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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Columbia County is proud to partner with Community Action Team and Veteran’s Bunker, as it joins counties across the nation in Operation Green Light. This campaign honors veterans and highlights the resources and support available to them. From Nov. 4 through Nov. 11, 2025, residents, businesses, and government buildings are encouraged to “light up green” as a show of gratitude for those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Operation Green Light is a nationwide initiative led by the National Association of Counties and the Natio...
In late October, historical markers made by interns with the Columbia Works program at the Portland Community College Oregon Manufacturing and Innovation Center (PCC-OMIC) in Scappoose were installed in Rainier and other local communities. Lucas Briggs is the co-chair of the Welding Technology Department at PCC-OMIC. He said that students are gaining critical hand-on experience in a way that benefits the public. "There's no feeling like the sense of pride and accomplishment of creating...
Rainier City Council met Monday, Nov. 3, at Rainier City Hall. Mayor Jerry Cole encouraged the community to join the Columbia County sheriff in putting out a green light between Nov. 4 and Nov. 11, as an initiative to honor Veterans. President of the Rainier Senior Center Jan Rich spoke during visitor comments regarding financial shortfalls due to the government shutdown and the potential impact to serving meals at the center during the week. She also highlighted the success of the recent live auction fundraiser, which raised almost $11,000....
Starting this week, community members of Clatskanie and Rainier will notice Salvation Army red kettles placed in more than 40 businesses throughout the two towns. This effort is part of a holiday campaign to support the local Salvation Army Voucher program, which provides emergency financial relief for Rainier and Clatskanie residents. As discussed in an August article titled "Bell ringing funds local emergency-relief programs," the funding of the Salvation Army Voucher program is solely...
The Cathlamet Public Library will be offering new Friday hours, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., beginning Friday, Nov. 14. All other hours remain the same. In collaboration with the local Wahkiakum schools, the library and school staff sought this opportunity in support of our students who have completed their Friday Academic Success school work by providing a place where they may continue with their school work or relax and read. The library and its services remain open, as always, for the general public during these new hours. In support of the students and...
Local author Kirk McKnight will be the presenter inside the Pioneer Community Center (125 Columbia St.) this Saturday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. for the season's third installment of Author Talk. Presented by the Cathlamet Public Library, Author Talk features local area writers who have had their work published. McKnight's first book, "The Voices of Baseball: The Game's Greatest Broadcasters Reflect on America's Pastime," was published by Rowman & Littlefield in 2015. Providing a tour through...
Every fall for the past 18 years, Sloan and Jennifer Nelson, owners of Ol’ Pastime Tavern, have organized a chili cook-off to help those in need. The prior owners established the tradition but the Nelsons added a charitable component as a way to give back. “The previous owner did it but not the same way,” said Sloan. “We tweaked it to be our own and made it a fundraiser.” This year’s event takes place on Sunday, Nov. 9, starting at 2 p.m. The rules are simple: show up with a crockpot of chili. Then cooks and patrons enjoy a round of taste te...
The Lower Columbia River Watershed Council (LCRWC), in partnership with the Friends of Fox Creek, invites community members to get outside and lend a hand at a Fox Creek Clean-Up and Invasive Plant Removal event on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Rainier. Meet at the C Street Trailhead (East C Street, next to Riverside Community Church). Volunteers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join in this fun and meaningful community effort to care for our local watershed. Local clubs and service organizations are also welcome to...
The following is a list of calls for service to the Rainier Police Department for the City of Rainier from Monday, Sept. 1 to Tuesday, Sept. 30. Each number in parentheses represents the amount of calls made for that respective incident. Abandoned vehicle (10), alarm (5), animal complaint (8), agency assist (7), assault (1), assist person/public (68), camping (2), civil (2), community contact (11), criminal mischief (1), detail (1), DHS referral (1), disturbance fight (1), DUII (1), extra patrol request (5), follow up (44), fraud (3),...
