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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The new bus service between Rainier and Longview officially kicked off on Tuesday, July 1. Route 433 will run Monday through Friday, with five daily stops at the Rainier Transit Center and Rainier Senior Center between 8:35 a.m. and 6:38 p.m. It was made possible through partnerships between the City of Rainier, the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) and River Cities Transit. That route also coincides with the reestablishment of regular bus service between Rainier and St. Helens...
Oregon recently modernized and expanded the state’s stalking statute as of July 1, 2024, but many are not familiar with the changes. Incoming St. Helen’s Police Chief Matthew Smith played an instrumental role, along with victims and legislators, in the drafting and passing of House Bill 4156, the “Modernization of Oregon’s Anti-Stalking Law,” which had not been updated since its inception in 1995. “It’s important to raise awareness about the stalking statute because it’s new and a lot of people might be under the assumption the old stalking st...
It’s that time of year again for Rainier Days in the Park. Taking place the weekend after the 4th of July, this annual event has a long legacy in Rainier. Having originally started in the 1950s, the event disappeared in the 80s but made a comeback in the 90s, according to Rainier Mayor Jerry Cole. “The city's never hosted it, it's always been run by outside organizations,” said Cole. “From 1992 to 1997, it was sponsored by the Rainier Chamber of Commerce, and then, from 1998 to 2010, it was run by the Rainier Eagles. From 2011 to the present...
Rainier City Council members voted to designate The Wahkiakum County Eagle newspaper as the city’s official newspaper of notice at their regular meeting on June 30. Stay tuned for continued coverage of public meetings and events. The Eagle relies on Citizen Journalists to attend and write about public meetings. Citizens do not need to be professional journalists or writers to attend meetings and events and write about them. Staff at The Eagle will provide training and guidance on how to write about a public meeting. We are always happy to a...
For most of the past two years, Jesse Allen has worked 12 hours a day, seven days a week operating a crane to move sedan-sized boulders miles out into the mouth of the Columbia River. "You don't want it to slip out and drop," Allen said, sitting in the 240-ton crane's cab Friday. "So when you grab a rock, you just think, 'Yeah, that'll work, that should hold,' and you go for it." Allen and nine others at specialized construction firm J.E. McAmis have already precisely placed about 32,000...
Clatskanie celebrated its annual Heritage Days with a 4th of July parade last Friday. Plenty of floats participated. The 4th saw many activities taking place at Clatskanie City Park, as well as at the pool....
The battle between Cathlamet Mayor David Olson and the Town's council members over the PUD consolidation continues to heat up. In a June 23 letter addressed to "all Town employees and contractors," Mayor Olson stated, "Town employees are advised that, in consultation with the Town Attorney, the Mayor has determined that the purported transfer of Town utility assets and funds by the Town Council to the Wahkiakum Public Utility District (PUD) without compensation to the Town is contrary to Washington law, specifically the Accountancy Act, RCW...
I'll be honest, but I'm sad. Not under the covers and sleep the day away sad, but almost. Why so blue? PIGYS is over for another year. No more Smash burgers and homemade bread pudding. No more S'mores cookies, popcorn, and hot dogs. PIGYS 2025 is over and, while there were fewer sales this year - not to mention the rain on Friday - I'd still call it an overall success. Fish poles, self-inflating air mattresses, spin-glos for steelhead, which, by the way, are already in a box marked "Julie's," so...
Mayor Olson Temporarily pauses transfer of Town assets until legal issues can be addressed. Mayor Olson has directed Town staff to temporarily “pause” Town processing of the pending transfer of Town utility assets to the PUD until significant underlying legal issues are fully addressed. This includes the critical issue of whether the Town can legally “hand over” an estimated $10 million in Town utility capital assets without the PUD paying for them or otherwise providing any type of reasonable compensation to the citizens of the Town. Mayor O...
Shiny geranium is a class B weed that is native to Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. This weed is not known to be toxic. It is on the Washington State quarantine list. Shiny geranium has recently established in Washington and has quickly spread to many counties. It is difficult to control as the seeds can germinate when conditions are favorable in a variety of habitats. This weed can be identified as a small, annual or biennial herbaceous plant with basal, lobed, shiny leaves and often reddish...
Effective 12:01 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025, officials from Wahkiakum County are enacting a ban on all outdoor burning. As of Friday, July 4, 2025, all land clearing, residential and silvicultural burning is banned until further notice. This burn ban does not apply to federally managed land within Wahkiakum County. Recreational campfires are allowed if built in approved fire pits in designated campgrounds, such as those typically found in local, county, and state parks and in commercial campgrounds. On private land, campfires are permitted...
Summer theatre camp at the Pioneer Center wrapped up with “Alice in Wonderland.” Which starred local youth Daisy McEntire, Clare Doumit, Birdie Friend, Charlotte Mericle, Aiden McEntire, Dare McKnight, and Piper Steevens. The performance was directed by Joe and Delee Baker and Lorie Vanderwalker, produced by April Peterson and managed by Robin Westphalia....
On Friday, July 11, from 4-6 p.m., Tsuga Gallery (70 Main St.) will be celebrating its 14th anniversary. Founded in 2011 by the late Janet Kerstetter Cimino, Tsuga Gallery has become a cornerstone in Cathlamet. We will be having an open house with live music by Donnie Wages, finger food, beverages, door prizes, games, and more. Come by and meet the talented artists and authors that make up the membership of the gallery. All but one of the artists are from Wahkiakum County, with one being from Pacific County. Founding benefactor Janet...
