Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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For the first time in over 60 years, your local newspaper has a new name. When new owner Brian Fleming took over The Wahkiakum County Eagle in mid-January, his first course of action in making the transition official was to change the paper’s name. Seeing everything his publication is covering not only in Washington’s Wahkiakum, Pacific, and Cowlitz counties but Oregon’s Columbia County as well, Fleming felt it would only be appropriate to “retire” the masthead and simply have it become “The Eagle.” “The Wahkiakum County Eagle has weathered t...
In early 2022, Naselle resident Ken Johnson moved to the Pacific Northwest from Pahrump, Nev., and launched WWest Communications. Since then, the WWest CEO has found himself immersed in producing Columbia Coast TV and, most recently, writing and producing an upcoming feature horror film titled "Dark Redemption." Serving as one of the other three writers for the script, as well as director for the feature, is Ocean Park resident Jeremiah Rounds. The film won't be the first time Rounds and...
In late October of last year, Buddhist monks from the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth, Texas, began a 2,300-mile "walk for peace" that concluded just over two weeks ago in Washington, D.C. Feeling inspired by the demonstration of peace, Cathlamet resident Collette McKnight said, "I saw the impact that these humble humans have had and I thought it was so remarkable. The world needs more of this." Despite her "longing inside to walk with them," Collette still looked for ways to "c...
The Wahkiakum PUD Commissioners met on Tuesday, March 3, for their regularly scheduled meeting. The group discussed the social media policy on which Director of Finance Shelby Garrett has been working. Commissioners and Garrett discussed whether to allow things such as messaging on the social media sites and opted to continue working on it, with Garrett instructed to take a look at how neighboring PUDs approach to social media. The commissioners were given an update on the 2026 Cathlamet Water System and Puget Island Water System Fluoride...
When we “spring forward” and set our clocks ahead one hour, it can feel like a small change, but for older adults, that lost hour of sleep can affect energy, mood, and daily routines for days or even weeks. The good news? A few simple steps can make the transition smoother and safer. Protect your sleep Sleep disruptions are one of the most common challenges after Daylight Saving Time. Shift gradually. A few days before the time change, try going to bed and waking up 10 - 15 minutes earlier each day. Keep a consistent routine. Go to bed and wak...
Cowlitz County may fall under rural designation again under a proposed bill that changes the population thresholds. Since 1999, Washington has designated a county as “rural” if it has a population density of 100 people or less per square mile. In 2025, Cowlitz County surpassed that threshold, removing its rural designation. Just under 30 of Washington’s 39 counties are designated ”rural,’ allowing those counties to be eligible for certain economic grants and redevelopment grants. In these counties, the distance between homes and grocery s...
Lower Columbia College is pleased to announce that Washington State Poet Laureate Derek Sheffield will be featured at Longview's Northwest Voices event on March 19, 2026. A writing workshop will occur from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Main Building (MAIN 119) on the Lower Columbia College campus (1600 Maple St.). Following the workshop, a reading will begin at the Longview Public Library auditorium at 5:30 pm. All events are free and open to the public. Derek Sheffield is the 2025-2027 Washington State...
Because the dates line up, The Eagle has decided to reprint events from 1976. Thank you to volunteer Julie O’Neil and volunteer curator, genealogist, and board member Kari Kandoll. Puget Island News Visitor from Norway Loves Area and People Mrs. Gudrun Enge of Vik, Helgeland, Norway, arrived at Portland International airport on February 16. Here she visited relatives, made new friends and found a love for this area and its people probably brought on by the friendly atmosphere and peaceful surroundings reminding her of her home in Norway. Mrs E...
During the Wahkiakum County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, March 3, students representing the Youth Cannabis and Commercial Tobacco Prevention Program (YCCTPP) announced the group will be hosting a teen movie night Thursday, March 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hope Center (320 S Third Street). The event, titled “Find Your Good,” will feature a screening of the Disney film “Zootopia 2,” as well as a taco bar, desserts, interactive games, and activities. The objective of the event is to provide a “safe gathering place for teens.” Those ages 14-18...
Has it really been yet another week? It's said that 'time flies when you're having fun.' If that's the case, I'm having, unbeknownst to me, a hell of a lot of fun out here in the Elochoman Valley. It's a busy time of year, especially when we have blue skies and 62 degrees. There's grass to be mown and trees to be pruned. It's certainly not too early to be planting tiny tomato seeds and potatoes. The steelheaders are still working the Elochoman, and the marina is starting, albeit slowly, to get...
I recently interviewed Dan Bigelow for our 53rd installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Bigelow lives in the Elochoman Valley. We began our discussion with one of Bigelow's favorites, the classic fantasy novel "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien. "I can't remember a time [when] I haven't read it," he said. "I maybe read it six to eight times in grade school. It's a much simpler book compared to the 'Lord of the Ring' series. 'The Hobbit' is an...
Per the request of the GRFCD directors board please note that the minutes that were used to write this report are “unapproved and remain in draft form”. During its monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12, the Grays River Flood Control District (GRFCD) met, with Directors Stephanie Sotka and Judy Johnson present, as well as 10 other participants. Following the approval of the January meeting’s minutes, Wahkiakum Conservation District representative Brooke Bennett stated the Grange “has discussed the issue of DOE (Department of Ecology) action...
