Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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I recently interviewed Dennis Reid for our 16th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. Dennis lives in Skamokawa and serves as the PUD commissioner for District 3. We sat down at the PUD office for our conversation. As we began, Dennis shared the book Deep River by author Karl Marlantes, a historical novel centered on three siblings who leave Finland in the 1900s to escape Russian authorities and settle in Southwest Washington. Dennis read the bo...
During their meeting on Monday, May 5, Cathlamet Town Council passed a motion to "approve the Town of Cathlamet and Public Utility District No. 1 of Wahkiakum County Water and Wastewater System Asset Transfer and Improvement Agreement" effective that day. According to meeting's minutes, per the agreement, "PUD will assume operations of the water and wastewater treatment systems on August 1, 2025, to allow the Town the opportunity to inform the union of this transition with regards to the PUD consolidation." Prior to giving her staff report...
Wahkiakum County residents living west of KM Mountain have, at times, had to travel 30 minutes or more to go into the Sheriff’s Office in Cathlamet to do any in-person filing or to speak with staff. The Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) recently reopened a field office at Johnson Park in Rosburg to, according to WCSO, “provide folks on the Westend better access to us, have face-to-face contact or, if they have any questions, comments, or even complaints that they might not call the main office line about.” The office being located...
Today is Thursday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2025. There are 223 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 22, 1960, the strongest earthquake recorded struck southern Chile. The magnitude 9.5 quake claimed 1,655 lives, left 2 million homeless and triggered a tsunami responsible for over 230 additional deaths in Hawaii, Japan and the Philippines. Also on this date: In 1939, the foreign ministers of Germany and Italy, Joachim von Ribbentrop and Galeazzo Ciano, signed a “Pact of Steel” committing their two countries to a military and pol...
I recently interviewed Ruby Hansen Murray for our 15th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. Ruby is a writer, photographer, and an award-winning columnist. She graciously accepted my short-notice invitation to sit and talk with her in the library. As we began, Ruby shared about not just a single book, but rather a series of books, Little House on the Prairie, along with her thoughts about the author. Before we began discussing the Little House...
VFW (Veterans of Foreign Affairs) Wahkiakum Post 5297 is having its May Memorial Day “Buddy” Poppy drive on Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25. Post 5297 will have a manned booth at the Cathlamet Market (95 Main St.) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for “Buddy” Poppy distributions and will be taking donations and handing out information about the VFW. Honor the memories of the fallen and help veterans still suffering today. Please take the time to donate to the VFW, take a Buddy Poppy, and wear it proudly. Your local veterans and community need your su...
Excitement and school spirit filled the air on May 8 as John C Thomas middle school students gathered to hear speeches from four student candidates vying for Associated Student Body (ASB) office. Following the presentations, students cast their votes to select the leaders who will represent them during the 2025–2026 school year. This year’s candidates included upcoming eighth graders Ava Mendez and Eloise Plank, and upcoming seventh graders Harper Hurley and Keely Cothran. Each candidate delivered a heartfelt speech, sharing their vision for...
The Department of Defense (DOD) has the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), whose mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting for our missing personnel to their families and nation. When American personnel remain captive, missing, or otherwise unaccounted for at the conclusion of hostilities, the DOD accounting community becomes the responsible agent for determining the fate of the missing and, where possible, recovering them alive or recovering and identifying the remains of the dead worldwide. For those killed in action, the...
A new proposal asks Wahkiakum Community Network Coalition (WCNC) to take a bold step in inclusion by recognizing the community as a safe place for autistic individuals. This would affirm Wahkiakum’s support for dignity, belonging, and neurodiversity at a time when national policies threaten those very values. Submitted on Tuesday May 13, the proposal calls for a public statement and community outreach plan to protect local autistic residents from non-consensual data collection and harmful stigma. “This is a chance for Wahkiakum to lead the way...
DAMP. This past weekend was a bit soggy but how soggy depends on where you were located. One friend of mine was experiencing "buckets" of rain just a few miles east of me, while I was just sitting under some clouds with occasional sprinkles and a dash of sunshine thrown in. Now, nighttime was a different story, as it poured off and on Saturday night. I'm hoping that by the end of the month we have some drier weather showing up since there are many events planned and they are much more enjoyable when the sun is shining! Regardless, we are much...
In May 1868, the first Decoration Day was established to remember and honor those who lost their lives during the Civil War. After World War I, the day evolved to honor all service members who died in military service. Following World War II, the name Memorial Day became more widely used. It wasn't until 1971 that it was officially designated as a national holiday, celebrated on the last Monday in May. During World War II, approximately 16 million Americans served in the United States Armed...
You may have noticed a little change outside the office at J.A. Wendy Elementary School. A new tool has been installed not only for all students to blow off steam, but particularly serves as a wonderful aide for children with autism and special needs. The new sensory pathway was installed by volunteer Paul Lawrence last month in honor of autism awareness and is perfectly situated outside the multipurpose room and office hallway. Grades K - 8th utilize the space on a daily basis, making it a fun...
I'm sitting on the back porch this morning with my black dog, Abigail at my feet. Both of us listen to the boats leave the Elochoman Marina for another day of trolling back and forth. Dropping something magical, colorful, and wrapped in or containing a small piece of Bumblebee product damn near to the bottom. Easing back in the captain's chair with the cap to the old school Stanley thermos filled to the brim and a hunk of fresh-made pumpkin bread at the ready. It's a nice morning, albeit a bit...
