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Over the past few days, Wahkiakum County has experienced what Sheriff John Mason has described as "record-breaking flooding." Last Friday, Dec. 5, the Wahkiakum County Department of Emergency Management posted a "heavy rain potential" warning for Monday, Dec. 8 - Wednesday, Dec. 10. The warning stated, "an atmospheric river will bring substantial rainfall to the Pacific Northwest next week" and "the heaviest rain is likely Monday through Wednesday." The projection was a 72-hour probability of...
Last Saturday's Shop with a Cop event had a solid turnout, with plenty of help being offered across the board. Among those supporting the event were the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Department, Grays River Fire Department, Washington State Patrol, Washington State Department of Corrections, Wahkiakum Co Emergency Management, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Officer Young, Clatsop County Sheriff's Office, The Families of Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office. Staff from Bank of...
By Kirk McKnight During Tuesday’s Wahkiakum County Commissioners’ meeting, VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post 5297 Commander Bill Tawater presented before the commissioners a request to have more adequate lighting before the Veteran’s Memorial in front of the county courthouse. With the cost being approximately $1,400, Tawater requested the county, town, Wahkiakum West, American Legion Post 0111 and Wahkiakum VFW Post 5297 share the cost at $280.06 per participant. The commissioners unanimously approved Tawater’s request. Wahkiakum County...
Today is Thursday, Dec. 11, the 345th day of 2025. There are 20 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 11, 1936, Britain’s King Edward VIII abdicated the throne so he could marry American divorcee Wallis Warfield Simpson; his brother, Prince Albert, became King George VI. Also on this date: In 1816, Indiana was admitted to the Union as the 19th U.S. state. In 1946, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was established. In 1972, Apollo 17 commander Gene Cernan guided lander Challenger to a touchdown on...
The holidays are one of the few times many adult children see their parents in person all year. If you went home feeling uneasy and noticing your dad’s driving isn’t what it used to be, or your mom seems more forgetful, that’s valuable information. Now’s the time to turn those observations into action. Here’s a simple guide to help you sort through what you noticed and plan next steps without getting overwhelmed. Step one is to write down what you observed. Before the details fade, jot down notes about physical changes like weight loss, mob...
Cathlamet Library now has a free membership pass for you to enjoy at the Rice Museum of Rocks & Minerals. This museum houses a world-class collection recognized as the finest in the Pacific Northwest and one of the best in the nation. Nestled on 23 acres in a mid-century home and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, there's always something new to discover either inside the various galleries or outside on the grounds, all while learning about the original Rice family who founded t...
The Wahkiakum County Fair will be having a Christmas lighting event for kids (and adults with Christmas spirit) this Sat from 5-8 p.m. They will have Santa, goats, marshmallow roasting, cookies, hot chocolate and if course lots of Christmas blow ups, and hay rides....
The weather forecast definitely wasn’t exaggerated this week. It poured heavily, straight through Sunday and into Monday and, by late Monday night, the Grays River had had enough. It jumped its banks and spread across the valley, swallowing fields, creeping into barns, and shutting down roads all over the West End. SR4 went under in Grays River and Seal River, and parts of Naselle weren’t any better. The Grays River Grange Christmas party was canceled, and Naselle Schools called off school for the day on Tuesday. Mark and I slogged out int...
It should come as no surprise to those of you who have followed my ramblings here in The Eagle that I question many things. For instance, where does time go? I mean, where exactly is noon yesterday? Did it simply get lumped into the past, or is it actually somewhere where, if given an adventurous Uber driver, one could travel to? I asked my father that same question years ago and, if memory serves, he gave me his regular deadpan look, mumbled something akin to 'Uh...huh,' and went back to...
The following is a guest editorial written by a student of Clatskanie Middle High School. The views presented do not necessarily reflect those of The Wahkiakum County Eagle. AI (Artificial intelligence)isn't real. We may have songs that top the charts made by AI. We may have essays written by AI. We are starting to get photos that don't look like they are made from AI. We have chatbots, either for romantic reasons, to make friends, for therapy, or to cheat. AI is quite literally taking over the world. Every time you search on Google, you get an...
The Beaver Homes Grange is hosting its annual “Santa’s Workshop” this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13-14, and the following Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 20-21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All ages are welcome and cost is $4 for those 13 and older and free for those 12 and under. The Beaver Homes Grange has held the holiday event the past six years. The original inspiration was offering a local family event that didn’t break the bank for entertainment or Santa photo opportunities. The upstairs of the building is a maze decorated throughout with differe...
Columbia Health Services (CHS) is a local non-profit organization providing health and medical care throughout Columbia County. This includes prevention services, mental health, clinical care, and nutrition education through the WIC program. The Rainier Health Center opened in 2009 and began as a student-focused service but expanded services in 2013 to include the broader community from its location on the Rainier High School Campus. CHS is funded through a variety of channels, including funding for being a school-based health center;...
It’s easy to believe that our nation is more divided than it’s ever been. Anyone who spends enough time on social media can see how quickly posts and threads can devolve into extended arguments between strangers. Headlines in legacy media outlets highlight conflicts among people and groups of differing political ideologies. Neighbors, friends, and family members are now routinely cut off from each other based on these perceived divisions. The simple fact is that none of us are better off because of it. The good news is it doesn’t have to be tha...
