Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Congratulations go to Skamokawa's Fire District 2, the pronounced winners of last Saturday's epic Waterball showdown. The team defended their fourth win, facing off against Puget Island (District 1), Wahkiakum (District 4) and Cathlamet Fire Departments during Saturday's Bald Eagle Days festivities on Cathlamet's Main Street. With plenty of spectators present, both residents and tourists had high hopes for each of the teams. While kids on the side were looking forward to getting wet from any...
In September 2020, Mark and I took a trip from Colorado to the Grays River Valley to find property to build an RV park. This was our dream, and we were dedicated to making it a reality. With the help of Mike Swanson, we were able to purchase the property on Hull Creek Road, where the Schmand dairy farm once held a prominent status in the community. It had been at least 50 years since the dairy closed, and as often happens in the Pacific Northwest, nature had reclaimed the landscape. After...
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce held a photography contest during this year's Bald Eagle Days celebration....
Phil Fake's art career started when he was eight years old. He'd gather leftover paint-by-numbers materials and paint houses from the sidewalk and sell his young masterpieces for $1. His talent was apparent as early as second grade when his crayon drawing wasn't accepted at the local fair because the judges did not believe the caliber of the artistry could have been created by someone so young. Fake grew up in Roseburg, Ore., and practiced art throughout his life, eventually earning a bachelor o...
In previous articles we examined characteristics of stalking, changes to Oregon’s HB 4156 law, and impact on victims. This week, we will discuss how to work with local law enforcement. Reporting stalking crimes can be a scary and intimidating process and estimates show stalking is severely underreported. A study, “Law Enforcement and Stalking: How Law Enforcement Identifies Stalking and Handles Complaints,” found only 30-50 percent of stalking victims contact the police and arrest rates remain low at 12-24 percent. The study also states arrests...
Under Oregon law, governing bodies are required to have their 2025-26 fiscal year budgets adopted by July 1. As such, most cities, counties and school districts begin their budget processes every spring. The City of Rainier is no different. That process unofficially starts in March, with the city council’s annual goal setting session. Councilors, citizens and members of the City’s various committees gather in a public meeting to set their priorities for the following year. City staff then takes those priorities and starts to incorporate the...
The Clatskanie Arts Commission is honored to present Clatskanie born and raised jazz musician Justin Salisbury in concert at the Birkenfeld Theater (75 S. Nehalem) in Clatskanie on Sunday, Aug. 10 at 3 p.m.. Salisbury will return to his hometown of Clatskanie for one afternoon only to give a special performance with his international quartet, which features an Italian saxophonist, bass player and drummer. In 2022, Salisbury released his first solo recording "Evergreen" to critical success. As a...
Eggleaf spurge, also known as oblong spurge or Balkan spurge, is a Class A weed. This weed is native to Turkey and Southeast Europe, is toxic to humans, and is on the Washington State quarantine list. Eggleaf spurge was first introduced as a garden ornamental and escaped cultivation. It is closely related to and exhibits invasive and competitive strategies like leafy spurge, which is listed as a Washington State Class B noxious weed. This plant is an upright perennial, growing to about three feet tall from a woody, branched taproot. Plant...
On June 30, Naselle School Superintendent Lisa Nelson shared a video on her personal Facebook page that marked her final walk through the halls of the school holding the office. In the video, she reflected on her long history at the school. "Here we go," Nelson said in the video. "I'm making my final exit from the Naselle-Grays River Valley School District. I started in this district in kindergarten, went through K-12, worked here for another 17 years, and now I say, 'over and out.'" As she...
During its session on Monday, July 7, the Cathlamet Town Council approved a $6,900 contract amendment with consulting engineer Grey & Osborne "to revise the design plans for Waterfront Park by removing the Strong Park path reconstruction and instead constructing an ADA-compliant parking lot at Pocket Park." According to the Town of Cathlamet website, this change "will defer the requirement to make Strong Park ADA accessible at this time, thereby preserving the tree." Prior to the agenda item, Town Clerk/Treasurer Sarah Clark, having been asked...
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce is happy to present the 44th Annual Bald Eagle Days Festival happening this Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19 in Cathlamet. Festivities kick off on Friday at 11 a.m. with the 18th Annual Armstrong Memorial Sidewalk Chalk Contest at Strong Park. At 6 p.m., enjoy a fun lineup of entertainment at the Pioneer Center Variety Show or travel back over to Strong Park for the Photography Contest Showcase. Wake up early Saturday morning to participate in the annual Terry Bonny Fun Run 5k. This is a run/walk event...
Today in History: On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California, after its $17 million, yearlong construction; the park drew a million visitors in its first 10 weeks. Also on this date: In 1862, during the Civil War, Congress approved the Second Confiscation Act, which declared that all slaves taking refuge behind Union lines were to be set free. In 1902, Willis Carrier produced a set of designs for what would become the world’s first modern air-conditioning system. In 1918, Russia’s Czar Nicholas II and his family were exe...
