The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

Above: Governor Jay Inslee announced statewide school closures on Friday to slow the spread of covid-19, and by Monday, the kitchen crew at J.A. Wendt Elementary School, including Michelle Wisner (left) and Jami Rainey (right), was already at work preparing meals for the students and families in the district who need them. Meals will be provided Monday through Friday for the duration of the mandated closure. Photo by Diana Zimmerman.

Right: School is out, for now, the sign says. Photo by Diana Zimmerman. Below: Closures impacted Main Street businesses in Cathlamet. Photos by Rick Nelson.