The Rainier Junior Senior High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter is in the midst of their annual Poinsettia fundraiser, selling six-inch Poinsettias for the 2025 holiday season. Orders can be placed until Friday, Nov. 14 via a QR code or google form available via the Rainier FFA Facebook page. Each pot is $20 with four different colors to choose from: red, jingle bells, pink, and white. Pick-up of ordered plants will be on Friday, Dec. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the RJSHS greenhouse next to the Hudson Park Elementary parking lot. For...
During the Monday, Oct. 20 session of Cathlamet Town Council, Town Clerk/Treasurer Sarah Clark presented a preliminary budget proposal for 2026. The proposed budget totals $3,726,265, which, according to Clark "is approximately 16 percent lower than the comparative adopted budget" for the current year. "Budgeting is a comprehensive planning process for the future of the Town, setting forth the maximum expenditures of a particular fund while ensuring that expenses do not exceed revenues," stated Clark. "A conservative budget supports the fiscal...
During their meeting Tuesday, Oct. 28, the Wahkiakum County Commissioners had plenty of new business on their agenda. The first item was a claim for damages sustained by John Dent’s 2020 Toyota Tundra in the amount of $3,409.32. The truck was damaged while on the ferry, and the total included $2,988.81 in auto body damages and $420.51 paid by Dent for vehicle rental. The motion to approve was seconded and voted unanimously. The commissioners were then presented with Amendment No. 6 to the Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board Interlocal A...
The Eagle has presented a series of questions to candidates running for various local government positions in Wahkiakum County in our Oct. 16, Oct. 23, and Oct. 30 editions. Each candidate responded 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 invo...
Last Saturday's Rosburg Hall Holiday Bazaar was a big win for the Rosburg Community Club. The hall was alive with conversation, the scent of baked goods, and the unmistakable energy of friends and neighbors gathering. Vendors lined the room, their tables overflowing with handmade quilts, pottery, jewelry, knives, and an impressive array of baked goods. Everything from cinnamon rolls and cookies to delicious loaves of sourdough bread was on display. Many familiar faces from the West Wahkiakum...
WET AND WILD. Well, I guess you know, this past Saturday and Saturday night was pretty doggone exciting as the winds were howling and the rain was falling so hard that one couldn't even see if you were out driving in it, so it was pretty crazy out there. There were power outages due to falling trees and of course, the tree debris was everywhere, so the safest place to be was at home I think. Of course, those of us with a lot of trees were holding our breath as we love them but not when they fall on our houses or garages...ha! I'm thankful that...
The Wahkiakum Lions Club is proud to honor Haileeahana Nielsen as their September Student of The Month. Haileeahana is a leader and role-model for younger students to look up to. Her goal is to attend Central Washington University, get a bachelor's degree in Education and become a second-grade teacher. She has been active in volleyball, track, cheer, and likes to bake. Haileeahana's parents are Jesse & Kathie Nielsen....
Apparently, at some point when I wasn’t paying attention, the wet season began. It’s raining as I write this on Sunday, Oct. 26. It was raining yesterday and the day before. Both of Julie’s 55-gallon rain barrels that hold the water running off the roof of the greenhouse are now overflowing. Local deer hunters - those trying to fill tags during this final weekend of modern rifle season - have been damp for a couple of days now. Puget Island has been surprisingly quiet. Still, it’s a transitional time of year for Mother Nature and her minions...
NEW! NEW! Starting next Wednesday, the library will be offered as a social space for folks to gather, meet, and relax. We call it the Wednesday Club, and the hours are from 6–8 p.m. Puget Island Gardens will be hosting this first Wednesday and providing pizza. GINGERBREAD HOUSES. In collaboration with Tsuga Gallery and the annual Tree Lighting and Lighted Parade event, the library will be providing gingerbread house kits for children to build and decorate for display at the library and various businesses in town. Gingerbread house kits will b...
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...
