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Graduations are always fun and poignant. The 2022 graduating class was especially impressive. In his closing remarks, Principal Justin Laine described what he was most proud of in this class. "They are extremely caring and compassionate, and I want to thank them for that." He also emphasized their "academic excellence, athletic accomplishments, and various talents but I want to emphasize that what I am most proud of and what sets them apart" he said, "is their kindness, inclusion, citizenship, a...
The Washington State Department of Transportation this week announced that the speed limit on SR 4 through Cathlamet is now officially 35 miles per hour. The speed limit on either side of the zone will be 45 miles per hour, and then 55 mph beyond. These reduced speed limits went into effect on Monday. The reduced speed limit corresponds with pedestrian safety improvements that include lighted crosswalks at certain intersections. A contractor will finish applying crosswalk markings and make finishing touches to the project when sufficiently dry...
Wahkiakum County commissioners heard complaints about food service inspections for vendors and a report about a new program to provide assistance to people with a variety of needs. Puget Island resident Robert Hill told the board that application for food service rules has been inconsistent and expensive and hurts his food vendor business. Permitting has been inconsistent, he said; vendors were able to obtain a year-long permit last year but can't this year. He missed a 14-day deadline to apply for a permit for the recent car show in...
The Wahkiakum County Port 1 Board of Commissioners covered a lot of ground at their meeting last Thursday. The commissioners approved a free launch day for all on August 31 at the Elochoman Slough Marina for the Warriors and Widows Salmon Derby, as they have traditionally done every year when the event is held. A refund of $707.40 was approved for a customer who had paid annual moorage but had to sell his boat. Interim Port Manager Todd Souvenir said that he had requested three bids for a...
You might say it was the pie that got her in the door of Tsuga Gallery. Laurel Check was looking for a way to plug herself into the local art scene and meet people, but it's pretty safe to say she was also hoping to snag a slice of pie at the Cathlamet Woman's Club Pie Social. Sadly, she was too late for dessert, but it's all worked out. She's since joined the gallery and is making new friends and sharing her creativity with the community. "They said yeah, you're very different than anyone else...
THURSDAY Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Fire Protection District No. 1 Commissioners, Fire Hall, 5:30 p.m. Fire District No. 4, 7 p.m. Cathlamet First Aid Division, Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, First Aid Division, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, ambulance training, 7 p.m. Food Addicts Meeting, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. Rosburg Community Club, 7 p.m. Eastside Play & Learn Group, St. James Family Center, 10-11:30 a.m. Community Library &...
Editor's note: This story has been updated to show correct email address for people interested in fillng the vacant commission seat to contact the district. Grays River Habitat Enhancement District landowners met with the newly formed district board on June 9 at Johnson Park. District Commissioners Krist Novoselic and Charlie Shumar led the meeting. Nine were present from the Grays River and Deep River areas, though Deep River is not officially part of the district. John Zimmerman, Carol Larson, Sue Amala, Ed Blaine, Ian Sinks from the Columbia...
Two young entrepreneurs, Ethan Fitzgerald and Noah Heim, of Willapa Kayak Rentals LLC, have placed their first Kayak Kiosk at Elochoman Slough Marina in Cathlamet, with the goal of making it easier for people to enjoy local waterways. The pair have known each other since they were kids. Growing up in southwest Washington, they noticed there wasn't a whole lot of available recreation activity in the area while there was a lot of great places to go kayaking, Fitzgerald said. They also thought...
"This was always the dream," Robert Mora said of The Cottage Bread and Breakfast, which opened recently in Cathlamet on the corner of Una Street and SR 4. It's a perfect partnership for Robert and his wife, Amanda, who have 33 years of experience working in the food industry between them. Starting as a dishwasher at 16, Robert eventually received a bachelors degree in culinary management from The Art Institute of Los Angeles. He traveled and worked in as many different types of kitchens as he...
The Julia Butler Hansen Swimming Pool is open for the season and the kids report that the water is warm and wonderful. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
Local robotics teams returned from Washington D.C. and Maryland with awards, trophies and some wonderful memories after touring the capitol and competing against 137 teams from around the world in the SeaPerch underwater robotics competition last weekend. The Naselle Bubbleheads placed sixth overall in the open class at the international event. They placed second in engineering design, got a fourth place finish for their team video, placed sixth in the pool mission course, and ninth in the pool...
Saturday was time for the county fair association's annual fund raising car show. Above, a 1938 mail truck was a fan favorite. Below, left, an exhibitor wipes raindrops off a modified roadster; below right, a vintage Cadillac was ready to roll. Photos by Ian Brandon....
