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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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No matter what school you go to, band is one of those electives that stands out. It's a place where music, teamwork, and creativity come together. While some schools have large, specialized band programs, Clatskanie High School, from pep band tunes to smooth jazz has one single, hard working group that does it all. This year, the Clatskanie High School band is comprised of 14 members who bring a mix of new faces and experienced musicians. Despite its small size, the group brings big energy to ev...
On Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m., come out to Birkenfeld Theater and enjoy the one time only performance of Project Convergence’s tap fantasia. Fresh from working with Clatskanie’s Reach the Stars dance studio, the Project Convergence troupe will dazzle the audience with their fusion of Bharatanatyam and American tap dance; two styles in perfect harmony. The group has performed in venues in New York, Chennai, and now, they come to Clatskanie. This stellar company unites Indian and African-American cultures in the universal language of rhy...
The Wahkiakum County Commissioners held their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21. During public comment at Tuesday's meeting, Elochoman Valley resident Rick Selby spoke on road safety. Recently while driving, Selby's vehicle was struck by a person riding an electric scooter who had veered over the double yellow line into his lane. Citing Washington State laws regarding pedestrians, Selby noted the person riding the scooter did not receive a citation. "Are we warning these people to commit suicide or die at the expense of the motorist," said Sel...
The fate of a proposed 1,300-acre solar farm in south-central Washington is back in the hands of Gov. Bob Ferguson. The Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council voted Tuesday to recommend that the governor approve the Carriger Solar project in Klickitat County. Backers say the facility will generate enough power to serve thousands of homes. This marked the council’s second time endorsing the proposed development. Ferguson turned down its initial recommendation to proceed in August, telling the state panel to talk further with Yakama Nation l...
The Wahkiakum County PUD Commissioners met on Tuesday, Oct. 20. During the meeting, they viewed a presentation by Tracy Yout of Energy Northwest, which provided an overview of the Conditional Approval Engagement for the Small Modular Reactor project that Energy Northwest is working on with Amazon. PUD General Manager Dan Kay gave an update on the Town of Cathlamet wastewater plant, which needs the biosolid storage to be emptied before winter. This “Class B” biosolid material can be used in farming, and the team is working on shipping it out...
Rainier, Ore. author Sandi (S.K.) Mueller brings her talents to the Pioneer Community Center (125 Columbia St.) this Saturday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. Mueller’s presentation is the second in the Author Talks series presented by the Cathlamet Public Library. Both a mother and a grandmother, Mueller began writing for her four children when her eldest daughter was small. An avid reader, writer, and pediatric medical assistant, Mueller began her writing career back in 2000 with “The Pinevale Kids.” Since then, according to her website, Mueller “has...
An intruder broke into the Washington State Capitol and smashed a glass door, set fire to a rug and flag, and knocked over busts of George Washington and Martin Luther King, Jr. before he was taken into custody by state troopers. The man, who has a history of mental health challenges, was booked into Thurston County Jail on suspicion of first-degree burglary, first-degree arson and first-degree malicious mischief, said Chris Loftis, spokesman for the Washington State Patrol. “The suspect’s actions were very purposeful at the Capitol but app...
The cliffs of Cathlamet are starting to show their fall colors. Photo by Ian Brandon....
Because the dates line up, The Eagle has decided to reprint events from 1975. Thank you to the Wahkiakum County Historical Society, volunteer Julie O’Neil and volunteer curator, genealogist and board member Kari Kandoll. Swim pool volunteers honored People from throughout the county who gave volunteer service this past summer at the Julia Butler Hansen Municipal Swimming pool were honored at a coffee hour given by Effie Wright and Elizabeth Doumit on October 16 at the Doumit home. Over 800 hours of service which would have cost at least $...
The Eagle presents a series of questions to candidates running for various local government positions in Wahkiakum County and Cathlamet. Each candidate responds to one question per week, with responses limited to 200 words. The Eagle is proud to provide this opportunity for the community to hear directly from those seeking office and remains committed to presenting all candidates’ views impartially and fairly. In the spirit of fairness to all candidates involved, there have been no alterations to any of their responses. These responses are p...
This past week was both informative and educational, as I attended the Candidate Forum at the Grays River Grange and the Town Hall meeting at Johnson Park. Hearing directly from local candidates, not just their speeches and prepared statements, but also how they interacted with residents, offered a valuable perspective. Whether the questions were constructive or confrontational, it was refreshing to see candidates respond face to face. Local elections often see low voter turnout, but these...
WET! As I begin this column, it’s pouring rain and definitely a soaker! I know we’re supposed to get a couple of dry days this week, but it looks like a very soggy system will stay with us for a while... ugh! I hope it falls apart, and we can get a break from that, as even half days of light rain would be better in my opinion. I’m keeping my fingers crossed! SPECIAL DAYS. Those celebrating birthdays this coming week from Oct. 23 through 30 are Piper McClain, Joel Havens, Kristi Knowles Langston, Kelsey Cothren, Mike Sullivan, Amy Jo Evans...
I recently interviewed Lauryn Roberts for our 35th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Lauryn is the shelter house manager for the local Charlotte House. She was at a recent county commissioners meeting advocating for the shelter when we met and arranged for the interview. "Harry Potter, the whole series, started my love of reading," said Lauryn as we delved into her favorite book by author J. K. Rowling. "I read all the books multiple...
