Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Hotspots are a much needed service right now, especially for students who don’t have great internet access at home. Wahkiakum School District has password protected wi-fi access for anyone with a school provided device, and the network has been expanded to cover the entire campus. Some days students and even some staff can be found doing homework or working on other projects in the parking lot. Steve Carson, of Skamokawa Internet Services, announced last week that SIS, along with The Duck I...
J.A. Wendt Elementary School and John C. Thomas Middle School were recognized recently by the State Board of Education and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for their gains in educating two sub-populations of their student body. In 2018, both schools were identified together as a Tier 1, Targeted Supports School in the area of “students with disabilities,” which means, Principal Nikki Reese explained, that “the students in this group weren’t making adequate growth.” The ratin...
Last Friday, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced a four-phase plan to ease restrictions from the state's coronavirus stay-at-home order. While more activities are allowed starting Tuesday, May 5, the stay-at-home order would be extended through at least May 31. The first phase starting Tuesday allows retail curbside pickup, automobile sales and car washes by mid-May. Ten counties such as Wahkiakum with a low numbers of cases and deaths may be able to open parts of their economy sooner if...
A shorthanded Cathlamet Town Council authorized a lease of the Pioneer Cemetery and application for a grant to refurbish their grounds when they met in an online meeting Monday. The council also handled other business including approving a grant application for electronic vehicle charging stations, contracts for water main construction on Columbia Street, and discussions of finance and park and system maintenance needs. Council Members Paige Lake and Robert Stowe were excused from the meeting...
The Wahkiakum PUD Board of Commissioners gathered in their meeting room and remotely on Tuesday to listen to reports, approve a broadband feasibility study, and talk about wifi hot spots. They also had a brief discussion about consolidating their electric and water systems. “I’m assuming we want to move forward with consolidation of our business because it gives us the most flexibility to provide our customers with the services they need,” General Manager Dave Tramblie said. “That is the emp...
In a late Tuesday afternoon event, Governor Jay Inslee outlined steps the state would take to ease restrictions on social contact and economic activity because of the covid-19 virus pandemic. It would be a slow process, the governor said. Here is a news release issued by his office: "Gov. Jay Inslee spoke directly to Washingtonians Tuesday evening to lay out his vision for the eventual safe return to public life amid the COVID-19 outbreak. "Inslee said it is unlikely many restrictions under the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order will be mod...
As of Tuesday night, Wahkiakum County’s positive test count for covid-19 remained at two. According to the Washington Department of Health’s website, 44 residents have been tested. Wahkiakum Health and Human Services Director Chris Bischoff addressed how to tackle the coronavirus crisis, and what was needed before the stay at home order was lifted. Test, trace, isolate and quarantine. “We need widespread testing of all suspect cases, Bischoff said. “If we find someone who has covid-like illness...
The Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors met Tuesday, some attending remotely, for an update on how the district has continued to provide food services and education during the current covid-19 health crisis, and to learn about changing guidelines from the state. They also approved the purchase of new scoreboards from Daktronics, who was willing to hold their bid price of a little over $70,000 until May 18. The district has already received a $10,000 donation for the scoreboards from a...
Wahkiakum County commissioners quickly handled business at their weekly meeting Tuesday, approving closure of Steamboat Slough Road and signing a letter to the governor asking for opening of certain business activities. The eastern end of Steamboat Slough Road will be closed from Monday, April 27, to May 18 for road work. A contractor will widen the road and make other improvements from SR 4 to the end along the Columbia River. In their letter to Governor Jay Inslee, commissioners asked that the list of essential services be modified to allow...
Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, all county buildings are closed to the public and meetings and events usually listed here have been canceled until further notice....
The Naselle/Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met virtually for its monthly meeting on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. This was the first virtual meeting of the board by virtue of Governor Inslee’s mandate regarding open public meetings. After approval of the consent agenda, the board approved an action to allow the superintendent authority to waive or amend graduation requirements for the class of 2020 due to issues caused by the COVID 19 virus. Principals from the Naselle Youth Camp and the K-12 schools offered updates on the s...
On Sunday evening, local fire crews responded to a brush fire, which burned 1.5 acres, at a logging site on Brenner Road in the Elochoman Valley. The District 4 Fire Department, along with manpower and equipment from the Cathlamet Fire Department and the Puget Island Fire Department, were on scene from about 7 p.m. until midnight. The Cathlamet ambulance also responded. The Department of Natural Resources took over what is now being referred to as the Duck Creek Fire. "The terrain was tough,"...
Several southwest Washington counties, including Wahkiakum County, implemented a ban on outdoor burning for land clearing, residential and silvicultural purposes. Wahkiakum County Public Works Director Chuck Beyer said Tuesday the ban will expire April 21. The ban could be lifted sooner if weather conditions improve, he added. The ban came after state and local agencies had responded to four separate fires on Sunday. One occurred on a logging site up the Elochoman Valley near Duck Creek. It burned 1.5 acres, according to reports. Crews from...
