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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Recently I interviewed Carrie Badger for our 17th installment of Reader's Fave, a casual talk with someone who shares their favorite book. Carrie is a local public school teacher, currently teaches P.E., and lives here in Wahkiakum county. We sat down in a classroom at John C. Thomas middle school for our conversation. As we began, Carrie shared about the book, "The Outsiders," by author S. E. Hinton. "The Outsiders" is a coming-of-age novel set in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the 1960s and the conflict b...
Fibre Federal Credit Union is joining forces with other Southwest Washington and Oregon credit unions for a collaborative Credit Unions for Kids (CU4Kids) fundraiser benefiting Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospitals. Fibre Federal, as well as Central Willamette Credit Union, Columbia Credit Union, Fibre Federal Credit Union, First Tech Federal Credit Union, Forrit Credit Union, InRoads Credit Union, iQ Credit Union, OnPoint Community Credit Union, Oregon State Credit Union, Red Canoe Credit Union, Rivermark Community Credit Union, and U...
The school year is ending and summer is around the corner. I know parents don't want to hear, "There's nothing to do," or, "I'm bored." Clatskanie is filled with many fun events that will fill your summer with entertainment. Since it's summer and the sun is out, the Clatskanie City Pool is a fun, refreshing place to spend time. There are six swim lesson levels that are 45 minutes long and 30 minute classes for babies. Open swim is from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Check the pool Facebook page or website to see when pool parties are...
A Tony Awards Watch Party is set for Sunday, June 8, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in the Clatskanie Cultural Center’s Ballroom to cheer on Cole Escola, the author and star of the Broadway hit, “Oh, Mary!” The show has been nominated for five Tony Awards this year. Raised in Clatskanie as part of a multi-generational local family, Cole has been pursuing a stage, television, and film career in New York for the past two decades. Cole’s dark comedy, “Oh, Mary,” which main character is a fictionalized Mary Todd Lincoln, played successfully off-Broadway, and...
If you're looking to give your wardrobe a boost with unique, one-of-a-kind items, then Rainier's Posh Resale might have just what you need. Posh Resale offers hand-curated, pre-owned clothing at deeply discounted prices. The items are pulled from overstock inventory from the flagship store, Simply Posh and Posh Jewelry in Lake Oswego. Simply Posh and Posh Jewelry is a well-established and popular upscale consignment boutique that offers high-end day and evening wear, handbags, shoes,...
Every March, the Rainier City Council holds a goal-setting meeting. This is done prior to the start of the yearly budgeting process so the City’s financial allocations can be aligned with Council priorities. Some of those goals are long-term and will take several years to get done, but others are accomplished much easier and crossed off of the list to make room for other priorities that come up. Among Council’s past goals was establishing regular bus service between Rainier and Longview. Because of Rainier’s proximity to Longview, many of it...
The 2025 Columbia County United Way My Fair Lady and Gentleman court has appointed Rainier resident Sharon Jump as the Rainier "princess." This annual program is nomination-based and recognizes seniors in each of the five county districts who exemplify outstanding community service. Jump volunteers her time at the Rainier Senior Center as a driver delivering Meals on Wheels in Rainier as well as other volunteer activities. As the Rainier Princess, Jump will participate in a number of county...
Rainier High School's OHSET (Oregon High School Equestrian Teams) team had a standout showing at this year’s State Meet, with several achievements to celebrate. Most notably, sophomore Josie Zimmer earned a top five placement in the highly competitive Working Rancher event and will be representing Rainier and the Northwest district at the OHSET Regional Meet, from June 19–22 in Redmond, Ore. Josie’s success at state doesn’t end there—she also earned the title of reserve champion for Performance High Point, marking her as one of the top perfo...
With the end in sight, the Rainer track and field team ran towards the finish line in the district track and field meet last week. Competing at Yamhill Carlton and Hayward Field at the University of Oregon put the athletes to the test for the riveting opportunity of going to state. With Rainier pride, they throw, jump, sprint, and glide. Throughout this season, everyone has enjoyed trying new things and developing new skills. One of the highlights was staying out in Pinkstaff's beach house for one of our coastal meets. The athletes always have...
Washington is joining a growing list of states trying to tear down barriers for consumers who want to repair their electronics rather than buy new ones. Gov. Bob Ferguson last week signed the state’s new “right to repair” policy into law. The goal of House Bill 1483 is to allow consumers to fix their devices instead of throwing them away and buying new ones. It was a yearslong effort to get the law approved. “This is a win for every person in Washington state,” said the bill’s prime sponsor, Rep. Mia Gregerson, D-SeaTac. “We all know that we...
Last Thursday, Hood River non-profit Columbia Riverkeeper, Portland-based Northwest Environmental Defense Center (NEDC), and two Oregon residents sued the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for issuing a water quality permit for the proposed NXTClean Fuels refinery located adjacent to the Columbia River Estuary. According to a May 22 press release from Columbia Riverkeeper Communications and Marketing Director Liz Terhaar, the refinery “would fill over 100 acres of wetlands and discharge harmful pollutants during construction and...
Local company WWest Communications is described as "a telecommunications provider offering broadband, internet, telephone, and streaming TV services." Among these services are fiber-optic plans, which generally offer "higher speeds and reliability compared to traditional broadband connections." According to CEO Ken Johnson, WWest is currently "bouncing between the Cathlamet area and the peninsula on different projects," which has had some local residents wondering when their area will be fiber-optic ready. "For some bigger projects, we're as mu...