Allow me to preface this week's missive with a note. I'm not trying to be argumentative here, for I do believe that opinions, like elbows, are possessed by damn near everyone. That said, I read with interest the gentleman's heartfelt 'Letter to the Editor' in the October 16 issue of The Eagle expressing his dismay with hunters shooting geese on Puget Island. For the record, I believe his heart's in the proper position; however, there IS a couple of items I'd like to discuss. Yes, Puget Island...
The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) is pleased to announce that their Longview office has relocated to 760 Ocean Beach Highway, Suite G, in Longview. “Our new office is more accessible to the public and easy to reach via RiverCities Transit routes #44, #45 and #46,” said Executive Director Mike Reardon. “It’s a beautiful and welcoming space for our clients and employees.” The new office opens at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. All phone numbers and email addresses will remain the same. To access services...
On Friday, Oct. 31, the annual Quincy Grange Carnival takes place in Clatskanie. Join the fun as there will be carnival games (and prizes), a cakewalk, and Bingo. It's the perfect evening for a rainy October day. Thanks to the ladies of the Grange, food is available for purchase. The Quincy Grange "Halloween Carnival" runs from 5-8 p.m. and takes place at 78314 Rutters Road. For more info, contact Ellen at 503-728-2886 or Barb at 503-728-4143. Another fun Halloween kid's event is the annual...
On Oct. 30, 2025 at 5 p.m. at Fort George Brewery’s Lovell Showroom in Astoria, a community event will be held to discuss upcoming changes to state forest management. Efforts to restore healthy forests, clean water, wild salmon and steelhead runs and the habitats they depend on in the North Coast will be discussed as well. This event is sponsored by Wild Salmon Center, North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection, Seven Capes Bird Alliance and Stand Tall Oregon. Featured speakers from Wild Salmon Center include Oregon Senior Policy M...
In addition to being Washington and Oregon State Champion for this year, over the summer, NCA (North Columbia Academy) senior Thomas Hutcheson took his taekwondo career to the next level, placing second at the 2025 Taekwondo Nationals for the United States. Thomas, a red belt, has cultivated his taekwondo career over the past four years and has competed in more than 30 tournaments from what started as a simple sibling rivalry. Last season, Thomas competed at the national tournaments in...
Rainier City Council met Monday, Oct. 6, at Rainier City Hall. Mayor Jerry Cole presented two proclamations declaring October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, tied to nationwide initiatives. Visitor comments included discussion around the Domestic Violence Awareness March, which took place Saturday, Oct. 18. There was a request for no trespassing signage in a game preserve area where a citizen encountered hunters, as well as a request for a bench near newly planted memorial trees in the Rainier City Park....
A NXT Clean Fuels representative recently spoke at the Oct. 9 Rainier Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting and provided a range of updates regarding the Westport location project status, next steps, and what it means for the community. NXT is focused on producing renewable diesel which can be used by any vehicle or piece of equipment that requires diesel fuel. According to the organization’s website, renewable diesel is made from a variety of organic waste materials and has “up to 85 percent lower carbon emissions than traditional diesel and...
El Tapatio in Rainier is bringing some zen to the community every other Sunday with a unique offering of “Tai Chi Along the River.” The next event is Sunday, Oct. 19 from 10-11 a.m. with additional sessions held Nov. 2, Nov. 16, and Dec. 14. The event is free for all community members with the goal of providing more local activities. El Tapatio Manager Alberto Navarro advises to wear clothing that’s easy to move in and comfortable shoes. Tai Chi involves meditation and focus. The recommended age range is teens and older. Registration is require...
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Random Batch Audit Pursuant to chapter RCW 29A.60.170 RCW Cathlamet, WA – Wahkiakum County Elections will be conducting a Random Batch Audit for the 2025 General Election. A random check of ballot counting equipment, commonly known as a random batch audit, compares a hand count of ballots to the voting system count in six randomly selected batches. This check occurs within 48 hours of election day and prior to the certification of the election. (RCW 29A.60.170) The test will be conducted on Thursday, N...
In early October, a team from WHEELhouse (Wahkiakum Heritage: Engagement, Education and Legacy) Cathlamet attended the PLACES 2025 Conference in Gig Harbor. The conference was hosted by the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation and the Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. WHEELhouse representatives who were in attendance at the conference included Paige Lake, Suzanne Holmes, and David Whitney. The team's primary focus was to learn how Cathlamet can advance and...
MEMBERSHIP GROWTH. We're now over 1,700 members (1,702). A big thank you goes out to each and every one of you who have made this happen. CIRCULATION GROWTH. Recently the Washington State Library released its annual report. In the category, Highest Circulation per Capita, Cathlamet library has the fifth highest circulation in the state, four places ahead of Seattle Public library. Again, a big thank you goes out to each of you. WESTEND DELIVERY. Thursdays, 2 – 3 p.m., Rosburg Fire Station. P...
Rhizome is now accepting applications for the 2025–26 Civic Service Fellowship, a year-long program that gives Southern Washington high school students the skills, mentorship, and real-world experience to make a lasting impact close to home. The fellowship pairs leadership training with hands-on civic engagement. Fellows dedicate about three hours a week to projects such as voter-registration drives, neighborhood service events, and climate-action campaigns, building teamwork, communication, and public-speaking skills along the way. G...
