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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day all month long with a virtual event each day in September. "In previous years, we've worked with volunteers, sponsors, and conservation partners from across the state to host in-person events for hundreds of youth and their families. Participants learn about hunting, fishing, shooting sports and conservation," said Dave Whipple WDFW Hunter Education Division Manager. "This year we are celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day virtually, all...
Puget Island resident Sarah Lawrence has trained her camera on a variety of local wildlife in the past few weeks. Above, a white-tail buck explores a Puget Island field. Along the left side, ospreys keep watch from their space atop the Puget Island bridge. And below, Mr. Turtleface, as Lawrence named him, peeks from his shell. Photos courtesy of Sarah Lawrence....
NICE AGAIN--We may have had some drippy times at the end of last week but the weekend wasn't too bad, so the traffic was still pretty thick heading to the beach, as everyone is anxious to get out and about while Summer is still here. If the forecast holds true, we'll have sunshine all week long, so I hope you're getting those summertime chores wrapped up as Fall will be here before you know it. EXTREME FIRE DANGER--Until our Fall rains show up and wet down our tinder dry area, everyone is being reminded that we do have a burn ban in effect...
To help prevent wildfires, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is alerting the public of a temporary target shooting ban on all department-managed lands statewide. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) also announced target shooting restrictions on Aug. 15 for all DNR-managed lands. This ban applies to the approximately one million acres of land managed by WDFW, including wildlife areas and water access areas throughout the state. The temporary rule does not restrict lawful hunting. All temporary restrictions will remain...
Appelo Archives Center Hires New Director The Appelo Archives Center is located at 1056 State Route 4 in Naselle. It has a new director named Annika Kay. She was born in Anaheim, Calif., and raised in Orange County. She received her bachelor of arts degree from California State University at Fullerton and her master's degree in Fine Arts from the California Institute of Arts. She believes that working for the Appelo Archives Center fits her life style because of the creative and intellectual...
According to information received from Suzanne Holmes, President of the Pioneer Community Association, the PCA has worked with the State of Washington for more than a year to successfully secure funding to do much needed repairs on the historic Cathlamet Pioneer Center. The community donated an additional $487 to help “Raise the Roof” during their donation drive last year. As a result, two major projects are scheduled for this summer. After some delays, the long-awaited new roof is scheduled to be installed, beginning August 28, and ext...
The Appelo Archives Center has announced that their new director is Annika Kay. “I like to think of preserving history by embracing progress. Remembering and honoring those before us and keeping records of the past, while looking to the future of the archives. Walt Disney said it best: ‘We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things’, but here at the archives, we keep moving forward to protect the past. The archives will never be completed and will always continue to grow; Hopefully long after we become part of its histo...
Registration is open for fall quarter Continuing Education courses at Lower Columbia College. Visit them online at www.lowercolumbia.edu/ce to learn more or email mharris@lowercolumbia.edu. They offer a variety of courses including Child Care Basics; Paraeducator Basics; Professional Vocational Relationships and more. Continuing Education is taking course proposals for new courses and instructors. If you have an interest in teaching, email mharris@lowercolumbia.edu for more information....
The county fair website has been updated to showcase entries. Find the site at https://wahkiakumfair.org/virtualfairshowcase/. “As a follow up to the Wahkiakum County Fair I would like to thank everyone that submitted entries,” said Fair Board President Joe Blalock....
Puget Island's grain harvest took place this last week. Left Grower Jared Vik and, right, John Vik keep watch as barley pours into a truck to be hauled away on the east Puget Island. Photographer Paul Vik said there is also a 5-acre crop of oats on Little Island....
HOT, HOT, HOT!--Last weekend started out on a very toasty note, as temperatures were in the upper 90s at this house and even the "cool" side of the house registered 95, which is not exactly my idea of a cool day! With the traffic going non-stop in the westerly direction, I am guessing it was wall to wall down there! I know one person who touted it being only 73 degrees where he was, so yes, that's about perfect temperatures to enjoy the outdoors to me. Thankfully there was a smidgen of rain Sunday night and temps were in the 80s on Monday so I...
I don't usually stick my neck out and do reviews, but this time I will. I quite like The Tidewater Reach: Field Guide to the Lower Columbia River in Poems and Pictures, a collaboration between Robert Michael Pyle, poet, and Judy VanderMaten, photographer, both of Wahkiakum County. The color edition is even lovelier, if only to appreciate that VanderMaten's work isn't just about form, but about hue. VanderMaten moved to the area in 1987, and has long been taking pictures of the natural world,...
The Friends of Skamokawa will host an online auction, “A Cornucopia of Treasures” via 32auction.com Oct. 9,10 a.m., through Oct. 18, 5 p.m. Visitors will be able to preview items for bid on Oct.1. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to operate and maintain the historic River Life Interpretive Center at Redmen Hall-1894 Central School. This is Friends' 30th auction and the first online auction. The link for the auction is www.32auction/fos. If you have any items to donate for this event, contact FOS at 360-795-3007 or email the org...
