Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Koelsch Communities is starting a $3.2 million enhancement project in Longview. The project will include the Canterbury Inn, Delaware Plaza and Canterbury Gardens and work starts this spring and upon completion, in the autumn of 2017, will enhance the look and feel of one of Longview’s most respected companies. Following the hugely successful $9 million Canterbury Park expansion, Canterbury Inn, Delaware Plaza and Canterbury Garden are each taking their turn in enhancements throughout their communities. By once again utilizing local c...
The Care Careers Academy is offering a state approved Home Care Aide training program. The Home Care Aide program is 75 hours and encompasses: CarePro Core Basics training (on-line), Dementia, Mental Health and a hands-on HCA Skills training course. The on-line portion of this program is self-paced and can be accessed anywhere an internet connection is available. Dementia and Mental Health are available monthly and are offered for CEU credits. To learn more about career opportunities, tuition, schedules and job placement services call Care...
On April 13 at 6:00 p.m., Cowlitz County Master Gardeners will assist participants in starting vegetable plants. All participants must pre-register by April 10 by contacting Gary Fredricks at 577-3014 Ext 3 or at garyf@wsu.edu. Participants will pre-select their seeds for 18 starts (lettuce, tomato, basil, zinnias, etc.) prior to the workshop. Following a short presentation at the workshop, participants will plant the seeds in a mini greenhouse that they will take home. Attendees will receive a 10"X20" tray with greenhouse dome, 18 - 4" pots,...
Yet more eagles! Carol Cole photographed a gathering of juvenile and mature bald eagles on Puget Island....
SOGGY--As this week begins, it's a very soggy Sunday indeed. Saturday saw some breaks in the rain at least, but if you ask me, Sunday was just a good day to hunker down and stay put inside where it was nice and dry! The week looks to be fairly soggy until we possibly get a dry day on Friday, so we'll keep our fingers crossed that we can shed the rain gear and boots and soak in some sun rays as this third month of the year comes to an end; it's flying by! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from March 30-April 5 are Leif Carroll, Linda...
On April 12, the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency and the Washington Emergency Management Division will conduct an Earthquake and Tsunami Roadshow. The show includes presentations about earthquake and tsunami risk, actions one can take to be prepared (including tsunami evacuation planning), and information about whole community notifications. Interpretation services will be available for residents who speak Spanish. Presenters will include, Dr. Brian Atwater from the USGS, Ted Buehner, from the National Weather Service, Tim Walsh,...
El 12 de Abril, la Agencía de Manejo de Emergencias del Condado del Pacífico y la División de Administración de Emergencías de Washington llevarán a cabo un Roadshow de Terremoto y Tsunami. Esta presentación también contendrá información sobre las notificaciones de toda la comunidad y la información de planificación de la evacuación. Servicios de interpretación estarán disponibles para los residentes que hablan español. Entre los presentadores se encuentran el Dr. Brian Atwater del USGS, Ted Buehner, del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, Tim Wa...
Irene Martin will do a presentation at Appelo Archves Center, 1056 SR 4, Naselle, on April 1 at noon. Titled “Ship Jumpers and Mail Order Brides,” she will talk about why people chose to leave the Scandinavian countries to come to America. Irene Martin was born in England, raised in Canada, and has been a 40 year resident of the United States. She is a writer, fisher, and recently retired Episcopal priest. Her numerous books include Legacy and Testament: The Story of Columbia River Gillnetters, The Beach of Heaven which is a history of Wah...
To help recoup the costs to implement the state’s water quality permitting program that protects lakes, rivers and marine waters from pollution, the Department of Ecology is proposing an increase in annual fees that industries, local governments and others pay to be covered by stormwater and wastewater discharge permits. Permits protect clean water by setting limits on how much pollution may be discharged into the environment. Permit holders also receive technical assistance from the state when pollution problems occur. The fee changes being c...
A dog walk will be hosted at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park’s Netul Landing to help raise awareness about climate change, as well as promote outdoor activities. Leashed dogs will walk two miles on the Netul Trail, to Fort Clatsop and back. The event will take place on Thursday, April 20 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the park’s Netul Landing. The landing is approximately one mile past the visitor center entrance on Fort Clatsop Road. There will be prizes, drinks and snacks provided. Dog lovers and community members are welcome to attend. Astoria...
The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) is offering a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course in Raymond. Training is scheduled as follows: Thursday, May 4,- 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Friday, May 5,- 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 6, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, May 7, - 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The course will be held at the Grays Harbor College Riverview Center 600 Washington Avenue in Raymond. Pre-registration is required and is limited to 24 participants. The CERT program is an all-risk, all-hazard trainin...
A cat enjoyed sunshine while sitting on a cherry tree root by blooming daffodils. Photo by Rick Nelson....
Consumers will see sales tax rates increase starting Saturday in Cowlitz County and several other areas around the state. The sales tax rate in Cowlitz County will increase by one-tenth of one percent to help pay for emergency communications systems and facilities. The new sales tax rates for cities in Cowlitz County are: --7.8 percent in unincorporated Cowlitz County; --8.0 percent in Castle Rock; --7.9 percent in Kalama and Woodland, and --8.1 percent in Kelso and Longview. Shoppers in Kalama will pay a 7.9 percent sales and use tax rate....