Common Tansy is a class B weed native to Asia and Europe. This invasive weed is toxic to humans and livestock. This is an aromatic perennial with rhizomes, reaching 1 to 5 feet tall, with fern-like foliage and yellow button-like flowers. Common Tansy is generally found along roadsides, waste areas, stream banks and in pastures. This weed reproduces by numerous tufted seeds dispersed by wind and water. Wear gloves when handling the plants. Individual plants and small infestations can be hand pulled or dug up. Mow or cut infestations before...
Emma Dean, a 17-year-old volunteer, organized poppies to be sold through the Louis Larsen Unit 68 Auxiliary before Memorial Day. The poppies are a symbol of peace, sacrifice, and veterans past and present. Poppies are also a symbol of sleep and hope. A poem titled "In Flanders Field" was written by Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae o May 3, 1915 during World War I. McCrae was inspired to write this poem because his friend, Lieutenant Alexis Helmer, died in the second Battle of Ypres. His poem expresses many feelings of loss and handing down the...
Clatskanie Middle/High School will be hosting its Music Concert and Art Show Thursday, May 29 at 7 p.m. inside the CMHS Auditorium at the Donavon Wooley Performing Arts Center on 471 Bel Air. Dr. in Clatskanie. The concert will feature the CMHS concert band and CMHS choir, as well as the high school’s jazz band. Before stepping into the auditorium to take in the show, check out the art show that will be taking place inside the lobby. The event, which will highlight CMHS artists through multiple forms, is free to the public, but donations are a...
As Rainier awaits the much-anticipated opening of the Rainier Oregon History Museum (ROHM) at its new building later this summer, the non-profit is looking to raise funds in a unique way by offering memorial pavers for one's self, a family member, or other loved ones, even pets. Funds created from the pavers will go to support the museum's general operations. "The people on the bricks are the history of Rainier and it's honoring our families and different people from here," said ROHM Board...
Offering fresh fruit juices, smoothies, ice cream, salads, sandwiches, and California sushi rolls, Rainier's Sabor Mixto & More opened its doors in May of 2024. Created and operated by Cicilia (CiCi) Diaz and Laura Bautista, Sabor Mixto & More has been a "dream come true" for the two to have their own business after spending two decades each in the food service industry. Still, the first year hasn't come without challenges. "It's been a struggle," said Diaz. "Sometimes, we get busy days, and...
With an estimated 19.8 million people playing in the U.S. in 2024, pickleball has been named the fastest growing sport, according to Sport and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA). The number represents a 45.8 percent increase from 2023. Pickleball is a paddle sport played on a court that combines the elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. The court is much smaller than a traditional tennis court and uses a wiffle ball instead of a tennis ball. The naming is said to be inspired by the term “pickle boat” in rowing, which is a team com...
Columbia County voters have passed the jail levy renewal measure 5-304. The vote took place on Tuesday, May 20, with preliminary results showing 7,327 “yes” votes to 4,133 “no” votes. Ballots were still being counted at the time of press. Measure 5-304 was originally approved in 2014 and then renewed in 2017 and 2020. A levy increase was on the ballot twice in 2024 as a way to help cover rising jail operation costs, failing to pass both times. This latest ballot measure will not increase costs for residents but will maintain the existin...
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez gave Democrats a rare win last fall when she defeated a MAGA diehard in a Republican district in southwestern Washington state. Hailed by some as a model for winning back blue-collar voters who abandoned the Democratic Party in last year's elections, the auto repair shop owner shunned partisanship, refused to engage in culture wars, and concentrated on helping people in her district — preserving VA clinics, for example, or backing funding for vocational shop classes. Whether the second-term congresswoman's s...
Since 1891, The Wahkiakum County Eagle has reported on our little community by the river, and it's time we return the favor. This article and the other stories on this page were written by Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce staff with the goal to spotlight the past, present, and future of this community newspaper. We hope we can accomplish that, and want to start it all off by asking these questions to readers What's your first memory of The Wahkiakum Eagle? What's an article that sticks in your...
Today is Thursday, May 15, the 135th day of 2025. There are 230 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 15, 1970, less than two weeks after the shooting at Kent State University, two Black students at Jackson State College in Mississippi were killed and 12 were injured when police opened firduring student demonstrations. Also on this date: In 1800, President John Adams ordered government offices to relocate from Philadelphia to the newly-constructed city of Washington, in the federal District of Columbia. In 1862, President Abraham...
Following articles related to a dike breaching project on the Grays River by the Columbia Land Trust, readers asked, “What is the Columbia Land Trust?” To provide an objective answer to the question, I requested an interview with the corporation’s public relations officer. In response, the Trust’s Executive Director, Dr. Meg Rutledge, agreed, and the interview lasted an hour. The transcript of the interview was subsequently provided to Dr. Rutledge with the opportunity to amend or add to the information it contained. Except where noted otherwis...
I recently interviewed Kirk McKnight for our 14th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. The current editor for The Wahkiakum County Eagle, Kirk invited me to his workplace for our conservation. As we talked, Kirk shared Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkins, a semi-autobiographical book which tells about the author's time with an engineering consulting firm. Kirk first read this book around 2008. At that time in his life Kirk was "r...
