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NOT NICE--As this week began, the smoke and fog combo that hit Sunday morning was really something to see, as that's just about all that you could see at my house! It was defintely not a good time to be outside and warnings were given to stay inside until our air quality improves. I hope the rain that was to arrive this week shows up and gives us some relief, as these very smokey conditions are truly terrible. Just think: some countries have this kind of poor air quality on a regular basis and often times live in masks. That certainly gives us...
Lower Columbia College has announced the line-up for the Fall 2020 Community Conversations lecture series focusing on “Big Ideas.” In this fully only online series, local experts weigh in on some of the biggest issues facing us right now, and how we might solve them. The first lecture is October 1. Lectures are held on Thursdays at noon (12-12:50 pm) via Zoom. Links to all sessions can be found on LCC's website at lowercolumbia.edu/conversations . Participants can log in up to 10 minutes before each session. All lectures are free and open to...
We are going to be okay During World War II in the Nazi occupied Netherlands, many of the populace were starving. One man whose family was going hungry decided to try to sell one of his family’s heirlooms, his grandfather’s gold pocket watch. He rode his bicycle out of the city far into the country until he located a farm. He walked upon the porch and knocked on the door. He was greeted by an old man who could barely walk let alone work the farm. He explained how his family was going hungry and that he was willing to exchange his gra...
Submitted by the Wash. Dept. of Health OLYMPIA -- Everyone has a role in suicide prevention. In observance of National Suicide Prevention Month, the Washington State Department of Health and University of Washington’s Forefront Suicide Prevention have partnered with the state’s Health Care Authority, Department of Veteran Affairs, Department of Social and Health Services and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to ask Washingtonians to #BeThe1To help prevent suicide. Vigilance is especially important this year due to the increased...
Skamokawa Internet Services completed a recent expansion which will greatly increase the number of homes and businesses that can access the service. Skamokawa Internet is primarily a wireless internet service provider using fixed transmitters to reach permanently installed receivers at client locations. Internet speeds available depend on signal strength with plans starting at 25 Mbps and topping out at 90 Mbps for wireless customers. “Our new transmitter site is located just west of Vista Park on top of the ridge and reaches west, middle a...
Mike and Liz Beutler Express their enthusiasm for the prospect of beach nourishment on the waterfront of their home at Pancake Point on Puget Island. Pilings of the Pancake Point Jetty appear to the right. Photo courtesy of Paul Vik....
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG), in conjunction with Washington State University Extension and the Cowlitz Economic Development Council, will host a virtual kick-off meeting of the Local Investment Network on September 23 from 3-5 p.m. RSVP via email to cwcog@cwcog.org. The meeting link will be sent once an RSVP is received. All interested in local investment in the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum region and individual communities are encouraged to attend. Presentation slides from the informational meeting held on September 2 are...
Shellfish managers have scheduled 39 razor clam digs on ocean beaches for dates through December. State shellfish managers have also approved the first four days of razor clam digging starting Sept. 16 after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat. Final approval of tentatively scheduled openings depends on results of marine toxin tests. Digging is also contingent upon continued guidance by public health officials monitoring COVID-19 in coastal communities. Health agencies are asking people to: · Stay home if sick, · Practice s...
Here's the view last Friday, Sept. 11, about 2 p.m. from the Rosburg Post Office. The American flag and POW/MIA flags are at half staff with smoke in the air. "It seems rather appropriate," commented photographer Pearl Blackburn....
The Oregon Department of Transportation has rescheduled the start of the I-5 Interstate Bridge Trunnion Replacement Project for Sept. 19 following its postponement because of wildfires. The northbound span had been set to close at 12:01 a.m. Saturday to replace major components of the lift mechanism on the 1917 span. The project will keep the northbound structure closed for nine days. On Sept. 10, ODOT postponed the work to help keep the roads as clear as possible for wildfire evacuees and emergency responders. On Sept. 11, after consultation...
People who have lost their employer-sponsored health insurance should be extremely cautious when considering offers that promise great coverage for bargain-basement premiums, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler warned this week. They should watch out for websites posing as the state’s official health insurance marketplace or exchange, https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/. Kreidler’s office and the Washington Health Benefit Exchange are hearing from consumers who have been duped by bogus websites when looking for health insurance. Some of the...
Washington state voters may received a postcard from the U.S. Postal Service encouraging voters to “plan ahead” for the Nov. 3 General Election. Among the recommendations is to request a mail-in or absentee ballot at least 15 days before Election Day. Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman has issued a statement pointing out that the state's registered voters don't need to request a mail in ballot. “Voters in Washington do not need to request a ballot, as ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters at least 18 days prior to Elect...
TOASTY--We got a heavy dose of Summer weather just as we go into the school year and what we always think of as Fall sports, but as we can see, these high temperatures mean more swim suits, flip flops and beach time, and not coats, umbrellas and boots! Of course, things can change here on a dime, so who knows how long this heat wave will continue, but I'm hoping you're enjoying it while it's here. For me, I will continue to hide in the basement where it's cool! Wildfires are raging in several states and some are experiencing black outs and of...
