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I've saved the following quote for many years. I don't remember where it came from, but we can use reminders like this often. I suspect it has some cowboy in it. My husband was a true horseman, the...
Post 5297 begins November fundraising drive
Wahkiakum V.F.W. Post 5297 will soon begin its November Fundraising drive Friday. From November 10-17, Buddy Poppy donation containers will be placed at local businesses. On Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the...
Pick up your Star Program application
VERY COLD—Well, I don't know about where you live, but out here in West Valley, we saw temperatures plummet down into the low twenties on both Friday and Saturday nights, and I can tell you that my old bones were not appreciative of such frigid c...
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Looking at the Letters to the Editor, I see that I've created a hornet's nest. The two last articles about school board meetings have been my own opinion more than a report. The second one was not...
Holiday events begin this week
CHILL COMING—It looks like temperatures are going to take a nosedive; we could be in for several days of near- or below-freezing temperatures. One had best prepare if you're out here in the sticks with exposed plumbing! The cold also means extra f...
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Good Morning, Neighbors! I just listened to the Ship Report on KMUN. Joanne Rideout and Gordon McCraw are my coffee friends every morning, and I plan my days around their weather forecasts. They are...
Holiday events begin this weekend
WET BEGINNING—It was a wet and nasty Monday morning; I hope you were all able to stay dry, while we await the drying trend that is supposed to start Tuesday and last for several days. We've had some heavy morning fog on these drier days and it is my...
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One misty, moisty morning, when cloudy was the weather, I chanced to meet an old man dressed all in leather. Anyone remember this old nursery rhyme? I used to recite it to my kids when it was raining...
Catch the flea market this weekend
IT WAS NICE, THEN IT WASN'T — It's that time of year when we get a few nice days and then we get a few wet days, so trying to get a lot of things done during the drier days is a challenge. I hope you’re prepared for winter mode as it can appear at...
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What a treat this morning (Monday) to wash dishes while listening to the River Writers interview on the radio. Cathlamet's Dayle Olson interviewed Skamokawa writer, Irene Martin, on KMUN, Astoria's...
History of Stella is available
The long-awaited Volume III of The History of Stella, Oak Point, Eufaula and Coal Creek is finally available. The Stella Museum will be open Saturday, October 14, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. so those...
Medicare focus of Living Well event
Wahkiakum Health and Human Services will host a Living Well in Wahkiakum Event on Friday, November 3 from 11-4 p.m. at the Hope Center in Cathlamet. The event is not new, but has shifted in focus sinc...
Muffins with the mayor
Mayor David Olson will host his bi-monthly open forum with muffins and coffee at noon on Friday Oct. 20, in the meeting room at the Cottage Bread & Breakfast, 380 Una Ave, Cathlamet. The mayor has stated that the current candidates for town council...
Wahkiakum High School Class of 1958 reunites
The 65th Wahkiakum High School reunion was held on September 14, with a lunch at The Duck Inn, Skamokawa. Out of 18 classmates still living, 10 were able to attend. There were 36 graduates in the...
Highway to reopen ahead of schedule
WHAT A STORM — Last week was exciting, and not in a good way. That wind that ripped through really did a number on dozens of trees, destroyed carports, and caused multiple power outages. West Valley wound up with a six-hour outage. Thankfully it w...
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From Nick Nikkila on Facebook: "Far and Wide" has now compiled a list of "America's Coolest Small Towns by State." 'For the state of Washington, it must have been a difficult decision with Deep River...
Vivid birds on display in special exhibition
In the early 1920s, Willard Ayers Eliot hired a well-known natural history artist, R. Bruce Horsfall, to paint 56 works to illustrate Eliot's book "Birds of the Pacific Coast." Published in 1923, this...
Northwest author will read from debut novel
Mike Stark, a former reporter for the Daily Astorian, and for KMUN, will read from his novel, “The Derelict Light,” on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., at 6 p.m. Stark’s first novel, but third book, “The Derelict Light...
Folk festival will return to Skamokawa
WET AND WINDY—I hope you have had your wind breakers and your rain jackets handy, along with some boots, as it appears we have had quite the little storm already, with more to come. If you’re like me, you are ready for it to be over! With powe...
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The rain has arrived, it's steady and most welcome. One more way we know it's fall, I changed sheets on my bed and put on flannel ones, as well as the comforter. I wrote a commentary on the local...
Saddle Mountain reopens
Saddle Mountain State Natural Area reopened to the public earlier this month after an extended closure due to safety repairs. The park closed in 2021 due to trail and footbridge damage and a failed restroom, and reopened September 6. Crews repaired...
Live music at Skamokawa Grange
STILL PRETTY DRY--This past week saw temperatures back up in the high 80s, so it was pretty doggone toasty for September but things cooled down over the weekend; just mid 70s here, so that was quite nice. We had some brief drops of rain on Sunday...
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First, we in the Grays River/Rosburg area want to send Nora Lee Sorenson our sincere condolences on the recent death of her partner, Marshall Myers. Our prayers are with you and the family. Now, from...
Fire marshal recommends inspections, other precautions
According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires during the winter months, and as the temperature drops outside, homeowners may begin using their wood fireplaces. Last year in Washing...
Essay contest to encourage and reward self-expression
Local VFW posts will soon hold three essay competitions: the Voice of Democracy for grade 9-12; the Patriots Pen for grades 6-8; and the Youth Essay for grades 3-5. Students are invited to write essays based on given patriotic themes; the essays are...
