Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The U.S. Drought Monitor released a Drought Map and Report on July 13 indicating the west end of Wahkiakum County is moving toward the “D2” category, or severe drought. Wahkiakum County has received 50% less precipitation than normal. “Normal” precipitation percentages were developed with data followed from 1991-2020. While light rain may fall at times, the water table for the Grays is very low. Predictions have been set by the National Weather Service and the U.S. Drought Monitor for August through September and possibly into October at 33% to...
Wahkiakum County residents Joshua Miller and Robert Schultz became fast friends while coaching soccer, bonding over their military experience, love of martial arts, family, and country. Now the pair, who have spent their lifetimes practicing one form of martial arts or another, are offering Brazilian jiu-jitsu, tae kwon do/kickboxing, and fitness classes at a gym they converted from a barn on Puget Island. They started a while back, patting down grass in Schultz's back yard under a hoop house,...
Heather Odom, community health specialist for Wahkiakum Health and Human Services is hoping to inspire new gardeners after taking on the hobby for the first time herself this year. "The Wahkiakum Community Garden does a great job producing vegetables to take to the food pantries, but I want that next step," Odom said. "It's wonderful that you are getting food, but here's how you can grow it yourself." Odom's focus for WHHS is on promoting healthy eating and nutrition in the community. She does...
The second annual Cup of Sunshine food drive competition is over, and the Norse Hall was declared the winner of this year's competition, which raised 575 pounds for local food banks. Jabber Shack owner Sue Zabel is the founder and organizer of the event, which took place between June 1 and July 15 this year. She challenged businesses around the county to collect non-perishable food items for local food banks, with the business to bring in the most items taking home a trophy designed by local...
One more Bald Eagle Days weekend is in the books, and it was one fun-filled, busy weekend in Wahkiakum County with all kinds of activities and good weather to keep a lot of visitors, local people, and businesses smiling. Thank you to the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce and all the volunteers and people who keep this proud tradition going every year....
On Tuesday, the Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners discussed grants, including one to conduct a feasibility study on a consolidation of water systems, as well as other issues and potential issues that could affect the utility and its customers in coming years. General Manager Dan Kay said that five grants were submitted as of the last PUD meeting and they were now in the “hurry up and wait, follow up stage,” and that too was keeping them busy. After learning about a cybersecurity gra...
Wahkiakum County Port 1 Board of Commissioners met last Thursday for their July meeting to discuss traffic issues on port property and a few other matters. With increased traffic to the new River Mile 38 taproom, and some other changes around the marina, Port Manager Todd Souvenir had some suggestions to improve traffic flow, including a 5 mph speed limit. “It makes sense to slow it down a little bit,” Commissioner Scott Anderson said. “You’ve got a lot of boat traffic and a lot of people...
The Wahkiakum County commissioners discussed and approved several items in under an hour Tuesday. The District 1 (Puget Island) planning commission vacancy was filled by a unanimous vote with Ruby Wargnier. They also approved drafting an ordinance to prohibit unlicensed, unregistered or uninsured vehicles from parking within 10 feet of the fog line on county roads. The commissioners approved the closure of the Wahkiakum ferry July 26-27 for work on the ramp on the Oregon side and bumpers and lights on the Washington side. A 2-year agreement...
No pedestrian, bicycle or ambulance access for 10-hour window of closure Travelers using State Route 433 between Longview and Rainier, Oregon, will need to plan ahead and prepare for a lengthy detour during an up-to-eight-day closure of the Lewis and Clark Bridge. At 8 p.m. Sunday, July 16, Washington State Department of Transportation contractor crews from Combined Construction, Inc. closed the bridge to motor vehicle traffic to replace two expansion joints and a fractured floor beam. The bridge must be closed to ensure a long-lasting repair...
The sophomore album of 3rd Secret, The 2nd 3rd Secret, was released this June. This is the most recent creative adventure for local musicians Krist Novoselic, bass player for Nirvana, and his Giants in the Trees bandmates Jillian Raye and Jennifer Johnson. The band also includes Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Bubba Dupree of Void, and Matt Cameron of Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. According to Novoselic, you can hear the transition from Giants in the Trees to 3rd Secret in their first album, but the...
Wahkiakum School District might be going 1B. The district has one of the lowest enrollments in 2B, and Superintendent Brent Freeman cites safety concerns and post season opportunities as two reasons to approach the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association about adjusting the school’s current classification. He used the Kalama football team as an example. “They’ll have 80 on the sideline and we’ll have 18,” Freeman said. With such small numbers, Wahkiakum can’t field enough players for...
THURSDAY Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Hope Center, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Fire Protection District No. 1 Commissioners, Fire Hall, 5:30 p.m. Fire District No. 4, 7 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, 7 p.m. Cathlamet First Aid Division, Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, First Aid Division, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, ambulance training, 7 p.m. Free Senior Fitness and Balance Class, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, enter via door on 3rd, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Food...
