Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Sorted by date Results 2076 - 2100 of 6514
I feel like spring was just yesterday and tomorrow is Christmas. Anyone else experiencing a lovely dose of time these past few weeks? They came, they conquered. I’m still trying to catch my breath from the last rush of summer. The fair was such a good time, I was overwhelmed by a sincere and humbling gratitude towards this bucolic county. Most impressive by far, were the kids. I saw a lot of well behaved, well mannered, hardworking young folk. It was a pleasure to meet the fair queen Genevieve and the living embodiment of Victoria Birnie, b...
In the archives of the Doumit Building, Cathlamet artist Ruth Doumit came across the Aug. 17, 1939, jubilee edition of The Eagle, celebrating the opening of the Puget Island bridge 80 years ago. A highlight of that event in 1939: President Franklin D. Roosevelt activated a switch via telegraph to open the bridge....
Carol Danker, Teller III at the Cathlamet Branch of First Interstate Bank, is retiring August 30 after 34 years in banking. Carol started her career with Seattle First National Bank in August 1985. Through multiple mergers and acquisitions, she came to First Interstate Bank in August of 2017 when Bank of the Cascades merged with FIB. Carol has been an avid volunteer in the community, serving as treasurer for the local Kiwanis Club. In this role, she has helped to organize many fundraisers with the local Key Club. Carol will be greatly missed...
WEEKEND WEATHER--This past Saturday morning saw us dodging a little moisture but by afternoon, it was dry again. Sunday was truly a wonderful day, and by the looks of the traffic, half the people in the state were headed to the beach! They say we will have a heat spike by the time you read this. Depending on which weather station you listen to, there could be a chance of some light showers creeping in to the weekend forecast but I guess we'll have to wait and see what shows up. STILL DRY--As of this writing, the burn ban in our county is still...
Through the Fog of Time Part II The house where Hjalmar and Mabyn Klint raised their three children is still seen today in the valley where they had lived. The three Klint brothers must have known what an opportunity they had in acquiring the land. The area had a natural clearing, and they did not need to cut down as many trees in order to have decent land for farming or raising cattle. In many other places like Eden Valley, it would take decades to clear the tree stumps for a respectable farm....
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments invites the public to comment on the Draft 2020-2023 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP). The RTIP identifies state sponsored, federally funded, and regionally significant transportation projects in the Longview-Kelso-Rainier Metropolitan Planning Organization and the five-county Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Planning Organization, comprised of Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum Counties. The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments is a multi-purpose...
On Friday, August 30, 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 5:45 p.m., the music starts at 6:00 p.m. Skamokawa Grange is located at 18 Fairgrounds Road, Skamokawa. For more information contact Jerry Ledtke, 1-360-795-3434....
It's their best season yet with a partnership between the Liberty Theatre and 45th Parallel Universe Orchestra. Since 2009, 45th Parallel has happily demolished distinctions between old and new chamber music, bluegrass and jazz, fiddle and folk. By bringing fragmented audiences together, 45th Parallel reflects Portland’s surging creative communities in fresh and imaginative ways. 45th Parallel stands apart from the region's other chamber groups by its borderless and unbounded innovation. Call it 360-degree programming. The city’s finest mus...
Community Home Health & Hospice is looking for compassionate volunteers to help with programs in Longview. They are offering a free, 5-hour training class. Tuesday, September 17, and Tuesday, September 24, from 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., at the James Avery Center 1000 – 12th Ave., Longview. Upon completion of the class, coupled with on-line training, volunteers will be able to help with grief programs (child through adult) or volunteer in other capacities throughout the agency. Registration is required, 360-747-1043 or volunteer@chhh.org. Com...
Have you ever had an experience that you felt was surreal like a dream, but you are awake and conscious? That was my experience this past Saturday. It really started last week when the editor asked me if I wanted to cover a story about the ceili musicians staying at Skamokawa Vista Park. This group came from the Portland metro area to play and dance at Vista Park, Duffy's Irish Pub, and Skamokawa Grange #425. I initially thought I would go to Duffy's and take some pics and do a story, but I met...
New videos show tsunami impacts in Washington New videos allow Washington residents to see simulated models of how large tsunami waves are likely to impact their communities. Scientists with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources have just released a series of modeled simulation videos that show tsunamis started by a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Cascadia subduction zone. Using detailed tsunami models, the simulations show the estimated height and speed of waves that are expected to reach Washington communities minutes after...
LITTLE DAMP--As this work week begins, we are just a little damp in West Valley, which makes for a gloomy start to the day, but on the other hand, moisture for our parched lawn is deeply appreciated, and it settles the dust as well. However, it wasn't too long before we had sunshine again, so we didn't get a lot of moisture, just enough to make it muggy when the sun came out! From what I hear, the real rain was to hit on Wednesday and may even be a bit damp on Thursday but then it's supposed to dry up and warm up, so let's hope those with weeke...
