Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Wahkiakum County PUD crew has been known to go out in stormy conditions when the power goes out, but this Sunday, they were out in the hot sun responding to a few outages, some of which were caused by equipment failing in one way or another in response to the high temperatures. They crew began their day around 11:25 a.m., according to General Manager Dave Tramblie, when the PUD received a call to the 500 block of East Valley road, where some trees were burning. "I think what happens is that...
The Wahkiakum County Department of Health and Human Services (WHHS) on Wednesday reported an additional case of covid-19 in a county resident. That brings the county total to a cumulative total of 158 cases with nine of those potentially active. The individual is in self-quarantine. Health department staff are working to identify anyone who may have an exposure risk because of contact with the individual. Those people with close contact will be notified by Health and Human Services (WHHS) staff. There is no connection to the Wahkiakum School...
The Wahkiakum Historical Society Museum will open its doors for the season on July 17 for Bald Eagle Days, following the parade. They will also offer mini train rides outside, and root beer floats. It's a chance for Curator Kari Kandoll and other volunteers to show off new cabinets and lighting and display some of the museum's Chinookan collection and a special exhibit on Cathlamet town founder James Birnie and William Strong, a territorial judge who settled in Cathlamet with his family....
Wahkiakum County officials are asking people to refrain from using fireworks in un-incorporated parts of the county this Independence Day holiday weekend. Record setting temperatures and resulting dry conditions have created a fire danger throughout the area. Cathlamet resident Shari McKay reported seeing a reading of 113 degrees on Sunday at her Columbia Street residence. Other county residents have reported readings of 109 degrees on Sunday in the Cathlamet/Puget Island area. Last week, Wahkiakum County Public Works Director Chuck Beyer annou...
Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, meetings and events usually listed here have been canceled or changed to online participation until further notice. The Eagle was advised of the following events: Online Recovery Meeting, Lower Columbia River Refuge Recovery. Mondays 6:30 p.m. Zoom ID 960 8413 9102. Community Center, Mon. 9-12 & 1-5. Tues-Thurs. 9-1. Friday by appointment. Cathlamet Library T-F 2-5 p.m. Covid restrictions enforced. Johnson Park, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Wahkiakkum Conservation District, Wed., July...
The Julia Butler Hansen Municipal Swimming Pool is closed on Sundays, even Sundays with record breaking temperatures. However, they were open in the days preceding as the temperature rose higher and higher. “It was definitely hot,” Pool Manager Charlie Ashe said. “The kids in the pool were fine, but the lifeguards were struggling.” In response, they plan to purchase umbrellas for the guard stands, which should offer some protection for staff, but cool off some of the surface areas around...
Once upon a time, local veterans were able to visit Cowlitz Family Health Center clinics, including the clinic in Cathlamet, to see a provider thanks to the Veteran’s Choice Program, instead of traveling farther afield to receive health care at a Veterans Affairs facility. Not any more. In a recent email, Family Health Center Director Jim Coffee cited several reasons the contract with Veteran’s Choice was dropped: “They stopped paying us for services rendered," he said. "When we received a pri...
Puget Island Garage and Yard Sales (PIGYS) transactions were muted a bit this weekend, according to some sellers, likely because of the high heat, which started early each morning and never did seem to let up....
Late Wednesday morning, Wahkiakum County Public Works Director Chuck Beyer announced that the county was imposing a ban on all outdoor burning effective 12:01 a.m. this Friday. All land clearing, residential and silvicultural burning is banned until further notice. Recreational campfires are only allowed if built in approved fire pits in designated campgrounds or, on private land, if built in a metal, stone or masonry fire pit and are smaller than three feet in diameter. They must have a cleared area at least 10 feet around them and have...
By a 2-1 vote, Wahkiakum County's board of commissioners on Tuesday approved a resolution supporting federal recognition of the Chinook Indian Nation. Commissioners also discussed covid-19 issues with members of the public and addressed staffing issues at the Community Center in Cathlamet. Chinookan bands signed a treaty with the US government in 1851 but it was never ratified. Tribal members have sought federal recognition to qualify them for federal benefits for native peoples. The Clinton Administration granted that recognition 2001, but...
The Broadband Action Committee gathered on Monday for a discussion about how to move forward in their bid to bring broadband to the east side of Wahkiakum County, and to hear from Chris Walker of Noanet, and Russ Elliott from the Washington State Broadband Office. Representatives of District 19, including Jeff Wilson, Jim Walsh and Joel McEntire also attended. Wahkiakum PUD Commissioner Gene Healy gave a brief history of the project, beginning with his attendance at a telecom conference in Spoka...
The Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors met Tuesday to listen to reports from principals on how the district uses data to better serve their students, make an adjustment to the superintendent’s contract, and prepare for a special two day school board workshop in July. Wahkiakum High School Principal Stephanie Leitz provided an overview of how they are using data at the high school, explaining first that staff had different goals for the underclassmen and upperclassmen. The district w...
