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Washington state’s first joint wetland and fish habitat bank was signed into operation May 5. This landmark event certifies that the 302-acre mitigation bank along the Coweeman River will now protect wetland functions and create habitat for several life-stages of salmon. The Washington Department of Ecology and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) have certified the Coweeman River Mitigation Bank to operate in the Lower Columbia River floodplain and the Cowlitz River watershed. Once developed, this wetland bank will provide an option for de...
Cookin’ Country 105.5, KUKN has announced the latest acoustic concert in their New Faces of Nashville concert series. Cold River Record’s Drew Baldridge will perform on Monday, May 16 at 7 p.m., at the Columbia Theatre in Longview. Drew Baldridge was raised working on his grandfather’s farm, singing in church on Sunday and playing sports which provided a strong foundation and given him a deep well to draw from as a songwriter. After arriving in Music City, he threw himself into the local scene — writing songs and performing at local nightspots....
WONDERFUL WEEKEND--We certainly had a gorgeous weekend with lots of sunshine and warmth, which was perfect to bring in another new month, so I hope you had a wonderful May Day on Sunday. Hopefully you got a nice flower surprise in there as well! As I begin this, it's a great day as the work week begins, but some showers are in the forecast for mid-week. The weekend looks to be nice again, so it'll be another great opportunity to either travel and enjoy the beach areas, or if you're like me, finish up some yardwork, which is really impossible as...
Happy May to everyone. This month starts the busy season at the fair grounds. Several things will be going on at the fair grounds this summer. As you know we received a grant to upgrade the restrooms. As soon as Dollars for Scholars is over this will be taking place. Also we are going to have some electrical upgrades done at the fair. The youth building will start getting some of its upgrades done. There are lots of events happening at the fair grounds this month, starting with the Flea Market on Saturday May 7. There will be a clean up day on...
News from Naselle: As the school year winds down, the activities are still ongoing. This week’s sports calendar for the Naselle Comet teams is as follows: Thursday, high school track in Naselle at 3:30 p.m.; Saturday, high school track at the Centralia Frosh Invite, high school baseball at Pope John Paul II at 1 p.m.; Monday, middle school track sub-league at South Bend at 3:30 p.m. I’m not sure how many folks enjoy seeing old historical cemeteries, but I come from a long line of people who do. My Mom liked nothing better than to drive to an...
The Seal River Cemetery annual cemetery clean-up day has been set for May 21 at 1 p.m. in preparation for Memorial Day weekend. Many hands and tools/equipment make clean-up faster, said spokesperson Kari Kandoll, and the stories that are told are very interesting. A short annual board meeting will start at 11 a.m. at the Grays River Fire Hall for anyone who wants to attend. A full article will appear May 19 on specifics....
Helen Keller challenged Lions Clubs to be “Knights of The Blind” and local Lions Clubs, in partnership with the Northwest Lions Foundation (NLF) assist, protect and restore sight and hearing for children and adults in their communities. The White Cane Days fundraiser is in its 49th year in support of raising funds to give sight, hope, and a second chance to people who have vision and hearing problems. On Friday and Saturday Lions members will be out in the community in an effort to raise funds to support the NLF....
The American Red Cross has launched a national campaign to reduce the number of fire deaths and injuries by 25 percent over the next five years. Fire-related deaths and injuries are highest in homes without smoke alarms. Fire experts agree that people may have as little as two minutes to escape a burning home before it’s too late to get out. Free smoke alarms are available through the Red Cross. To receive a free smoke alarm, installed by trained Red Cross volunteers, call 503-528-5783, send an email to preparedness@redcross.org or complete a...
The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking musicians to play at the 2016 Bald Eagle Days, Saturday July 16. For consideration submit either an mp3 file or video link by email to the Chamber at wchamber@cni.net. In addition, include fee amount for both a one hour set and two 45 minute sets. Submissions will be accepted through June 1 and selections will be made by June 14....
On Tuesday, Liz Prato will speak at WordFest in her different roles as short story writer, essayist and editor whose work has been published in numerous literary journals, and as an influential figure in the Portland literary community. She will be reading from her short story collection, Baby’s on Fire, and talk about her interest in short form fiction. Prato also reviews manuscript submissions for Forest Avenue Press in Portland. She will discuss what she looks for in submissions and take questions from the audience about submitting o...
The Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council (SWWDC) is accepting public comment on its draft Strategic Workforce Plan for 2016-2020. Once finalized, the new plan will guide regional solutions for workforce development. The plan is available for review at www.swwdc.org for 30 days beginning May 2. Businesses, labor organizations, institutions of higher education, primary stakeholders and the general public are encouraged to provide comment on how SWWDC might better create the workforce solutions needed for our regional economy....
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved digs at Long Beach and Mocrocks after marine toxin tests showed the clams on those beaches are safe to eat. The upcoming dig is scheduled on the following dates, beaches, and low tides: May 6, Friday, 6:51 a.m.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach; May 7, Saturday, 7:39 a.m.; -2.0 feet; Long Beach; May 8, Sunday, 8:26 a.m.; -2.1 feet; Long Beach; May 9, Monday, 9:14 a.m.; -1.9 feet; Mocrocks; May 10, Tuesday, 10:03 a.m.; -1.5 feet; Mocrocks; May 11, Wednesday, 10:55 a.m.; -0.9 feet; Mocrocks;...
