The Eagle's Best of 2025

Many Wahkiakum resident were relieved when the Oscar B. ferry returned to service after spending weeks in drydock for refitting. The photo published in the June 5 issue shows the ferry passing county line park with Mt. Saint Helens in the background. Photo by Ian Brandon.

As the photographer of this shot, I learned a valuable lesson: Never get in between children and their candy.

In the May 1 issue, sheriff's deputies Lucas Getman and Jeremy Jordan raced for autism awareness at the high school track. Photo by Sarah Lawrence.

Donald Campbell won first prize in the Bald Eagle Days photography contest with this shot of two bald eagles perched on a branch.

The Town of Cathlamet celebrated Bald Eagle Days July 18-19. The popular local event typically features art, sidewalk chalk contests, vendors, water fights, tours, and the traditional Bald Eagle Days parade. During the parade, Dave Tutka of the VFW saluted the flag during the National Anthem. Photo by Rene Westbrook.

Puget Island volunteers were featured in the July 10 edition of The Eagle. Emergency responders from Wahkiakum County and beyond turned out to battle a brush fire at Nassa Point. State Route 4 was closed during daylight hours for three days. Photo by Garrett Radcliffe.

Brie Cothren's Hole in one was featured in the May 15 edition of The Eagle. Brie also became the individual 1B/2B state champion, winning by a commanding 10-stroke margin with a score of 71.

People all along Wahkiakum County turned out to see the Coast Guard ship the S.V. Eagle, as it made its way to the Rose Festival in Portland. The ship was featured in the June 12 edition. Photo by Ian Brandon.

On May 1, The Eagle published this photo of a sea lion munching on smelt. A special thanks goes out to Donald Campbell, who took this photo and many others over the course of this year.