Due to Covid-19, there will be no hunter education class held in Cathlamet this year. There are a couple of options available. One is the deferred option. This is a one-year, once-in-a-lifetime option. The other is the on-line class with a newly created Virtual Field Day (VFD) course. Deferral hunter applications: · Must not have failed a hunter education class in the last 12 months. · Go to WDFW, Hunting, Hunter Ed., Hunter Ed. deferral program and follow instructions. On-line class: · WDFW, Hunting, Hunter Ed. training, register for the on...
After closing the station during the Spring Pledge Drive, Membership Director Janet Fryberger, pivoted the messaging and donation to on air and on line, respectively. KMUN is modifying that model for this important fall drive August 17 through September 14. “I don't have to tell you how crazy the world is these days but, at least at this writing, fish gotta swim and birds gotta fly and KMUN's gotta have a pledge drive and raise $50K,” said Fryberger. Instead of frequent intervals of KMUN volunteers and staff asking for donations during pro...
Give Me Your Input I have often been approached by readers of The Wahkiakum County Eagle who have ideas for stories, some of which in no way, shape, or form can I print. I do not usually have trouble getting the stories of interest to the readers of The Eagle. My goal has been to bring the readers stories of public interest that are of a historical nature of the area where we reside. I also like to bring stories that are either educational or entertaining. My goal is to become the historical authority on the history of the area. I understand...
Pacific County Health and Human Services will begin accepting applications from individuals for rental assistance on Monday in a project supported by a grant awarded by US Department of the Treasury. Grant funds are administered by the Local Government Coronavirus Relief Fund through the Washington State Department of Commerce. This funding source ends December 31 or once funds are spent, whichever occurs first. The Eviction Rent Assistance Program (ERAP) Grant is intended to prevent evictions by paying past due, current, and future rent, and...
A celebration of life service will be held for Cora Irving on Saturday, August 29 beginning with a graveside service at Greenwood Cemetery at noon. Friends and family are invited to attend to help celebrate her memory. Her obituary was published in the April 9, 2020 edition of The Eagle....
Wahkiakum School District believes that organization is key to success in both high school and college. These skills are learned and require practice. The school district will provide all students with a planner on the first day of school. Students should arrive at school on the first day with: · a three ring binder · dividers · notebook paper · a pencil pouch · pencils · pens · highlighters · colored pencils · glue stick · scissors · mask If taking a PE class, students are required to have PE shoes, shorts and a t-shirt. Starting the school y...
On August 21, from noon-12:30 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Tracy Morgan will talk about the surprising number of edible flowers that you may already have growing in your garden and explain how to use them. Register for free by contacting Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 360-577-3014 Ext. 3 for connection information. A 20 minute presentation is followed by questions. The program can be accessed on-line by Zoom or by calling in by phone. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners....
The Cathlamet Woman’s Club invites the public to “Come Stroll With Us On Main Street” in celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the 19th Amendment and women’s right to vote. Grab your fancy hat and meet at the Hotel Cathlamet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18. They remind participants to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Courtesy photo....
Due to restrictions caused by the Covid-19 virus, Wahkiakum Youth Football will attempt to follow the WIAA schedule and play football in late winter/spring of 2021. Therefore, there is no fall football planned. For further information contact Brad Moon, 360-798-8721....
Where It All Goes Years ago I decided that I could save money by taking my trash to the KM Transfer Station. I saw all the recycle for glass, plastic, cardboard, etc. Although I was familiar with recycling, I wondered where all the rest of the trash went to. As a boy I was able to go to landfills and I was amazed at the tons of refuse that people throw away. What amazed me more was that there were people at the dump who picked through the trash looking for some kind of treasure to them. There is a saying that one man’s trash is another m...
NICE ONE--We certainly had a nice weekend with a bit of heat thrown in there for you sun lovers, so I'm sure you all enjoyed it. The late night hours cooled things off a bit and the early morning hours weren't bad either, so for folks like me who don't like to work in the sun, those times really provided a great opportunity to do any outside chores that needed to be done. Of course, by the traffic I saw and heard going by, I know there were a lot of folks saying "forget the yardwork" and away they went to the coastal areas to enjoy a wonderful...
Do you have a favorite tomato, pepper, or other veggie that you'd like to grow next summer? On August 14 from 12-12:30 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Alice Slusher will explain about gathering and storing seeds for next year and beyond. Register for free by contacting Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 360-577-3014 Ext. 3 for connection information. A 20 minute presentation will be followed by questions. The program can be accessed on-line by Zoom or by calling in by phone. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master...
