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Today in History: On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California, after its $17 million, yearlong construction; the park drew a million visitors in its first 10 weeks. Also on this date: In 1862, during the Civil War, Congress approved the Second Confiscation Act, which declared that all slaves taking refuge behind Union lines were to be set free. In 1902, Willis Carrier produced a set of designs for what would become the world’s first modern air-conditioning system. In 1918, Russia’s Czar Nicholas II and his family were exe...
HELLO. Welcome to our weekly library news column. Let’s get started. FICTION PICK. Our highlighted pick is “The Last Tudor” by New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory. This is the last in the Tudor series and is based on the history of Lady Jane Grey and her nine days as the queen of England before her demise. It’s a story about Lady Jane Grey’s conflicts with her two sisters who defied her for being the queen. The author, and this book in particular, are considered “must reads” if you’re a fan of historical fiction. KID PICK. This...
WARM ENOUGH? I’m one of those people who loves a nice day, but when it goes from pleasant to miserable because it’s so hot, well, then I’m not really a fan of that, as I have to hide in the house in the AC, so it might as well be raining! Anyway, I’m sure all the heat lovers, who think the more sun the better, are really enjoying this week of mid-80s and more. Let’s hope we don’t wind up with water restrictions, as many water source levels are dropping, which is not a good thing for any of us. On the brighter side, it appears that we may have...
Summer is typically a 'down time' for much of the outdoors. Too early and not enough rain for mushrooms. A month away from the opening day of bear season; six weeks for archery deer. Summer steelhead are winding down, and it will be mid-August before the silvers start slipping by the North Jetty. But the garden's going gangbusters, and that keeps many outdoors people occupied as we wander our way toward the end of yet another month. Where's the time going? With that all said, once I sat down...
This past weekend, the Knappton Cove Heritage Center was alive with the vibrant spirit of history during its annual Lewis & Clark Encampment, skillfully presented by the Pacific Northwest Living Historians (PNLH). This immersive living history event gave visitors a unique chance to interact with authentic character portrayals of members of the legendary Lewis and Clark expedition. Set against the backdrop of the center's beautiful front lawn, the encampment featured authentic, white, pitched...
I recently interviewed Stacy Wynn for our 22nd installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. I met up with Stacy at Health and Human Services, his place of work. As we began, Stacy shared "The Princess Bride" by author William Goldman. This book is a fantasy romance novel filled with true love and high adventure, but the author focuses on the "good parts" of romance and adventure. Stacy began by saying he has a "top five" as far as books go, and...
Common Reed is a class B weed thought to have originated in Europe, Asia and Australia. It is not known to be toxic. This plant forms dense, monotypic stands in wetlands. Wildlife is displaced when wetland structure and functions are altered. Water quality also deteriorates when water flow or circulation is adversely affected by this species. Common Reed is a large perennial grass that can grow up to 20 feet tall, with creeping rhizomes and distinctive feathery, plume like flowerheads. The flowers are dense and silky. Floral spikes are tawny, p...
One could justifiably say Rainier resident Mike Scoggins is a kid at heart and his business venture, Heroes and Villains, is a perfect reflection. Mike didn’t set out to open a toy store and arcade when he began collecting Funko Pop vinyl collectible toys 10 years ago, but his self-proclaimed addiction to buying them ultimately resulted in a unique and nostalgia-filled store with something for kids of all ages. Scoggins grew up in Scappoose but relocated to Beaverton when his parents needed t...
Over the previous two articles in this series, we looked at the definition and methods of stalking; the categories of stalking types, which includes individual; third-party or stalking-by-proxy, and group or community-based; and legislative changes to House Bill 4156, the “Modernization of Oregon’s Anti-Stalking Law,” which went into effect July 1, 2024. This week, we’re examining the impact on victims. Stalking and associated harassment can happen in-person or online, oftentimes both, and has a profound impact on the victim. While some pe...
Mark your calendars for the last Friday of every month when Rainier is visited by representatives of Astoria’s Columbia River Maritime Museum (CRMM) for educational sessions at the Rainier Riverfront Center (48 W. 7th Street). The events are free and open to the public and start at 1 p.m. The presentations typically include lectures with pictures and sometimes artifacts not on display at the museum. The Friday, July 25 presentation is on “The History of Whaling.” CRMM Education Director Katy Menne said, “Oftentimes the Columbia River is syno...
I have lived in 10 cities in the last 10 years, spurred from one to the next by whim, wanderlust, and the need for gainful employment. Of these, eight were within the contiguous United States. The other two were on tropical islands at least half an ocean away. My hometown of Boston, which is not on the list, is where I spent the first 17 years of my life. Ithaca, where I went to college, is the only place on the list where I've lived for longer than two. This semi-nomadism suits me in some ways...
On Saturday, July 26, the Pollinator Festival will take place at Clatskanie’s Cope Park (60 Lillich St.) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event is a family-friendly celebration of pollinators, plants, and the people who make our food systems flourish. The event will include live music by Oleada, a regenerative beekeeping talk by Columbia County Bee Club, an observation hive and solar wax demo, a master gardener fashion show, activities for the kids, honey tastings, local vendors, and more. Following the afternoon activities, an after-hours b...