The Washington State Department of Ecology issued a statewide drought advisory last Wednesday, July 12. The department said the state saw the warmest May on record and an abnormally dry spring and early summer, which resulted in an early snowmelt. The snowmelt caused an initial surge for snow-fed rivers and streams, but now most stream flows are projected to be below normal by as much as 75%. RCW 43.83B.011 states that drought conditions mean that a geographic area is expected to receive less...
The Wahkiakum County Port 2 Board of Commissioners heard reports from managers at their meeting on Tuesday. Vista Park continues to be extremely busy, according to Assistant Port Manager Terina Davis. The ice machine they installed earlier this year is proving to be a good investment. Last year, the port had to buy their ice, and would sometimes have to wait for it or run out. They earned a little less than $1,900 on the product at the park. Port staff speculated that it would take four or five...
Though less well attended than in past years, the fighting spirit was alive at the fairgrounds, as more than one spectator was drawn into this year's mud pit. Char Montgomery was pronounced the winner after a friendly round of rock paper scissors broke the tie between her and Ruby Dallas. Photos by Ian Brandon....
The Sidewalk Art Contest drew artists of all ages. There were three winners per category: Age 9 & Under 1st Place Lyra Lane 2nd Place Adella Keys 3rd Place Birdie Friend Ages 10-15 1st Place Emma Meahs 2nd Place Renee Tobin 3rd Place Eloise Ages 16+ 1st Place Erin Grimshaw 2nd Place Klarah Niemela 3rd Place Vio Photos by Diana Zimmerman....
Are you ready for a parade, some festive fireworks, and a lot of fun? There is so much to do and see this weekend! Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce Director Alysse Weiler and Assistant Director Dan Lorenzen, along with a host of volunteers-which could include you, if you are still willing-are getting ready for this year's Bald Eagle Days, which begin on Friday with the annual Armstrong Chalk Art Contest and end with a burst of fireworks in the sky on Saturday night at the Elochoman Slough Marina....
Last Wednesday during a Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners meeting, General Manager Dan Kay praised members of his crew who were first responders to a motor vehicle accident that turned into a fire on KM on June 30, a story that was covered in The Eagle on July 6. “You could tell from the radio calls, the professionalism and training. They’re real humble,” Kay said of Shane Pfenniger, Frankie Mendez, Kevin Vik, Mark Elliott, Scott Cameron, and Doug Condon. “They just happened to be righ...
Commissioners met Tuesday to discuss and approve two issues that the commissioners have been working on for years. The increase in state funding for the ferry has been in the works for two years. As of July 1 house bill 1125 will be in effect and will increase funding of the ferry by the state from 80 to 85 percent. Another long awaited decision was the agreement for an opioid abatement council independent subcommittee. A subcommittee will be formed to allocate and oversee the use of funds to assist people addicted to opioid drugs. The county...
The staff at the Wahkiakum County Eagle invites you to stop by our table on Saturday during the Bald Eagle Days festivities to see if you can identify people and events in some of the old photos we're finding in the office. This ongoing project will begin this weekend and continue into the coming months....
In last week’s edition it was reported that Wahkiakum County commissioners approved the payment/expense of $557,475 for the annual 911 contract. Actually, the commissioners approved the contract for reimbursable revenue up to $557,475 to the county for 911 expenses from the state. The county will receive, not send a payment. Just to be clear; they are receiving revenue, not paying those funds to the state....
People who use the State Route 433 Lewis and Clark Bridge connecting Longview and Rainer, OR should expect evening delays this week leading up to the closure of the bridge for up to eight days on Sunday, July 16. Beginning Monday, July 10, Washington State Department of Transportation contractor crews will resume single lane closures each evening at 8 p.m. on the Lewis and Clark Bridge in preparation of the Sunday, July 16 closure to replace two finger joints and a floor beam. What to expect: · Thursday, July 13: Beginning at 8 p.m., a single...
THURSDAY Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Free Senior Fitness and Balance Class, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, enter via door on 3rd, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Food Addicts, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Hope Center, Noon. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Port District No. 1, 500 2nd St., Noon. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire District No. 3 Commissioners, 7:30 p.m. Grays River Fire...
Dr. Margaret Wild, a professor at the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, gave a presentation Monday night on the current research into the hoof rot affecting elk populations locally and in other areas in the west. The talk was an extension of the Wahkiakum County Commissioners meeting. They were all in attendance, as well as a biologist from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Eric Holman. In 2017, the Washington State legislature assigned WSU College of...
The restrooms at Erickson Park are closed indefinitely after vandals repeatedly caused damage to the property, leaving town officials wondering how to move forward. The damage didn't all occur at once. Battery packs that powered the timed door locks were stolen, a knob was removed from a sink handle in a bathroom, a waste basket was kicked in, a toilet paper dispenser cover was ripped off, a light sensor was torn from the ceiling, super glue was poured on the exterior of a trash bin, garbage...
