Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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In honor of Veterans Day, members of American Legion Post 111 were up at the crack of dawn Saturday morning, whipping up pancake batter, cooking eggs to order, and brewing buckets of coffee for the crowd. Rosburg Hall was filled with community members enjoying breakfast served by local youth who kept our cups full and the tables cleared with cheerful efficiency. I had the pleasure of sitting across from Sheriff John Mason and his wife, Jodie, and congratulated him on retaining his position for...
Some days, I just don't know where to go mentally or journalistically. It's not writer's block nor is it, to quote my Mother, "pure unadulterated laziness." It's just a matter of direction; of trying to guess, or second guess, what the readership may or may not want to peruse. It's like walking downstairs with good intentions of getting Subject X accomplished, arriving downstairs, and then having to ask the dog why you're there. Oh, yeah. It's progressed way beyond the traditional "Honey, have...
In collaboration with Tsuga Gallery and the annual Tree Lighting and Lighted Parade event, the Cathlamet Public Library will be providing gingerbread house kits for children to build and decorate for display at the library and various businesses in town. The gingerbread house kits will be available at the library Saturday, Nov. 22 during open hours. After you've built your gingerbread house, you may bring it to the Pioneer Community Center lower room on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m....
Governor Tina Kotek has imposed a cell-phone ban in Oregon schools. “Oregon’s schools should be a place where students find belonging, support, and the joy of learning something new,” said Kotek, who, in my opinion, is correct. School is a place to learn and grow. It’s where we gain the basic skills we need for adult life. For this reason, she has introduced this cell-phone policy in schools. However, there may be flaws in this system. According to an article published by Oregon.gov, the Governor’s primary goal was “delivering a high-qualit...
The Nov. 2026 general election is almost a year away, but candidates are already lining up to represent Rainier and its surrounding communities in the Oregon Senate. Senate District 16 includes all of Columbia, Tillamook and Clatsop counties and parts of Washington, Multnomah, and Yamhill counties. It is currently represented by Republican Senator Suzanne Weber, a former mayor of Tillamook. Weber is not seeking another term. As of Nov. 10, five candidates have filed for the position. Three are Republicans and two are Democrats. The Republicans...
Strong Family Dentistry on West B Street opened in March of this year and took over the residence of the former dental office of retired Dr. Evans. Giving back to the community has been a priority for new owner Brad Strong (DDS), who previously operated locations in Longview and Clatskanie. A service Strong has brought to the Rainier location is “Free Dental Day,” which takes place Friday, Nov. 21, at the West B street location. Doors open at 9 a.m. for the first appointment. Sign-ups are first-come-first-serve, with the option of one free fill...
During last week’s elections in Rainier, Measure 5-307, filed by the Rainier Cemetery District to vote on a five-year local option tax for cemetery operations, passed at the ballot with 1,420 votes as of the Tuesday, Nov. 4 report. There were 904 votes against Measure 5-307, which is a continuation of a current levy that will expire on July 1, 2026 and is a five-year extension of an existing levy. The ongoing funds will be used to purchase and maintain equipment, perform maintenance, and continue full-time cemetery operations of 12 c...
The Visual Arts department is looking to partner with local businesses who are seeking digital art content for their business or organization. This can include ad campaigns, product photography, business commercials, corporate videos, social media ads, posters, websites, and anything else needed in the digital marketing and arts space. Currently, we are already working with several local businesses like Deli Store and More, The Columbia Bakehouse, Heroes and Villains, and our own Rainier High School programs and organizations to help create...
The Area Agency on Aging & 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 carry out such a service. This is the third year that Senior Heroes are presenting awards specific to Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties....
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 8:04 p.m., the Washington Secretary of State’s website released the results, thus far, for the general election. According to the website, 1,492 ballots had been counted and an estimated 400 ballots were left to be counted. In the race for Mayor of Cathlamet, Nicholas Sevald has 65.99 percent of the votes (130), and Laurel Waller has 33.5 percent of the votes (66). Prior to the election results, Sevald said, “Come what may, I love this community. Win or lose, I always will. I promise to keep striving to help this tow...
The following is an article from the National Office of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, edited and submitted by Wahkiakum VFW Post 5297 Commander Bill Tawater. Next week, we will be recognizing the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, a date that will forever be etched in the tapestry of our nation’s story. Like about 60 other veterans from within and outside Wahkiakum County, I am a proud member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. I’ve buttoned up our nation’s uniform, and I know what it means to answer the call. On a day like this, I wan...
Following public comment at the Nov. 4 Wahkiakum County Commissioners’ weekly meeting, Public Works Director Chuck Beyer brought before the commissioners a request for an easement on county-owned parcel PID #1490 on Clover Street. As the item was simply a request, no motion was made, but the commissioners expressed their approval for the easement. The appreciative owner of the parcel said she will talk with her attorneys and bring it back before the commissioners at a later date. Julie Johnston from Health & Human Services then requested the p...