The Care Careers Academy will offer an evening Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Bridge program for Home Care Aides (HCAs) and Medical Assistants (MAs). This course will start Monday, April 10. Daily and occasional evening classes are available. To learn more about career opportunities, tuition, schedules and job placement call Care Careers Academy at 360-636-4045 or visit www.carecareersacademy.com. The registration office is located at 872 15th Avenue, Longview....
Registration is open for spring quarter Continuing Education courses at Lower Columbia College in Longview. Courses cover topics such as building computer skills, painting, dancing, cake decorating, aging, field trips to Astoria and Portland, aerobics and low impact fitness, pottery, and parenting. Call 360-442-2840 or visit online at www.lowercolumbia.edu/ce to learn more....
Progress has been made on the Gillnetter's Memorial at the Elochoman Slough Marina in Cathlamet. The foundation has been poured and the structure of the memorial has been built. According to Stephanie Olsen, the first two large bronze plaques have arrived and about 60 name plates have been sold. To purchase a name plate of your own, get more information or to make a donation, contact Olsen at 360-957-1576. Donations for the memorial must be made to Olsen Markers....
This Saturday’s 3rd Birthday Party of River Mile 38 Brewery in Cathlamet will feature music by Razzvio, a duo composed of electric violinist Razz and drummer/producer Kevin Proctor of Monterey, Calif. (The print version of this story incorrectly stated the event would be on Friday; the event is Saturday.) Razz is a master of the Viper violin, a crimson 6-stringed, Flying V guitar shaped instrument with frets like a guitar and the capacity to blend a quartet’s worth of melody and harmony into one package. She is also a vocalist and a loo...
Master Gardeners will present classes on three nights on how to successfully grow strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Learn which varieties do well in this area, how to plant them and take care of them for a successful crop. The class discussing strawberries only will be held on April 4, the raspberries class on April 5 and the class only on blueberries held on April 6. All classes will be held at 6:00 p.m., in the Cowlitz Training Center, 1942 First Avenue, Longview. The cost is $5.00 per family per class to be collected at the door....
On Saturday, April 1, at River Mile 38 Brewing Company Third Anniversary Party. RAZZIVIO from Southern California, will perform from 5-8 p.m., on the Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
Talitha Ann Lee passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017. She was born in Springfield, Oregon on April 26, 1976. Talitha was a graduate of George Mason University with a BA in Communications, and had been employed as a mortgage broker in Fairfax, Virginia. Talitha is survived by her mother, Myrna (Fudge) Brown and husband Brig. Gen. Denis Brown, (USAF Ret.) of Wilmington, NC; her father, Dale Liid and wife, Yvonne of Portland, Oregon; two sisters, Dana Shalom Ramsey of Wilsonville, Oregon and Michal Ruth Lee of San Diego, California; a...
The J.A. Wendt PTO has announced their Spring 2017 Talent Show, to take place at the J.A. Wendt Multipurpose Room on Saturday, May 20. Entry forms are due Friday, April 14 at the child’s classroom or the school office for the PTO’s mailbox. Participants must complete a participation form, volunteer sheet and permission slip, available at the J.A. Wendt Elementary entrance (counter near the office), or online at www.facebook.com/jawendtpto/ or at The Eagle office. For further rules and parameters, contact Judi Whitacre at marymakk@yahoo.com or...
Leaders and residents of the Teen Challenge Center in Seattle will be sharing their life-changing stories at River of Life Assembly of God this Sunday, April 2 at 6 p.m. The Teen Challenge Seattle Metro Men's Center is a non-profit faith-based program for men who are 18 years or older, whose lives have been broken by life-controlling problems. The center helps them address personal issues that can include drugs, alcohol, gang activity, destructive behavior or other negative life styles. Through a combination of residential care, crisis...
The Friends of Skamokawa has postponed opening of their photography exhibit "Moments of Reflection" until Sunday, April 2. A prominent member of the community died and his memorial service is Saturday. They felt that all the local people would rather not have something conflicting with the service....
Wahkiakum students delighted the crowd and showed some real talent in acting, humor and song in two performances of the Missoula Children's Theatre's production of Alice in Wonderland on Saturday. Above: The Cheshire Cat was played by three: Shayla Russell, Selena Salas, and Ava Thomas. Like the cat in the story they would disappear and reappear in different places. It would take all three to finish one sentence, while they quickly popped up in different places on the stage, much to the delight...
Submitted by the Wahkiakum County Department of Health and Human Services Washington State has 31 county health departments, three multi-county health districts and two city-county health departments, all of which are referred to as Local Health Jurisdictions (LHJ). And despite the fact that Wahkiakum County is the second smallest county in the state, we have our own autonomous LHJ. LHJs are local government agencies, not satellite offices of the state Department of Health or the State Board of Health, and they are capable of tailoring their se...
