The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

WARMED UP--The rain may not seem real warm but considering we had temperatures down to 22 degrees last week, these 40 degree temps are definitely warmer! Of course, these gray days make it seem darker even earlier and also make it seem later to...

Although I will endeavor to bring to you the public all the events and happenings in the area, however, please note that much of what is eventful is hidden in plain sight. Sometimes we take for granted the beautiful area we live in. Just a reminder...

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are asking drivers to be prepared and take caution while driving this winter season. WSDOT crews patrol the roadways day and night to assess highway...

Community Center 101 Main Street Cathlamet 360.795.7870 Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. (2nd Friday book club) Brown Bag Lunch at 11 a.m. Wood Carving with Walt on Tuesday evenings...

Do you aspire to a higher leadership potential, but recognize areas where your skills could be sharpened? WSU Leadership Academy is a community leadership program designed to help you engage and inspire others. Topics include influencing public...

By The Wahkiakum Chamber Of Commerce December 16  Open Mic Music Night Skamokawa Grange #425 ~ Jerry Ledtke ~ 360.795.3434 19 It's A Wrap – Christmas Gift Wrapping Event Cathlamet Community Center ~ 360.795.7870 31 New Year's Eve Party 9 p.m....

This is a great opportunity to learn more about plants, meet great people and serve your community, but most of all, have a lot of fun. You will receive over 90 hours of training on all aspects of gardening from edible and ornamental plants to...

Community Home Health & Hospice is offering a free, six-week grief education group in Longview. Class starts January 8, 2019, from 1-3 p.m., at The James Avery Center, 1000 – 12th Ave., Longview, and continues weekly through February 12. “There...

On Sunday, December 16, at the Skamokawa Grange there will be a Open Mic & Jam Session. Musicians and singers are invited to share their talents, everyone is invited to listen and enjoy many types of music. Admission is free. Sign-up to play at 3:45...

NIPPY BEGINNING--We went from the 40s and 50s right down into the nippy upper 20s at the beginning of this week in West Valley, with the likelihood of it dropping down into the lower 20s by the time you read this, so I do hope you had those pipes...

For those of you readers who may be new to the area, there is a place to dump your trash if you do not have collection service. The Km Transfer Station is located at 2750 SR-4. Grays River Grange #124: The Grange consists of all volunteers and those...

John C. Thomas Middle School lists the following students for the fall quarter honor roll: Sixth Grade (3.2 - 3.99) Tamara Klienhans; Greydon Luce; Zaya Ray; Nicholas St. Onge; Kennedy Pentilla; Mason Waldeck; Helen Lewis; Maddi Thoreson; Russell...

Razor clam diggers can return to various ocean beaches for a four-day opening beginning Dec. 6. State shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the dig on evening low tides after marine toxin tests showed...

River of Life Assembly of God will host a Christmas Concert featuring American Idol Finalist Phil Stacey on Friday, December 14 at 7 p.m. Phil Stacey's first appearance on the sixth season of American Idol was a memorable one, as it was revealed that...

Community Home Health & Hospice is looking for compassionate volunteers to help with programs in Longview. They are offering a free, 5-hour training class, Thursday, January 3 from 6-8:30 p.m., and Monday, January 7, from 6-8:30 p.m., at the James...

Head to the Elochoman Marina Saturday December 15 at 6 p.m., for the first annual Wahkiakum Lighted Christmas Parade. Rain or shine this will be a fun event, watching the Christmas lights in motion. Anything you can put lights on can be entered in...

By The Wahkiakum Chamber Of Commerce December 8 Christmas Decorating Crafts For Kids 1-3pm Grays River Valley Center ~ 360.465.2310 8 Flea Market 9 a.m. Skamokawa Fairgrounds ~ Patty Dursteler ~ 360-795-3480 8 Santa Lucia Celebration & Pictures With...

#GivingTuesday is set up as a social media day of giving, but at the studios of KMUN and KCPB, the phones also rang all day! During the one day pledge drive on November 27, volunteers and staff at the station “pitched” to listeners the need for...

On Saturday, March 30, Lower Columbia College will host the NanoCon Convention from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with special guest Doug Jones. The 2019 NanoCon Mk. VI Science-Fiction Convention, begins March 22 with the NanoCon International Film Festival....

Live Music Saturday, December 8 at River Mile 38 Brewing Company, Paul Mauer and The Silence, 5-8 p.m., on the Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....