HELLO. Welcome to our weekly library news column. Let’s get started. FICTION PICK. Our highlighted pick is “The Last Tudor” by New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory. This is the last in the Tudor series and is based on the history of Lady Jane Grey and her nine days as the queen of England before her demise. It’s a story about Lady Jane Grey’s conflicts with her two sisters who defied her for being the queen. The author, and this book in particular, are considered “must reads” if you’re a fan of historical fiction. KID PICK. This...
WARM ENOUGH? I’m one of those people who loves a nice day, but when it goes from pleasant to miserable because it’s so hot, well, then I’m not really a fan of that, as I have to hide in the house in the AC, so it might as well be raining! Anyway, I’m sure all the heat lovers, who think the more sun the better, are really enjoying this week of mid-80s and more. Let’s hope we don’t wind up with water restrictions, as many water source levels are dropping, which is not a good thing for any of us. On the brighter side, it appears that we may have...
Summer is typically a 'down time' for much of the outdoors. Too early and not enough rain for mushrooms. A month away from the opening day of bear season; six weeks for archery deer. Summer steelhead are winding down, and it will be mid-August before the silvers start slipping by the North Jetty. But the garden's going gangbusters, and that keeps many outdoors people occupied as we wander our way toward the end of yet another month. Where's the time going? With that all said, once I sat down...
This past weekend, the Knappton Cove Heritage Center was alive with the vibrant spirit of history during its annual Lewis & Clark Encampment, skillfully presented by the Pacific Northwest Living Historians (PNLH). This immersive living history event gave visitors a unique chance to interact with authentic character portrayals of members of the legendary Lewis and Clark expedition. Set against the backdrop of the center's beautiful front lawn, the encampment featured authentic, white, pitched...
I recently interviewed Stacy Wynn for our 22nd installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. I met up with Stacy at Health and Human Services, his place of work. As we began, Stacy shared "The Princess Bride" by author William Goldman. This book is a fantasy romance novel filled with true love and high adventure, but the author focuses on the "good parts" of romance and adventure. Stacy began by saying he has a "top five" as far as books go, and...
Common Reed is a class B weed thought to have originated in Europe, Asia and Australia. It is not known to be toxic. This plant forms dense, monotypic stands in wetlands. Wildlife is displaced when wetland structure and functions are altered. Water quality also deteriorates when water flow or circulation is adversely affected by this species. Common Reed is a large perennial grass that can grow up to 20 feet tall, with creeping rhizomes and distinctive feathery, plume like flowerheads. The flowers are dense and silky. Floral spikes are tawny, p...
One could justifiably say Rainier resident Mike Scoggins is a kid at heart and his business venture, Heroes and Villains, is a perfect reflection. Mike didn’t set out to open a toy store and arcade when he began collecting Funko Pop vinyl collectible toys 10 years ago, but his self-proclaimed addiction to buying them ultimately resulted in a unique and nostalgia-filled store with something for kids of all ages. Scoggins grew up in Scappoose but relocated to Beaverton when his parents needed t...
Over the previous two articles in this series, we looked at the definition and methods of stalking; the categories of stalking types, which includes individual; third-party or stalking-by-proxy, and group or community-based; and legislative changes to House Bill 4156, the “Modernization of Oregon’s Anti-Stalking Law,” which went into effect July 1, 2024. This week, we’re examining the impact on victims. Stalking and associated harassment can happen in-person or online, oftentimes both, and has a profound impact on the victim. While some pe...
Mark your calendars for the last Friday of every month when Rainier is visited by representatives of Astoria’s Columbia River Maritime Museum (CRMM) for educational sessions at the Rainier Riverfront Center (48 W. 7th Street). The events are free and open to the public and start at 1 p.m. The presentations typically include lectures with pictures and sometimes artifacts not on display at the museum. The Friday, July 25 presentation is on “The History of Whaling.” CRMM Education Director Katy Menne said, “Oftentimes the Columbia River is syno...
I have lived in 10 cities in the last 10 years, spurred from one to the next by whim, wanderlust, and the need for gainful employment. Of these, eight were within the contiguous United States. The other two were on tropical islands at least half an ocean away. My hometown of Boston, which is not on the list, is where I spent the first 17 years of my life. Ithaca, where I went to college, is the only place on the list where I've lived for longer than two. This semi-nomadism suits me in some ways...
On Saturday, July 26, the Pollinator Festival will take place at Clatskanie’s Cope Park (60 Lillich St.) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event is a family-friendly celebration of pollinators, plants, and the people who make our food systems flourish. The event will include live music by Oleada, a regenerative beekeeping talk by Columbia County Bee Club, an observation hive and solar wax demo, a master gardener fashion show, activities for the kids, honey tastings, local vendors, and more. Following the afternoon activities, an after-hours b...