Opening the meeting on Tuesday, May 27, Dan Turner made a public comment to remind everyone that he will be at the car show on Saturday for anyone that would like to sign up for a library card and that the summer reading program be Thursdays at Erickson Park from 1 to 2 p.m., beginning June 26. Carrie Shofner, WSU county extension director, requested funds to help cover the cost of hiring a temporary employee to fill in while the grants and office coordinator is on leave for three weeks. The commissioners approved $1,438 for wages and $158 for...
Today is Thursday, May 29, the 149th day of 2025. There are 216 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay of Nepal became the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Also on this date: In 1790, Rhode Island became the 13th and final original colony to ratify the United States Constitution. In 1914, the Canadian ocean liner RMS Empress of Ireland sank in the St. Lawrence River in eastern Quebec after colliding with the Norwegian cargo ship SS Storstad; of the 1,477...
Backpacks, pencils, notebooks, and more will be piling up at collection sites across Rainier, as volunteers and residents come together for the annual Community School Supply Drive. The aim of the drive is to help local students start the school year prepared and confident. Organized by United Way of Columbia County and in partnership with Rainier Chamber of Commerce and local businesses, the drive kicks off on Thursday, June 12, and will run through mid-August. The goal is to fill more than 100 backpacks with all the essential school supplies...
The RiverTime in Rainier free summer concert series is back for another season. The event kicks off Wednesday, June 4 with the band Hit Machine. The series runs in Rainier City Park along the Columbia River, with live music from 6 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday through Aug. 27. Tina Curry is the event producer and shared that the event is returning for the 2025 season due to the positive community response in 2024. “Guests enjoyed the opportunity to experience multiple styles of music, without driving, all the while supporting local artists,” sai...
The Rainier City Library is preparing to kick off its summer reading program and is encouraging anyone who wants to participate to signup from Tuesday, June 3 though Saturday, June 14. The program begins June 14 and ends on Saturday, Aug. 2. “The idea of summer reading in general is to keep kids encouraged to read during the summer,” said Rainier City Librarian Allen Snider. “Every year, we do a summer reading program to keep kids reading to prevent the summer slide. Basically, right after kids get out of school, they stop reading and kind...
The annual city-wide sale is back and happening on Saturday, June 21, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. A popular annual event that draws a crowd from across the county and beyond, the city-wide sale features individual house and neighborhood sales, as well as individual tables and booths at a variety of establishments found throughout Rainier. For those interested in having their address listed on the official map, you can pick-up and drop off the application form at Country Financial (112 E B St.) in Rainier. The deadline to submit for inclusion is...
CLOUDY BEGINNING. Well, as this week begins, our sunny Saturday has been replaced by a cloudy, dry Sunday—not too bad. My weather app for the week only shows a couple of days with a chance of showers, so that would be great—it certainly beats a week of rain! We may catch up on some yardwork, as there seems to be a six-inch growth spurt of the weeds every other day… tough to keep up with all the grass and weed-eating these days! SPECIAL DAYS. Those celebrating birthdays the May 29 through June 5 are Serene Snow, David Michaels, Jeanne Pauls...
Cathlamet library is one of only five libraries statewide who have been granted funding to host a paid summer teen internship. The teen will learn about working in a library and developing a connected learning project of their choice. This paid position is 18 hours per week, during regular hours, for 10 weeks. Applications are available at the library and must be returned to the library by Friday, June 6. We’ve been reaching out to local schools, and our goal is for every student to have a library card. If you’re a student who doesn’t have...
It's Memorial Day and I, like millions of Americans, are giving thanks and praise to the men and women who serve, those who proudly served, and those who gave their lives in the name of democracy and the people of this great nation. Thank you, one and all, for your dedication, commitment, and sacrifice. Memorial Day also marks the unofficial start of summer. The fact is summer technically begins on June 20 this year; but hey, it's warm, it's nice, the garden's growing, and Julie and I caught...
Herbs should have a place in your garden Herbs are, for the most part, easy to grow. Their needs are simple: plentiful sun, well drained soil, and periodic watering. Many of our herbs come from Mediterranean gardens and can handle heat and some lack of moisture. The aromatic oils in many of them were the plants’ way of storing energy when they shut down photosynthesis to conserve water on very hot days. Thyme, lavender, bay leaves, sage, and rosemary are woody plants that go semi-dormant in the winter, but don’t lose their foliage. They do ver...
Canada Thistle is a class C noxious weed native to Europe and Asia. This weed is considered noxious because, once established, it spreads quickly, replacing native plants. Canada Thistle grows in circular patches, spreading vegetatively through roots which can spread 10-12 feet in one season. The numerous seeds from this weed spread through the wind. It poses an economic threat to the agriculture industry by reducing crop yields. Though Canada Thistle is not known to be toxic, it grows 2 to 5...
On Thursday, I attended a meet-and-greet with local author A.S. Martin as part of the Appelo Archives Author Series. It was an informative afternoon discussing his debut book, Chasing Shadows, the first installment in the Whispers of the Forgotten series. The book's back cover synopsis provides a glimpse into the story: "Secrets never die; they wait. When Evelyn Hart inherits her grandmother's bookstore, she expects a quiet life filled with childhood memories. However, a hidden letter changes ev...