Above: The pool was busy on Monday according to the lifeguard, but with the early cloud cover on Tuesday, a family was able to have the pool to themselves for a little while. Right: A family enjoys the sunshine and heat with a cool paddle around Hunting Island. Photos by Diana Zimmerman....
On Monday the Cathlamet Town Council held a short meeting to discuss a few agenda items including a brief follow up on the council’s priority list for development. Council Member Bill Wainwright announced that he received lists from all but one council member after which point he will present an overview of the council’s priorities. Other items included Judy Vandermaten’s swift appointment to Trustee Position No. 4 on the Library Board; a request by Council Member Robert Stowe for the public works superintendent to create an asset manag...
Two more cases of covid-19 were reported by Wahkiakum Health and Human Services on Monday, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 157. Of those, 23 are considered potentially active. The two are in self-quarantine and have no known connection to either Wahkiakum School District or St. James Family Center. The Washington Department of Health is reporting that six people in the county have been hospitalized, and one death attributed to covid-19. According to WHHS Director Chris Bischo...
Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, meetings and events usually listed here have been canceled or changed to online participation until further notice. The Eagle was advised of the following events: Online Recovery Meeting, Lower Columbia River Refuge Recovery. Mondays 6:30 p.m. Zoom ID 960 8413 9102. Community Center, Mon. 9-12 & 1-5. Tues-Thurs. 9-1. Friday by appointment. Cathlamet Library T-F 2-5 p.m. Covid restrictions enforced. Johnson Park, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Great Rivers BHO, Sat., 6-8 p.m., virtual...
Volunteers were in the kitchen at J.A. Wendt elementary school preparing meals on Monday for the first day of the summer food program, which will provide lunches to local kids for the next six weeks. The program, which provided 5,300 meals last summer, as well as GAP bags and breakfast boxes, is pared down a bit this year, “because of the great response in the CARES Act to provide pandemic EBT benefits to families,” Coordinator Suzanne Holmes said. This summer, they are using the donations mad...
With the largest class in recent history, Wahkiakum High School took graduation outside to make room for family and other well-wishers to celebrate the Class of 2021. Unfortunately, it was a rainy June day. Following the procession, Valedictorian Jake Leitz welcomed his class, the crowd seated in the football field, and people watching the ceremony online. "Although we missed out on a lot as a class over the last year and a half, my experience at Wahkiakum High School and my graduating class...
With the report of six new cases last Friday, Wahkiakum County's tally of covid-19 cases hit a total of 155, with 37 of those potentially active. A news release from Wahkiakum County Health & Human Services (WHHS) Operations Manager Duncan Cruickshank said the cases had no connection with the Wahkiakum School District or St James Family Center. According to the Washington Department of Health, five patients from the county have been hospitalized, and one county resident has died of covid-19. The department's website says that 3,386 covid-19...
A hot timber market should boost Wahkiakum County revenue, representatives of the state Department of Natural Resources reported Tuesday. Also at Tuesday's meeting of the county board of commissioners, citizens and commissioners resumed discussion of how they'd like to address restrictive guidelines mandated to counter the covid-19 pandemic. DNR Regional Manager Eric Wisch and District Manager Padraig Callahan had good news and bad news. The good news is that the timber market continues to be hot, and that is boosting the potential revenue from...
There is a new summer program in the works for students of all ages in Wahkiakum this year, thanks to local volunteers and dedicated staff at Wahkiakum School District. The program is the brainchild of Ron Wright, a former teacher and volunteer who has worked tirelessly to bring robotics to students in school and 4-H, Wahkiakum High School science and robotics teacher Jeff Rooklidge, and Principal Stephanie Leitz. “We have been kicking the idea around for a couple years,” Wright said, “but the project was slowed by the pandemic.” Their goals p...
Last week's report about discussion of covid-19 issues at the county commission meeting erroneously identified one of the speakers; he was John McKinley, not John Long. The article also should have stated that speakers said the Wahkiakum School District had hosted a vaccination clinic, not that the district was forcing eligible students to have covid-19 vaccinations....
The Wahkiakum County Port 1 Commissioners met last Thursday to discuss sewer issues and other maintenance issues on port properties. The commissioners passed a resolution adopting an interlocal agreement with the Wahkiakum County Noxious Weed Control Board to eliminate noxious weeds from port waterways, as needed. The agreement also allows Weed Control Board personnel to use the port’s skiff in commission of such service. After perusing bids to replace the canvas on the covered area at the m...
Lorraine Carson, right, held one end of a ribbon as husband Steve wielded the scissors to celebrate the expansion of Skamokawa Internet Services at their location in Cathlamet. Courtesy photo....
Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, meetings and events usually listed here have been canceled or changed to online participation until further notice. The Eagle was advised of the following events: Online Recovery Meeting, Lower Columbia River Refuge Recovery. Mondays 6:30 p.m. Zoom ID 960 8413 9102. Community Center, Mon. 9-12 & 1-5. Tues-Thurs. 9-1. Friday by appointment. Cathlamet Library T-F 2-5 p.m. Covid restrictions enforced. Johnson Park, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m....
