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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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The Columbia Basin is possibly looking at a summer with progressively diminishing water supplies, because of similar conditions that developed last year across the basin. Mountain snowpacks were at or near average by mid-April in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, but warm temperatures — in some cases record highs — fueled an early snowpack runoff that peaked on some waterways weeks ahead of historic expectations. The Natural Resource Conservation Service issued reports for the four states in June that indicate similar outlooks for the res...
2,394 birds shot this year Plaintiffs in a federal case in which they seek to stop the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from continuing to shoot and oil double crested cormorant eggs in the lower Columbia River estuary called talk of “devastating impacts” on salmon by the birds’ predation “little more than a biological soundbite.” In their supplemental brief federal defendants said the plaintiffs’ brief was just a rehash of what the court has already heard and resolved. Attorneys for the plaintiffs – the Audubon Society of Portland and others ...
The Washington Education Association (WEA) has endorsed Secretary of State Kim Wyman for re-election. With over 85,000 members, the Washington Education Association is the largest representative of public school employees in Washington. They also endorsed Secretary Wyman in 2012. Secretary Wyman thanked the WEA for their endorsement, saying, “I am grateful to the Washington Education Association for their endorsement. I am dedicated to engaging students and young people in our democracy. Maintaining a strong education system is central to t...
Large livestock and animal facilities are one step closer to having a standard set of practices that protect surface and groundwater quality under an updated permit proposed by the Washington Department of Ecology. Ecology is updating the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) general permit, which expired in 2011. The permit addresses manure management at facilities that confine large numbers of livestock, poultry or other animals in order to protect water quality. Changes in the new permit will address protection of groundwater health,...
After incorporating feedback from business and environmental stakeholders, the Washington Department of Ecology has released an updated version of the state’s first-ever rule to cap carbon pollution. The Clean Air Rule will reduce carbon pollution to help slow climate change. Ecology withdrew its original draft of the Clean Air Rule in order to act quickly on improvements and to stay on track with adopting the rule by late summer. Now the agency wants to hear from the public and is accepting comments on the rule. Some of the changes made to t...
WARM BEGINNING--As this week begins, it's a toasty Sunday; upper 80s in West Valley and I've heard other areas are a little hotter than that, but that's plenty for me. I'm sure those that got soaked last Thursday and Friday are glad to see the sun arrive once again, as it's tough to start a big garage and yard sale when it's super soggy out there. However, it's supposed to be dry all week, and possibly all through the holiday weekend so be sure to take all the heat precautions. However, with the cloudiness here on Monday and Tuesday mornings,...
Live Music at Puget Island Farmers Market, 59 W. Birnie Slough Rd. On Friday, July 1, Layton Elliott will perform from 3-6 p.m., on the Up-Beet Stage. For more information call 360-560-3785. On Saturday, July 2 at River Mile 38 Brewing Company Cliffs of Cathlamet (Jillian Raye and Erik Friend) will perform from 5 to 8 p.m., on the Crow's Nest Stage during Live at Five. 285 Third St., Cathlamet. For more information call 360-366-4662....
As part of the "Rolling on the River" maritime exhibit at the River Life Interpretive Center at Redmen Hall in Skamokawa, Peter Brix, author of The Brix Maritime Story, will sign copies of this history of the Brix family and its relationship to commerce on the Lower Columbia River on July 9 from 1-3 p.m. The story of the Knappton Tug Boat Company and its importance to logging, bridge building and the lives of people on the Lower Columbia River is beautifully told in Mr. Brix's book. The Knappton Tug Boat Company's history is interrelated with...
The Wahkiakum High School second semester honor roll for the 2015-16 school year has been announced. The following students earned a 4.0 grade – point average: Makenzie Anderson, Charlie Ashe, Morgan Bashore, Mckensi Fluckiger, Tyler Gorley, Sydney Hansen, Rory Heywood, Shona Heywood, Ellie Leitz and McKenzie Menard. 9th grade: Luke Brown, Macie Elliott, Stephanie Hake, Trinity Klecker and Seth Kuljis. 10th grade: Jon Berry, Zach Brown, Bryce Good, Mica Kincade, Madison Mace, Grayci Thomas and Casey Wilson. 11th grade: Cheyenne Barton, S...
Private citizens, community groups and local and state government agencies are working together to encourage safe and responsible celebrations on Long Beach Peninsula and other Washington beaches over the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. The “Beach-Friendly Fourth” campaign is intended to help ensure the safety of people and wildlife, as well as the cleanliness of beach areas and wildlife habitat during and after the holiday. The Beach-Friendly Partners welcome visitors over the holiday, with the following reminders: Use existing cam...
From July 18-22, 10 a.m. to noon, an art camp for youth will be held at Tsuga Gallery, 70 Main St., Cathlamet. Classes are open for students in grades 2-6. Students may sign up for one day or all five days. Each day will cover a different subject. Cost is $25 per day or $115 for all five days. The cost includes all supplies. Experienced art instructor Debbie Thoma will teach the classes, bringing over 10 years of experience in elementary school art. She will be at the Tsuga Gallery on Bald Eagle Day, July 16, for a free demonstration where stud...
