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More than two dozen new and rare bee species were documented during the first year of a new Washington state project that's designed to get a better understanding of the insects. The Washington State Department of Agriculture is seeking new bee collection volunteers as its Bee Atlas initiative enters its second year. "We're already learning fascinating things about our native bees, and we're only getting started," said Karen Wright, pollinator taxonomist for the Washington State Department of...
Tsuga Gallery presents featured artist for the month of August: Kenny Evans. Kenny grew up in the Pacific Northwest where he was surrounded by trees and tidewater. His childhood was shaped by driftwood forts, foggy mornings, and walks through ancient forests that felt older than time. The raw, untamed beauty imprinted on him a longing to create and tell stories with his hands. In his younger years, Kenny never thought of himself as an artist, but he could never stop making things. Even as a...
CHANGE IS COMING. If the weather folks are correct, it looks like we will have some cooler temperatures coming this week along with some moisture, and while many may hate to see the rain arrive, I will be happy to see it. Everything is so dry, my lawn is a lousy color of brown, and with fires everywhere, I think a drink for the plants and trees would be great. By now, all of the hay growers should have had enough time to get their crops in, and maybe we can get these showers out of the way before the big county fair takes place a couple of week...
Hello from your Sheriff! I know there has been widespread concern over the recent news regarding layoffs within the County Departments. Although my Office will see a reduction of one Corrections/Dispatch Officer and one Deputy, we will continue to provide the same level of emergency services that we have been for the last year with similar staffing levels. Undersheriff Howell and I will continue to respond to calls as working Sheriffs to assist in larger cases and call loads. We will also be working closely with the Court Offices to ensure...
In the coming weeks, I will be highlighting some of the fantastic vendors who make the West Wahkiakum Farmers Market a vibrant part of our community. From fresh produce and honey to original artwork and flowers, our area is home to an inspiring group of individuals who pour their hearts into their crafts. One of those individuals is Jamie VanBuhler, a market organizer, grower, photographer, and off-grid homesteader. The farmers market is run through the nonprofit charitable organization Altoona...
On July 12, 2025, the Washington American Legion Department named Naselle resident Cliff Kilponen its 2025 Firefighter of the Year at the annual department conference in Spokane Valley. As his name was announced by Law and Order Committee Chair, Tank Tanksley, Kilponen was escorted to the dais by the Master-at-Arms while some 100 to 150 legionnaires in the audience clapped in unison in a traditional walking cadence. "As of July 1 of this year, Cliff Kilponen began his 52nd year of service to...
Yes, it is August already. It is said "time flies when you're having fun." Though I believe I am, I'm not sure I'm actually having fun, as the squares on the calendar sure seem to be getting X'd out at speeds upwards of mach one these days. Per usual, there's a lot going on in the great outdoors during the eighth month of the year. Bear season takes place in mid-August, fishing, Salmon Derby, street market, farmers markets, and the Toto/Men at Work/Christopher Cross concert (for which we have ti...
We had a warm and somewhat dry April this spring. Honeybees loved that month, and most fruit trees are loaded (or overloaded) with fruit. Bumble bee colonies, which start anew each year, are abundant. They are all over our open-faced dahlias and other summer flowering plants. Mason bees also seemed to fare quite well; however, there is a developing story of yellowjackets, hornets, and wasps. My experience has been that a dry spring leads to lots of yellowjackets and wasps. While April was dry, May was wet and cool. The result? I think we are...
Tucked away in the countryside of Rainier is Black Buggy Furniture. With a billboard on Highway 30 being its main form of advertisement, Black Buggy Furniture is a collection of handmade Amish furniture stretching across a 2,400 square-foot showroom. Having been on the same property for the last 64 years, the store was opened 19 years ago by Reo McBride, father of current owner Andy McBride. A Portland native, Reo spent time as a missionary during Andy’s youth before working for Reynolds A...
The much-anticipated grand opening of the Rainier Oregon Historical Museum (ROHM) will take place Saturday, Aug. 9 from 1-4 p.m. The event will feature programming starting at 1:15pm with special guest speakers: Oregon state representatives Rob Nosse and Darcie Edwards; Executive Director of the Oregon Historical Society Kerry Tymchuk; Rainier Mayor Jerry Cole; and ROHM president, Kay Heflin and vice-president Duane Bernard. The creation of ROHM has been ten years in the making. What started in...
The Rainier City Council met for its regular monthly meeting Monday, Aug. 4. Mayor Jerry Cole awarded appreciation plaques to the Rainier Police Department, Public Works Department, and to the City of Rainier for all of the hard work everyone put into making Rainier Days a successful event. During public comment, Rainier citizen Margaret Cemulini asked how the City Council was running and wanted to let them know that she would be attending meetings more regularly and would be available if they needed anything. Cemulini also asked about how...
On Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15-16, the annual Garlic Festival will take place at Copes Park, located at 60 Lillich St. in Clatskanie. This event was launched 10 years ago, but it was little more than an exercise in unfounded enthusiasm. The idea was solid, though, and the community has since embraced it as it grew into its current reality, a regional culinary and cultural attraction. Many of the folks that sampled the garlic that day recognized it as the base flavor of many of their favorite di...
The Clatskanie Friends of the Library will be holding their annual book sale on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8-9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the library parking lot. Those who wish to donate books to the sale may drop them off at the library through Thursday, Aug. 7. Please do not donate magazines, cookbooks, reference books, or damaged books. Proceeds from the sale are dedicated to the needs of the library. For those interested in volunteering for the sale, we will be sorting and arranging books on Thursday evening starting at 7 p.m. We are also...
The heart of the Clatskanie community will be shining with family, remembrance, and celebration from Friday through Sunday, Aug. 8–10, as the 2025 Clatskanie Festival returns to Clatskanie City Park. Hosted by ALA Unit 68, and with the support of Piercing Arrow Private School, this beloved annual event promises family-friendly fun, live entertainment, and free activities for all ages. This year's theme, "Let the light shine," reflects the festival's mission to bring people together in a s...
With an eye toward maintaining and growing business relevance and sustainability within an ever-changing and challenging environment, a lot of thinking outside of the box has been going on within Wahkiakum West Communications, largely driven by CEO Ken Johnson. That thinking has resulted in the entry by Wahkiakum West into the video production field. As the company's expertise grew and gained recognition, it caught the attention of the Washington Filmworks Incentive Program as well as tourist ag...
During the PUD Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Aug. 5, Commissioner Reed suggested considering hiring an assistant manager in lieu of the expansions the PUD has been undergoing recently. General Manager Dan Kay gave an update on the TOC water system consolidation. “I want to thank the Town staff and mayor for being very cordial and supportive during this transition,” said Kay, who explained that this has been an extremely busy time. Recent activity has included the establishment of high-speed internet at the water plants, the imp...
I recently interviewed Carlene Grangroth for our 25th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Carlene lives in the Elochoman Valley, and we met up at Erickson Park for our conversation. Carlene shared "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" by Heather Morris. This novel touches on the Auschwitz concentration camp and is based on some true personal events. "I listened to it using the Libby app, and it took me about two months," Carlene said. Two months...
Wahkiakum County is facing a severe financial crisis, and county officials are taking urgent steps to address the situation. With increasing payroll costs, stagnant timber revenues, and shrinking loan resources, the county has reached a breaking point. Recently, department heads and commissioners held tough discussions and made difficult decisions to reduce costs while maintaining essential services. The reality of the county’s financial situation and the impacts of the actions being taken are felt across every department. Since 2020, payroll c...
Today in history: On July 31, 2012, at the Summer Olympics in London, swimmer Michael Phelps won his 19th Olympic medal, becoming the most decorated Olympian of all time. (He would finish his career with 28 total Olympic medals, 23 of them gold.) Also on this date: In 1715, a fleet of Spanish ships carrying gold, silver and jewelry sank during a hurricane off the east Florida coast; of some 2,500 crew members, more than 1,000 died. In 1777, the 19-year-old Marquis de Lafayette received a commission as major general in the Continental Army by...
HELLO. We now have 1,547 members at our Library – you're making it happen. Thank you! AUGUST POP-UPS. Do you like ice cream, popcycles, bubbles, and music? In August, the library will be having fun and light-hearted pop-up events down in front of the library building. With face painting, paper airplanes, bubble play, marshmallow towers, and chalk drawing, each pop-up is a little different. Come and see. Pop-ups are from 2-5 p.m. on Aug. 7, 9, 13, 14, 16, 30. POKEMON CLUB. Want to join a new P...
Got weeds? This time of year, Wahkiakum County has plenty. So what do you do with them? This week we will give you some ideas on disposal methods for noxious weed material. Disposal of noxious weed material can vary depending on the plant species, growth stage of the plant and quantity of plant material. General techniques: if plants are flowering, cut and bag flowers, when possible, to prevent seed development and dispersal. Seal bags and put them in the trash. If they have been treated with herbicide, they may be left in place with some...
Come join the Puget Island Fire Department for National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Introduced in 1984, the first National Night Out started through a network of law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watch groups, civic groups, state and regional crime prevention associations and volunteers across the nation. Locally, this annual nationwide event is organized with the support of the Puget Island Fire Department and Auxiliary. This will be the eighth year that Wahkiakum County has participated, with kids’ games, a raffle, hot dogs and root b...
