Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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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...
Due to popular demand at the Cathlamet Public Library, a second Table Top Role Playing Game group has been formed. This second group of parents, siblings and community members met for the first time on Wednesday, May 7, at 6 p.m. at the Pioneer Community Center. The supplies for this Dungeons and Dragons game group were made available due to the generosity of others. Our first Table Top Role Playing Game group continues to meet in the Community Room below the library Wednesdays at 6p.m. As evidenced by their commitment each week in showing up...
Little Island Creamery and the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce are honoring the 100th birthday of the Westport/Cathlamet ferry with a celebration on Saturday, June 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Little Island Creamery (448 E. Little Island Rd.). The celebration of this important connection honors the history and future of our unique community. The Washington State Tourism Department has granted nearly $16,000 for highway marker signs designed by a local artist. Business and individual sponsorships are being offered to support the celebration of the only...
Cathlamet resident Stefi Hallstrom owns Stoneriver Tattoo, Cathlamet's only tattoo shop, and has lived in town since 2022,. After moving here from Everett, Wash., to be with her boyfriend, Nick Sevald, Stefi was searching for community and found it at the fire station where she and Nick volunteer. "It takes a certain kind of person to be willing to fight fires, especially for no money," says Stefi, who describes that type of person as "empathetic and a little crazy." Stefi was recently voted as...
Douglas Heidland, acting as interim Postmaster since October 2024, has officially been appointed as the Postmaster of the Cathlamet Post Office. Cathlamet's Post Office was established on August 9, 1851 and previously located on Main street at the corner of the Cathlamet Hotel where Jabber Shack store is today. The first Postmaster of Cathlamet was James D. Birnie and Heidland is the 20th Postmaster appointed to one of the longest continuously operating post offices in the state of Washington....
NICE START/BIG CHANGE. As this past weekend began, it was pretty doggone nice, but as we all know, things can go from sunshine to soggy real quick around here, and well, as of this writing, that’s exactly the case. The sunshine is now “liquid sunshine” and is expected to last the week... let’s hope they’re wrong! I know spring showers bring spring flowers, but they also make some of my pretty flowers that have already bloomed turn to mush... ugh! Anyway, here’s to showers and no hard downpours. Maybe things will get a bit of drink and not dro...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing public understanding of mental health and reducing the stigmas associated with mental illness. This month also celebrates the importance of mental well-being and encourages individuals to seek help when they need it. Unfortunately, stigma surrounding mental health continues to cause discrimination and social isolation, leading many to feel ashamed and unworthy. In any given year, one in five American adults experiences some form of mental illness, and one in every 20 adults...
On Saturday evening, I attended the final performance of The Drowsy Chaperone, Jr., presented by the Naselle Drama Club. The Naselle School Commons was packed for closing night, with family, friends, students, and faculty coming out to enjoy the show. A total of 32 cast members took to the stage, delivering an engaging and creative production. The Drowsy Chaperone, Jr. is a story within a story. The nameless Man in the Chair, played by Arin Sabey, sits off to the side of the stage, listening to...
The Skamokawa Diking District invited the public to a meeting on Wednesday, May 7, at the Skamokawa Grange Hall. Restoration Coordination Manager from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Laura Brown presented attendees with a preliminary proposal for a fish habitat restoration project that involves breaching a dike and flooding 98 acres of privately owned land. In Skamokawa, a culvert collapsed inside resident Herman Migliore’s property. Though water is still moving through it, the tide gate has failed. The WDFW is p...
On May 7, the Committee to Retain Sheriff Mason hosted a meet and greet event at Rosburg Hall. Sponsored by committee members Nick and Dee Nikkila, the event drew a large crowd of Wahkiakum County residents eager to hear from Sheriff Mason about his bid for retention as sheriff. The evening began with Mark Howie introducing John Mason and sharing his service history with the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office. A key highlight of the introduction was how Mason began his journey in law enforcement. In 2013, he attended Sheriff Howie's first...
With in-person filing as a candidate for public office in Wahkiakum County beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, May 5, the 2025 election season is now underway. Not long after, incumbent John Mason filed to continue to serve as the County Sheriff. In-person filing closed at 5 p.m. last Friday, May 9. A trained and experienced member of the Sheriff's office for the past 10 plus years, Mason, with the recommendation of then Sheriff Mark Howie, was appointed by the Board of County Commissioners in 2024...
