Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-7:15 p.m. Learn to knit, crochet and mend, Sandra Sews, Community Center, Cathlamet, 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. S.A.I.L., Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Fire Protection District No. 1 Commissioners, Fire Hall, 5:30 p.m. Fire District No. 4, 7 p.m....
Hank Wilson, 10, who was injured when the vehicle he was riding in rolled off SR 4 and into a ravine on KM on August 3 is improving rapidly, according to his dad, Todd Wilson. Hank was transported to Randall Children’s Hospital in Portland, where he continues to receive care. He may be out by the end of next week, his dad said, though he may continue to need some outpatient therapy. Hank is the son of Todd and Nicole Wilson of Cathlamet....
The Tavern at the Hotel Cathlamet, a new wine bar, is opening this Friday with a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. Doors will be open to kids until 5 p.m. that day but from that point on, you'll have to be at least 21 to enjoy the quiet space and a glass of wine. On Monday, the wine bar was nearly ready to open. Hotel Cathlamet owners Laurel and Tim Waller were finishing up some final touches and working on inventory, which will include wine, ciders, some non-alcoholic options, but no beer. Laurel...
The Washington State Department of Transportation has announced late last Friday that full overnight closures of the SR 409 Puget Island bridge will take place four nights next week to accommodate paving work. The closures would run 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights. However, Wahkiakum County officials have asked the department to delay the closures one week to accommodate Wahkiakum County fair activities. People will enter items and animals Monday through Wednesday evenings, and the fair opens next Thursday, closing for the day a...
Update: On Thursday, the Department of Transportation announced an modification of the night time closures of the Puget Island bridge: The planned closure for Monday night has been cancelled. The announcement said that, "due to equipment availability, the bridge closure scheduled overnight Monday, Aug. 12 has been canceled. The first full closure of the SR 409 Puget Island Bridge will begin Tuesday, Aug. 13, for final paving work." The schedule is now: · Canceled - Beginning at 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13 · Beginning a...
There was a big turnout for National Night Out, a chance for the public to hang out with local law enforcement, emergency services, and fire department volunteers, at the Puget Island Fire Department. Above, Jeff Bollen cooked hot dogs for the crowd at National Night Out. There were chili and root beer floats, too. Photos by Diana Zimmerman...
The Wahkiakum County PUD Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday to go over a preliminary budget for 2020, listen to reports, and approve a couple resolutions. General Manager Dave Tramblie gave an update on the Grays River substation project. The contractor is about 60 percent done with the installation of a larger ground mat, which had been suggested by the engineer, Tramblie said. A subcontractor has drained oil from both transformers and the regulator. A spare transformer case has been opened...
The Wahkiakum County Fair begins next week in Skamokawa, running three days, from Thursday, August 15, to Saturday, August 17. This year there are two young women vying for the Wahkiakum County Fair Queen. The one to raise the most money for the fair will be crowned on Thursday evening. They are Genevieve Fleming and Madeira Wynn. Fleming, 13, is an eighth grader at John C. Thomas Middle School. She decided to join the fair court because her mom was Wahkiakum County fair royalty when she was...
The Irish Wolfhound Club of Puget Island (IFCPI) presented the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Department two animal catch poles for use in controlling pets during rescues and emergencies. The club is facilitating the acquisition of three sets of animal oxygen masks for the county's emergency vehicles to be provided by the Invisible Fence's "Project Breathe" pet oxygen program. The remainder of the $500 gift will go to support the drug dog program. L-r are Sheriff Mark Howie, Undersheriff Gary...
Wahkiakum County commissioners addressed two property issues when they met Tuesday. First, they agreed to delay a decision on the fate of the Johnson House two weeks, and next, they authorized the Public Works Department to obtain quotes for security improvements to the courthouse and other county owned buildings. Two weeks ago, commissioners received a report from county Building Inspector David Hicks saying that the 100-year-old Johnson House, which formerly housed a mental health program, should have $58,000 in improvements, that annual...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Walking Group, Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-7:15 p.m. Food Addicts, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. S.A.I.L., Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Sandra Sews, Community Center, Cathlamet, 10:30-Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7...
A 10-year-old boy remains hospitalized following a one car, roll-over traffic accident August 3, 4:07 p.m. Hank Wilson, age 10, was a passenger in a 2006 Ford pickup driven by his mother, Nicole Wilson, that went off SR 4 on KM Mountain and rolled. Hank Wilson sustained injuries to the head and was airlifted to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver where he remains in serious but stable condition, according to family Facebook posts. Nicole Wilson also sustained injuries and was transported by ambulance to St. John Medical Center in...
The Wooden Boat Show had something for everybody this year. "The show was great," Allen Bennett, one of the organizers, said. "We had many more boat exhibitors this year than in the recent past. We filled both B and C docks with beautiful boats. We had good weather, although a bit warm, good public participation, and received many nice words about our show from both the public and exhibitors." I know little about boats, but I got to meet some fascinating people, including a woman who is working...