Wahkiakum County government should receive close to $1.3 million in revenue this year from the harvest of state-managed timber on county trust timberland, county officials learned Tuesday. Padriac Callahan, St. Helens District manager for the Washington Department of Natural Resources, said market conditions had resulted in higher revenue than the $1 million which the agency had estimated last fall. However, because of the covid-19 virus pandemic, markets are deteriorating, leaving future values unclear. The report came Tuesday at the online...
As of Tuesday night, the number of positive tests for the coronavirus remained at two for Wahkiakum County. The first case became official on Friday, April 3 and the second on Saturday, April 4. “We are monitoring the cases,” Wahkiakum Health and Human Services Director Chris Bischoff said. “Neither of them have required any additional medical care. At this point, just due to the amount of time since symptomatic, we would list one as recovered and the other is pretty close.” “The CDC would lik...
Wahkiakum School District may have closed their doors to help slow the spread of the coronavirus in the community, but teachers, including the high school teachers profiled here, are reaching out from their own homes using technological and traditional resources to draw students back into the classroom, one constructed in their own homes and in their own minds. Since Washington State Governor Jay Inslee issued a statewide order to close public and private schools throughout the state, WSD...
Testing people for covid-19 is one of the tools often mentioned to control the spread of the illness. On Tuesday, I posed some questions to Chris Bischoff, director of Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services, about testing effort in the county. Here is is response: Initial comment: One general thought as the state starts looking to ease restrictions, testing needs to be widely available to keep this from happening again and seeing another shutdown. The state should also make available antibody testing widely as well. Q. Who is being tested...
In compliance with the Washington Department of Health’s recommendations, Dr. Corey Blankenship of Cathlamet Dental has reduced hours to one day a week, and only to assist patients with emergency dental issues. Blankenship will be in the office every Monday, but there will be someone available to answer the phone Monday through Thursday during normal business hours. Cathlamet Dental will not be performing cleanings or other elective procedures until the restrictions are lifted, possibly as soon as May 18....
The Dollar General in Cathlamet is working hard to keep stock on their shelves and provide a safe place for shoppers during the current health crisis. According to Shawn Wood, store manager, they are dedicating the first hour, beginning at 8 a.m., to senior shoppers, and asking everyone else to be courteous and wait until 9 a.m. They are also offering a 10 percent discount to first responders. They are trying to sanitize and spray carts and baskets between every use, but they get busy and it’s not always possible. There are also sanitizing w...
New contact information for covid-19 questions Do you need information or answers to your questions and concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)? You can call 1-800-525-0127 or text 211-211 for help. The state Department of Health is partnering with Washington 211 to answer your questions about coronavirus from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time seven days a week, and better provide the information you need, the way you want it. Washington 211 replaces the department’s novel coronavirus call center. Callers can continue to d...
Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, all county buildings are closed to the public and meetings and events usually listed here have been canceled until further notice....
Republican Joel McEntire announced April 9 that he will run for the state House of Representatives for the 19th District. “Today we begin our campaign to guarantee that the people of Southwest Washington will be heard in Olympia,” said McEntire. McEntire, a fourth generation resident of Southwest Washington, stressed his commitment to our community, “Our little corner of the world is a gem. It offers not only beauty, but opportunities to work and raise a family. I was raised in the 19th District, and I intend to raise my family here. I hope...
Last Thursday, Wahkiakum County Port 1 Board of Commissioners discussed charging stations, leases, and whether or not port property would be included in plans for a waterfront park. In recent months, the Wahkiakum County PUD had approached a few entities, including the port, about an opportunity to obtain electric vehicle charging stations through grants. Initially, it was thought that the grants might cover all the costs, but it turned out that there would be a $6,000 expense for a mid range...
Voluntary and court-mandated mental and behavioral health treatments will continue despite coronavirus-related closures at the Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services offices. Treatment will be offered through remote communication options except in situations where personal safety is at risk, according to county health officials. Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home orders have been extended until May 4 and the county’s health department is planning for the long haul. “Our clients have adapted really well to transitioning to using techn...
Several southwest Washington counties, including Wahkiakum County, implemented a ban on outdoor burning for land clearing, residential and silvicultural purposes. Wahkiakum County Public Works Director Chuck Beyer said Tuesday the ban will expire April 21. Then ban could be lifted sooner if weather conditions permit, he added. The ban came after state and local agencies had to responded to four separate fires on Sunday. One occurred on a logging site up the Elochoman Valley near Duck Creek. It burned 1.5 acres, according to reports. Crews from...