Cathlamet Public Library presents an evening with James Dott and Robert Michael Pyle Saturday, Nov. 8 from 6-8 p.m. at the Pioneer Community Center (125 Columbia St.) for the season's fourth installment of Author Talk. The series features local area writers whose work has been published. James Dott will be highlighting his book "Touch Wood," a lyric field guide to trees. The poems of "Touch Wood" are elegies, narratives, and meditations on our tangled histories. Dott's poems provide a deeper...
Because the dates line up, The Eagle has decided to reprint events from 1975. Thank you to the Wahkiakum County Historical Society, volunteer Julie O’Neil and volunteer curator, genealogist and board member Kari Kandoll. Skamokawa News By Mrs. Howard Madden I fell down on the job the past couple of weeks and went gallivanting off to California with my daughters and sister, to the wedding of my nephew Stephen Grimm. Brought my mom back with me for a couple of weeks. Wednesday mom and I were lunch guests of the C.T. Wests. On Sunday we had the A...
I recently interviewed Heather Smith-Gillson for our 36th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual interview with someone who shares their favorite book. Heather is the owner of local thrift shop Sirendipity. Heather wanted to share "Handmade Greeting Cards" by author Maureen Crawford. "I want to make greeting cards for everyone," said Heather. "Whether for kids [or] adults, it was a way to start selling them, to make them available. A lady came into the shop and wanted a card, so I made her a...
As Veterans Day approaches Tuesday, Nov. 11, the following events and activities will be occurring locally to honor and celebrate our veterans. On Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8-9, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Wahkiakum VFW Post 5297 will have a recruitment and fundraising booth at the Cathlamet Market. Depending on manpower, the Post may extend the days to Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 10-11 during the same hours. On Saturday, Nov. 8, there will be a Veterans Dinner hosted by the Our Savior Lutheran Church (549 State Route 409) and other organizations...
Do you need some social space away from work or home? The Cathlamet Public Library is offering the building space of the library as a social space for folks to gather, meet, and relax. It’s called the ‘Wednesday Club’, and the hours are 6-8 p.m. Library services are not available during this time, but pretty much everything else is within the building. Need a place to visit with friends? How about a place just to sit and read? Or maybe you want to sit and talk while working leisurely on a jigsaw puzzle. Maybe just sit and listen to some quiet...
In collaboration with Tsuga Gallery and the annual Tree Lighting and Lighted Parade event, the Cathlamet Public Library will be providing gingerbread house kits for children to build and decorate for display at the library and various businesses in town. The gingerbread house kits will be available at the library Saturday, November 22nd during open hours. And a big Thank you to the Library Foundation group, who when hearing the need for purchase of these kits, stepped-forward and provided 40 gingerbread house kits to the library. Their quick...
When Wahkiakum Community Network's coalition coordinator arrived at Wahkiakum High School on a crisp autumn morning, Mrs. Elsa Clark was preparing a biology lesson in which students build edible cells. Like so many in our rural community, Mrs. Clark wears many hats: she teaches biology, honors geometry, kindergarten music, serves as the K–12 homeschool liaison-and still finds time for her favorite subject: high school art. Mrs. Clark began her career as a paraeducator and has now spent 10 years...
Your local Amateur Radio Club, callsign N7WAH, meets regularly on Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the River Street Emergency Operations Center (25 River St., Suite D) in Cathlamet. The club is starting monthly evening meetings as well and will be meeting the second Monday of each month at the River Street E.O.C., starting at 6 p.m. and running to 7:30 p.m. The first meeting will be Monday, Nov. 10, with an introduction to the club's roles in E.O.C. operations. If time permits, the group will also...
Tsuga Gallery announces artist of the month for November, Leslie Billington. As a child growing up around Lubbock, Texas, Leslie found, at an early age, that she had to be a creator. She would see things like bugs, cracks in the sidewalk, and virtually anything with a shape. The memory of these things would pester her until she could give them a life of their own, demanding that she create something of beauty with them. This put her imagination on high alert, looking differently at common things...
Local homeowners who heat using wood stoves and fireplaces have an opportunity to receive money to clean up their indoor and outdoor air. This is done through the Southwest Clean Air Agency (SWCAA) Woodsmoke Reduction Program, with funding provided by the Washington State Department of Ecology (ECY). As in many areas of Washington, wintertime wood burning in some counties can be the largest source of fine particle pollution (PM2.5). Wood burning can create pollution often greater than industry and road vehicle emissions. Industries like energy...
Last week was the conclusion to the annual Puget Island Passport event. The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce, Little Island Creamery, Little Island Farm, and Puget Island Gardens wish to extend a big “thank you” to everyone who participated throughout October! The Puget Island Passport encourages residents and visitors to explore and support local businesses. We loved seeing people from all over and sharing our passion for Puget Island. All participants who successfully completed their passports were entered into the grand prize draw on Oct. 31...
Tomato requiem It is now clear (irony intended) there will be no “Indian summer.” Continuous rain kicked late blight fungus into high gear, and most of the tomatoes are done for. Copper sprays applied before a rain cycle can slow the disease but not stop it. In time, we will have some good tomato varieties with late blight resistance. There are a few now. Breeding for this disease is complex since late blight strains, when they meet, create new and often more pathogenic strains of the fungus. East coast farmers are hit hard with late bli...