Construction work on the Puget Island bridge should wrap up this year, according to the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT). "The contractor anticipates all work to be completed before the end of the year, ahead of schedule," Tamara Greenwell, WSDOT regional communications officer reported Tuesday. "Work was originally scheduled to continue through spring 2021. "It is important to note that the schedule can change due to weather or other delays, but so far, things are looking good."...
Election officials across Washington state have sent vote-by-mail ballots to registered voters for the August primary election. Unless, of course, one lives in a county such as Wahkiakum County, which has no contested races on the ballot, and therefore, has no need for a primary election. However, election activities continue. Several positions on the 2019 election ballot drew no candidates, and the Wahkiakum auditor's office will hold a special filing period Aug. 12-14. Candidates can file 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the auditor's office in the...
"I was absolutely overwhelmed when I watched these robotics presentations," Mike Passmore said in an introduction to his latest guest for his Wahkiakum Outdoors program at Hope House. "The kids are doing absolutely amazing things." The robotics presentations Passmore was referring to were given by students at Wahkiakum School District, and kids involved in the Wahkiakum 4-H Robotics program, which have largely been driven by Tuesday's speaker, Ron Wright. Wright began with a little history...
It’s August, and that means it’s time for the annual Wooden Boat Show, which begins with a reception at Tsuga Gallery on Friday and moves to the Elochoman Slough Marina on Saturday and Sunday. The reception at Tsuga Gallery is from 5-7 p.m. on Friday to honor their artist of the month, Genie Carey, and will include some work by model ship builder, Ralph Crouse. On Saturday and Sunday, stop by the Elochoman Slough Marina to check out the water craft on display. Organizers are still receiving exh...
An article in last week's edition incorrectly stated that Selix Cabinets was a sponsor of the Silver Buckle series; in fact, the article should have stated Superior Tires is a sponsor....
THURSDAY Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, work night, 7:30 p.m. Puget Island Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, 7 p.m. Wahkiakum Fire District 2 Commissioners, Skamokawa Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Food Addicts Meeting, Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 6-7 p.m. Westside Play & Learn Group, Valley Bible Church, 9:30-11 a.m. Cathlamet Public Lib...
Photo and story by Rick Nelson Washington State Treasurer Duane Davidson visited the Wahkiakum County Courthouse last Thursday to meet officials and citizens and comment on issues with which his office must address. The state's pension system is in good shape, Davidson said, and he resists efforts to see the legislature access the fund to make loans for other uses. The $100 billion fund has earned annual interest at 8-10 percent, over the last 10 years he said. "Should it be loaned out to a...
It was rockin' and reelin' in Cathlamet this weekend when a big crowd showed up to celebrate the 38th annual Bald Eagle Days, enjoy a parade, and shop at scores of vendor's tables. The hometown event is a social one, and friends, former classmates, and families greeted each other happily on what turned out to be a warm, sunny Saturday. "Everything went so great," Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce Director Megan Elliott said on Tuesday. "I've been hearing such wonderful feedback from everyone. Most...
The Wahkiakum School District Board of Directors adopted the budget for 2019-2020, heard an update on the commercial kitchen project, and handled other business at their monthly meeting on Tuesday. The board approved a budget of $7,950,464, which includes $5,005,446 for salaries and benefits. It also covers transportation, utilities, technology, food service, custodial, maintenance and grounds, human resources, business, and the superintendent’s office. The district is expecting $7,853,483 in r...
Wahkiakum County commissioners and residents of Cape Horn shared frustrations Tuesday over lack of information about US Army Corps of Engineer beach nourishment plans. Commissioners also received an evaluation of costs of maintaining a vacant house on county property, agreeing to vote on its future at their August 6 meeting, and going over other varied business. County officials and staff succeeded this year in an effort to set up a 10-year program to enable the Corps to deposit dredged sand on eroding beaches on Cape Horn and Puget Island,...
THURSDAY Community Center, Cathlamet, 9 a.m.-Noon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Community Center, Cathlamet, 6-7-15 p.m. Sandra Sews, 10:30-Noon. S.A.I.L., Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Senior Citizen Luncheon, The Hope Center, 3rd & Maple, Cathlamet, Noon. Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon. Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m. District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m. Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m. Grays River Fire Department, fire/ambulance, 7 p.m. Food Addicts Meeting, The Hope Center, 3rd &...
Sheriffs from five counties gathered Monday morning at the Wahkiakum County courthouse to sign a mutual aid pact. L-r are Sheriffs Brian E. Pixley, Columbia County, Ore., Mark Howie, Wahkiakum County, Brad Thurman, Cowlitz County, Tom Bergin, Clatsop County, Ore., and Robin Souvenir, Pacific County. The pact was created in 2011 after the shooting of Rainier, Ore., Chief of Police Ralph Painter; Bergin is the only signatory of the original pact. Photo by Rick Nelson....
