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The following writeup of the Wednesday, March 4 session of Clatskanie City Council was prepared by Council President Bob Emminger On Wednesday, March 5, the Clatskanie City Council met for their regular monthly meeting. Mayor Bob Brajcich opened the meeting with public comment. The only comment was an update on the City park pickleball court. The first agenda item was a presentation by Kathy Wilson from SingerLewak CPAs. She was there to present the findings of the 2025 financial audit. SingerLewak CPAs audited the financial statements of the...
Columbia County’s Solid Waste Division is hosting four free mattress recycling events in 2026 to help residents safely dispose of mattresses and box springs. “Mattresses are bulky items that take up a lot of space in landfills, but many of their materials can actually be recycled,” said Solid Waste Coordinator for Columbia County Tatum Flowers. “These events give residents an easy and free way to dispose of them responsibly while helping us recover valuable materials and reduce waste in our community.” The events will take place at the Colum...
Due to 1976 being a leap year the dates no longer line up with 2026. We would like to hear from readers about reprinting articles from the past. Call, email, or stop by our office and let us know what you think. Thank you to volunteer Julie O’Neil and volunteer curator, genealogist, and board member Kari Kandoll for digitizing these articles. Family Wedding Mr and Mrs. Roy C. Campsall announce the wedding of their daughter, Kim Whitfield to Tom Crouse, Saturday March 13 at 8 p.m. at the Campsall home. Kim is the daughter of Mrs. Roy Campsall an...
Today is Thursday, March 12, the 71st day of 2026. There are 294 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 12, 1930, Mohandas Gandhi began his 24-day, 240-mile “Salt March” to the Indian village of Dandi (then called Navsari) as an act of nonviolent civil disobedience to protest the salt tax levied by colonial Britain. Also on this date: In 1912, the Girl Scouts of the USA had its beginnings as Juliette Gordon Low of Savannah, Georgia, founded the first American troop of the Girl Guides. In 1928, the St. Francis Dam north of Los Ang...
I recently interviewed Cathlamet resident Jane O’Brien for our 54th installment of Reader’s Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Opening our conversation, Jane said, “I love to write. In 2025 I wrote ‘Losses Held in My Mother’s Purse: A Journey Through Grief Toward Grace.’ It took me about six months to write this book. It’s about my journey out of the mental despair; the depression I was in. In 2017, I had suffered the loss of my son, which broke things wide open. It was kind of like the final straw. As a resul...
The Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP) is starting up in Wahkiakum County, and community members are invited to attend an informational meeting to learn more. The meetings will include an introductory presentation on VSP and time for audience questions and answers (Q&A). There will be two identical meetings offered in the county. Those who are interested are encouraged to select and attend one. The first takes place from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Skamokawa Grange (18 Fairgrounds Rd., Skamokawa) on Monday, April 13. The second meeting will be from...
After Washington State Department of Health sunsetted their Kiosk Program in March of 2025, Wahkiakum County lost its only discreet, 24-hour, free healthcare product dispenser. Wahkiakum County Health & Human Services (WCHHS) was fortunate to operate one of the 20 kiosks in the entire state, and residents made good use of it. The latest numbers provided showed an average of 121 dispenses each month that the machine was in operation. These numbers showed a dramatic increase from many of the same products that were already available at the...
Rainier City Council held its monthly public meeting on Monday, Mar. 2, with discussions about the forthcoming Columbia 911 Communications District tax levy dominating the session. The 911 Communications District has seen a shake-up and changes of guard the past 18 months. Scappoose City Council President and 911 Board Member Tyler Miller challenged the levy, citing available reserve funds, unresolved infrastructure issues, and, according to Miller, “very precise, documented incidents of [financial] waste that has occurred.” The levy is a for...
Landowners, long-time residents, tribal representatives, agency staff, and conservation groups gathered around tables during the Jan. 28 Wahkiakum Common Ground workshop at the Vista Park Annex in Skamokawa to talk about the land and water they share. These workshops are designed to bring people together to better understand the county's watersheds and the challenges facing them. Skamokawa resident, author, and historian Irene Martin opened the first conversation by asking, "Are we all speaking...
So what's the big deal with Daylight Savings Time (DST) nowadays? I'm seeing news story after news story about the depth and breadth of the mental anguish folks are experiencing due to the time change. It's an hour, for Pete's sake; and, it's not like it's something new. In fact, and thanks to Google, I learned that DST was first enacted in March of 1918 "as a World War I measure to conserve fuel by extending evening daylight." It was, she said, "a temporary wartime policy." However, DST was...
Legislators, students, historical society members, reenactors of Founding Fathers, and more gathered March 2 in the Capitol to read the Declaration of Independence, interpret it for today, and celebrate the 250th year since it was signed. "We can be inspired by the enduring ideals of liberty and equality articulated in the Declaration, and we can also grapple with the discomfort, frustration, or even anger at the language used in personal views of Founding Fathers like Thomas Jefferson,"...
For the first time in over 60 years, your local newspaper has a new name. When new owner Brian Fleming took over The Wahkiakum County Eagle in mid-January, his first course of action in making the transition official was to change the paper’s name. Seeing everything his publication is covering not only in Washington’s Wahkiakum, Pacific, and Cowlitz counties but Oregon’s Columbia County as well, Fleming felt it would only be appropriate to “retire” the masthead and simply have it become “The Eagle.” “The Wahkiakum County Eagle has weathered t...
