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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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November 25 8:11 a.m. A Puget Island caller reported dogs chasing donkeys and deer in their field. 12:55 p.m. A Cathlamet resident reported finding a backpack and a tarp on their neighbors property line and the state right of way. The caller disposed of the items. 3:41 p.m. A single vehicle accident was reported on SR4 near Miller road. A tow truck was requested through the Washington State Patrol. 4:23 p.m. A caller reported damage to a fence at Strong Park in Cathlamet. 5:01 p.m. A caller reported hitting a deer on Puget Island which damaged...
Crab pots are beginning to fill area ports, a sign that the state's most lucrative commercial fishery is preparing for the season ahead. "We already have 200 staged down at the dock," said commercial fisherman Florian Mumford, who will fish 600 pots this season total from the F/V Vengeance. Mumford was busy alongside crew Erik Ervest, Mark Hippensteel and Devlin Moline prepping pots Friday, Nov. 15, inside a covered building at the Ilwaco Boatyard. The official start of the 2024 Washington comme...
A trio of federal agencies are considering whether to pursue additional environmental guidelines for the Columbia River. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bonneville Power Administration and the Bureau of Reclamation are conducting the review to comply with an agreement reached late last year after litigation by regional Native nations and environmental groups. Environmental groups and tribes are holding out hope the agencies will recommend the removal of Snake River dams, which seemed likely only a few years ago. But, with Republicans set to...
On May 23, 2024 the Eagle published an article about a 174-acre harvest the Department of Natural Resources was proposing in the Lane and O'Conner Creek watersheds in Naselle. These watersheds supply drinking water to Naselle. Many residents gave feedback about their apprehension over the logging and due to the pushback DNR officials decided to postpone the Fields Fir auction until a public meeting could be held. The meeting will be at 4 p.m. December 5 at the Naselle Community Center, 14...
The Wahkiakum School District Board of Education met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 19th for a short, yet productive meeting. After welcoming guests and presenting the agenda, the trustees approved the consent agenda which included minutes and approval of the coaching staff of winter sports. The agenda was brief, reviewing necessary updates on grant work, maintenance, and administrative reports. Old business began with providing the status of the Apollo fire alarm systems being installed in the high school. This was followed by...
The nights are growing longer, the air is crisp, and a familiar excitement is building in Cathlamet. Yes, it's almost time for the annual Christmas Lighted Parade. Please mark your calendars for Dec. 7 at 6 p.m., when our streets will come alive with the magic of the holiday season. The courthouse tree lighting on Main Street is at 5 p.m., giving everyone a chance to enjoy that event, visit Santa, and then get ready for the parade. The parade route will start at the Elochoman Marina and wind through downtown Cathlamet, offering excellent...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School Board met for their monthly meeting on November 19. The board reviewed the minutes and actions taken at a special board meeting that was held on November 5 regarding the proposal to start a wrestling program. It was determined at that meeting that the wrestling program would proceed with advertising to hire a coach. There has been one application received for the position so far. An update was given on the superintendent’s search. The brochure was sent out to 3,500 contacts nationwide. Personal i...
This past Sunday, several volunteers gathered at Johnson Park Community Center to assemble 62 Thanksgiving boxes. They included a mixture of canned goods, gravy mix, pasta, rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, produce, eggs, and turkeys or chickens. The number of items provided in each box was based on the size of the family. The boxes were distributed on Monday to the individuals and families that signed up for them, just in time for the holiday. On Thursday, December 5, sign-ups for Christmas boxes...
utumn sets the table as we give gratitude for the harvest and beauty around us. November provides a time of reflection to celebrate the fruits of our labor and is time of rest for nature and the gardener's soul. While the garden pace slacks, it is a time to think ahead as we enjoy all this year's season has provided up. Think of planting bulbs to prepare for their own seasonal show in a few months. Pruning dormant plants, planting evergreens and culling plants that do not fill our needs. It is time to be out and doing things as we tidy up and...
NASTY WEATHER. Well, last week we certainly had some stormy conditions, rocks on the roadways, tree branches coming down, and some power outages. It was not a good time to be out and about. While we mumbled about our stormy conditions here, north of us was way worse, so I'm thankful we didn't have the problems they did, as of this writing, thousands of people near Issaquah, WA (on I-90 east of Seattle) are still without power and the roadways look like forests with downed trees everywhere! Sadly, some folks perished in this "Bomb Cyclone"...
The foundational work of primary grades can never go unnoticed. It is the core structure and instruction that takes place in the beginning years of a child's education that lays the groundwork for student success. Wahkiakum School District has a trifecta of excellent teachers building that foundation for our students as they enter their educational career at JA Wendt Elementary. Meet the Kindergarten-1st grade team in this week's teacher feature. Karrin Stephens Karrin Stephens joined the JA...
Emergency preparedness in Wahkiakum County: last-minute evacuation list This is part 3 of a 4-part series. By Shirley Rheault There is no doubt that being prepared for an emergency is a daunting task. It’s been proven that those who do plan ahead of a disaster do far better than those who don’t. It is definitely worth the effort. In the two previous articles I explained the essentials of how to be prepared to shelter at home, or to be Two-Weeks Ready, and how to build a basic Go-Bag if you need to evacuate. However, there is one more step in...
