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The Eagle is looking for writers, photographers, and columnists who would like to help us cover events in Wahkiakum County, Naselle, and Clatskanie. This is your opportunity to keep your neighbors informed about important news and events happening in our area. Contact The Eagle at 360-795-3391 or info@waheagle.com....
Impromptu New Year’s Day parade in Rosburg Towards the end of December Susan Burkhalter posted a picture of the Grinch hanging out on Altoona Pillar Rock Road on Facebook and made a silly comment about him waiting for the New Year's Day parade. Several folks inquired about it in their comments and seemed interested. She had to add that she was only joking in her post. Fast forward to January 1 at 11:15 a.m. and Karl Smith called Susan and said, "I saw a weird post that there was going to be a p...
The Washington State Legislature kicks off its 2025 session next month, the first time legislators are meeting since a task force it commissioned released a report recommending how the state should deal with the vacant Naselle Youth Camp property. Convened in July 2023, the task force recommended in its final report published over the summer that ownership of the facility be transferred from the state to the Chinook Indian Nation for the creation of a tribal headquarters. Now, just weeks before...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School Board met for their monthly meeting on December 17, 2024. Board positions for Chair and Vice Chair were voted on. Robert Torppa was voted to continue as Chair, and Amy Hunt was voted to continue as Vice Chair. Natasha Crater resigned as the Legislative Representative due to lack of time in her schedule. An agenda item will be added for the next meeting to nominate and vote on a new Legislative Representative. A few Personnel actions were voted on and approved including the acceptance of resignation of...
The Eagle is looking for writers, photographers, and columnists who would like to help us cover events in Wahkiakum County, Naselle, and Clatskanie. This is your opportunity to keep your neighbors informed about important news and events happening in our area. Contact The Eagle at 360-795-3391 or info@waheagle.com...
With community events wrapped up, all was quiet on the Western front the week of Christmas. Mark and I attended the candlelight Christmas Eve service at the Naselle Lutheran Church, had a game night with some friends, and then enjoyed a quiet holiday. Complete with a video chat with our grandson, watching movies, and slurping down some homemade clam chowder. Heading into New Year’s week, I’ve been reflecting on this past year and looking towards 2025. I’m not usually one for resolutions or ma...
Even after a significant reduction in acreage from the controversial Fields Fir Timber Sale, many Naselle residents remain skeptical of the Washington Department of Natural Resources’ newly proposed Lane Creek Timber Sale. At a public meeting held at the Naselle Community Center on Dec. 5, DNR Pacific Cascades Region Manager Padraic Callahan, Assistant Region Manager Steve Ogden, and Forest Hydrologist Jeff Keck presented their vision for the revised sale to a crowd of more than 60 people, c...
The Naselle Comets have been lighting it up as of late and are riding a three-game winning streak in the new year. The two most recent victories came at the 2024 Ilwaco Holiday Classic Tournament hosted by Ilwaco High School on Dec. 27-28. The Comets won the tournament, sealing the gold with a 48-42 win against the hosting Ilwaco Fishermen. The tournament field comprised four teams, including Seaside, Pe Ell, Naselle, and Ilwaco. The first round of games were played on Saturday, and the...
The POW/MIA Missing Man Table is meant to remind viewers of fallen, missing, or imprisoned U.S Service members. Nearly 81,000 American service members remain missing after having served in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and other conflicts involving the U.S. There are key elements in each table that are meant to be a reminder to never forget those service members who never came home. The table is round, to show our everlasting concern for our missing men. The cloth is white, symb...
Naselle boys basketball lost its first game of the season against Willapa Valley, and it couldn't have been much closer, as the game was decided by a last-second shot with a final score of 60-58. It was a home game for the Comets and ultimately came down to the very end. The Vikings hit a layup with seconds to go for the win, spoiling Naselle's 3-0 start to the season. Despite the loss, Naselle made a strong effort, with junior Leith Chadwick and senior captain Jacob Lindstrom each going for 18...
December 9 1:26 a.m. Cathlamet Ambulance responded to an elderly person who fell. 11:53 a.m. A caller on Crossdike Rd reported a pile of concrete, rock, and plastic bags dumped next to the slough. A Cathlamet resident reported a 1911 style pistol alongside the road on SR 4 and River Ridge Rd. Deputies discovered the item was an airsoft gun and not a firearm. 5:12 p.m. Grays River Ambulance responded to an elderly person with chest pain. December 10 6:22 a.m. An elderly Cathlamet resident requested transportation to the hospital 2:42 p.m. A...
The Naselle Comets are off to a good start in both boys' and girls' basketball, as both teams came away with wins in their first conference games of the year, and the girls also won the local cross-county rivalry against the Wahkiakum High School Mules. The boys and girls conference games were each played against Taholah on Dec. 13. Boys basketball beat Taholah The boys came away with a strong 68-47 win against the Chitwins, powered by strong performances from Trajen Ford and Leith Chadwick, who...
My husband, the generous giver that he is, shared his germs with me and I was laid out with a bad head cold all last week. Since I was sick, I missed out on all the plans I had for the week. I was disappointed to miss the Christmas party at the Grays River Grange, playing Bunco with friends at the Naselle Community Center, and just being able to get out and about. Thankfully, I was feeling well enough on Sunday to get to some fun events. Mark and I ventured into Naselle to the Finnish American...
