Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Wahkiakum County Amateur Radio Club (callsign: N7WAH) is hosting a class to help folks learn about Amateur Radio, Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services, and to prepare for the FCC Technician test. The club welcomes all interested citizens. As folks who attended the recent Job Fair at WHS learned, amateur radio operators (aka "Hams") help with local emergency services, contact others around the globe, experiment with cutting technologies before they become public, and gain useful job skills...
Salty Talks presents an evening of conversation on Wednesday, May 10 at Ilwaco’s Salt Pub & Hotel. It took over 50 years to build the immense structures that define the mouth of the Columbia River. They were constructed with the best turn-of-the-century technology. Steamships and locomotives moved and placed over 3 million tons of stone to build the North Jetty alone. Their construction has had a profound effect on both the people and the landscape of the region. Join local historian Gary Kobes to hear more about the fascinating history of b...
Three Wahkiakum High School students traveled to Wenatchee last weekend to participate in the State Trap Meet, according to VoAg teacher Kyle Hurley. There were over over 150 competitors from 34 teams representing schools from all over the state. Out of a possible score of 100, Zach Johnston shot 83, Michael Martin 81, and Jaiden Mahitka 73. Our boys didn't place in the top five, but those are pretty good scores for our guys," Hurley said. "Especially for this year, considering how wet it has...
Four turtles climbed on a log and enjoyed sunshine in a Puget Island slough. Photo courtesy of Art Pedersen....
The Astor Street Opry Company will hold auditions for its 33rd consecutive season of Shanghaied in Astoria, an award-winning, vaudeville-style, musical-melodrama, on May 20, 6 p.m., and May 21, 12 noon to 2 p.m. Over two dozen colorful parts are open for guys and gals 17 to any age, including parts for sturdy women, nefarious saloon owners, fun fishermen, nasty villains, and a sweetheart or two, along with spots for dancers, musicians and technical back-stage help. Shanghaied in Astoria began in 1985 with a bare-bones budget and a cast of...
State shellfish managers have canceled the first two days (April 24 and 25) of a tentatively planned eight-day razor clam dig due to rising marine toxin levels. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will announce next week whether the rest of the dig, now scheduled to begin April 26, will go forward as planned. Recent tests have found toxin levels at all ocean beaches meet health standards, but the Washington Department of Health has asked for one more test to be sure, said Dan Ayres, coastal shellfish manager for WDFW. "In the...
A bipartisan measure that will streamline a process for opening new habitat for endangered salmon and other aquatic species has been sent to Governor Inslee. House Bill 1275, sponsored by Rep. Brian Blake (D-Aberdeen) passed both chambers with unanimous support. State law requires forest landowners to remove or replace culverts and other stream crossing structures, located in their land, which can block fish from reaching their spawning grounds and young salmon from reaching the ocean. To date, forest landowners have spent over $300 million in...
Trout stocking crews are working to plant fish throughout the state in preparation for April 22, when several hundred lowland lakes open for a six-month fishing season. Although many lakes are open year-round, the fourth Saturday in April marks the traditional start of the lowland lakes fishing season, when hundreds of thousands of anglers are expected to turn out to fish. WDFW fish hatchery crews have been stocking more than 16 million trout and kokanee in lakes statewide. Those fish include 2.3 million catchable trout, nearly 150,000 larger...
On Saturday morning at Skamokawa Vista Park, the start for the annual Easter Egg Hunt was sounded. Lickety split, the kids were off. Far right, The hunt was over, and these two young ladies awaited instruction for the next bit of fun. Below, even the bucket had a dapper look. Photos by Diana Zimmerman....
WILD ONE--Depending on where you were this past week, you may have had some really crazy weather, which included lots of wind, rain, hail or if you were headed over an area of higher elevation, even some snow! While we had a slight blip in our power and several bumps, we didn't have a major outage here, but I know lots of other areas certainly did. While we got a break on Sunday for awhile, Monday was blustery and rain and hail were back in our area off and on. Here's hoping for some drier stretches of weather soon! NOT READY?!--Once again,...
The Flea Market was a success on Saturday; once again a lot of good treasures found new homes. This Friday night at the Multi-purpose Room at JA Wendt Elementary will be the the fair board’s annual Easter Bingo. Cards are 3 for $10.00 and plays all bingo games. So come out and have a fun filled night at bingo! We are looking for Fair Royalty. Anyone wanting more information should contact the fair office. I am starting to put the schedule together for the fair. This year the fair board has made some changes to the days. Thursday is Senior C...
An opportunity to learn how to pressure cook and can salmon is available through a class to be held at the Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park on April 26 at 10 a.m. The class, provided by a grant through the Wahkiakum Marine Resource Committee, will be presented by WSU Extension Agent Carrie Backman and Carol Ervest, who have both received training and are Food Safety/Preservation Information Assistants through WSU. To register for the class contact WSU Extension at 360-795-3278....
