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Area artists are invited to participate in the Columbian Artists Association’s 42nd annual juried Spring Art Show to be held March 5 through March 25, at the Three Rivers Mall, Kelso, (space D-1168). The show is open to artists 18 and older from Cowlitz, Clark, Wahkiakum, Lewis, and Pacific counties in Washington and Clatsop and Columbia counties in Oregon. Entries must be original 2-D and 3-D completed in the last two years. Work will be judged and cash awards given in each category. Additional awards include a memorial award, sponsor a...
Salty Talks presents Aaron Webster, “Waves Tides and Currents” on Thursday, February 15, 6:30 p.m. at the Salt Hotel and Pub, 147 Howerton Ave, on the Ilwaco waterfront. What’s the difference between sneaker waves, longshore drifts and rip currents? Find out at this presentation. Aaron Webster will give his lecture, “Waves, Tides, and Currents” exploring the distinct river and ocean maritime systems that make this area unique. Webster is well-recognized throughout the northwest for his interpretive programs. His presentations foster a better...
After three years as director of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), Dr. Jim Unsworth informed the state Fish and Wildlife Commission that he will resign his position effective Feb. 7. "This has been a challenging, educational, and often rewarding experience," Unsworth said in a letter to Commission Chairman Brad Smith. "It is now time for me to pursue other professional and personal goals in wildlife and natural resources management." Smith said the Commission, a citizen panel appointed by the governor to set policy for...
Razor clam digging got underway recently on various coastal beaches. State shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the dig after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat. Four beaches will be open for digging on different days throughout the period, said Dan Ayres, coastal shellfish manager with WDFW. "Not every beach is open every day – so folks need to be sure they know if the beach they are headed for is open," Ayres said. "We've staggered the days various beaches are open to m...
WEATHER--It was quite a weekend as it was wet and pretty doggone windy too. Thankfully the last half of Sunday wasn't too bad and we got to dry out a little and see calmer weather just prior to the big football games! But the end of last week, it was really wild, as the coastal areas just got hammered with massive waves, which came crashing through bottom floors of several Lincoln City hotels and did a considerable amount of damage. This was no time to have a bottom floor condo, that's for sure! Sadly, there was also a person swept to sea after...
News from Naselle: Sports calendar for the Naselle Comet teams this week: Today (Thursday), high school boys basketball in Naselle with Firm Foundation at 5:30 p.m.; Friday, high school girls basketball at Astoria at 6 p.m.; Saturday, high school girls basketball in Naselle with Lake Quinault at 3 p.m.; Monday, middle school boys basketball in Naselle with South Bend at 5:45 p.m., JV girls basketball at Ilwaco at 4 p.m.; Tuesday, high school boys and girls basketball in Naselle with WSD at 5:45 p.m.; Wednesday, high school boys and girls...
Patty Britcher, board president for the Lower Columbia Association of Realtors presented Kay Cochran and the Pioneer Community Association a check for $1,000 recently. According to PCA member Suzanne Holmes, the money will either fund a project or be used as a match for grant applications. The PCA is planning several improvements around the center including painting, upgrading the bathrooms, replacing carpet and first floor windows, and the installation of some tapestries. From left to right:...
About two dozen people gathered Tuesday morning in the Wahkiakum Community Center for a pie social, with local musicians adding to the atmosphere. Photo courtesy of Mary Ann Nelson....
The Liberty Theatre will present a song and string trio concert on February 4 at 3 p.m. The theater is located at 1203 Commercial Street in Astoria. Soprano Laura Wayte will perform with Portland composer Nicole Portley, Eugene artist Helen Liu and the string trio of Della Davies, Annissa Olsen and Kathryn Brunhaver. They will also perform the poetry of Denise Levertov, presented along with an art installation by Liu on the Liberty stage....
The Liberty Theatre recently announced that it has been awarded the third and final grant needed to purchase and install a permanent sound system in the theater. Pacific Power Foundation has awarded the Liberty Theatre the remaining $4,000 for the project. This will be combined with the previous awards of $22,000 by the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation and $15,000 from the Oregon Community Foundation. The Liberty Theatre currently pays between $1,000 and $1,500 per event to rent an adequate sound system for Liberty presented...
The Astor Street Opry Company has announced open auditions for “See how They Run” by Philip King and Directed by Edward James. Auditions are set for February 4 at 6 p.m., and 5 at 7 p.m., at the ASOC Playhouse, 129 Bond St., Astoria. The play calls for nine players; six men (appearing 20’s and up), and three women (appearing 18 and up). Ages are flexible. Ideally all players will have either a British, Cockney or Irish Accent, but not mandatory. No previous experience is necessary. The show runs March 30, 31, April 6, 7, 8,13, 14, 20, 21, 2...
The Astor Street Opry Company will present “Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure” for youths, with special permission from Pioneer Drama Service. Show dates are Saturday and Sundays, February 17, 18, 24, 25 and March 3, 4. All shows are at 2 p.m. The house opens 30 minutes before each performance. The Astor Street Opry Company is located at 129 Bond St., Astoria. For more information, email info@astorstreetoprycompany.com. Learn more on their website at www.astorstreetoprycompany.com. or find them on Facebook....