What do you do for December gardens? The following is a list of actions that apply to gardeners this time of year: apply lime. Take a soil test if you haven’t had one recently. If you have questions, call the Extension office for details. Stay off your lawn while it is so soggy. Wet soils compact with weight on them, and the pore spaces that allow drainage and air around the roots get squished. Cover your compost pile to speed up the composting process. Cover edible herbaceous perennials like rhubarb and asparagus with compost or ...
I recently interviewed Abigail Tsybikova for our 41st installment of Reader’s Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Abigail is a resident of Skamokawa and works in Cathlamet. Abigail shared how she came down to two books to choose from, leaving the other book in her car, she chose to share about “The Bible,” where she uses the King James Version but usually reads it in the Russian language. “The Bible is my favorite because it’s the only book that I believe to be completely true,” said Abigail. “It’s full...
The Wahkiakum High School cheer team hit the mats on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the "Comp in the Swamp" cheer competition hosted by Decatur High School. The Mules brought a small but mighty squad: five cheerleaders in uniform and their spirited mascot, Rowdy the Mule. Competing in the Small Game Day Division, the Mules faced an uphill battle against eight teams representing 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A schools across Washington. Team sizes ranged from five to 15 athletes, making Wahkiakum the smallest squad in t...
According to Wahkiakum County Sheriff John Mason, at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, his office "received report of a bomb threat made to the middle school." The call coming from an out-of-state number, the person issuing the threat stated, "A bomb would go off at 1 p.m." When asked for comment on the incident, Mason said, "Sheriff’s deputies and troopers from the Washington State Patrol responded to the scene. Fire and emergency medical responders were mobilized and staged by the emergency management coordinator. A local volunteer...
During Monday's session of Town Council, Wahkiakum School District Superintendent Ralph Watkins discussed an upcoming tax levy which renewal will strongly affect the schools and will be on a special election ballot Feb. 11, 2026. Coming from Alaska, Watkins noted this is his first experience with a levy. "In Alaska, our school district had a really strong relationship with our municipality," said Watkins. "One of my goals is to make sure that I foster that same type of relationship with our municipality. In Alaska, municipalities have a...
Prior to Tuesday's Wahkiakum County Commissioners' meeting, a public hearing was held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1 to discuss "revenue sources for the current expense budget." Among these was "consideration of a property tax increase." Following public hearing on the issue, the commissioners voted unanimously on a 1 percent property tax increase. During Tuesday's meeting, the commissioners signed a letter of support regarding the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. According to the meeting packet, the tribe "requested a letter of support from the Wahkiakum...
By Riley Yuan, the Chinook Observer It's late November, and the flows in the Grays River and its various forks and tributaries are starting to swell. One of these is Mitchell Creek, on the banks of which stand four men in hard hats and rain gear, marveling at the sight before them: a riotous jumble of criss-crossed, piled-up logs, over, under and through which the stream gurgles and courses. It's a game of pick-up sticks for giants. And it's not just the fact that they've managed to pull it off...
The vessels are lingering on the market as Washington State Ferries scrutinizes potential buyers. Past purchases haven't always ended well. If you have ever wanted to own an iconic Washington state ferry, now may be your last chance to buy one until the 2030s. There are two sizes available with no minimum bid - the decommissioned 144-car Hyak and the 87-car Klahowya. But before you get carried away with dreams of a palatial waterfront fixer-upper, or opening a floating restaurant, or making a qu...
Today is Thursday, Dec. 4, the 338th day of 2025. There are 27 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 4, 1991, after being abducted and held hostage for nearly seven years by Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, Associated Press correspondent Terry Anderson was freed from captivity. Also on this date: In 1783, Gen. George Washington bade farewell to his Continental Army officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York. In 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins, dubbed the “Million Dollar Quartet,” gathered for the fir...
Washington state has ambitious renewable energy goals. But as we transition away from fossil fuels, energy demand will increase as we electrify our lives and as energy-intensive industries proliferate. This complicates our state’s path to decarbonization. As part of the transition, solar energy in Washington could cover tens of thousands — possibly hundreds of thousands — of acres in the coming years. Where all those solar panels go is a serious question. Rooftop solar is great. However, the most ambitious estimates show that, at best, it wo...
On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the Cathlamet Post Office and the Washington District of the United States Postal Service presented awards to two Cathlamet letter carriers. Rural Carrier Shelly Klecker received a 20 Year Service award and a special all-weather coat embroidered with her name, position and office in recognition of outstanding safe driving performance. During her twenty-year career at the Cathlamet post office, Shelly's commitment to safety has been well documented. In 2008 she was...
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. Have you ever wondered what makes the many “droves” of skiers flock to the mountain areas every winter? What do they see in climbing up a hill, sliding down, while balancing on two long, skinny boards, strapped to their feet? Well I found out last Friday. I had my first skiing lesson and loved it! Naturally I fell down a lot and spent a lot of time trying to dig myse...