The cheerleaders at Wahkiakum High School are planning to give the community a colorful start to summer with the Colorumbia River Run and Summer Kickoff Party. The run is modeled on several events around the country where walkers and runners in white shirts have different brightly colored glazes tossed on them as they compete in a 5K or 2.5K. “By the end of the run you’ll look like a splattering of the rainbow,” Kate Brenner, the cheerleading advisor said. “It’s going to be a colorful good time...
Last week, Gary Howell was sworn in as undersheriff for the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office. Howell has been with the department since February 2003, most recently as sergeant. Sheriff Mark Howie asked him to step up when Undersheriff Steve Marshall retired. "I have wanted to do this profession since I was a kid," Howell said on Tuesday. "I enlisted in the Marine Corps when I was a junior in high school so I could get training in law enforcement. I was supposed to go to boot camp three days af...
BIG CHANGE--Last weekend we saw clouds, rain, wind, hail and a dash of sun, so there was a little bit of everything! Oh well, you know what they say about April showers! I have to admit, many of my "May flowers" that had already bloomed and were in the last stages of showing off their flashy colors, were definitely done in after a heavy hail storm came through late Sunday afternoon and just pounded the blooms off my camelia, rhododendren and azalea bushes. HOT CAR WARNING--It was sunnier in some places last week than here and once again, we...
Wow! April is over and May is beginning. That means we only have three months until fair. There is going to be a lot of construction going on at the fairgrounds this summer. We will be getting the new bathrooms thanks to a grant from WSDA. Also the county and PUD are going to do some electric upgrades and there will be some insulation going in to the youth building soon. A couple weeks ago I gave you a fair theme; at the Fair Board’s last meeting it was changed so the 2016 fair theme is "Catch The Fair Bug.” May brings lots to do at the fai...
News from Naselle: Sports calendar for the Naselle Comet teams this week: Today (Thursday), high school track at Ocosta at 3:30 p.m., high school baseball and softball at Oakville at 4 p.m.; Saturday, high school track Shelton Invite, high school baseball at Ocosta at 11 a.m.; Monday, high school softball at Taholah at 4 p.m.; Tuesday, high school track Pacific County Invite; Wednesday, high school baseball and high school softball with Ocosta in Naselle (double header) at 3 p.m., middle school track at Ocosta at 3:30 p.m. Go Comets! Westend...
According to Carrie Backman, Director, Washington State University Wahkiakum County Extension, Wahkiakum County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) has new funding through the state legislature as part of the Washington Coast Restoration Initiative to help local fishermen with value added processing and marketing. This funding will allow new access to ice and processing tools, as well as workshops on processing and marketing. The MRC is seeking commercial fishermen to guide next steps, including design and location of ice and processing...
The “Astoria Wellness Fair” will be presented by Thrivent Financial, Columbia Memorial Hospital and RiversZen Yoga and Resistance Stretching on Sunday, May 1st from Noon to 4:00 at 399 31st Street on the Riverwalk in Astoria. This free one-day event at RiversZen is a local gathering of Holistic Health and Wellness Practitioners showcasing their services, options and education currently available to the community to enable them to make positive lifestyle changes to enhance and strengthen their personal healing. In addition, Columbia Mem...
Live Music at River Mile 38 Brewing Company: Dave McKenzie will perform Saturday, April 30, 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....
Submitted by Audrey Petterson, Knowledge Bowl Coach A devastating storm, treachery, magic, buffoonery, and young love will occur on the Wahkiakum High School stage at 1 p.m., on Friday, April 29 when Seattle Shakespeare returns with The Tempest. Community members who enjoy Shakespeare’s plays are warmly invited to attend. Students are preparing to view the play with readings and workshops. Community members made this and last year’s Seattle Shakespeare Macbeth production possible by donating to the Wahkiakum High School Arts Fund. We would lov...
Wahkiakum County Historical Society will hold a dog Fun Run on Sunday, May 1, at Misty Rivers Plantation, 117 Cross Dike Road on Puget Island. Dogs of all breeds and mixed breeds are invited to come experience the joy of running a lure across an open field. The field is secured by fencing and Grove Slough. The fee to run a dog once is $5.00, and for an additional $5, as many additional runs as you like can be run. Coursing will begin at 9:30 a.m., and dogs will be run on first come, first run...
John C. Thomas Middle School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll as announced by principal Theresa Libby last week include the following: 6th grade – 4.0 Megan Leitz 3.2 – 3.99 – Colten Anrys, Sarah Tsybikova, Gabe Moon, Courtney Carlson, Kimberlee Watkins, Emmi Grangroth, Emmie Niemela, Cooper Grasseth, Amanda Carroll, Miranda Lomax, Alexzandria Watkins, Niko Hawke, Landon Luce, Sierra Tover, Forest Weiland Jr., Margaret Ames, Jerimyah Johnson, Daron Fleming, Cayden Mendez, AJ Mellis, Ruth Dovbilo, Benjamin Bush, Gabe Lee, Faith Vaughan and Aaron Mahit...
Koelsch Communities is starting a $3.2 million enhancement project in Longview, where it all began back in 1958. The project will include the Canterbury Inn, Delaware Plaza and Canterbury Gardens and work starts this summer and upon completion, in the autumn of 2016, 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 c...
Join the fun with the Astor Street Opry Company as they present their Annual Spring Fundraiser - a reader’s theatre production of Sam Brobrick’s hilarious send up of the Bard’s most famous play - Hamlet II (Better Than The Original), produced with permission from Samuel French, Inc. May 6 to 14 Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., with one Sunday Matinee on, May 8. The ASOC Playhouse is set for an evening of fun, desserts and a silent auction. Ticket prices are $15 per person and include the show, dessert and coffee and a silent auction and raffl...