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission their schedule for free days, when visitors to state parks will not need a Discover Pass for day-use visits. State Parks free days are in keeping with the legislation that created the Discover Pass—a $30 annual or $10 one-day permit required on lands managed by Washington State Parks and the Washington departments of Natural Resources (DNR) and Fish & Wildlife (WDFW). The Discover Pass legislation provided that State Parks could designate up to 12 free days each year when the pass would n...
In reference to last week’s letter to the editor from George Wehrfritz, I wanted to take this opportunity to express that The Community Center supports creating and sustaining a community of inclusion. We respect and value the unique contributions and perspectives of all members of our community. We provide social services and programs to empower individuals and promote community respect. If, for any reason, you feel as though this is not what you are receiving from us please stop in and we can talk. We want everyone to feel comfortable when t...
Story and photos by Taylor McAvoy WNPA Olympia News Bureau OLYMPIA (Jan. 22) -- Under a sea of umbrellas, hundreds of pro-life activists held roses and signs on the steps of the Capitol Legislative Building in Olympia on Monday. Republican lawmakers spoke to the crowd at the annual March For Life calling for a halt to several abortion and contraception bills. "We have to be louder and stronger than them because we are on the right side of life and of this issue," Representative Liz Pike,...
By Alex Visser WNPA Olympia News Bureau OLYMPIA (Jan. 19) -- One of the year’s most important legislative battles in Washington state came to a surprisingly quick conclusion last Thursday evening when a water-use bill passed both chambers and went to the desk of Gov. Jay Inslee, who signed it into law the next day. In 2016, the state Supreme Court’s Hirst decision essentially halted development across the state when it determined that counties were not adequately examining impacts on stream and river flow levels. The decision weighed hea...
By Josh Kelety WNPA Olympia News Bureau OLYMPIA (Jan. 19) --The state Legislature passed a capital budget on Jan. 18—a day late for affordable housing projects across the state to receive crucial funding. Affordable housing developers had until 5 p.m. on Jan. 17 to apply for federal low income housing tax credits from the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. But in order for projects to qualify for the tax credits, developers must show that they have enough funding lined up. And without a capital budget funding the crucial Housing Trust...
U.S. Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler will host a live telephone town hall on Monday at 6:30 p.m. All residents of Southwest Washington’s third congressional district are invited to join for a conversation about tax cuts, tolling and whatever else is on their mind. Southwest Washington residents can sign up to receive a call to join the telephone town hall by contacting Herrera-Beutler's Vancouver office to be placed on the call list by calling (360) 695-6292. Residents can also call in to join the telephone town hall at any point during t...
SUNSHINE--I think we all agree that the sunshine last Saturday and Sunday was certainly a welcome break from the dreary rain we'd been dealing with. Of course, this was a three day weekend, and it figures that we could only have two of the three be nice, but oh well, that was better than none! The clouds rolled in on Monday morning and they say this whole week is supposed to be wet, but this is one time that I wish the forecasters would be wrong, as we really were enjoying those sunny, uplifting days! BE WARY--For those that are traveling SR 4...
News from Naselle: Sports calendar for the Naselle Comet teams this week: Today (Thursday), high school boys and girls basketball at WSD at 5:30 p.m., middle school boys basketball in Naselle with Ocosta at 5:45 p.m.; Monday, middle school boys basketball in Naselle with North Beach at 5:45 p.m.; Tuesday, high school boys and girls basketball at Columbia Adv. at 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, middle school boys basketball at Willapa Valley at 5:45 p.m., JV girls basketball in Naselle with Ilwaco at 7 p.m. Go Comets! Wednesday, the 23rd, is an early...
The Wahkiakum Lions honored Tanner Grove as their Student of The Month for December. Tanner is a member of the Broadcasting Club at WHS and likes to do podcasting. After high school he plans to attend LCC. Tanner is pictured with his parents Dan and Christie as he received a certificate and check from Lion Brian McClain. Lions Club President Brian McClain greeted Rebecca Castillo as a new member of the Wahkiakum Lions Club as he performed the induction ceremony at their Monday meeting. Her...
Sadly, all too many property owners know the frustration of having that vision of a beautiful lawn ruined by moles. On January 30 at 6:00 p.m., Malcolm Worrell will talk about which techniques are the most effective in getting rid of moles. Worrell will discuss what works and what products fail to get results. The class will be held for free in the Fair Exposition located in Longview at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. For more information, contact Gary...
On January 25, at noon, Chris Roubicek, Attorney in Castle Rock, will discuss the uses and abuses of Durable Powers of Attorney. The program, sponsored by Washington State University Extension, will be held for free at the Cowlitz Co. Museum, 405 Allen Street, Kelso. For more information, contact Gary Fredricks at 577-3014 Ext 3 or garyf@wsu.edu....
Washington State University Extension in Cowlitz County is offering Master Gardener Volunteer training starting in January in Longview. Participants receive over 90 hours of training covering in-depth community gardening topics from edible and ornamental plants to composting and environmental issues, from plant health care to problem identification and management. Training sessions, held in Longview, start January 19, and continue on the first and third Fridays of every month (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) through the end of June. The WSU Master G...
Submitted by Brent Freeman Administrative Director Wahkiakum School District Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers... Excellence... Simply Delivered... When it absolutely, positively has to be there... These are the slogans for major US delivery services. Here in Wahkiakum County, we also have a delivery service that carries our most precious cargo and has done so for decades with little recognition. The Wahkiakum School District Transportation Department...
