Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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This famous original Musical Melodrama continues through September 10 every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with the box office opening at 6 p.m., doors at 6:30 p.m., and show at 7 p.m. Sunday Matinees are July 24, August 14 and September 4, show time 2 p.m., with the box office opening at 1 p.m., and doors at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $17 to $21 and can be purchased online by going to their website at www.astorstreetoprycompnay.com or by calling the Shanghaied Ticket Hotline at 503-325-6104. Seats can also be purchased at the door beginning one...
Live Music at Puget Island Farmers Market, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd. On Friday, August 5, Cliffs of Cathlamet (Jillian Raye and Erik Friend) will perform from 3-6 p.m., on the Up-Beet Stage. For more information call 360-560-3785....
Students interested in cheerleading at Wahkiakum High School are invited to meet the new coach and attend a mini-camp on Tuesday, August 9 from 10-2:30 in the WHS gym....
NOAA Fisheries research indicates that after accounting for harvest, in some years as many as 45 percent of the salmon tagged in the estuary disappear before reaching Bonneville Dam, according to a presentation in mid-July to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council. In 2010, researchers for NOAA Fisheries, the federal agency that oversees the Endangered Species Act for Columbia River Basin salmon and steelhead, began a research project to better understand what happens to the fish in the 140 miles between the ocean and Bonneville Dam when...
GETTING WARMER--We ended last week with a few showers and some cloudiness, but that was ok, as those extra high temperatures don't thrill me much anyway. However, for all those "want it hot" folks, Sunday began with clear blue skies and warm sunshine right off the bat, so I'm guessing they were mighty happy! If the forecast holds, it looks like Summer is returning this week, so keep lathered up with sun screen and enjoy! Sadly, another child was left in a car in the heat this past week and she is struggling to survive as temperatures rose to...
News from Naselle: This is it! Bring the family to Naselle for a fun filled weekend of FinnFest, including speakers, films, music performances, games, dancing and food. The event will take place at the Naselle-Grays River Valley School on July 29 and 30 and will conclude on Sunday morning, July 31 with a worship and closing ceremony. FinnFest takes place every other year in Naselle with free admission (although donations are always welcome and appreciated). This event highlights much of the Finnish culture and daily life over the years, with...
Greetings from the fair office. Wow, the fair is almost here! The Silver Buckle Series was a big hit again this past weekend. Thanks to Val and her crew for a job well done. The Fair Royalty will have a Car Wash at the Bank of Pacific on August 6. Come get your car washed and buy your Fair Pass. This year’s 7 p.m. entertainment is all returning bands from last year. Thursday at 7 p.m. will be the King Brothers, Friday's 7 p.m. show will bring back Country Band Sacred Road, and Saturday night the Journey tribute band TouchN, LoveN, SqueezeN w...
The eighteenth biennial Finnish American Folk Festival will take place at the schools in Naselle this weekend, July 29th-31st. This cultural event presents a feast for all the senses--sight-authentic costumes, folk dancers, exhibits such as art, a museum, historic photos, arts and crafts, Finnish war memorabilia, and genealogy charts. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. Friday at the schools which are located at the junction of SR 401 and SR 4. The Tori (marketplace) is open until 6 p.m. as are all the exhibits and food vendors. The featured film at...
The Care Careers Academy will offer a day Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program from August 2-4, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Included are 35 hours of classroom education, 32 hours of skills training and 40 hours of clinical instruction. Becoming a CNA allows graduates to work in a variety of medical settings including nursing homes, doctor’s offices, retirement homes, adult family homes and hospitals, as well as in-home senior/disabled care. CNA training is also a prerequisite for many nursing schools. There is currently a shortage of CNAs l...
The River Rat Tap is standing a little straighter these days thanks to developer Scott Espedal and his son, Jeff. According to Jeff, the Tap came into their hands when the former owner of the old bar contacted his father about a trade. He was interested in several leftover lots that the elder Espedal had after building homes at Glengate Loop. Espedal agreed. "We're from Portland but we love it down here," Jeff said. Jeff has a masters in teaching but wants to keep a hand in the family business....
Down the street and across the country, there are always patients in need of blood. Every two seconds someone needs blood in the U.S. You can help save lives by donating blood through the American Red Cross at the Wahkiakum Community blood drive at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church on Tuesday, August 2 from 1-6 p.m., at 549 SR 409 in Cathlamet. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call Patti Phillips at (360)795-8821 or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: wahkiakum....
"Quilting in the Ballroom" is the theme for the 2016 Clatskanie Quilt Show to be held August 5-6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at the IOOF Building, 75 S. Nehalem St. This event is sponsored by many local businesses with a $2.00 admission fee. They are also collecting non-perishable food for the local food bank. Among the items to take place are a Quilters Delight Raffle; Country Store; and a Shop Hop at local participating businesses. For more information and quilt show registration forms contact clatskaniequiltshow@wild...