Norman Frederick Sotka passed away on December 7, 2024 at the age of 93. Norman was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work and family values. He was born April 6, 1931 in Astoria, Oregon. He was raised and lived his entire life on the family cattle ranch in Eden Valley. He attended first and second grades in the one room Eden Valley school. He always thought he was smarter than his twin sister Corliss because she...
A weekend of Christmas events When I opened the blinds on Saturday morning, it was 8 a.m. but it was so dark out I wondered if I had looked at the clock wrong. Thick, oppressive clouds brought a deluge of rain and after a week of sun, it was an unwelcome way to start the day. I had already had a rough week, between nursing a sick husband and battling a self-doubt-filled depression spiral, I was left exhausted. However, I was determined not to let those things keep me from all the great events...
The Comets' girls team started the season hot, winning both non-league games ahead of their conference clash against Mary M. Knight on Dec. 10. Though the result of their game against Mary M. Knight is not known at the time of press, the highlight of Naselle's early season will be the rivalry game they won against Ilwaco High School on Dec. 9. Facing off in front of Naselle's home crowd, the fiery Pacific County rivalry came down to the final minutes, with several lead changes taking place in...
The Comets have finally seen their flying season come to a close, suffering a tough 52-28 defeat on the gridiron to Wilbur-Creston-Keller in the 2024 1B State Football playoff semifinals on Nov. 30. The game featured two of Washington's best schools in the 1B division. Naselle entered the game as the #3 seed in the tournament with a perfect 11-0 record. On the other side were the Wilbur-Creston-Keller Wildcats, boasting a 12-0 record as the #2 seed. With both teams yet to taste defeat and...
The Christmas season is upon us. I love Christmas time! The lights, the decorations, the fun activities and events, and time to spend with family and friends. One thing we've done at our place is we've hung a huge Christmas star between our two concrete silos. It can be seen by all driving through Grays River at night. Our community knows how to celebrate spirit of the season. There are several events in the next few weeks to enjoy. The West Wahkiakum Farmers Market is hosting a Holiday Bazaar...
November 25 8:11 a.m. A Puget Island caller reported dogs chasing donkeys and deer in their field. 12:55 p.m. A Cathlamet resident reported finding a backpack and a tarp on their neighbors property line and the state right of way. The caller disposed of the items. 3:41 p.m. A single vehicle accident was reported on SR4 near Miller road. A tow truck was requested through the Washington State Patrol. 4:23 p.m. A caller reported damage to a fence at Strong Park in Cathlamet. 5:01 p.m. A caller reported hitting a deer on Puget Island which damaged...
On May 23, 2024 the Eagle published an article about a 174-acre harvest the Department of Natural Resources was proposing in the Lane and O'Conner Creek watersheds in Naselle. These watersheds supply drinking water to Naselle. Many residents gave feedback about their apprehension over the logging and due to the pushback DNR officials decided to postpone the Fields Fir auction until a public meeting could be held. The meeting will be at 4 p.m. December 5 at the Naselle Community Center, 14...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School Board met for their monthly meeting on November 19. The board reviewed the minutes and actions taken at a special board meeting that was held on November 5 regarding the proposal to start a wrestling program. It was determined at that meeting that the wrestling program would proceed with advertising to hire a coach. There has been one application received for the position so far. An update was given on the superintendent’s search. The brochure was sent out to 3,500 contacts nationwide. Personal i...
This past Sunday, several volunteers gathered at Johnson Park Community Center to assemble 62 Thanksgiving boxes. They included a mixture of canned goods, gravy mix, pasta, rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, produce, eggs, and turkeys or chickens. The number of items provided in each box was based on the size of the family. The boxes were distributed on Monday to the individuals and families that signed up for them, just in time for the holiday. On Thursday, December 5, sign-ups for Christmas boxes...
Things got a little Strange during Naselle football's quarterfinal against Pomeroy. In fact, they got a lot strange, as senior captain running back Jack Strange put on a performance for the ages, running for 300 yards and scoring six touchdowns en route to a Comets victory. Strange's six touchdowns powered Naselle to a 60-50 win against the Pomeroy Pirates on Nov. 23 and earned them a berth into the state semifinals. Playing at South Bend High School in the 1b WIAADistrictt 4 quarterfinal,...
Greetings from the fair office. Hope everyone has their calendar marked for Saturday Nov. 23 to come down to the fairgrounds and play some Turkey Bingo. Doors open at 5 p.m. and Bingo starts at 6 p.m. We will have the table of prizes as always and snacks in the kitchen so come on down for an evening of fun. If you ordered wreaths, swags or centerpieces they will be available for pickup at 4 p.m. that day. If you would like to order one let me know. On Dec. 4 we will have the Flea Market/Craft fair and the T-Building sale starting at 9 a.m....
On September 13, the football stadium at Wahkiakum High School was brimming with fans, as parents, students, alumni, and members of the community filled the stands to watch the Naselle Comets take on the Wahkiakum Mules in the KM Trophy 2024. It was the perfect evening for the rival teams to go head-to-head for the first time in several years. A slight chill in the air and a bit of mist was perfect football weather. Going into the third quarter, the Comets held a significant lead. In their first...
