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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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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...
The internationally acclaimed King’s Heralds quartet will perform a concert on August 3, 7 p.m., at the Cathlamet Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3 Fern Hill Rd. The public is welcome to attend. The inter-denominational group has toured the United States and over 50 other countries and has received 23 Silver Angels Awards from Excellence in Media and a Gold Angel Award in recognition of their being the oldest, continuous Gospel Quartet in America. The King’s Heralds perform in a variety of musical styles, making them a favorite with aud...
In an effort to provide for the safety and well-being of students, employees and visitors, Lower Columbia College (LCC) contracted with ALS (Australian Laboratory Systems) to test for potential lead concentration in water sources on campus. Samples were taken in every building on campus from fixtures most likely to be used for human consumption, such as water fountains, breakroom sinks, ice machines, etc. Samples were drawn in the early morning after a long weekend, allowing for “worst case” lead build-up. According to results provided by ALS...
From The Columbia Basin Bulletin With the current 10-year federal court agreement – U.S. v. Oregon-- that guides Columbia River basin salmon and steelhead harvest set to expire next year, federal agencies have announced their intention to prepare a joint environmental impact statement to help guide a new harvest agreement post-2017. “Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA),” say the federal agencies in a Federal Register notice, “this notice announces that NMFS and USFWS (together, the Services) intend to prepare a joint E...
State wildlife managers are seeking public input on their recommendations to change the listing status for five protected wildlife species in Washington. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) recommends removing bald eagles and peregrine falcons from Washington's endangered species list and downlisting American white pelicans to threatened status from endangered. Wildlife managers also recommend elevating the protective status of marbled murrelets and lynx to endangered from threatened status. WDFW periodically reviews the statu...
MIXED--When it came to nice days or wet days, it sure depended on where you were last weekend as to how good of a day it was. As I was looking at black skies and watched the rain pound down, I saw postings and pictures of folks enjoying the sunshine as close by as Cathlamet, Rainer and as far away as Sunriver! But West Valley seemed to have hooked onto a rain cloud and it was making sure it gave my lawn a good watering; one perk of the rain I guess! We'll just hope the blue skies will show back up as suggested by the weather maps and the Bald...
El jueves el 21 julio, a las 70 p.m., la agencia de Manejo de Emergencias del Pacific County (PCEMA) tendrá una hora larga presentación sobre los recientes eventos de tsunami en Chile y Japón “Sobreviviendo a tsunamis en Chile, Japón y Long Beach.” Así como la forma de sobrevivir a un evento similar en la Península de Long Beach. La presentación estará en la iglesia católica de St. Mary en Seaview. PCEMA será dirigidos específicamente a la población de habla hispana en toda la región. La sesión se presentará sólo en español. Los presen...
On July 21 at 7 p.m., the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency will host “Sobreviviendo a tsunamis en Chile, Japón y Long Beach” an hour long presentation about recent tsunami events in Chile and Japan, as well as how to survive a similar event on the Long Beach Peninsula. This presentation will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Seaview. PCEMA will be specifically reaching out to the Spanish speaking population throughout the region. The session will be presented in Spanish only. Presenters will include Marco Cisternas from the Un...
Members of the Washington National Guard and the Washington State Guard who meet state residency and other requirements can qualify for free hunting licenses under a new law that took effect recently. A free license package to hunt big game, small game, and migratory waterfowl is now available to active, full-time members of the National and State Guard, and to those who participate in drill training with these military units on a part-time basis. Those interested in receiving the free licensing package must submit a printed application to WDFW...
The Washington Association of County Officials has announced the five individuals to receive the 2016/17 Washington Counties Scholarship Fund award. One of the recipients is Rory Heywood, a 2016 Wahkiakum High School graduate. Both the Washington Association of County Officials and the Washington State Association of Counties administer the scholarship. The scholarship awards five eligible dependents of county employees or elected officials $3,000 annually. To date the organizations have awarded over $205,000 to deserving individuals. "We are...
