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The renovation of the Washington Parks Mount St. Helens Interpretive Center is complete and now open. On Friday, May 30, 2025, visitors were welcomed by State Parks Commissioner Holly Williams and elders of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe including Councilman Mike Iyall, who was there on behalf of Chairman Bill Iyall. Flags from the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Washington State Parks, and the United States were raised before the ribbon cutting ceremony. Cowlitz Indian Tribe Elder and Spiritual Leader Tanna...
Wild Carrot also known as Queen Anne's lace is a Weed Class C native to Europe, Asia and Northern Africa. This weed is not known to be toxic. This is a noxious weed because it competes with native grasses for resources. It can taint milk if dairy cows ingest large amounts, and it may be mildly toxic to livestock. Wild Carrot may also cause poor seed production with commercial varieties through hybridization. This plant is also on the Washington State quarantine list. Please see WAC 16-752 for more information on the quarantine list. Wild...
There have been several recent posts on one of the Grays River Valley history pages that serve as a great reminder of the constant changes in our community. Change is inevitable. Even if we long for the "good old days," time marches on, technology advances, and new ideas lead to more efficient ways of doing things. Over 100 years ago, access to the valley was mainly limited to boats navigating various waterways. Steamships traveled up Grays River to W.N. Meserve General Store, located along the...
Tsuga Gallery presents its featured artist for the month of June, Ronda Lutz. Ronda is a landscape photographer who prints most of her work on canvas. She feels canvas presents a more "artistic" form of photography and gives it a sense of texture. Ronda loves to showcase the rugged beauty of the Pacific Northwest and has focused on Wahkiakum County in the last year, saying, "I consider this county a hidden gem of Washington State and love to brag about it through my photos." Her favorite...
As The Eagle’s reporter abroad, there is literally a world of events upon which I could comment; some of which would be more or less difficult to relate to for our Wahkiakum County community. However, a few special days occurred during the month of May that we can understand on both sides of the Atlantic and they are more closely linked than you may have thought. What do 8 billion world citizens have in common? Well, we all have mothers, and most countries have an official Mother’s Day, as do most months. Argentina celebrates in October, and...
Nothing says summer in Washington like the vibrant, juicy sweetness of fresh strawberries. Whether you are plucking them from your backyard garden, visiting a local U-pick farm, or picking up a pint at the farmers market, strawberries are a seasonal highlight that connects Washington families to the land, the sunshine, and each other. Washington may be best known for its apples and cherries, but strawberries hold a proud place in the state’s agricultural story. In the early 20th century, strawberry farming boomed in areas like Puyallup and t...
Author and conservationist Sandra Staples-Bortner, who lives in Elochoman Valley, will be giving a talk about her book, "Finest Kind: Tales of a Brant Rock Lobsterman" on Friday, June 13 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Community Center (125 Columbia St.). This event, just days before Father's Day, is hosted by Cathlamet Public Library at no charge. All are welcome to attend. Sandra's book honors the life of her father, Donal Staples, a New England lobsterman. Growing up during the D...
This summer, Wahkiakum Community Network and Wahkiakum County Health & Human Services are partnering to provide a series of interactive skill-building and support sessions for families in Wahkiakum County with youth ages 9 to 14. Facilitators Minette Smith and Suzanne Mackey will use a curriculum called Guiding Good Choices, which teaches parents how to strengthen relationships with their teens. Guiding Good Choices has been proven to reduce anxiety, depression and early substance use in youth. Topics include promoting health and well-being...
Last Thursday, May 29, over two dozen Wahkiakum County residents met in the sanctuary of the Hope Center to learn how to protect their homes against the ever-present threat of wildfire. Local Emergency Response Coordinator for Wahkiakum County Health & Human Services Brandi Beedle, and Emergency Management Coordinator for Wahkiakum County Austin Smith organized the event. The two invited Forest Resilience District Manager Dan Friesz from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources to...
The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) is seeking qualified entities to support the Agency’s mission and implementation of the Area Plan, and to increase the delivery of services throughout AAADSW’s five-county service area. The agency’s mission, according to its website, is “to promote independence, choice, well-being, and dignity for persons aged 60 and over, adults with disabilities, and their families through a comprehensive, coordinated system of home and community-based services.” According to helpingel...
Wahkiakum FFA students represented their chapter with pride and professionalism Thursday through Saturday, May 8-10 at the 95th Washington State FFA Convention on the Washington State University campus in Pullman. Anna Vik, Ryen Hurley, and Josh Moon each competed in the prestigious State FFA Creed Speaking Contest, showcasing their public speaking skills and deep understanding of the FFA creed. The three students represented not only Wahkiakum but also the district, speaking alongside top...
Recently I interviewed Carrie Badger for our 17th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. Carrie is a local public school teacher, currently teaches P.E., and lives here in Wahkiakum county. We sat down in a classroom at John C. Thomas middle school for our conversation. As we began, Carrie shared about the book, "The Outsiders," by author S. E. Hinton. "The Outsiders" is a coming-of-age novel set in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the 1960s and the conflict b...
