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Remember the slide of 1990?
CHILLY MORNINGS. This past weekend may have been dry but the late night and early morning hours were certainly not warm as it was below freezing on Saturday and Sunday. We had fog so thick on Sunday morning that you couldn’t see two feet down the r...
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When I think of last week, I just see Bendog, bare of all hair and so embarrassed. I took him to be groomed last Friday. They said he had to be shaved because his fur was matted. I have been watching...
Wahkiakum students explore the Wauna mill
Submitted by Jessica Vik On Jan. 31, a group of nine juniors and seniors from Wahkiakum High School visited the Georgia Pacific (GP) Mill across the river at Wauna, Oregon. Their Career and Technical...
Bingo, Flea Market at the Fair
PLENTY OF WATER. Well, while we had plenty of water around the area, I was happy that we didn't have any major flooding here in West Valley over the roads and such, so that was a big plus. This week’s forecast shows some dry days and it would sure b...
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Suddenly it dawned on me, spring is here. Daffodils are up in my hydrangea barrel and the daffodils are starting to bloom at Naselle Coffee and yes, Bendog is snoring in the sun on the porch. Life is...
WHO ARE YOU ROOTING FOR?
WET. Well, once again we have come through quite the nasty little snow and ice storm and we are back to rain. The forecast is looking more wet than dry, but I'm hoping we get a break for Sunday and Monday, or else we'll be wading through water...
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This time of year is usually a slow time for news out this way. We are used to cancellations from storms and flooding, but today, there seems to be a lot happening. School There has been news at the Naselle-Grays River Valley School District almost...
Take your child to the library
Saturday, Feb. 3rd is “Take Your Child to the Library” day! Your local library is an ideal place for children to play, discover, make friends, and have fun. Visit the Cathlamet Public Library on Feb. 3 and listen to a fun storytime, followed by cra...
Artists seek artists
Columbia Artist Association-SW Washington has announced an open call to artists in Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Clark, Lewis, Pacific, Clatsop, and Columbia counties for their 2024 spring show. Artwork in oils, acrylics, watercolor, mixed mediums, as well as...
Enough winter yet?
ENOUGH ALREADY! Well, I don't know about you but Ole Man Winter can move along and take all his bitter cold with him. I'm sure we've all had enough of the snow, ice, sleet, bitter winds and nastiness by now, at least I have. Once we get to the point...
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Bob Torppa called this morning to report on a major waterline break during the night below Paul and Nikki Footh's home on Loop Road in Grays River. The line was likely a 4" pipe that had broken in...
More snow (and crab)
ARE YOU READY? I was hoping that the frigid, possibly snowy, forecast would have warmed up and all the warnings for the super cold temperatures would have gone away by now, but nope— forecasters are still saying temperatures are going to plummet b...
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Holiday Trauma. After the holidays, January can bring a pall onto our days. Death seems to land on holidays harder than the rest of the year. Rain, clouds and chills weigh heavily on us, bringing on...
Area Agency on Aging honors senior heroes
For the second year, the Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington will honor "senior heroes," residents who have served older adults "with excellence and compassion," according to a...
Local VFW post recognizes emergency responders
Submitted by Bill Tawater Each year, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States selects an emergency medical technician, a law enforcement officer, a firefighter, a 911 dispatcher to receive...
Winter weather preparedness
Winter storms can have significant impact on local communities. They can be both destructive and disruptive. Know what to do before, during and after a storm. The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds everyone that taking preparedness a...
A winter reading challenge at the library
The Bundle Up With Books online reading challenge runs Jan. 1-Feb. 29, 2024. Anyone from preschool age through adults can participate. Record your reading minutes on the Cathlamet Public Library Beanstack website or on the Beanstack app to earn...
Bingo! Crab Feed! Angels?
A BRAND NEW YEAR. Here we are in 2024, and it seems like 2023 just flew by! Now we will all have to get used to writing 2024 on everything, just when we've gotten used to writing 2023. At any rate, I hope you had a good New Year’s Eve and enjoyed a...
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I have some fun news. A couple years ago Ken Johnson asked me to do some interviews of local folks, so I have done quite a few. I hope to do more this year because it would be great to have more...
Library resumes storytime
The Cathlamet Public Library invites community members with small children to toddler and preschool storytime, Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. at the library. The library will be open for additional hours this winter, from 10 a.m. to noon...
Happy New Year!
MERRY CHRISTMAS! As I begin to write, it is actually Christmas Day, a very wet and blustery one, so I hope my power stays on long enough to finish it up and send it in. There is a high wind warning for this evening, so I'm planning on “batting d...
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School board news At the last Naselle/Grays River school board meeting, Bob Torppa was elected Chair, and Amy Hunt, Vice-Chair. Both have had years of experience serving on the School Board. Deep...
VFW Post 5297 presents awards to student essayists
Submitted by Bill Tawater On Dec. 20, at the J.C. Wendt Middle and Elementary School multi-purpose room, Wahkiakum Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5297 Commander Bill Tawater, Post Chaplain Dave Tutka,...
