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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Get your spring hats and fancy tea outfits ready! The Friends of Skamokawa invite you to our third Annual Spring Tea Event on May 3 at 1 p.m. at the River Life Interpretive Center/Redmen Hall (1394 W. State Route 4, Skamokawa). This festive tea party will be filled with fun, friendship, raffle prizes, and door prizes. This event fills up quickly, so make your reservations as soon as possible, as seating is limited. The cost is $30 per person. Reserve your seats by calling (360) 795-3007 on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. For...
On Monday, March 10, the American Legion in Clatskanie celebrated its 106th birthday. Local veterans were able to come together to talk, eat, and enjoy the event. Jerry Simmons gave an award from the Department of Oregon to Roger Jolma for being a member of the American Legion for 50 years. Around 45 people attended this birthday celebration. The legion’s auxiliary (Louis Larsen Unit #68) served spaghetti, green beans, corn, salad, rolls, and cake. The group sang some patriotic songs to end the...
The Kiwanis were ‘Shamrock-in’ the luck of the Irish at the American Legion Hall Monday Night, hosting a stew feed as a community outreach. Offering free food, games, corn hole, prizes and even Leprechaun bingo the event was a huge success. The free dinner consisted of stew, rolls, cake, Chex-mix, coffee, tea and punch. “There were 40 people that attended and monetary donations were more than expected,” said Kiwanis Secretary Sandra Davis. “Also, this was the first event like this in over 15 years and wasn’t meant as a fundraiser....
The 2025 Science Fair was held at Clatskanie Middle High School on Wednesday, March 12. According to Principal Laurie Maughan, hundreds of elementary, middle and high school students “packed the gymnasium to present their scientific endeavors and take learning to new heights.” Awards and scholarships were presented to different category winners at the end of the night. “Last year’s science fair was so successful that we’ve had to expand our awards and make more room for all the submissio...
The Clatskanie girls softball team opened its season Monday with a statement 16-6 win at Rainier. Coming off last year’s 20-8 record, all but one Tiger returned from the previous season’s roster with two new Tigers. “We have a lot of experience and have only had to fill that one spot,” said Coach Teauna Hughes. “We are really getting to play the girls in different spots to try and find the perfect fit. They are doing great with the changes and are willing to do what is best for the team.” So far, the roster looks promising, not only for th...
The Wahkiakum High School baseball team has the bats cracking in the early season, as they have started the year with two wins in which they outscored their opponents 18-9 between the two contests. It's been an impressive 2-0 start for the Mules, as they defended home turf in their season opener against Winlock on Mar. 12 and followed that with a dominant road win versus Raymond/South Bend on Mar. 17. Wahkiakum Head Coach Matt Mogush is ready to get back in the dugout and for his players to be...
The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) honors the people in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties who serve older adults. 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 third year Senior Heroes has presented awards specific to Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties. The honorees...
Fourth and fifth-grade students from J.A. Wendt Elementary recently embarked on an exciting educational adventure at the Columbia River Maritime Museum. Over two days, students engaged in an interactive scavenger hunt and hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities while learning about the Columbia River's historical significance. A highlight of the trip was the museum's newest exhibit, This is Our Place, created in collaboration with the Chinook Nation. While...
The Wahkiakum School District Board of Education is pleased to announce Dr. Ralph Watkins’s appointment as the new superintendent. Dr. Watkins brings a wealth of experience in educational leadership and a passion for student success to the district. Dr. Watkins comes from Angoon School District in Angoon, Alaska, a rural fishing community similar to Wahkiakum. Before Angoon, he served as the superintendent at Hoonah City Schools and as a principal at Bering Strait School District. He has managed a $5 million budget and has experience leading ru...
As of March 3, 8.33 million pounds of Dungeness crab were landed statewide this season, including 5.03 million pounds harvested between the Columbia River north to Westport, or 60%. "Overall, it's been low volume but a good price — it's been nice weather, too," commercial crabber Ross Kary said. February accounted for the heaviest landings, including 3.61 million pounds on the south coast, Willapa Bay 928,000 pounds, and Pt. Chehalis north to Pt. Grenville 1.02 million pounds. The 2024-2025 Washington commercial crab season officially s...
Students at Julis A. Wendt Elementary were in for a delightful surprise during their monthly character assembly. Teachers took center stage in an unforgettable "Masked Reader" event for Read Across America Week. Dressed in inflatable costumes, including a zebra, axolotl, alien, unicorn, and polar bear, the staff entertained students while reading excerpts from their favorite books. The lively assembly was filled with laughter and excitement as students tried to guess which teachers were behind...
Hundreds of bills died in committee last month, extinguishing their hopes of passing and becoming law in this year’s Washington state legislative session. Among the legislation that lawmakers are no longer considering is Senate Bill 5247, sponsored by state Sen. Jeff Wilson (R-Longview), which would transfer ownership of the dormant Naselle Youth Camp property from the state to the Chinook Indian Nation. But Wilson hasn’t given up the fight for a solution to the youth camp’s fate during this year’s session, turning his attention to the state bu...
The Cathlamet Woman’s Club has named Season Long as its 2024 Citizen of the Year, honoring her selfless dedication to the community through Wahkiakum Shoeboxes of Joy and the Community Breakfast at the Skamokawa Grange. Season is the driving force behind Wahkiakum Shoeboxes of Joy, a heartwarming program that delivers care packages to those in need during the holidays. With a small but devoted team and a network of "elves," Season ensures that gifts of comfort and kindness reach the c...
