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Julia Butler Hansen day

Cathlamet · Cathlamet

Julia Butler Hansen day

To The Eagle, Saturday, June 14, we celebrate Flag Day and Julia Butler Hansen’s 118th birthday, the Cathlamet Woman’s Club “most distinguished member.” Julia was a third generation Cathlamet resident. She was the first woman to serve on Cathlamet City Council and was a Washington State Legislator. She was also the first woman to head the Washington State Highways Commission. In 1951, Julia was th...Read Article

Public Announcement Wahkiakum PUD to Acquire Town of Cathlamet Water and Wastewater Systems

Cathlamet · Cathlamet

Public Announcement Wahkiakum PUD to Acquire Town of Cathlamet Water and Wastewater Systems

Public Announcement Wahkiakum PUD to Acquire Town of Cathlamet Water and Wastewater Systems Wahkiakum Public Utility District (PUD) is pleased to announce the upcoming acquisition of the Town of Cathlamet’s water and wastewater systems. This transition, developed through collaboration with town officials, marks a significant step toward ensuring long-term sustainability, reliability, and quality s...Read Article

The first PUD merger, 1947

Cathlamet · Cathlamet

The first PUD merger, 1947

To The Eagle, The current merger put forth by the PUD as such as it is was put together by a small group over a couple of weeks until they got the vote what they wanted. Now I understand when you have two major parties the citizens have a right to their say openly. The first merger was in 1947 between three parties: Cathlamet waterworks, the residents of Puget Island, and the PUD. The Cathlamet...Read Article

Council, Mayor remain at odds over consolidation

At the conclusion of the Monday, June 2 session of Town Council, council members moved to approve and then signed an operating agreement with PUD (Public Utilities District) at the end of a rather contentious meeting that had begun over four and a half hours prior. Council’s motion to approve cited changes to paragraph 1.1 of the operating agreement, which, according to the meeting packet, reads,...Cathlamet · Cathlamet Read Article

Wahkiakum County Commissioners report

Opening the meeting on Tuesday, May 27, Dan Turner made a public comment to remind everyone that he will be at the car show on Saturday for anyone that would like to sign up for a library card and that the summer reading program be Thursdays at Erickson Park from 1 to 2 p.m., beginning June 26. Carrie Shofner, WSU county extension director, requested funds to help cover the cost of hiring a...Wahkiakum County · Wahkiakum County Read Article

Student leaders elected in middle school ASB race

Excitement and school spirit filled the air on May 8 as John C Thomas middle school students gathered to hear speeches from four student candidates vying for Associated Student Body (ASB) office. Following the presentations, students cast their votes to select the leaders who will represent them during the 2025–2026 school year. This year’s candidates included upcoming eighth graders Ava Mendez an...Cathlamet · Cathlamet Read Article

VFW announces poppy drive

VFW (Veterans of Foreign Affairs) Wahkiakum Post 5297 is having its May Memorial Day “Buddy” Poppy drive on Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25. Post 5297 will have a manned booth at the Cathlamet Market (95 Main St.) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for “Buddy” Poppy distributions and will be taking donations and handing out information about the VFW. Honor the memories of the fallen and help veterans still...Cathlamet · Cathlamet Read Article

The best neighbor a fire department could ask for

The Cathlamet fire hall lies within a residential portion of the town. As such, we have neighbors. We are fortunate to have some very good neighbors who keep an eye on the fire hall and very rarely have any complaints about noise or other activities. For that, we are appreciative. I would like to personally acknowledge one neighbor in particular; his name is Stephen Southern. Mr. Southern has,...Cathlamet · Cathlamet Read Article

Sensory pathway installed at J.A. Wendt

You may have noticed a little change outside the office at J.A. Wendy Elementary School. A new tool has been installed not only for all students to blow off steam, but particularly serves as a wonderful aide for children with autism and special needs. The new sensory pathway was installed by volunteer Paul Lawrence last month in honor of autism awareness and is perfectly situated outside the...Cathlamet · Cathlamet Read Article

WCSO field office offers Westend residents face time

Wahkiakum County residents living west of KM Mountain have, at times, had to travel 30 minutes or more to go into the Sheriff’s Office in Cathlamet to do any in-person filing or to speak with staff. The Wahkiakum County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) recently reopened a field office at Johnson Park in Rosburg to, according to WCSO, “provide folks on the Westend better access to us, have face-to-face cont...Cathlamet · Cathlamet Read Article

Staff seeks balanced budget before union talks

During their meeting on Monday, May 5, Cathlamet Town Council passed a motion to "approve the Town of Cathlamet and Public Utility District No. 1 of Wahkiakum County Water and Wastewater System Asset Transfer and Improvement Agreement" effective that day. According to meeting's minutes, per the agreement, "PUD will assume operations of the water and wastewater treatment...Cathlamet · Cathlamet Read Article

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