Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Sorted by date Results 1632 - 1656 of 9791
Skamokawa resident Steve Carson seems to have a knack for getting things done. First he needed better internet service, and he ended up providing it for his neighbors and an even wider community. Now he’s applied for and been awarded a grant that will continue to help his community. “Back in August I saw a request for proposal from the Department of Commerce and the State Broadband Office, looking for organizations to provide digital navigator services, a digital navigator program,” Carson said....
Following recent updated vote tallies, Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is the projected winner of the race for the 3rd District seat in the US House of Representatives. A Seattle Time analysis said that it appears that, at current rates, Republican Joe Kent would have to take at least 73 percent of the remaining votes to overtake Gluesenkamp Perez. On Monday, the Washington Secretary of State's website reported that Gluesenkamp Perez had received 154,169 votes, 50.47% of the total, and Kent had received 149,548 votes, 48.96 percent of the...
The election race for the position of Wahkiakum County prosecuting attorney became tighter Thursday with the second count of mail-in ballots. Incumbent Democrat Dan Bigelow led Independent challenger Holly McKeen 1,093 to 963 on Tuesday, a lead of 130 votes. After Thursday's count, Bigelow leads 1,241-1,155, a lead of 86 votes. The county auditor's elections website estimates there are another 100 ballots left to count; the next count will be Nov. 28. In the county's other contested race, incumbent Gene Strong boosted his lead over challenger...
An atmospheric river dumped inches of rain over the region last Friday. One report said 11" in Skamokawa and 5" in Cathlamet. Wind caused power outages, and fallen trees and rocks hampered travel. Above, the Grays River flooded fields off Barr Road. See more reporting on Page 5. Photos by Karen Bertroch....
Members of the Cathlamet Town Council on Monday did some fine tuning to their preliminary 2023 budgets, worked on parking ordinances, and acted on several other items of business. In opening remarks at the start of the meeting, Mayor David Olson announced he had contacted Governor Jay Inslee's office about potential conflicts of interest on the board that ranks applications for state recreational funding grants. Two years ago, Olson said, the town applied to the state Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) for a grant to fund the proposed Wat...
Two incumbent Wahkiakum County officials have apparently defeated challengers and won re-election to their offices. In a tight race, Democrat Dan Bigelow leads Independent challenger Holly McKeen 1,093 to 963 in Tuesday's count. County elections officials said they had another 300 ballots left to count, and more may arrive in the mail before the next count today (Thursday) at 5 p.m. The county had a 61.43 percent voter turnout. In the county's other contested race, incumbent Gene Strong leads challenger Blair Brady 1,311 to 576 in the race for...
Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti is nearing the end of his 39 county tour of the state, and on Tuesday, he made his 38th visit, stopping in Cathlamet briefly to talk to The Wahkiakum County Eagle and Wahkiakum County Treasurer Tammy Peterson. He was excited to talk about Washington Future Fund, a baby bonds proposal he is putting forward, which is focused on rural economic development, a subject he says he earned a masters in at Gonzaga University while attending law school. "Part of...
If the numbers are anything to go by, Wahkiakum Animal Advocates Group (WAAG) is providing a much needed service in the community. “We had a very busy 2022,” WAAG President Rebecca Hompe said. WAAG volunteers worked 1,300 hours in 2021. Up until September of this year, they’ve already worked 5,000 hours. “That includes people taking animals for veterinary services, to making runs to pick up pet foods to take to the different food pantries, all the on call hours, taking calls and trying to help...
Puget Island artist Mike Cullom is building a better world, one block at a time. Using wood he finds in the waste bin at Elochoman Millwork, Cullom has been creating his miniatures for years. Recently he contacted owner Bob Jungers, proposing to bring his work to the millwork during lunchtime so employees could see what he's been doing. "I enjoyed meeting the crew there, the conversation, and the opportunity to tour the plant and see the production of their beautiful, high-quality wood doors,"...
In a story in the Oct. 27 edition about NW Leather & Grace, it was reported that the Rileys had a shop in Longview but decided to relocate to Cathlamet because the rent was cheaper. While the rent may be cheaper in Cathlamet, the Rileys worked out of their home for the last two years, and never had a shop in Longview....
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. 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 Department, fire training, 7 p.m. Skamokawa...
Every year the sheriff’s department invites 20 to 25 kids on a Christmas shopping spree at Walmart in Longview. Referrals come from various schools and agencies, including Wahkiakum and Naselle/Grays River schools, community outreach, corrections and from personal references. Sometimes the same children are nominated each year, but the event’s goal is to welcome new children before repeating those who have already participated. After a few years, they may be able to do it again. Walmart gives the county sheriff’s office a community servi...