The Cathlamet Town Council met Monday evening at which the Town of Cathlamet sought approval from the Town Council to apply for a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund construction loan. This loan would be for the 2nd St. and Butler St. waterline replacement and would cost an estimated $816,686. Council member Joe Baker asked if this project was essential and Clerk-Treasurer Sarah Clark responded that it was necessary to increase water pressure to the port for fire fighting. The council unanimously approved the request to apply for the loan. This...
The Wahkiakum County PUD Commissioners met on Tuesday morning. General Manager Dan Kay informed them of the approximate $7,600 renovation budget for the PUD building’s downstairs meeting room. Commissioner Jungers suggested they seek out the skills of a professional designer, and Commissioners Healy and Reid agreed. General Manager Dan Kay informed the commissioners that he is pushing for the update on the physical feasibility draft report on the water system consolidation to be finalized. Kay briefed the Commissioners on a proposal that was b...
"Together we pull hemlock branches from the salty ocean, heavy with herring eggs like tiny stars," Stacy Wynn read aloud. In the downstairs of the Pioneer Community Center last week, parents and children gathered as they do every Wednesday for Cathlamet Public Library story time. As the County's Public Health Nurse, Wynn responds to a lot of local health needs. He runs the Wahkiakum County branch of Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), which aims to safeguard the health of low-income families...
An easily looked over fruit, cranberries are a staple ingredient in holiday baking placing Washington in the top five producing states for the tart fruit. Cranberries are noted as a festive addition to the Thanksgiving table and have more benefits than merely a side dish served with turkey. Cranberries are a native wild fruit in North America and became a staple in colonial diets, as native peoples were consuming wild cranberries, combining the crushed fruit with tallow and deer to make pemmican. The vitamin C in the fruit also hyelped fight...
NOT NICE. Welcome to Fall, as in the “falling of lots of rain.” We currently have “lakes” around the area and standing water in the roadways, so please slow down and allow get where you are going safely. This is the time of year when rain can cause trees to uproot and rocks to fall, so drive cautiously. At any rate, this week looks wet with no breaks until Sunday, let’s hope things get better earlier as my “web feet” need drying out! GET PREPARED. This is also the time of year to get your cars ready for winter and stock them with all the thing...
Do you need a little help paying your water and sewer bill? Would you like to buy propane or a cord of wood? Have you used up all your LIHEAP and REAP benefits for the year but still need assistance with your electrical bill? If you act fast, you may be able to take advantage of Emergency Food and Shelter Program funding, thanks to United Way. You might be surprised to learn who qualifies for this one-time assistance. The income limit for a single person is $50,400; $57,600 for a two-person household; $64,800 for a three-person household;...
On September 13, the football stadium at Wahkiakum High School was brimming with fans, as parents, students, alumni, and members of the community filled the stands to watch the Naselle Comets take on the Wahkiakum Mules in the KM Trophy 2024. It was the perfect evening for the rival teams to go head-to-head for the first time in several years. A slight chill in the air and a bit of mist was perfect football weather. Going into the third quarter, the Comets held a significant lead. In their first...
The Grays River Flood Control District met at the Grays River Fire Hall on November 13 for their monthly meeting. Commissioners Judy Johnson and Don Dyer were present. Commissioner Stephanie Sotka continues to be on medical leave. The main topic of discussion was regarding the proposal presented at the October County Commissioners meeting to reenact the 2014 moratorium on intentional dike breaching. County Commissioners agreed to the proposal and have passed it on to Attorney Dan Bigelow for review. After his review is complete, a public hearin...
The middle school leadership class at JC Thomas is learning about filling a need in the community while putting the focus on others with the holiday season approaching. For five years, Mrs. Badger’s Leadership class has organized a food drive to benefit the local food bank. She teaches her students that small acts can create a significant impact. The class of fourteen students has promoted the food drive to the middle and elementary school classrooms, encouraging them to donate to the food drive by creating a contest. Food items are given a p...
Garden-to-pantry partnership yields fresh crops for all By Jen Milliren On a crisp fall day, it's very possible to find Laurel Check walking down the hill from Erickson Park, handing out zucchinis. "My favorite thing to grow is probably the tomatoes," Check said. "Fresh tomatoes out of the garden are unreal compared to what you buy. They taste like candy sometimes." Check is one of many volunteers in the Wahkiakum Community Garden. She moved to Cathlamet around four years ago, and after a chat...
Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has defeated Republican Joe Kent, earning a second term and providing her party a much-needed win in its pursuit of the House majority. Gluesenkamp Perez, who represents the 3rd Congressional District in southwest Washington, had 51.9% of the vote as of Saturday afternoon and led Kent by 16,340 votes, the largest margin since Tuesday’s election. The congresswoman declared victory Thursday after The Columbian called the race in her favor. The Associated Press called the race following Saturday’s tally...
There is now a new Veterans Memorial Monument in place at the base of the flagpole in front of the Wahkiakum County Courthouse. When unveiled at the end of a dedication ceremony on Veterans Day, it received high praise and compliments from veterans and members of the public in attendance. The basis for Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, was the 1918 armistice that brought an end to the fighting of World War I, “on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.” It seemed fitting to the dedication hosts, American Leg...
The Wahkiakum County Commissioners had a short meeting Tuesday, with commissioner Tischer attending via Zoom. In new business, the Town of Cathlamet requested a letter of support for the Town’s grant application to build a public bathroom as part of the new waterfront park. The commissioners signed the letter, although no representative of the Town Council was in attendance to describe why it was needed. Representatives of the Cowlitz/ Wahkiakum Council of Government also asked the commissioners for a letter of support for a grant. The C...
