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THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire/ambulance, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Planning Commission, Courthouse, 6 p.m. Wahkiakum...

 
 By Karen Bertroch    News    May 25, 2023

School board reminded of Open Public Meetings Act

The Naselle GRV School District Board met on Tuesday, May16 in the school library. At the opening of the meeting, Chair Amy Hunt made the following statement: “It has come to my attention that at the March 2023 meeting, we the Board violated the...

 
 By Diana Zimmerman    News    May 25, 2023

Alia Lebovitz of the Naselle Bubbleheads talks SeaPerch

Alia Lebovitz of the Naselle Bubbleheads robotics team shared some of her thoughts about attending the International SeaPerch Challenge earlier this month. Here’s what she had to say: “I got to talk to other kids who shared my interests from all...

 
 By Diana Zimmerman    News    May 25, 2023

Flag Day and JBH birthday to be celebrated

On June 14, there will be a flurry of activity in Cathlamet to celebrate Flag Day and Julia Butler Hansen's 116th birthday. From 11:30 to 12:30 p.m., David Hansen, the son of Julia Butler Hansen,...

 
 By Karen Bertroch    News    May 25, 2023

Naselle/GRV seniors excel in academics and sports

Haley Eastham is one of the most impressive students I have talked with. She is the young woman we older women want to see succeed as far as she wants. Even with a challenging health situation, she ne...

 
 By Diana Zimmerman    News    May 25, 2023

Auction fundraiser for local scholarships begins today (Thursday)

Wahkiakum Dollars for Scholars is giving $29,500 worth of scholarships to local students this year, and their annual online auction to raise money for the fund starts May 25 at noon and ends June 11 at 6 p.m. There are some amazing things to bid on...

 
 By Diana Zimmerman    News    May 25, 2023

State champs! Mule girls team wins the state golf tournament

The Mule girls golf team were named state champions at the State 1B/2B Golf tournament at Tumwater Valley Golf Course on Wednesday. Junior Avrey Wiltse Hiatt shot a 179 at the two day tournament for a fifth place finish, and eighth grader Brienna...

 
 By Diana Zimmerman    News    May 18, 2023

Wahkiakum team places first at international robotics competition

The Wahkiakum Mecha Mules Water Damage robotics team took first place in the open division of the International SeaPerch Challenge over the weekend and can proudly claim themselves World Champions,...

 
 By Diana Zimmerman    News    May 18, 2023

WSD targeted by swatting call

Wahkiakum School District was the target of what is being referred to as a swatting call last Thursday morning. The Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office received an untraceable phone call at 9:55 a.m. indicating a threat of violence from someone...

 
 By Ian Brandon    News    May 18, 2023

Commissioners hear concerns about development

Dan Cothren presided over the weekly commissioners meeting with the other two commissioners attending via zoom. In the public comment portion of the meeting a Westend resident expressed concern about new development on Altoona-Pillar Rock Rd. She...

 
 By Diana Zimmerman    News    May 18, 2023

Farmers Market begins May 26

Summer is coming and so is the Elochoman Slough Marina Farmers Market, which starts next Friday, May 26. The market opens every Friday from 3-6 p.m. through September 1 at the Elochoman Slough Marina, and after hearing from the public, it was decided...

 
 By Diana Zimmerman    News    May 18, 2023

Port 2 prepares for summer

Wahkiakum County Port 2 meeting was backed by a rhythm section on Tuesday, with the staccato of hammers meeting the roof, which is being replaced. The main hall of the annex was recently carpeted, and everyone seemed pleased with the results. “The...

 
 By Diana Zimmerman    News    May 18, 2023

Port 1 plans more improvements at County Line

Wahkiakum County Port 1 Board of Commissioners met Thursday to talk about a grant application to continue work at County Line Park, updating the comprehensive plan, and other improvements to their property. Port 1 Manager Todd Souvenir said he would...

 
 By Diana Zimmerman    News    May 18, 2023

Candidates file for office

Candidates began filing for some local offices early this week. Kandice Merz filed on Tuesday to challenge Patty Anderson for her seat on the Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors, while Chris Gartski filed for the position being vacated by...

 
 By Diana Zimmerman    News    May 18, 2023

Cannabis lockboxes available free, no questions asked

Thanks to some funding from the Youth Cannabis and Tobacco Prevention Program and Wahkiakum Health and Human services, free cannabis safe storage boxes are available in several locations around the county. ‘These boxes allow people, who are of...

 

Correction/Clarification

Wahkiakum County Commissioner Gene Strong was incorrectly identified as Gene Healy in a photo in the print edition last week....

 
 By Diana Zimmerman    News    May 18, 2023

PUD focused on maintenance and upgrades to the system

The Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners met Tuesday to discuss a variety of issues that may affect utilities in the state, including low income energy assistance, as well as their efforts to secure funding for projects in Wahkiakum. “Energy...

 
 By Ian Brandon    News    May 18, 2023

Town council discusses adjustments and more

In their monthly meeting the Cathlamet Town Council met members of the Mecha Mules robotics club and proclaimed June as high school underwater robotics month in the town of Cathlamet. The Mecha Mules placed first out of 140 teams at the robotic...

 

Pies were a hit

It was a convivial atmosphere for pie lovers at the annual Pie Social held by the Cathlamet Woman's Club at Tsuga Gallery and as per usual, it didn't take too long for them to sell out. Photo by Ian...

 

The Eagle Calendar

THURSDAY Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Hope Center, Noon. 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....

 
 By Karen Bertroch    News    May 18, 2023

Isabella Colombo, Naselle/GRV High School future science teacher

Principal Justin Laine praised senior Bella Columbo by saying, "Bella is another one of our exceptionally talented and high achieving student-athletes. Bella's cumulative grade point average places...

 

Summer weather kicks in early

Kayakers enjoy the sunny weather with a paddle on the Elochoman Slough. Photo by Diana Zimmerman....

 
 By Alexandra Osborne    News    May 18, 2023

HS students earn elective credit by working

High school students could earn elective credit through paid work experience under a bill that has passed the state House of Representatives 93-4 and is now in the Senate. “Financial education is a priority for young adults and families,” said Re...

 
 By Diana Zimmerman    News    May 18, 2023

Public health survey focused on Wahkiakum

Wahkiakum Health and Human Services is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment, and has put out a survey asking “What are the top 10 factors that impact our community’s health?” Thanks to funding from Washington State, Wahkiakum is able...

 
 By Diana Zimmerman    News    May 18, 2023

Save on produce with SNAP benefits

Now through June 30, shoppers who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can extend their purchasing power at all three Safeway stores in Longview with the SNAP Produce Match. When SNAP shoppers use their EBT card at these stores to buy...

 

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