Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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In memoriam of Rick Nelson Day, which began May 1, 2023, The Eagle is featuring the late editor and publisher Eric Robert Nelson, 72, of Cathlamet, who died June 2, 2023, at his home on Puget Island. The Wahkiakum County Eagle is staffed by people who care deeply about their community and strive to bring relevant news to those who need to read it. This legacy began with the Nelson family. Bob and Lois Nelson bought the paper in 1966, and their son, Rick Nelson, dedicated 44 years of his life to...
Puget Island resident George Trott has been going to Bristol Bay, Alaska since he was 3 years old and has been fishing there during the summer since the fourth grade. At the age of 22, he had a boat built for him and "has fished it ever since." With the boat getting up in age and having to weather the Alaskan waters year after year, Trott had a new boat, engineered, designed, cut, bent, marked and then had its parts shipped to him on a semi truck. Ever since, the Puget Island native has been...
Today is Thursday, May 1, the 121st day of 2025. There are 244 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 1, 2011, President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden during a U.S. commando operation, which took place in Abbottabad, Pakistan in the early morning hours of May 2 local time. Also on this date: In 1866, three days of race-related rioting erupted in Memphis, Tennessee, as white mobs targeted Black people, 46 of whom were killed, along with two whites. In 1931, the Empire State Building was dedicated in New York City;...
As the April Reading Challenge approaches, we at the library wish to remind you to get your Reading Challenge booklet turned in to us. Saturday, May 10, will be the official and final Reading Challenge raffle for the awarding of prizes for participants, so please get your booklet turned in for a chance to win. The library would like to thank one and all for participating this year. Coming soon will be our annual summer reading program, summer adventures and reading challenges. The theme this...
Corn and tomatoes are favorite garden crops in this area. We all get anxious and want to get those plants in the ground, often before the weather really has cooperated. This year might be a year to gamble on early planting. Many garden soils are ready to be tilled. Before planting, add 4 pounds of actual nitrogen (organic or synthetic) per 1000 square feet of garden (that is the equivalent of 40 pounds of a fertilizer where the first number is “10”, like 10-20-20). The new supersweet corn varieties need very warm soil at planting. They are mor...
Wahkiakum County pet owners now have new options for affordable veterinary care, thanks to a growing partnership between Serenity Veterinary Care and Wahkiakum Animal Advocates Group (WAAG). After a successful first event on April 12, Serenity Veterinary Care will return to the Skamokawa Grange on Saturday, May 10, providing much-needed services for local animals. Serenity’s Mobile Vet Clinic offers preventative services such as wellness exams, vaccinations, microchipping, and basic treatments at reduced costs. With no veterinary services of it...
The deadline for filing for the 2025 election is happening the week of May 5-9. 18 positions including the mayor of Cathlamet, two town council positions, as well as cemetery district and diking district commissioners are up for election. In addition to last week’s offices open for election, the Wahkiakum County Auditor’s Office would like to make the county aware there is one more postion open. It is the Wahkiakum County Clerk’s position and it is a one-year unexpired term. To run for public office contact the Wahkiakum County auditor at th...
SUPER NICE. Well, if you like the sunshine, the last couple of days of the previous week were likely your favorite as the sun was shining, the temperatures were nice and warm, and it was a great time to mow that lawn and wash your car! It was also a good time to go out and about and enjoy the warmer temperatures with your friends on the beach or have a BBQ! This week, we have a mixed bag with some rain possible on a couple of days, cloudy but dry weather for a few days, and some in-and-out sunshine for a couple more. It looks like there's...
My grandpa, Edwin Wirkkala, was one of the most important men in my life. A few years before his death, since I was living in Colorado, I committed to visiting him at least every six months. Thankfully, with the support of my husband, a job that allowed me to travel, and sufficient financial resources, I was able to keep that promise. The last time I saw him in person was in Feb. 2020. I had planned to visit again in March with my brother, sister-in-law, and sister, but due to the pandemic, we...
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. It's spring, obviously, and there's a lot of moving parts out there. The barn swallows are back and are remodeling their 2024 nest on the east side of the shop. Sure, they're messy "decorating" the side of the garage with white, especially as the little ones get bigger, but they're extremely entertaining to watch, and anything that eats that many mosquitoes is okay in my ledger book. Across the road, the barred owls are hooting up a storm daily, their...
It was a cloudy start to last Saturday's WAA event at the WHS track but that didn't stop the community turning out to show support. With over seventy participants, the walk, bake sale and silent auction was a huge success, helping the charity raise over $3,000 for our local school district. This was six times the amount raised in comparison to previous fundraisers and will have a huge impact supporting students on the autism spectrum and those with special needs. In attendance were ten...
Recently, I interviewed Sandra Staples-Bortner for our 12th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. Sandra and her husband live in the Elochoman Valley at the old Henry Johnson farm, where they've done much work in restoring the old dairy barn and farm house. As we talked, Sandra shared Centennial, by James A. Michener, an American author who has written more than 40 books, most of which were fictional-family sagas. Sandra first read Centennial...
