Wahkiakum County
- Population
- 4,658
- Area
- 262.93 sq mi (680.98 km²), 23.77 sq mi water
- Median age
- 54.5
- Households
- 2,100
- Persons per household
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $62,653
- Median house value
- $396,800
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Local News
Public meeting notice
The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington Bi-monthly Meeting of the Council of Governments Friday September 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. 201 NE 73rd Street, Vancouver WA 98665 Persons with a disability should call (360) 735-5721 three days before the meeting to…
Mules Volleyball
Mules, Comets both win big in week two
Wahkiakum and Naselle both took to the football field this week, and each earned a lopsided victory. Last Friday, Sept. 11, the Mules dispatched Oakville 56-6, while the Comets streaked past Winlock 64-0.WahkiakumIt was the first game of Wahkiakum’s season after a forfeit left…
Washington among states suing feds over endangered species rollbacks
Washington and other states are challenging new federal rules that change how the Endangered Species Act protects wildlife and critical habitat. The lawsuits, filed in federal court in California, argue the changes unlawfully narrow the definition of “harm” and alter protections…
Baker resigns as Fair manager
During Tuesday’s meeting of the Wahkiakum County Commissioners, Crystal Baker announced her resignation from the position of Fair manager. “I think I just hit my breaking point,” said Baker, who added, “There has just been too much drama.” Baker was referring to complaints and…