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During his final session of Town Council, former Mayor David Olson had a pretty full slate. Signing the PUD interlocal agreements for both the water and sewer transfer and general cooperation, Olson also deferred to Council to vote on and approve the adoption of the 2026 budget and salary scale and the finalization of the Wahkiakum PUD franchise agreement. At various points of the meeting, former Councilmember Laurel Waller, participating in her final meeting as well, asked Olson if he intended...
During the Wahkiakum County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 23, VFW Post 5297 Commander Bill Tawater and VFW Post 5297 Quartermaster Justin Tawater presented Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatcher/Telecommunicator Aric Cothren with a plaque from Washington State VFW and a certificate of recognition from National VFW for the 2024-2025 911 Dispatcher/Telecommunicator of the Year. Cathlamet Fire Department EMT Will Lutz was presented with a plaque from Washington State VFW and a certificate of recognition from National VFW for t...
Looking back. Looking ahead. Let me assure you, I won’t be so “maudlin” as to say, “Well, another year in the books,” but - and with my apologies - here we are. It’ll likely be a month spent writing the wrong year atop checks and any and all paperwork requiring both signature and date. Maybe I’ll have it right by June. It’s been a good year; a typical year. Highlights with few downturns. I enjoyed the company of an excellent class of seniors, the Class of ’25, here at Wahkiakum #200. I’m so proud of my granddaughter, Adrionna, who was c...
Today is Friday, Jan. 2, the second day of 2026. There are 363 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 2, 2016, a heavily armed group led by brothers Ammon and Ryan Bundy seized the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon, beginning a 41-day standoff to protest the imprisonment of two ranchers convicted of setting fires on public land and to demand the federal government turn over public lands to local control. Also on this date: In 1890, President Benjamin Harrison appointed Alice Sanger as the first female White House staffer at...
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce an upcoming workshop that could prove beneficial for businesses and the community. Covering the theme of grant writing, this workshop will take place at Skamokawa Vista Park in the Annex Building on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at 10 a.m. The Chamber is happy to partner with the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments to present this training. At times, access to these types of funds is crucial for small businesses, government agencies, and the non-profit sector. “Our goal is to give folks t...
Happy New Year! With all the busyness of the holidays, I don’t have much to write about this week. Still, I want to thank everyone who contributed to my column over the past year. Coming up with topics to write about every week can be tough, and input from all of you helps keep me motivated. I look forward to sharing more about fun community events, historical stories, and interesting human-interest topics in the year ahead. I do my best to stay updated on upcoming events through Facebook, but hearing about events and story ideas directly w...
HELLO. Welcome library members, readers, and Wahkiakum residents to our monthly update. NEW PASS. We now have the Rice Museum of Rocks and Minerals (Hillsboro, Ore.) pass, available for free for all Cathlamet library cardholders. This pass provides access for two adults and four children. Go check out this museum, as their displays are very kid friendly. PODCASTS. We will be on the following podcasts: Talk of Our Towns, hosted by Donna Quinn, and The Human Beat, hosted by Roger Rocka. Each podcast is listed and hosted by KMUN radio, so check...
Looking back. Looking ahead. Let me assure you, I won’t be so “maudlin” as to say, “Well, another year in the books,” but - and with my apologies - here we are. It’ll likely be a month spent writing the wrong year atop checks and any and all paperwork requiring both signature and date. Maybe I’ll have it right by June. It’s been a good year; a typical year. Highlights with few downturns. I enjoyed the company of an excellent class of seniors, the Class of ’25, here at Wahkiakum #200. I’m so proud of my granddaughter, Adrionna, who was c...
During the Wahkiakum County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 23, VFW Post 5297 Commander Bill Tawater and VFW Post 5297 Quartermaster Justin Tawater presented Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office 911 Dispatcher/Telecommunicator Aric Cothren with a plaque from Washington State VFW and a certificate of recognition from National VFW for the 2024-2025 911 Dispatcher/Telecommunicator of the Year. Cathlamet Fire Department EMT Will Lutz was presented with a plaque from Washington State VFW and a...
Winter Holiday Botany English holly (Ilex aquifolium) was a powerful winter symbol in pre-Christian Europe. Their years were governed by the Holly King for six months from the summer solstice to the winter solstice. As the days got progressively longer, the Oak King battled for supremacy. The winter solstice ritual “battle” was close to Dec. 25. Cut holly retains its deep green leaves and bright red berries, so it was widely used as adornments in those early winter rituals. With the conversion of much of Northern Europe to Christianity by the...
The Wahkiakum County Eagle thrives as a community-driven newspaper. In addition to our team of dedicated reporters and editors, the newspaper regularly features contributed content from local community members. Examples include sharing favorite recipes, interviewing fellow community members, book reviews, event write-ups, and tips or advice as an expert on themes such as home repair, baking, information technology (IT), etc. If you have an interest in contributing, email your topic idea and details to info@waheagle.com. Somebody will respond...