Columbia County will implement scheduled furlough days during Fiscal Year 2025–2026 (July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026) as part of a broader effort to address financial challenges while preserving jobs and continuing essential services. More than half of Oregon’s counties are facing similar shortfalls, with many scaling back programs, reducing staff, or adjusting operations to stay on stable footing. Across the country, rural counties have been especially affected by steep declines in federal funding—particularly from sources like fores...
During Monday evening's session of the Cathlamet Town Council, Councilmember Robert Stowe, attending the meeting via Zoom, proposed the addition of Resolution No. 462-25 to the consent agenda. With the document emailed to Town Clerk/Treasurer Sarah Clark and then printed out and distributed to attendees during the meeting, Resolution No. 462-25 represents "A Resolution of No Confidence in David Calvin Olson, Town of Cathlamet Mayor." The drafted resolution states the Town Council of Cathlamet "h...
The Nassa Point Fire was first reported at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 4, according to Washington State Department of Natural Resources Communications Manager Ryan Rodruck. The fire took place near State Route (SR) 4 milepost 40, according to Washington State Department of Transportation's Southwest Region Communications Consultant Tiffany Mancillas. At around 6:30 p.m. on July 4, the road was closed between milepost 37 and milepost 47.7 and remained closed overnight, reopening around 9:30 p.m. on...
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Kel's. Located inside the Elochoman Slough Marina in Cathlamet, Kel's offers American favorites like hot dogs and hamburgers, as well as smoothies and sodas. "This is a dream come true, working with our kids and our family, having fun and learning a lot," said co-owner Kelly Patterson. "It's a learning curve, but it's great. We're meeting a lot of great people." Concurring with his wife and fellow co-owner, Scott...
Today is Thursday, July 10, the 191st day of 2025. There are 174 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 10, 1940, during World War II, the Battle of Britain began as the German Luftwaffe launched attacks on southern England. (The Royal Air Force was ultimately victorious.) Also on this date: In 1509, theologian John Calvin, a key figure of the Protestant Reformation, was born in Noyon, Picardy, France. In 1890, Wyoming was admitted as the 44th US state. In 1925, jury selection began in Dayton, Tennessee, in the trial of John T....
I recently interviewed Mari Bello for our 21st installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Mari is visiting her grandparents, Lee and Diane Tischer, out on Puget Island. Mari was recently selected as the Summer Library Intern for Cathlamet Public Library and is working alongside Librarian Vicki Franklin, learning what it takes to run a library day-to-day. When you come into the library, be sure and give Mari a warm "hello." Mari will be a senior...
HELLO. Welcome to our first weekly library news column. We thank The Eagle staff for their support, advice, and this dedicated weekly space for our column, and we thank everyone in Wahkiakum for your wonderful support of the library and reading along here. STAFF PICKS. When you come into the library, you will find a dedicated bookcase for ‘Current Staff Picks’ of about 15 books. It is continually refreshed with new books. A few for this month include “Astoria” by author Peter Stark. This is a well researched and true adventure story of the 181...
Event organizers are in full swing preparing for the 44th installment of Bald Eagle Days. Among the many events and shows going on throughout the weekend will be the Wahkiakum Photography Contest. The contest, which is free to register, will showcase the county through photography in four separate categories: “Rooted and Rising,” Wildlife, Landscape, and People/Culture. Photos must have been taken in Wahkiakum County and organizers are asking for recent, unpublished photos. “Wahkiakum County has so much to offer when it comes to photo...
SUNNY START. As this week begins, we have more sunshine on the way, although my one weather app suggests a sprinkle might arrive mid-week. However, at this point, it’s hard to know if that will come true or not. As it is, the sunshine and the wind have made for some good haymaking weather, and I hear the tractors running full speed ahead around our area! SPECIAL DAYS. Those celebrating birthdays this coming week from July 10 through 17 are David Shrum, Mallory Bosch, Melissa Robbins, David West, Sharon McKie, Sunny Manary, Kevin Fitzpatrick, J...
This past Sunday, I had the privilege of being one of several descendants of Carl and Amanda Hansen to visit what remains of the town site of Frankfort, on the Lower Columbia River. On our way to the town site we caught views of the river, the Astoria Megler Bridge, the surrounding valleys, filled with blooming foxglove. At the end of the road, we hiked along a well-kept path to reach the lush spot by the river where we spent the afternoon. I did some research with Angela Metcalf from the...
Friday afternoon, July 4, and the call comes out to the county of a brush fire just east of Nassa Point. The Cathlamet Fire Department (CFD) arrives on-scene with an engine and a brush truck, along with Battalion Chief Will Lutz, who will serve as Incident Command (IC). Skamokawa arrives. District 4. Local law enforcement, with the Washington State Patrol (WSP), close State Route 4. The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is contacted, arrives on-scene and, within the hour, takes...
July is garlic month. It should be ready to harvest. The ideal time to “pull” garlic is when there are two to three "skins" around the outermost cloves. If garlic is left in the ground and there is enough soil moisture, it will continue to grow and push through the skins. The bulbs will not look attractive and, without the skin cover, will not store as well. You should not water garlic now. It needs to dry. Harvest garlic early rather than late. Don’t wait until the foliage has all turned brown. Dig what you think is a representative bulb...
The Little Island Relay scheduled for Sunday Aug. 3, 2025 has been postponed. The planning has been done, the details are in place, but the date has been changed to 2026. A specific date is to be determined based on the tides, so stay tuned. We thank everyone in the community for its support. We look forward to bringing you Little Island Relay in the summer of 2026...