The former owner of a vessel that sank in Bainbridge Island’s Eagle Harbor in 2013 pleaded guilty to charges of allowing the vessel to become derelict and polluting state waters. Anthony Smith’s tugboat, the Chickamauga, sank in Eagle Harbor in October of 2013, releasing between 200 and 300 gallons of diesel fuel into the water. At the time of the vessel’s sinking, Smith had allegedly not paid moorage fees in more than six months. Smith agreed to plead guilty to two charges: causing a vessel to become abandoned or derelict and disch...
A Construction Craft Laborer Apprenticeship Program through the WorkSource organization will be held in the near future. To learn more, attend an information session on August 3, 10 a.m., at the Wahkiakum Community Center, 101 Main St. Participants must be 18 years of age, have a 10th grade education and a valid drivers license. Work as part of a team that builds highways, water mains, treatment plants, light-rail systems, stadiums, airports, bridges, tunnels, factories and stores. Persons hired will receive full benefits including medical,...
Canning season is here as an abundance of food is being harvested. As you prepare for canning, do you know if your canner will seal the lids to the jars? You can have your canner lid tested to be sure that your food is correctly canned. Lids can be tested, Tuesdays 10-11:30 a.m. August 2 – September 20 for $4 at the WSU Extension office located at 1946 Third Avenue, Longview....
Live Music at Puget Island Farmers Market, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd. On Friday, July 29, Kerrie McNally will perform from 3-6 p.m., on the Up-Beet Stage. For more information call 360-560-3785. On Saturday, July 30 at River Mile 38 Brewing, Downhillbillies (Alex and John Arness) will perform from 5-8 p.m. on the Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has scheduled six public workshops in early August at which the public can comment on the department's proposals to expand conservation programs and provide more fishing and hunting opportunities through a combination of state funding and license fee increases. The workshops are part of WDFW's multi-year initiative, "Washington's Wild Future: A Partnership for Fish and Wildlife," an effort to strengthen the department's relationships with communities, increase support for conservation and...
The Care Careers Academy is offering a daytime Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Bridge program for Home Care Aides (HCAs) and Medical Assistants (MAs). This course will start Tuesday, August 2, and includes classroom instruction, skills training and five hours of clinical experience. Prerequisites for enrollees consist of having an up-to-date certification from Washington State as a Certified Home Care Aide or Medical Assistant. Students will need to take and pass the state CNA Certification Test to obtain certification. Day and evening...
Staff and volunteers at KMUN radio in Astoria are celebrating after a successful one day pledge drive that raised $11,000 to buy new back-up emergency generators for the community radio station. KMUN General Manager Joanne Rideout said the need was great and the community, and a generous grantor, responded. Rideout said an important part of the station's mission is emergency response, something the organization plans for and keeps as a high priority. But recent necessary expenditures on other vital equipment have spent down the small nonprofit'...
Wahkiakum County's Department of Emergency Management is looking for volunteers willing to play victims and other roles in a day long drill next month. Department Director Beau Renfro said the event would be a mass casualty incident emergency responder training. "I am in the need of victims/role players," Renfro said. "Our victims are the most important part of this event!" Here's what role players can expect: Prior to this event they will be moulaged. "This is the craft of making you look realistically injured," Renfro said. "We have several...
COOLER--This week began with some clouds but no rain, and Monday wound up much nicer than they said it was going to be as we even managed to get the lawn mowed before noon when the heavier cloud cover came in! By the time you read this, we're supposed to be warming up a little more so here's to some more summer weather coming our way for those sun lovers or for those who need some dry days to get that hay in, get the house painted, get the new roof on and of course, play at the beach in the sunshine! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays fr...
Julian Phillip Doumit of Cathlamet recently graduated from Central Washington University, cum laude, with a bachelor of arts degree in Economics, and a minor in finance. He is the son of Chris and Julieann Doumit of Cathlamet....
Live Music at Puget Island Farmers Market, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd. On Friday, July 22, Open Mic from 3-6 p.m., on the Up-Beet Stage. Bring your acoustic instrument and entertain. For more information call 360-560-3785. On Saturday, July 23 at River Mile 38 Brewing, Christine Darby will perform from 5-8 p.m. on the Crow’s Nest Stage, 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
Wahkiakum residents are invited to join the county sheriff's in celebrating National Night Out on August 2. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live. Neighborhoods across the nation host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and other various community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel and exhibits. "This year in Wahkiakum County," said...
The Charlotte House, a program of St. James Family Center, will host a Free Legal Clinic on Friday July 22, from noon to 3 p.m. Jeffrey Keddie, an Attorney with Northwest Justice Project, will present information on their services as well as helping individuals with specific family law questions, such as how to get a divorce, determining primary custody and visitation and/or establishing child support. Those interested in learning more about this clinic or who wish to sign up must call The Charlotte House at 360-795-6401 or toll free at...