Fibre Federal Credit Union is joining forces with other Southwest Washington and Oregon credit unions for a collaborative Credit Unions for Kids (CU4Kids) fundraiser benefiting Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospitals. Fibre Federal, as well as Central Willamette Credit Union, Columbia Credit Union, Fibre Federal Credit Union, First Tech Federal Credit Union, Forrit Credit Union, InRoads Credit Union, iQ Credit Union, OnPoint Community Credit Union, Oregon State Credit Union, Red Canoe Credit Union, Rivermark Community Credit Union, and U...
The school year is ending and summer is around the corner. I know parents don't want to hear, "There's nothing to do," or, "I'm bored." Clatskanie is filled with many fun events that will fill your summer with entertainment. Since it's summer and the sun is out, the Clatskanie City Pool is a fun, refreshing place to spend time. There are six swim lesson levels that are 45 minutes long and 30 minute classes for babies. Open swim is from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Check the pool Facebook page or website to see when pool parties are...
A Tony Awards Watch Party is set for Sunday, June 8, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in the Clatskanie Cultural Center’s Ballroom to cheer on Cole Escola, the author and star of the Broadway hit, “Oh, Mary!” The show has been nominated for five Tony Awards this year. Raised in Clatskanie as part of a multi-generational local family, Cole has been pursuing a stage, television, and film career in New York for the past two decades. Cole’s dark comedy, “Oh, Mary,” which main character is a fictionalized Mary Todd Lincoln, played successfully off-Broadway, and...
If you're looking to give your wardrobe a boost with unique, one-of-a-kind items, then Rainier's Posh Resale might have just what you need. Posh Resale offers hand-curated, pre-owned clothing at deeply discounted prices. The items are pulled from overstock inventory from the flagship store, Simply Posh and Posh Jewelry in Lake Oswego. Simply Posh and Posh Jewelry is a well-established and popular upscale consignment boutique that offers high-end day and evening wear, handbags, shoes,...
Every March, the Rainier City Council holds a goal-setting meeting. This is done prior to the start of the yearly budgeting process so the City’s financial allocations can be aligned with Council priorities. Some of those goals are long-term and will take several years to get done, but others are accomplished much easier and crossed off of the list to make room for other priorities that come up. Among Council’s past goals was establishing regular bus service between Rainier and Longview. Because of Rainier’s proximity to Longview, many of it...
The 2025 Columbia County United Way My Fair Lady and Gentleman court has appointed Rainier resident Sharon Jump as the Rainier "princess." This annual program is nomination-based and recognizes seniors in each of the five county districts who exemplify outstanding community service. Jump volunteers her time at the Rainier Senior Center as a driver delivering Meals on Wheels in Rainier as well as other volunteer activities. As the Rainier Princess, Jump will participate in a number of county...
Rainier High School's OHSET (Oregon High School Equestrian Teams) team had a standout showing at this year’s State Meet, with several achievements to celebrate. Most notably, sophomore Josie Zimmer earned a top five placement in the highly competitive Working Rancher event and will be representing Rainier and the Northwest district at the OHSET Regional Meet, from June 19–22 in Redmond, Ore. Josie’s success at state doesn’t end there—she also earned the title of reserve champion for Performance High Point, marking her as one of the top perfo...
With the end in sight, the Rainer track and field team ran towards the finish line in the district track and field meet last week. Competing at Yamhill Carlton and Hayward Field at the University of Oregon put the athletes to the test for the riveting opportunity of going to state. With Rainier pride, they throw, jump, sprint, and glide. Throughout this season, everyone has enjoyed trying new things and developing new skills. One of the highlights was staying out in Pinkstaff's beach house for one of our coastal meets. The athletes always have...
Washington is joining a growing list of states trying to tear down barriers for consumers who want to repair their electronics rather than buy new ones. Gov. Bob Ferguson last week signed the state’s new “right to repair” policy into law. The goal of House Bill 1483 is to allow consumers to fix their devices instead of throwing them away and buying new ones. It was a yearslong effort to get the law approved. “This is a win for every person in Washington state,” said the bill’s prime sponsor, Rep. Mia Gregerson, D-SeaTac. “We all know that we...
Last Thursday, Hood River non-profit Columbia Riverkeeper, Portland-based Northwest Environmental Defense Center (NEDC), and two Oregon residents sued the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for issuing a water quality permit for the proposed NXTClean Fuels refinery located adjacent to the Columbia River Estuary. According to a May 22 press release from Columbia Riverkeeper Communications and Marketing Director Liz Terhaar, the refinery “would fill over 100 acres of wetlands and discharge harmful pollutants during construction and...
Local company WWest Communications is described as "a telecommunications provider offering broadband, internet, telephone, and streaming TV services." Among these services are fiber-optic plans, which generally offer "higher speeds and reliability compared to traditional broadband connections." According to CEO Ken Johnson, WWest is currently "bouncing between the Cathlamet area and the peninsula on different projects," which has had some local residents wondering when their area will be fiber-optic ready. "For some bigger projects, we're as mu...
Opening the meeting on Tuesday, May 27, Dan Turner made a public comment to remind everyone that he will be at the car show on Saturday for anyone that would like to sign up for a library card and that the summer reading program be Thursdays at Erickson Park from 1 to 2 p.m., beginning June 26. Carrie Shofner, WSU county extension director, requested funds to help cover the cost of hiring a temporary employee to fill in while the grants and office coordinator is on leave for three weeks. The commissioners approved $1,438 for wages and $158 for...