As April approaches, the volunteers at the Wahkiakum Autism Awareness charity are getting organized for their third one-mile walk fundraiser at the Wahkiakum High School track. Scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at 11 a.m., this family friendly event's sole purpose is to raise awareness and generate funds for children with autism and special needs within the Wahkiakum School District. Established in 2019, this local charity works together with special education teachers, therapists and students to purchase equipment and resources with the...
The Wahkiakum County Commissioners met on Tuesday, March 11, for their regularly scheduled meeting. Commissioners approved The Duck Inn’s liquor license renewal and Public Works Director Chuck Beyer’s request to call for bids for landscape maintenance on county properties. Dave Hicks, Wahkiakum County’s Building Inspector, asked for approval on the Shoreline permit with Wooden LLC; this would allow the installation of conduit fiber Optic cables across the Julia Butler Hansen Bridge. Carrie Shofner, County Director at the WSU Wahkiakum Exten...
ustling with activity as it hosted the District FFA Career Development Event (CDE) contest. With 10 FFA chapters and 75 students in attendance, the event showcased the talent and dedication of young agricultural leaders from across the region. The competition featured multiple CDE categories, including Agricultural Issues, Co-op, Rituals, Greenhand, Parliamentary Procedure, Agricultural Communications, and Extemporaneous Speaking. Students competed in teams and as individuals, demonstrating their knowledge and skills in various aspects of...
My column is brief this week because we returned from a 7-day cruise to Mexico on Saturday to celebrate my 50th birthday. It was a fantastic week spent lounging in the sun and enjoying much-needed downtime. Unfortunately, on the day we traveled home, I came down with a bad cold and was laid up in bed. In the coming weeks, I will continue my series on the Department of Health and Human Services. I will also feature a spotlight on the Appelo Archives Center, introducing its new director, Angela Metcalf. I wanted to highlight two events happening...
Johnson Park would like to invite you to an open house on Saturday, March 22, from noon to 6 p.m. It has come to our attention that not everyone has seen the changes that have happened over the last few years. On the day of the open house, Johnson Park will be giving a discount on the next six-month membership which will run from July - Dec. 2025. Johnson Park would like to thank all the memberships and volunteers for helping it be available to the community. As a result of this help, the hallways and bathrooms are now painted, and the floors...
Saturday, March 15, from 2 – 5 p.m. at the library is free chocolate chip cookie day. Just drop in and grab yourself a cookie or two. Enjoy eating a cookie while working on the giant jigsaw puzzle or one of the on-going craft activities we have. Maybe chit-chat with a friend or two while you enjoy your cookie, or even take the cookie home. Whatever you choose to do is fine with us here at your library. We look forward to seeing you this Saturday. Wednesday, March 19, from 10:30 – 11 a.m. is Story Time. Every Wednesday, these special 30 minutes...
STAYING DRY? Well, by the time you read this, we’ll have had quite a bit of rain with more due, but maybe, just maybe, we didn’t get the steady rainfall the entire time as we all know what that means: flooding. The weather service had also mentioned times of “blustery conditions,” so let’s hope your power stayed on and we didn’t have any rock or mud slides. This may be yet another time when we find out just how prepared we are for these storms. As we head into this third week of March after switching to Daylight Savings Time, I hope everyo...
On Tuesday, March 18, Early Words Toastmasters will be celebrating its 55th anniversary at Longview's Scythe Brewing (1217 3rd Avenue, Suite 150). The group formed when Reynolds Aluminum Head Engineer Earl Marchand had such a difficult time communicating with his engineers. Once Earl started the group, "if you worked for him, you participated in the club. The group would meet from 6:05 to 7:30 a.m., giving the workers enough time to show up for work at 8 a.m. This being Early Words Toastmasters' first celebration in six years, the group has...
Smelt dipping is a go! For the first time since announcing their ‘tentative dates’ process for the 2025 smelt season, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has approved and/or confirmed the dates of Wednesday, March 12, and Saturday, March 15. It’s a go, so haul out those waders, find that Spongebob Squarepants bucket, mend the hole(s) in your smelt net, dust off your propeller beanie, and take your St. John’s Wort because it’s going to be a good old fashioned hootenanny down on the Cowlitz River on Saturday morning. As has be...
nkqwet” was held at Clatskanie’s American Legion Hall (Unit 68) to help students attending Piercing Arrow Private School. “The objective was to raise money to provide a scholarship for families in the community who would normally need or want private school,” said Piercing Arrow Principal Lori Sherman. “We give out quite a few scholarships throughout the year, and we don’t always have the extra funds to give out more.” The “Hillbilly Bankqwet” had 75 in attendance as well as plenty of volunte...
Clatskanie’s varsity baseball team will begin its 2025 season on the road Monday, March 17 against Rainier. Following last season’s 20-win showing and playoff appearance, the boys are returning several starters this year, according to Coach Ryan Tomkins. Among these starters are first-team all-leaguers Zach Mollenhour and Ben Blackwood. Mollenhour, a junior, will be assuming his pitching duties, while the senior Blackwood will complete the battery at the catcher position. Senior Brendan Shroll, who made second-team all-league last season, wil...