The Wahkiakum County Health Department will be changing locations in early December, moving from their current offices at the back of the Wahkiakum County Courthouse to 42 Elochoman Valley Road, where the majority of the Wahkiakum Health and Human Services offices are located. As part of this consolidation, public health services, mental health services, and substance use service will all be provided at the Elochoman campus. The public health department will be closed for the move from December...
Cathlamet's Erickson Park was packed with dogs in costumes on Saturday for the Howloween costume contest sponsored by the Wahkiakmm Chamber of Commerce. Above, Dana Hamp brought Sheldon, who was dressed as an airplane complete with wings. Photo by Ian Brandon....
Wahkiakum County commissioners heard complaints from citizens and took care of several business items when they met Tuesday. An unidentified woman told the board that the county health department sent a letter declaring a trailer on her property a health risk and asking her to enter into an agreement to clean it up. The trailer, she said, is not a flat bed trailer as cited, but it is a dump trailer with sides and containing cardboard and similar debris that will be hauled to a dump. "I feel the health department is targeting me," she said. Anot...
During the last half hour of the October Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors meeting, the directors discussed the district’s lawsuit against the State of Washington and strategized strengthening support for it, including financially, at a coming Washington State School Director’s Association conference in November. Wahkiakum’s lawsuit against the State of Washington claims that the state is failing to meet the standard set by the constitution when it excludes facilities from Artic...
At the Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, a budget hearing opened and closed without public comment, and the board heard about long range planning, matters affecting PUDs throughout the state, and work here in the county. General Manager Dan Kay said that PUD employees sat down together recently to identify projects appropriate for a five year capital plan. “We’re trying a collaborative approach instead of top down,” he said. Auditor Erin Wilson said it was a good...
A couple months ago, I caught up with Robert Jungers to hear how supply chain issues were affecting his business, Elochoman Millwork, from lumber and glass, to parts, to personnel. “People talk about these issues we’re faced with right now as if they are stand alone issues. Supply chain difficulties, labor difficulties, inflation. In a lot of people’s minds they are separate issues, I think,” Jungers said, “they are all interrelated and for the most part, they all have negative outcomes...
With election underway, voters can find four drop boxes for their ballots. The box above is in front of the courthouse in Cathlamet; others are at Johnson Park, 30 Rosburg School Road; in front of the Skamokawa Resort, 1391 SR 4, and in the auditor's office in the courthouse. Photo by Rick Nelson....
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, work night, 7:30 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Fire District 2 Commissioners, Skamokawa Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Cathlamet Public Library Board of Trustees, 12:45 p.m. Free Senior Fitness and Balance Class, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, enter via door on 3rd, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Food Addicts Meeting, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6...
The Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors met Oct. 18 to talk about the phone system, a security update, testing and interventions after the last two years of the pandemic, safety trainings, and the lawsuit. Superintendent Brent Freeman reported that switching the school phone system provider to Wahkiakum West has ended previous continual problems and poor service. “Ken Johnson has been wonderful to work with, the price point couldn’t have been better for the district. There is not a sin...
In a session that didn't end, Wahkiakum County commissioners on Tuesday approved a variety of purchases and personnel moves and started meeting with department heads to discuss 2023 budget requests. Commissioners authorized the sheriff's department to pursue purchase of a surplus NOAA Fisheries aluminum patrol boat. Undersheriff Gary Howell said it appears the department is the leading bidder in the auction for the boat, but because it belongs to a federal agency, another federal agency could take priority and claim the boat. The bid stands at...
After years without, Cathlamet finally has a laundromat again, thanks to Stephanie Vossen and Curtis Bean. Vossen, who owns The Spar, purchased the old River Rat Tap building with her fiancé Bean, and they have been renovating it into a meeting room, laundromat, and private residence. "We wanted to give back to the community," Bean said. "We asked around about what the town needed, because we have The Spar up there, and laundromat was top of the list when we bought the building here." Smart lock...
On October 18, the Naselle/Grays River Valley School Board held their monthly meeting. All board members were present and approximately six attendees from the community. After the usual opening steps on the agenda, including approval of the last meeting’s minutes, board member Tyson Vogeler expressed appreciation for the excellent minutes prepared by Rhiana Jacot. At the time for public comment, an individual from the audience asked if the board had a chair since former President of the Board, Chuck Hendrickson resigned in August. Vice-Chair A...
It all started with a red purse. When Jasmine and Chris Riley were still dating, she was managing a little boutique in Eugene, and he was working for the state of Washington. She also was an instructor in health care, with a background in management. Enamored with a red purse in the shop, Jasmine talked about it frequently. What she didn't know was that Chris, who had never done any kind of leather work, had become quietly inspired. "He set out to make that red purse," Jasmine said. "He...