Wahkiakum and Naselle high schools will hold graduation ceremonies for their senior classes this week. Graduation at Wahkiakum High School is outdoors at the football stadium on Friday at 6 p.m. All are welcome. Speakers include Valedictorian Megan Leitz, Salutatorian Gabe Moon, and Faculty Selection Landon Luce. There will be no Class Choice Speaker, instead teacher Joel Stetzer will speak. See photos of class members on Page 10. Naselle seniors will continue their tradition by holding graduation in the Lyle Patterson Gymnasium on Saturday at...
Wahkiakum County commissioners responded to constituents' concerns when the board met Tuesday. Commissioners also authorized purchase of commercial quality refrigeration equipment for the county fair and further moves to address flood damage to kitchen equipment. Puget Island resident Olaf Thomason asked commissioners what could be done to improve restroom access at County Line Park. Access to the restroom building is limited to RV campers, he said, and two portable toilets are set up for travelers. Thomason said he had recently stopped at the...
The Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners learned about Northwest River Partners and heard reports at their bimonthly meeting on Tuesday. Kurt Miller spoke to the commissioners about his role as executive director for the Northwest River Partners, and the organization’s goals and strategies. “Our goal is to make sure what is happening with the natural gas industry doesn’t happen to hydropower,” he said. The organization is active on social media, has written several op-eds, and is working...
Emilie and C.J. Harris wasted little time when they settled into their new home in the Elochoman Valley last year. Emilie's dream for a flower farm could wait no more. "Gardening and farming is seasonal," Emilie said. "There is only so much you can do in the winter. If you wait a season because you take a long time to build stuff, you miss out on spring and summer and fall. That's a lot of plants you could be planting, a lot of learning. We'd rather do it quicker and learn from the mistakes...
THURSDAY Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.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., 5 p.m. 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 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Habitat Enhancement District, GRVC at Johnson Park, 5:15 p.m. Wests...
SNAP and EBT recipients can save on fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables by participating in a SNAP Produce Match program, which is available all year round at all three Safeway stores in Longview. When shoppers spend at least $10 on those items, they receive an additional $5 coupon for their next visit. Starting in June, Safeway will match that $5. The last day of the Safeway match has not been announced. “It’s a good time to utilize this program,” Heather Odom, a Healthy Community Speci...
(Editor's note: This story has been corrected to say that the council will meet Tuesday, June 21, not Monday, June 20, which is now the Junteenth Holdiay.) The regularly scheduled meeting of the Cathlamet Town Council set for June 6 has been cancelled, Clerk/Treasurer Sarah Clark announced Thursday. The announcement said there was a lack of agenda items for the meeting. The council's next meeting is set for 6 p.m June 21, a Tuesday. The council normally meets on the third Monday of each month, but this year, it is the Junteenth Holiday. The...
Post 5297 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and other members of the community took some time to remember the men and women who lost their lives in service to their country on Monday for Memorial Day. "We owe them a debt that can never be repaid," Post Commander Bill Tawater said. "It is our responsibility to recognize their service, honor their devotion to duty, and mirror their devotion by doing whatever it takes to ensure their sacrifices and hopes will forever be remembered...
The Washington State Department of Transportation is still working to schedule two projects that will affect traffic between Longview and Astoria. The contractor is waiting for the right weather to complete work to add pavement markers and finish crosswalk work along the stretch of SR 4 through Cathlamet. "Because this work requires dry, warm weather, they are anticipating that they can schedule the work within the next couple of weeks," Celeste Dimichina Communications & Media Relations specialist said Tuesday. At the end of the project the...
Updates have been coming in from Ron Wright, advisor to the Wahkiakum High School and 4H Mecha Mules robotics team, which is in Washington D.C. and Maryland this week for a little international robotics competition and a tour of the capitol. One thing is certain, it's hot. On Sunday, the team flew from Seattle to Washington D.C. after their initial flight was canceled. No harm done, except their seats were no longer together. They arrived at their hotel and headed to a nearby store to forage...
The joys of publishing: In our summer magazine published last week, we misspelled the name of Carlton Appelo (correct), whose influence and ingenuity are still seen throughout the county. We also got the date changed on the front pate of The Focus, but on inside pages, the year said 2021, not 2022. We looked at those things and didn't see them....
It’s time for the Senior Class of 2022 to start checking off those final boxes, completing assignments, taking tests, picking up caps and gowns, turning in books and Chromebooks as they get ready for a few more final events together and one big graduation ceremony in front of friends and family. Graduation at Wahkiakum High School is outdoors for this year’s 35 seniors, who will be seated at the football stadium on Friday, June 10, at 6 p.m. All are welcome. Speakers include Valedictorian Meg...
Megan Leitz has been named valedictorian for the Class of 2022 at Wahkiakum High School after maintaining a 4.0 GPA the last four years. Her parents, Steve and Stephanie Leitz, never placed any importance on appearance, she said. Instead, they taught her that her most important tool would always be her brain, and that it will carry her, wherever she goes. In June it will take her all the way to Annapolis. Leitz has been accepted to the Naval Academy, a place where she will get to practice many o...