Tsuga Gallery presents Laurel Check, featured artist for the month of May. Laurel creates a unique style of art using recycled materials such as old book pages and bits of sheet music. She blends these with her painting to create mixed media art of her favorite subjects such as cats, woman's faces, flowers, trees, and owls. She likes the useing texture and bold colors that result in a mild abstract look. Laurel also enjoys making earrings and other jewelry. She retired from the graphic design...
We had to say goodbye to the last living World War II veteran in our community.. Ronald Wayne Mohning was born on Jan. 12, 1926, in Salton, Minn. He died in Westport, Ore., on March 22 at the age of 99. Ronald lived his life well and with intention.. He was part of the US Navy, and he served during World War II. Ron didn't just stop serving his country once he left the military. He joined the American Legion in Clatskanie, where he was a member for many years. Ron was an amazing wood worker. He made flag holders for the flags given for...
This past week, I had an opportunity to sit down with President of The Quincy Grange Ellen Nieminen and talk about this year’s 49th annual Chicken Dinner. Ellen was pleased with the attendance and grateful for the local 4-H volunteers who helped serve, carry and clean up. This year, 159 dinners, equaling 400 pieces of chicken, 75 pounds of potatoes, and a mound of StoveTop Stuffing, were served by The Quincy Grange members. Dessert, apple and blueberry pie was donated by Lazy Daisy Farms. A special “thank you” goes out to Foster Farms and S...
On Saturday, May 3, the Clatskanie Farmer Collective, in collaboration with the Clatskanie Garden Club, will be holding its Spring Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be taking place just outside Clatskanie Food Hub on 80 Art Steele St. Attendees will be able to shop local plants and starts, as well as early-season produce, baked goods, artisan food, apothecary items, arts, crafts, and more. In addition to the live music, local beer sales, and farm-to-table brunch, the event will include a special kids booth where youngsters can learn...
Moran's Nursery officially kicked off its annual springtime season on Thursday, April 24. With a nursery full of brightly colored flower baskets overflowing with combinations of geraniums, nonstop begonias, petunias and verbena, Moran's offers shoppers interspecific geranium flower baskets as well. The geranium is a favorite, due to its hardy nature and long-blooming periods. All flower baskets are priced at $34. Also on display at the nursery is an initial inventory of herbs and vegetable...
The first few months of 2025 have seen much activity around Rainier. Improvements to the historic City Hall structure have been completed and include a roof replacement and the restoration of its windows. Contractors hired through the Oregon Department of Transportation have finished a project along B Street aimed at making the curbs and sidewalks compliant with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act. That was part of a statewide effort resulting from a lawsuit settlement. Bark chips have been added to the city park, and the public works...
The 11th Hour Response Team is a Rainier-based non-profit founded in January 2023 that aims to bridge the gap between compassionate hearts and those in need of helping hands. 11th Hour Response Team services are free to those who qualify which are typically fixed income, WIC program or direct referrals. The priority in service is to seniors, veterans, victims, single parents, disabled, homeless, low income families, and to provide disaster relief. "Mostly the people I get calls from are...
Columba Economic Team, with its Columbia County SBDC, Keep it Local, and GRO Greater programs, is hosting Columbia County’s first-ever Small Business Resource Fair, an event designed to connect entrepreneurs and business owners with local business services to start, grow, and thrive. "The Columbia Economic Team is excited to host this year's first ever Small Business Resource Fair in celebration of Small Business Month,” said Columbia Economic Team Small Business Specialist Sierra Trask. “Oftentimes, business owners and start ups ask us where...
During a recent visit to the Appelo Archives Center, Anita Raistakka lent me the book Recollections of Deep River by Mildred Evans McLean. Throughout her life, Mildred shared numerous stories with her friends and family about the school year of 1913-1914, when she taught in the Salmon Creek District near Deep River. Encouraged by her grandchildren, she decided to write this book about her experiences. Coming from the wide-open plains of Nebraska, Mildred found the Finnish logging community in so...
This Saturday’s (April 26) Wahkiakum Autism Awareness charity walk is set to be the event of the year, pinning our local heroes against each other, all in the name of helping generate Autism awareness and funds to support children with special needs within our community. Initiated by Puget Island Fire Department’s Paul Lawrence, the challenge was set to race in full gear against any other willing participant. Not one to shy away from a challenge or a good cause, Sheriff John Mason threw his hat into the race as well as two courageous dep...
The Finnish American Folk Festival is sponsoring a Paint Party with Abbie Smith Mumley on Saturday, May 3 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Naselle Community Center, 14 Parpala Road, Naselle, The cost is $40 which includes supplies, materials and refreshments. Please contact Barb Swanson at bibs40@hotmail.com to sign up....