Through the Fog of Time Part I Imagine yourself driving east on State Route 4, and as you cross the Grays River bridge just east of Shannon Road, when a sudden fog immerses the car and the car comes to a halt. You get out of the car and notice the fog beginning to clear just west of Fossil Creek Road on the west side of the KM Mountain. Instead of seeing the highway, you see the Saldern Logging camp busy as ever on the south side of where the highway was. You realize you have gone back to the...
Staff of the Cathlamet Pharmacy cut a ribbon last Friday to celebrate the grand opening of the remodeled store. Winners of drawings were Carolyn Wilson, Sara Monte, Mike Kochan and Marilyn Schleis. Photo by Rick Nelson. Wielding the scissors were Pharmacist Laurie Miller and Manager Heather Nakonsky. Photo by Rick Nelson....
Wahkiakum County Health Department has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Western Wahkiakum County due to a couple small fires north of Wahkiakum County near the Pacific/Lewis county line. Wahkiakum County is currently experiencing unhealthy air quality levels, based upon Washington State standards. Sensitive Groups such as those with asthma, respiratory issues and heart or lung disease should stay indoors and everyone should limit time spent outdoors. This advisory was updated Wednesday and may be lifted by Thursday....
Do you have a favorite tomato, pepper, or other veggie that you'd like to grow next summer? On September 12 at 6:30 p.m., WSU Master Gardener Alice Slusher will explain about gathering and storing seeds for next year and beyond. The class will be held for free in the Cowlitz County Training Center, 1942 First Avenue in Longview. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. For more information, contact Carlee Dowell at 360-577-3014, Ext. 0 or DowellC@co.cowlitz.wa.us....
A Hunter Education Course will be held: · Sept. 7 -- 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. · Sept. 11 -- 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. · Sept. 12 -- 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. The course will be taught by Jerry Bain at the Cathlamet Fire Department in the DeBriae Room. This is a traditional course that is designed for new or experienced hunters. The course includes handling firearms safely, conservation, sportsmanship, and live fire training. All students must pre-register at WDFW-hunting-hunter ed-traditional course. Anyone born after Jan. 1, 1972, that wishes to purchase a hunting li...
The Grays River Grateful AA group held their first meeting on August 21 at the Grays River Grange Hall from noon to 1 p.m. This will be a regularly scheduled meeting, held every Wednesday, for the purpose of helping any who wish to stop drinking alcohol and/or stay sober....
The Cathlamet Public Library has Cubelets for a short time. They are robotic building blocks that can be configured to do many things. Children are invited to come to the library for fun and learning during open hours now through Aug. 30, Tuesdays through Saturdays 2-5 p.m. For more information contact librarian Carol Blix at 360-795-3254....
Harold Pinter’s “Betrayal” will be performed August 28, 29, and 30, 7 p.m., at the McTavish Room of the Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria. Presented by The Liberty Players, Betrayal is the story of an illicit affair that unfolds in reverse - from the end of a marriage to the first forbidden spark. Written by Harold Pinter in 1978, Betrayal features Pinter's characteristically economical dialogue, characters' hidden emotions and veiled motivations, and their self-absorbed competitive one-upmanship, face-saving, dishonesty, and (self...
Members of the Wahkiakum High School Class of 1969 gathered at Silverman's Nursery, Skamokawa, on Aug. 10 for their 50th year reunion. Seated in front are, l-r, Art Pedersen, Joan Harvey Chester, and Toni Below, and back, l-r, Tom Parker George Marsh, Dennis Blix, Rick Beck, Steve Arness, Joe Florek, Dan Silverman, Ferrell Harris, Alan Poobus (in back wearing hat), Jim Almer, Janet Harvey Petty, Linda Boldt, Linda Mosteller Bauman, Kristine Wright Sudar, Carol Hattrick Danker, Mike Bain, Donald...
Registration is open for fall quarter Continuing Education courses at Lower Columbia College. Call 360-442-2600 or online at www.lowercolumbia.edu/ce to learn more. Continuing Education is taking course proposals for new courses and instructors. If you have an interest in teaching, call Mary Harris at 360-442-2602 or email mharris@lowercolumbia.edu for more information....
Enjoy a summer night singing along to Grease! on August 31 at 8 p.m., at the Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria. Tickets are $8 general admission. Leather pants and slicked hair encouraged, but not required. Subtitles provided for anyone that doesn't know all of the words. A goody two-shoes from Australia falls in love with a greaser over a summer. When her family moves to the boy's hometown, and she enrolls at the same school, they have a difficult time maintaining their relationship. Belt your heart out and enjoy the kooky gems,...
Rosburg School Road Project Approved Wahkiakum County commissioners unanimously approved Professional Engineer Paul Lacy's proposal for the Rosburg School road. The plan calls for the widening of the present entrance and filling part of the ditch to better accommodate incoming and outgoing traffic. The present exit road will be considered to make a walking pathway. Also recommendations were made to lower the speed limit to 40 mph in front of the Rosburg Store out of safety concerns with traffic...