The Astor Street Opry Company will hold auditions for its 33rd consecutive season of Shanghaied in Astoria, an award-winning, vaudeville-style, musical-melodrama, on May 20, 6 p.m., and May 21, 12 noon to 2 p.m. Over two dozen colorful parts are open for guys and gals 17 to any age, including parts for sturdy women, nefarious saloon owners, fun fishermen, nasty villains, and a sweetheart or two, along with spots for dancers, musicians and technical back-stage help. Shanghaied in Astoria began in 1985 with a bare-bones budget and a cast of...
Naselle Lutheran Church will host its annual Salad Luncheon on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m., until 1 p.m. A variety of salads will be offered for a suggested donation of $7.00. The Lutheran bakers plan to provide an array of baked goods, including some with Finnish origin for purchase. The quilters have focused on helping provide warmth for the Astoria Warming Center this winter, so a limited number of quilts along with handcrafted items will also be available. Gardeners can purchase a variety of tomatoes for spring planting. Proceeds from...
Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler announced that her office is now accepting submissions for the 2017 Congressional Art Competition. The competition is open to all high school students, grades 9-12, who attend a school in Southwest Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. The winner of the competition will have his or her artwork displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol Building. The winner will also receive free airfare for themselves and one guest to attend the annual ribbon-cutting ceremony in Washington D.C. in June 2017. The second a...
Earth Day 2017 is Saturday, April 22 and friends of the Pioneer Community Association and Cathlamet Community Center invite the public to join them for some much needed Spring cleaning. It’s time to polish up our curb appeal and make our little town shine after a long, wet winter. Last October 22, more than 50 volunteers turned out on National Make a Difference Day for the first Tidy Up the Town event. Much was accomplished and they are excited about what we can be achieved with even more people. They will meet at 9:00 a.m., in the Community Ce...
The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington will be available every Friday afternoon from 2:00-4:00 p.m., here at the Community Center. Are you or a loved one struggling to navigate the maze of options, decisions, and challenges as you age, care for a loved one, or live with a disability? Information and assistance is here to support you! A representative will be here on Fridays to assist you with services. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. Contact Carole Glowacki at (360) 795-8630 option 4 to...
Emma Colombo, 8th grade student in the Naselle Grays River School district is this year’s winner of the Great White Tail Run art design contest. Second place is Avalon Sullivan, a 5th grade student also from Naselle and 3rd place is Ella Poivon, 1st grade student from the Wahkiakum School District. Honorable mention go to Esther Ames, 10th grade student and Svetlana Goldinov, 5th grade student from the Wahkiakum School District and Kaylee Langston, a 5th grade student from Naselle. Emma will receive a shirt with her design and $25. Avalon a...
The 2017 Career & Networking Fair will be held Tuesday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the LCC Student Center Conference Rooms on the Lower Columbia College campus in Longview. This is a free event open to all area job seekers. Participants should bring their resume and dress as if they were attending a job interview. More than 35 represenatives of area employers will be present. Registration is through Eventbrite at https://2017careerandnetworkingfair.eventbrite.com....
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is scheduled to take action on proposed changes to state hunting rules for deer, elk, waterfowl and other game species during a public meeting April 14-15 in Spokane. The commission, a citizen panel appointed by the governor to set policy for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), will convene at the Red Lion River Inn in Spokane, 700 N. Division Street. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. both days. A complete agenda for the meeting is available at http:...
Madison LaBerge, of Cathlamet, was one of 509 students at Eastern Oregon University named to the dean's list for the 2017 winter term. Qualifying students achieve and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while completing a minimum of 12 hours of graded coursework for the duration of the term....
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce has announced the following local events: Wahkiakum County Fair, Easter Bingo, Grade School Multipurpose Room, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. St. James Family Center, Wahkiakum County Legal Clinic, River Street Building, April 14, 1-3 p.m. Appelo Archives Center, 7th Annual Loggers Reunion, Appelo Archives Center, Naselle, April 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. WorkSource of Cowlitz and Wahkiakum, LCC, Goodwill, Career & Networking Fair, LCC Student Center Conference Rooms, April 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Plan, Shop, Save & Cook, St. James...
Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler will host a live telephone town hall on April 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. All residents of Southwest Washington’s third congressional district are invited to join Jaime for a conversation about health care, taxes, the economy and whatever else is on their mind. “Telephone town halls are a great way for folks from rural farm land and urban centers to all join me for a live, back-and-forth conversation from the convenience of their kitchen tables,” said Jaime. “I look forward to updating residents on my efforts...
On April 25 at 6:00 p.m., WSU Master Gardeners Dave Walker with his wife Colleen and Ted Cunningham will pass along tips on how to successfully grow giant pumpkins. They will discuss which varieties should be used and how to care for them that allows them to achieve their giant size. 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 Fredricks at 577-3014 Ext 3 or...
The Skamokawa Grange became a venue for live music on Saturday, an event that members hope to make a regular occurrence at the hall. Wahkiakum High School students Ayesha Ahmed and Novella Hokkanen opened the show, performing solos. Then Brent Davis of Portland sat down and sang a set of original songs, along with a couple of covers. Kerrie McNally of Skamokawa, accompanied by local musicians Erik Friend on the mandolin and Jeff Blackburn on the drums, sang several numbers from her catalog....