As Oregon and Washington canceled the second Bonneville Dam reservoir white sturgeon season and opened up more fishing for commercial gillnetters in the lower Columbia River select area fisheries, the run of sockeye salmon already has exceeded pre-season estimates. The count of sockeye at Bonneville Dam June 22 was 168,989, already far more than the pre-season forecast of 101,600 fish predicted late last year by the U.S. v Oregon technical advisory committee. The average 50 percent passage date for the fish is June 27. “The sockeye run is obvio...
Anglers can reel in salmon off the Washington coast beginning July 1, when the ocean sport fishery gets underway daily in all four marine areas. This year's sport fishing opportunities are mostly focused on chinook salmon, which are forecast to return at a rate slightly above the 10-year average, said Wendy Beeghley, an ocean salmon manager with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Anglers can fish for chinook in all four marine areas. Only Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco) will be open for coho retention. Fishery managers have...
Fibre Federal Credit Union organized an evening of bingo at Kelso Eagles raising nearly $5,200 for Community Home Health & Hospice Community’s charity care program. Charity care helps uninsured and underinsured patients needing home health and hospice services, inpatient respite care, telemonitoring, grief support and translation services. Last year, Community provided $663,812 in charity care....
The Care Careers Academy is offering an evening Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Bridge program for Home Care Aides (HCAs) and Medical Assistants (MAs). This course will start July 1, from 5-9:30 p.m. Included are 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. CNA...
Effective 12:01 a.m., Friday, July 15, 2016, officials from Wahkiakum County will enact a ban on all outdoor burning. As of July 15, all land clearing, residential and silvicultural burning is banned until further notice. This burn ban does not apply to federally managed land within Wahkiakum County. Recreational campfires are allowed if built in improved fire pits in designated campgrounds, such as those typically found in local, county, and state parks and in commercial campgrounds. On private land, campfires are permitted with the landowner...
State Fire Marshal Charles M. Duffy has announced that in 2015 there were 240 fires caused by fireworks. Wildland and vegetation fires accounted for 193, or 80% of all fireworks caused fires, resulting in $12,555 of loss and damages. Summer weather conditions can make vegetation extremely dry and susceptible to fire. While discharging fireworks, a small fire can easily get out of control if the fuels (grass and other vegetation) are present. If a firework comes into contact with a vegetated area, use a hose or a bucket of water to heavily soak...
The Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council (SWWDC) will begin doing business as Workforce Southwest Washington (Workforce SW) as of July 1, 2016. The organization will continue to serve as the Workforce Development Board for Clark, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties. In addition to the new name, the company has released a new logo and will rebrand and launch a new website, www.WorkforceSW.org, in mid-July. Email addresses for staff will change to first initial followed by last name @workforcesw.org. Phone numbers and the organization's...
begins with broad opposition June 27 marked the first day of hearings for the adjudication process on Tesoro-Savage’s proposed oil terminal in Vancouver. Over 200 people rallied outside and packed the hearing in red shirts to show their opposition to oil trains and support requests from tribes, cities, and the Washington Department of Natural Resources to deny the terminal. “This terminal proposal is a public health disaster waiting to happen,” said Dr. Beth Lee, a family practice physician from Clark County who spoke to the assembled crowd. “W...
Several spots are open in the Nature Adventure Camp, at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, held July 11-15, as well as Nature Survival Camp, held July 18-22. Both camps are led by experienced educators, including bilingual, Spanish-speaking counselors and recreational leaders. The camps offer fun day activities, and feature exciting overnight opportunities, perfect for campers looking to experience a first-time campout. Nature Adventure Camp, held July 11-15, offers a week’s worth of adventures at the park and nearby, as well as an overn...
Allie Bennett will be in sixth grade this fall but she finished up her fifth grade year working on a personal project after being inspired by something she saw online. "It was a bucket that you put in the water that picks up trash," Allie said. "But it cost way too much money." That's when her grandfather Allan Bennett suggested a project he found on the Boat US website. It involved building bins to recycle fishing lines. "Can we do it?" was Allie's immediate response. The pair approached Port...
SUPER NICE--We couldn't have asked for a nicer Father's Day with the sun shining and temperatures in the mid-70's, along with a little breeze, so that was great for all those who held barbecues or traveled here or there to treat Dad out on his special day! I have to admit, if you were working in the yard on the sunny side of your house, you might have felt it was a bit too warm. I was thinking it was more like the mid-80s when I was out there. The first day of Summer was Monday and while it began a little cloudy, it too was a great day, so for...
Skyline Golf Course will hold a summer golf clinic starting June 21 on Tuesdays and Thursdays through the end of July at the driving range. Middle School aged kids play at 9 a.m.; high school aged kids at 10 a.m. Elementary school aged kids check with Nick Vavoudis at 360-200-3133....
The Julia Butler Hansen Heritage Center will be open for tours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Tuesday, June 28. The Julia Butler Hansen House is the oldest house in Cathlamet and Wahkiakum County and is owned by the Wahkiakum Community Foundation. The tours will be given by David Hansen, son of the late Julia Butler Hansen and will highlight the history of the house, Julia's family and the historic water colors depicting Cathlamet in the 1880's, 1890's and early 1900's that were painted by the late Maude Kimball Butler, Julia's mother. Visitors...