Fishing in Southwestern Washington This past month I have witnessed a prolific amount of people along the Columbia River fishing. This is not an unusual event as it is not only the commercial fishermen trying to make a decent wage, but also the average Joe with his family or friends enjoying a weekend on the water. In all the years I have lived here I have never witnessed the amount of boats on the water near the Astoria-Megler Bridge and numerous people fishing from the banks of the river. I personally think it is because the lifted...
The Wahkiakum County Historical Society board of directors has announced that public opening hours for the Wahkiakum Museum have been extended Saturdays (1-4 p.m.) through the end of September. This decision has been made following the successful reopening of the museum, subject to covid guidelines requiring masking and social distancing, on Saturdays beginning August 1. "Museum Saturdays" have been well-attended since August 1st, said board member David Olson, and the board authorized additional Saturday hours in response to good attendance...
On Sept. 18 at 9 a.m., Wahkiakum Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5297 will have a short POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony at the flagpole at the county courthouse in Cathlamet. The public is invited. The VFW request face masks to be worn and that attendees practice social distancing for the ceremony....
A worship team from the Three Rivers House of Prayer of Longview visited Strong Park in Cathlamet on Saturday to pray for the community and leaders. "Jesus promised if we prayed for a city we could dwell in peace, according to 1st Timothy, Chapter 2," Nedra Rutherford said. "We've been praying for Longview/Kelso and we've been wanting to travel to other communities in the area and do the same. Cathlamet is the first town we've visited." Photo by Diana Zimmerman....
Get a head start on next year’s garden now! On Thursday, September 10 from 6-7 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Art Fuller will tell you the steps to put your garden to bed this fall to ensure next year’s successful garden. A free 45-minute presentation will be followed by the opportunity to ask questions about the topic. Register by contacting Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 360-577-3014 Ext. 3 for connection information. The program can be accessed on-line by Zoom or by calling in by phone. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State Uni...
Lower Columbia College (LCC) and the Lower Columbia College Foundation (LCCF) have announced the selection of Kim O'Neill as the 2020 LCC Alumna of the Year. The annual LCCF award was created to acknowledge LCC alumni who have made significant contributions to the community, and whose accomplishments, relationships and careers have exemplified the legacy of excellence at LCC. O'Neill is a Longview native and graduated with an Associate in Arts and Sciences from LCC while in her twenties. She...
The nine-day closure of the northbound span of the I-5 Interstate Bridge is set to begin Saturday and run Sept. 12-20, when crews will replace mechanical parts that help lift and lower the bridge. According to information from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), crews will begin on Saturday the work to move northbound traffic onto the southbound span of the bridge and install the zipper barrier. By the afternoon of Saturday, I-5 traffic in both directions will share the three lanes on the southbound span of the bridge. During the...
NICE--We had a nice weekend but while we had the sunny days, those evenings got pretty chilly so we know the seasons will soon be changing. While we had just a bit of a downturn on Monday morning, which brought a smattering of showers, it didn't last long and was decent the rest of the day. It also looks to be warming up for the rest of the week with some pretty high temperatures, so it looks like Summer isn't over just yet. I do hope you'll enjoy it while it's here as we all know what can happen here in the blink of an eye: Winter! Fingers...
What is happening with the SR4 Slide? Celeste Dimichina, the communications consultant for The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), has informed me of an update on the State Route 4 Emergency Stabilization Project. As of Aug. 20, this project was awarded to Granite Construction Company. Typically, once a project has been awarded, it can take up to 45 days before construction can begin. This would mean construction on this project will begin sometime between late September and...
To help communities along Washington’s coastal residents visualize and prepare for the next tsunami, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released a new series of tsunami simulations. Using detailed tsunami models, geologists at DNR produced simulations that show the estimated height and speed of waves that would strike the southwest Washington coast following a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Cascadia subduction zone. These simulations are designed to give emergency planners and communities the best possible v...
“It was a learning curve for all of us,” Wahkiakum County Fair Board President Joe Blalock said of this year’s Virtual Wahkiakum County Fair. Blalock, who is not only on the Fair Board, but is involved in 4-H, said that between seeing what the youth had created and working with Steve Carson at the Skamokawa Internet Services, they were able to put together a website that was better than initially expected. “We were just hoping we could get something together, so it actually came out better...
The hounds will be running again at Misty River Plantation, 117 Cross Dike Road on Puget Island, the weekend of September 26-27. Spring and early summer events were canceled due to the covid virus lockdown, but the sponsoring group has received authorization from the AKC to resume lure coursing trials in late September. The event will feature both long course running, chasing the bunny lure around a random track, and straight timed dashes in which you can obtain an actual miles per hour score for your dog. The run is open to all dogs,...