The Oregon History Bee and Bowl is set to take place Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Rainier Jr./Sr. High School (28170 Old Rainier Road). This event is presented by International Academic Competitions. The competition will include National Biology Bee, National Geography Bee, National Humanities Bee, National Political Science Bee, and U.S. History Bee. The cost is $99 per Bowl team. There will be discounts for teams of one or two members. On an individual level, the cost is $50 per player. A $20 discount is given to an individual if they are...
Late last year, it was made public the owners of Grocery Outlet Rainier, Jeremy and Monika Medhaug, had decided to put the store up for sale after taking ownership earlier in 2025. Grocery Outlet operates as a franchise model and the corporate office opened up the Rainier location for potential buyers. Current on-site management includes a corporate transition team with support from owners of the Scappoose store while details are finalized for new ownership. The change is forecasted to go into effect by mid-February. According to conversations...
Between now and Jan. 31, 2026, The Wahkiakum County Eagle is offering residents of both Clatskanie and Rainier a yearly subscription rate of $60. The rate for those in the Pacific Northwest but not living within Wahkiakum County is currently $70 per year. As the cover price for The Eagle has increased from $1 to $1.50 an issue, a $60 annual rate would save subscribers $18. For more information, or if you would like to subscribe at this discounted rate, please call 360-795-3391 or email us at info@waheagle.com....
I recently interviewed Megan Blackburn Friend for our 44th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Megan and her family live near Cathlamet. Megan began our discussion of a book from her early youth, "The Monster at the End of this Book Starring Loveable, Furry Old Grover" by Jon Stone. "It was the font which drew me to the book," said Megan. "I love fonts, I love hand drawing them. My art style was definitely influenced by the text and the...
During Tuesday's meeting of the Wahkiakum County Commissioners, Wahkiakum Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5297 Commander Bill Tawater presented VFW Dispatcher Eric Cothren and EMT Will Lutz with honorary plaques and certificates. The two were recognized at the state level for their work, and went on to be recognized at the national level as well. The commissioners then voted unanimously to re-appoint Lily Kolditz and Laurie Williams to their new terms on the Real Property Rights Advisory...
Puget Island Gardens celebrated the achievements of fall football, volleyball, and Cheer last Saturday. Owners Gene and Dawn O'Neil entertained a busload of athletes and treated them to ice cream sandwiches....
Today is Friday, Dec. 26, the 360th day of 2025. There are five days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.1-magnitude earthquake beneath the Indian Ocean off the Indonesian island of Sumatra triggered a tsunami with waves up to 100 feet (30 meters) high that killed about 230,000 people across a dozen countries as far as East Africa. The worst-affected countries were Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand. Also on this date: In 1908, Jack Johnson became the first Black boxer to win the world heavyweight championship as he...
This spring, Cathlamet will host a University of Washington studio course focused on learning from our community’s unique cultural heritage and local landscape. The UW course is partnering with the Town of Cathlamet, the local nonprofit WHEELhouse, the Chamber of Commerce, and other community stakeholders to explore how these assets connect to community life and long-term opportunity. Participating UW students and staff, working alongside local residents, will develop an exploratory report focused on Cathlamet’s heritage, landscape, and com...
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. Puget Island News Frank Corbin George W. Everest of Santa Rosa, Calif., is spending the holiday season as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smith. Mr. Everest will visit his father Ralph M. Everest of Cathlamet and sister, Marian A. Healy of Longview Returned From Alaska Ralph Pedersen spent some time in Alaska fishing and visiting friends. There he experienced bad w...
The merit of a piece of art is often measured through a romantic lens. A painting can evoke emotions in its viewer, so it is judged to be of high quality. The viewers' assessment, however, is largely a response to the techniques of the painter. Contrasting shade, complimentary colors, and other factors unite to bring a sense of cohesion. The viewer measures quality in emotional terms but, in doing so, speaks to the technical or intellectual merit of the piece. To put it simply, when art is made...
Working alongside America's youth and instilling a sense of patriotism has always been a VFW priority. Each year, local VFW posts hold three essay competitions: the Voice of Democracy for grades 9-12, the Patriots Pen for grades 6-8, the Youth Essay for grades 3-5, and a Teacher of the Year competition. Students write essays based on given patriotic themes, and the essays are evaluated by members of the local community. On Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Wahkiakum High School, Post 5297 Youth Program...
Christmas, circa 1976 So here we are; another Christmas. Pardon the cliché, but it only seems like yesterday we were looking forward to Washington's bottom fish opener. For those of you who might not know, that's the second Saturday in March. Now the year's about over. I reckon it's true; we can halt the progress of damn near everything, save time. It's been an interesting December; aquatic armageddon, wind, more rain, and a toilet that, albeit briefly, said, 'No' when asked to flush. My Decembe...