Full Bloom The Library is in full bloom with beautiful flowers outside and wonderful new books inside. Thank you, volunteers. We’re now at 1,465 patrons, which means roughly 25 percent of Wahkiakum residents have a Cathlamet Public Library card! Passes Need a Discoverer Pass? We have them. Need a Columbia River Maritime Museum pass? We have them. Each pass is a family-type pass, which means many people are accommodated with just one pass. It works best to come into the library ahead of time and reserve your pass for when you need it. Stay t...
Today is Thursday, July 3, the 184th day of 2024. There are 181 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 3, 1863, the pivotal three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania ended in a major victory for the North as Confederate troops failed to breach Union positions during an assault known as Pickett’s Charge. Also on this date: In 1775, Gen. George Washington took command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 1944, during World War II, Soviet forces recaptured Minsk from the Germans. In 195...
I recently interviewed Andrew Emlen for our 20th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Andrew lives in Skamokawa and is known throughout our county for his musical abilities and knowledge of wildlife as a naturalist. Andrew shared "Fidelity" by author Wendell Berry, which is a series of five stories where the author explores a fictional farm town in Kentucky, the various characters, and their interwoven relationships with one another. As...
The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) is accepting nominations for Senior Heroes in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties. A “Senior Hero” is a person who serves older adults with excellence and compassion. This prestigious, annual award program brings together county, city, and civic leaders to honor the people in our communities who serve older adults. This is the fourth year that Senior Heroes are presenting awards specific to Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties. Nominations are open from July 1 through Aug. 29, 202...
WARMED UP. As this week begins, we’re definitely soaking in the sunshine after experiencing some drizzly weather at the end of last week, particularly in the morning hours around here. Of course, I heard it was dry in Cathlamet, so I guess we’re just special out here in West Valley — when no one else is getting the wet stuff, we often are. With a dry spell coming up, I’m thankful we had the moisture we did. But now, it’s haymaking time, so this dry stretch is very welcome for those trying to get crops cut, let to dry, tedded, raked into wind...
Hello from your Sheriff! A round of new scams has hit our phones, sometimes multiple times a day via text message. You may receive text messages claiming to be from WSDOT and stating that you have outstanding traffic tickets and face legal action if you do not pay. The texts contain a false WSDOT link to enter your financial information. Please do not click on any link provided as this is a confirmed scam. Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will never send official notice of outstanding tickets or request financial informatio...
On July 4, 1944, World War II was at a pivotal time in Europe, marked by the fierce Battle of Normandy and the intense fighting in the Cotentin Peninsula and around Caen. Just shy of a month after D-Day, the millionth Allied soldier landed in Normandy. Amidst this backdrop, my grandfather, Eddie Wirkkala, took a few precious moments to write a letter to his mother, sharing his thoughts and experiences. "July 1, 1944 Dear Ma, Hi! Here it is, July already. What are you going to do on the 4th?...
The County Commissioners met on Tuesday, July 1, and appointed Bruce Craven and Steven Lake to the District 1 Planning Commission. There is still a vacancy to be filled for District 3, which serves Skamokawa and the Westend. The commissioners officially approved the contract between Wahkiakum County and the Washington State Conservation Commission for the Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP). The program aims to protect critical areas such as streams, habitats, and wetlands located on agricultural lands without hindering production or...
Almost 60 years after the Wauna Mill's No. 1 paper machine went on-line, Georgia-Pacific celebrated the groundbreaking of the new $150 million project to rebuild and modernize it on Wednesday, June 25. The project will rebuild the vintage 1965 paper machine into a world-class operation to make paper for Angel Soft and private label bath tissue. In the ceremony held under a tent on the mill grounds in eastern Clatsop County, Georgia-Pacific Vice President and Wauna Mill Manager Keith Seal told...
Though Clatskanie Heritage Days began last weekend, a bulk of the activities will be taking place Friday, July 4, starting with the parade. For those wanting to enter the parade, the line forms at 10 a.m. A waiver/adult responsibility form will need to be completed by each entrant the morning of the parade. Marching units and horse entries form at Clatskanie Elementary School, and motorized units are to form at Clatskanie Middle/High School and enter via the front entrance off Bel Air Drive. The parade begins at 11 a.m. and will take place alon...
The Kiwanis club of Clatskanie hosted their annual Strut Your Mutt dog show on Sunday June 29. The show included 24 contestants, as both youths and adults brought their lovable dogs to the Clatskanie City Park to share in the festivity. Dogs of all sizes and several breeds were on site for Strut Your Mutt, which has been a regular event and part of the annual Clatskanie Heritage Days celebration for many years. Community businesses from Clatskanie, Astoria, and Longview contributed prizes in...
Located on 1st Street in the heart of downtown Rainier is Mee Maw's Attic, a treasure trove for bargain hunters, vintage seekers, and all-around treasure hunters. Always bustling with visitors from Rainier and beyond, the store features new inventory every week. Jill Parker, along with husband Tom, owns Mee Maw's Attic, said she didn't set out to open her own retail store but the opportunity fell into her lap. "I was volunteering at Hope [a local non-profit] for two years and also helping the...