On Feb. 26, Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services hosted a grand opening ceremony at Johnson Park Community Center, unveiling the West End Healthcare Kiosk. County Commissioner Mark Latham cut the blue ribbon to officially mark the occasion. Attendees were given a demonstration on how the kiosk works, along with free promotional items and cake to celebrate the launch. Sponsorship from CHOICE Regional Health Network provided $2,500 worth of products to stock the machine. The kiosks dispense...
Workforce Southwest Washington (WSW), the region’s local workforce development board, is proud to partner with Wahkiakum School District, Naselle-Grays River Valley School District, Next Success, and Wahkiakum Health and Human Services to host a career fair serving students from two of the area’s most rural school communities. The event will take place at Wahkiakum High School (500 S Third St.) on Thursday, March 12, from 9 a.m. to noon. For years, WSW has worked alongside local educators, employers, and community organizations to str...
Columbia County is estimated to house around 58,000 residents. Approximately 6,000 reside within the 97048 ZIP code boundaries, which is primarily Rainier with some outskirts of Goble included. HOPE of Rainier is the local food pantry, a non-profit that provides weekly food boxes, weekend food backpacks for students, and additional emergency financial and food-relief services. In 2025, HOPE of Rainier provided 1,769 monthly food boxes to local families, representing 4,567 individuals. This inclu...
During their meeting Tuesday, Feb. 24, the Wahkiakum County Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 34-26, authorizing an interlocal agreement between the county and Fire District No. 3 for the purpose of borrowing funds in the amount of $13,000. The commissioners then authorized the Chair's signature on the County Road Levy to the County Road Administration Board (CRAB). Per Washington Administrative Code 136-150-021, state law requires each county to submit an annual certification of their road levy by March 1. County Department of...
Washington state moved one step closer Monday to creating a personal income tax two years after the Legislature said it wouldn’t. Majority Democrats in the Senate advanced legislation on a 27-22 vote to tax households earning more than a million dollars. Passage of the bill followed a three-and-a-half hour debate on whether this will make for a fairer tax code or harm the economy and incite an exodus of Washington’s wealthy residents. House Speaker Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, who watched the vote from the wings of the Senate, was all smiles as...
On Thursday, Feb. 19 at 8:07 a.m. the Longview Police Department (LPD) arrested two juveniles in connection with “the ongoing investigation involving allegations of criminal misconduct at Mark Morris High School,” according to a statement issued by LPD. The two juveniles were taken into custody on the charges of rape in the second degree, unlawful imprisonment with sexual motivation, indecent liberties with forcible compulsion, and indecent exposure. According to LPD, since the case involves minors, “no additional identifying information will...
At the 53rd annual Michael Dugaw Smelt Classic tournament at Lower Columbia College, the Fighting Smelt speech and debate team completed a dominant wire-to-wire season in the Northwest Forensics Conference (NFC). LCC was named Division III conference champion in speech, conference champion in debate, and was honored as a Gold Medal Program. The conference, which represents all collegiate speech and debate programs in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and northern Utah, honors top programs in multiple competitive divisions, including...
Because the dates line up, The Eagle has decided to reprint events from 1976. Thank you to volunteer Julie O’Neil and volunteer curator, genealogist, and board member Kari Kandoll. Puget Island News From Norway Mrs. Gudrun Enge from Vik Helgeland in Norway has been visiting many homes on Puget Island recently. A first cousin to Sigurd Blix, she has spent time with Mr. and Mrs. Sigurd Blix, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Danielson, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielsen, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bergseng and with many other friends and relatives. Mrs. Enge left for her home...
HELLO. Welcome library members, readers, and all to our monthly update. READ ACROSS AMERICA. In recognition of Dr. Seuss, Cathlamet Library will be celebrating Read Across America for all of March, with a mystery guest reader, as we recognize the importance of promoting reading for all children. ST. JAMES EVENT. On Thursday, March 12, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., we will be at the St. James Family Center Parent Group Literacy Night event to offer library cards and provide free books for children. Stop by and say hello. We are here for you. B...
Despite what I wrote a couple of weeks back about February (and March) being slow months in the outdoors, it seems there's quite a bit going on outside the front door as February winds down and we segue into March. I spoke with Britton Ransford, the communications manager for the WDFW's Region 5 (Ridgefield) office on Friday, Feb. 20. This was just two days after the agency's first-of-the-season morning smelt dip on the Cowlitz. To paraphrase, Ransford told me that as of the evening of Tuesday,...
I recently interviewed Massachusetts resident Paul Rogers for our 52nd installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Paul and I met together via zoom on the podcast "Frivolous Dreams," which is hosted and operated by his son, Kyle Rogers, here in Cathlamet. Paul and Kyle had recently begun reading the book "Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties" by Tom O'Neill. Beginning our conversation, Paul said, "I'm not big on...
Swiss chard: one fantastic vegetable Chard, also called Swiss chard, is a close relative of beets; but, unlike most beets, chard is grown for its tasty, vitamin-rich greens rather than its root. The large green leaves have a texture like spinach and have edible, fleshy red, yellow, orange, or white stalks. Chard is amazingly cold hardy, and a planting often lasts through the winter. Unlike spinach, it does not bolt to seed as the temperatures warm, allowing harvests all summer long. Plant chard seeds about 30 days before the last frost date in...
