Valley for any length of time, you have probably met Mark Latham in some capacity. He serves as the chair commissioner for Wahkiakum County Fire District 3 and is seeking re-election in November. In his capacity as a volunteer firefighter, he consistently responds to calls that come in over the radio. Just this past Friday, while overseeing his honey table at the West Wahkiakum Farmers Market, a call came in. He didn’t hesitate to rush out the door to att...
HELLO. We had a wonderful time at Puget Island Fire station for National Night Out. A big thank you to those who met with us at our table and received a library card. We signed up 25 new members. A big thank you goes out to Puget Island Fire for their support. AUGUST POP-UPS. Do you like ice-pops, bubbles, music, and face painting? We’ve had three August Pop-ups so far this month in front of the library building and have only three remaining from 2-5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, Saturday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 30. See you there. COUNTY F...
This week, I am continuing my series of spotlights on the vendors at the West Wahkiakum Farmers Market. Since moving here just over four years ago, I have come to know many people in the community. One of the things that impresses me most is the energy possessed by individuals from the generation above mine. One couple who stands out is Robbie and Marilyn Johnson. They have been a part of this community their entire lives and have made numerous contributions to the area. I recently had the...
HELLO. We finished-up our Summer Reading & Story Time programs for the year. We will begin Story Time once again this fall in the Pioneer Community Center’s lower room. AUGUST POP-UPS. Do you like ice cream, ice pops, bubbles, and music? Starting Aug. 7, the library will be having fun and lighthearted pop-up events down in front of the building. With activities such as face painting, paper airplanes, bubble play, marshmallow towers, and chalk drawing, each pop-up is a little different. This month’s pop-ups are Aug. 7, 9, 13, 14, 16, and 30 fro...
July 28 6:35 a.m. A caller on Altoona Pillar Rock Road called to report a water leak under the road. 8:21 a.m. A concerned citizen reported seeing an individual walking down the street who seemed confused and in need of help. Deputies located the individual and stayed with them until a family member arrived to pick up. 8:32 a.m. A Cathlamet resident called to report that an immediate family had taken their mail and would not return it. 9 a.m. The Cathlamet Ambulance transported a Skamokawa resident to the hospital for a rapid heart rate, pain i...
In the coming weeks, I will be highlighting some of the fantastic vendors who make the West Wahkiakum Farmers Market a vibrant part of our community. From fresh produce and honey to original artwork and flowers, our area is home to an inspiring group of individuals who pour their hearts into their crafts. One of those individuals is Jamie VanBuhler, a market organizer, grower, photographer, and off-grid homesteader. The farmers market is run through the nonprofit charitable organization Altoona...
On July 12, 2025, the Washington American Legion Department named Naselle resident Cliff Kilponen its 2025 Firefighter of the Year at the annual department conference in Spokane Valley. As his name was announced by Law and Order Committee Chair, Tank Tanksley, Kilponen was escorted to the dais by the Master-at-Arms while some 100 to 150 legionnaires in the audience clapped in unison in a traditional walking cadence. "As of July 1 of this year, Cliff Kilponen began his 52nd year of service to...
With an eye toward maintaining and growing business relevance and sustainability within an ever-changing and challenging environment, a lot of thinking outside of the box has been going on within Wahkiakum West Communications, largely driven by CEO Ken Johnson. That thinking has resulted in the entry by Wahkiakum West into the video production field. As the company's expertise grew and gained recognition, it caught the attention of the Washington Filmworks Incentive Program as well as tourist ag...
HELLO. We now have 1,547 members at our Library – you're making it happen. Thank you! AUGUST POP-UPS. Do you like ice cream, popcycles, bubbles, and music? In August, the library will be having fun and light-hearted pop-up events down in front of the library building. With face painting, paper airplanes, bubble play, marshmallow towers, and chalk drawing, each pop-up is a little different. Come and see. Pop-ups are from 2-5 p.m. on Aug. 7, 9, 13, 14, 16, 30. POKEMON CLUB. Want to join a new P...
July 21 1:13 a.m. A Cathlamet resident was transported to the hospital for shortness of breath and chest pain. 7:05 a.m. A driver on SR4 called to report an individual pushing a shopping cart along the side of SR4 near Maple Ridge Road. 8:02 a.m. A Rosburg resident called to report that they heard a loud boom, “like a cannon,” followed by a power outage on Raistakka Road. 1:37 p.m. A Cathlamet resident called to report that their cat had been missing for several days from Jacobsen Road. 2:55 p.m. A caller reported a pedestrian on w SR4 who was...
Last week, I shared about our first summer cleaning up our property in Grays River. When we were planning our move, the question we heard most often was, "You know it rains a lot there, right?" Of course, we were aware of that. It's the Pacific Northwest; everyone knows it. However, knowing about it in theory and experiencing it firsthand are two entirely different things. In Sept. 2021, the rain began, and for months, it felt as though it would never stop. Locals even mentioned that this...
July 14 7:45 a.m. A driver on SR 4 called to report that a tree was down and blocking both lanes west of County Line Park. 8:19 a.m. A caller in Cathlamet called to complain that an alpaca and donkey were blocking the roadway on Beaver Creek Road. 4:18 p.m. Someone found a wallet on SR4 and Welcome Sough Road and turned it into the Sheriff’s Office. The owner was identified later and it was returned. July 15 9:20 a.m. Sheriff’s deputies responded to assist with a vehicle accident after a county vehicle hit a deer and went off the road into a d...
In September 2020, Mark and I took a trip from Colorado to the Grays River Valley to find property to build an RV park. This was our dream, and we were dedicated to making it a reality. With the help of Mike Swanson, we were able to purchase the property on Hull Creek Road, where the Schmand dairy farm once held a prominent status in the community. It had been at least 50 years since the dairy closed, and as often happens in the Pacific Northwest, nature had reclaimed the landscape. After...
On June 30, Naselle School Superintendent Lisa Nelson shared a video on her personal Facebook page that marked her final walk through the halls of the school holding the office. In the video, she reflected on her long history at the school. "Here we go," Nelson said in the video. "I'm making my final exit from the Naselle-Grays River Valley School District. I started in this district in kindergarten, went through K-12, worked here for another 17 years, and now I say, 'over and out.'" As she...
July 7 9:25 a.m. A concerned citizen called to report yelling that was happening nearby a Cathlamet business and had been going on for the last ten minutes. Sheriff deputies advised the caller that the yellers were not breaking any laws and suggested they could leave the area. 9:40 a.m. The PUD performed an emergency power outage from Nassa Point to the County Line Park for a tree that needed to be removed due to fire. 10:50 a.m. Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a transient asleep in the boat that sits outside the Cathlamet museum. T...
This past weekend, the Knappton Cove Heritage Center was alive with the vibrant spirit of history during its annual Lewis & Clark Encampment, skillfully presented by the Pacific Northwest Living Historians (PNLH). This immersive living history event gave visitors a unique chance to interact with authentic character portrayals of members of the legendary Lewis and Clark expedition. Set against the backdrop of the center's beautiful front lawn, the encampment featured authentic, white, pitched...
June 30 4:35 a.m. A Grays River resident called to inform Sheriff’s deputies of a vehicle that looked to be a log truck with red and blue lights on it like an emergency vehicle driving on N Hull Creek Road. 4:25 p.m. A Skamokawa resident called to report a junk vehicle on Elochoman Valley Road. 9:10 p.m. Sheriff’s deputies assisted a driver parked at a Cathlamet Business who had locked their keys in their vehicle. 9:44 p.m. A Skamokawa resident reported that a person known to them stole their vehicle and that they hit another car on East Val...