In early 2022, Naselle resident Ken Johnson moved to the Pacific Northwest from Pahrump, Nev., and launched WWest Communications. Since then, the WWest CEO has found himself immersed in producing Columbia Coast TV and, most recently, writing and producing an upcoming feature horror film titled "Dark Redemption." Serving as one of the other three writers for the script, as well as director for the feature, is Ocean Park resident Jeremiah Rounds. The film won't be the first time Rounds and...
In late October of last year, Buddhist monks from the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth, Texas, began a 2,300-mile "walk for peace" that concluded just over two weeks ago in Washington, D.C. Feeling inspired by the demonstration of peace, Cathlamet resident Collette McKnight said, "I saw the impact that these humble humans have had and I thought it was so remarkable. The world needs more of this." Despite her "longing inside to walk with them," Collette still looked for ways to "c...
The Wahkiakum PUD Commissioners met on Tuesday, March 3, for their regularly scheduled meeting. The group discussed the social media policy on which Director of Finance Shelby Garrett has been working. Commissioners and Garrett discussed whether to allow things such as messaging on the social media sites and opted to continue working on it, with Garrett instructed to take a look at how neighboring PUDs approach to social media. The commissioners were given an update on the 2026 Cathlamet Water System and Puget Island Water System Fluoride...
When we “spring forward” and set our clocks ahead one hour, it can feel like a small change, but for older adults, that lost hour of sleep can affect energy, mood, and daily routines for days or even weeks. The good news? A few simple steps can make the transition smoother and safer. Protect your sleep Sleep disruptions are one of the most common challenges after Daylight Saving Time. Shift gradually. A few days before the time change, try going to bed and waking up 10 - 15 minutes earlier each day. Keep a consistent routine. Go to bed and wak...
Cowlitz County may fall under rural designation again under a proposed bill that changes the population thresholds. Since 1999, Washington has designated a county as “rural” if it has a population density of 100 people or less per square mile. In 2025, Cowlitz County surpassed that threshold, removing its rural designation. Just under 30 of Washington’s 39 counties are designated ”rural,’ allowing those counties to be eligible for certain economic grants and redevelopment grants. In these counties, the distance between homes and grocery s...
Lower Columbia College is pleased to announce that Washington State Poet Laureate Derek Sheffield will be featured at Longview's Northwest Voices event on March 19, 2026. A writing workshop will occur from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Main Building (MAIN 119) on the Lower Columbia College campus (1600 Maple St.). Following the workshop, a reading will begin at the Longview Public Library auditorium at 5:30 pm. All events are free and open to the public. Derek Sheffield is the 2025-2027 Washington State...
Because the dates line up, The Eagle has decided to reprint events from 1976. Thank you to volunteer Julie O’Neil and volunteer curator, genealogist, and board member Kari Kandoll. Puget Island News Visitor from Norway Loves Area and People Mrs. Gudrun Enge of Vik, Helgeland, Norway, arrived at Portland International airport on February 16. Here she visited relatives, made new friends and found a love for this area and its people probably brought on by the friendly atmosphere and peaceful surroundings reminding her of her home in Norway. Mrs E...
During the Wahkiakum County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, March 3, students representing the Youth Cannabis and Commercial Tobacco Prevention Program (YCCTPP) announced the group will be hosting a teen movie night Thursday, March 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hope Center (320 S Third Street). The event, titled “Find Your Good,” will feature a screening of the Disney film “Zootopia 2,” as well as a taco bar, desserts, interactive games, and activities. The objective of the event is to provide a “safe gathering place for teens.” Those ages 14-18...
Has it really been yet another week? It's said that 'time flies when you're having fun.' If that's the case, I'm having, unbeknownst to me, a hell of a lot of fun out here in the Elochoman Valley. It's a busy time of year, especially when we have blue skies and 62 degrees. There's grass to be mown and trees to be pruned. It's certainly not too early to be planting tiny tomato seeds and potatoes. The steelheaders are still working the Elochoman, and the marina is starting, albeit slowly, to get...
I recently interviewed Dan Bigelow for our 53rd installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Bigelow lives in the Elochoman Valley. We began our discussion with one of Bigelow's favorites, the classic fantasy novel "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien. "I can't remember a time [when] I haven't read it," he said. "I maybe read it six to eight times in grade school. It's a much simpler book compared to the 'Lord of the Ring' series. 'The Hobbit' is an...
Per the request of the GRFCD directors board please note that the minutes that were used to write this report are “unapproved and remain in draft form”. During its monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12, the Grays River Flood Control District (GRFCD) met, with Directors Stephanie Sotka and Judy Johnson present, as well as 10 other participants. Following the approval of the January meeting’s minutes, Wahkiakum Conservation District representative Brooke Bennett stated the Grange “has discussed the issue of DOE (Department of Ecology) action...
On Feb. 26, Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services hosted a grand opening ceremony at Johnson Park Community Center, unveiling the West End Healthcare Kiosk. County Commissioner Mark Latham cut the blue ribbon to officially mark the occasion. Attendees were given a demonstration on how the kiosk works, along with free promotional items and cake to celebrate the launch. Sponsorship from CHOICE Regional Health Network provided $2,500 worth of products to stock the machine. The kiosks dispense...
Workforce Southwest Washington (WSW), the region’s local workforce development board, is proud to partner with Wahkiakum School District, Naselle-Grays River Valley School District, Next Success, and Wahkiakum Health and Human Services to host a career fair serving students from two of the area’s most rural school communities. The event will take place at Wahkiakum High School (500 S Third St.) on Thursday, March 12, from 9 a.m. to noon. For years, WSW has worked alongside local educators, employers, and community organizations to str...
