Local News in Wahkiakum County

Badger donates Model T to museum

Cathlamet resident Ray Badger recently donated his 1925 Ford Model T to the Wahkiakum County Historical Society. The Model T will be on display in the museum’s annex building. Badger has been a longtime owner and lover of these unique and historic vehicles, and is actually only…

The Eagle Outdoors

In this week’s “Wahkiakum Outdoors,” the writer reflects on a return to an outdoor industry event after a 21-year absence, finding a world transformed by digital media and a younger generation of outdoor enthusiasts. Along the way, he considers the decline of traditional outdoor…

Mill dedicates newly rebuilt paper machine

Georgia-Pacific celebrated the completion of a $150 million rebuild of the No. 1 paper machine at its Wauna Mill on Sept. 17. The new machine, which began producing paper in June, will manufacture Angel Soft bath tissue, Vanity Fair napkins and private-label tissue. Company and…

Group purchases new sensory tools for J.A. Wendt students

This year’s special needs students at J.A. Wendt (JAW) elementary were in for a pleasant surprise upon their return to this school year. Their teacher, Shannon Smith, worked alongside the volunteers at Wahkiakum Autism Awareness to outfit their classroom with a wide range of new…

Passport campaign launches Oct. 1

The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce is bringing back its annual Puget Island Passport campaign throughout October, inviting visitors to collect stamps from four participating local businesses for a chance to win prizes. The campaign kicks off with a Business After Hours Launch…

Gardening with Chip

Planting for slope stabilityMany Wahkiakum and Columbia County properties have sections of exposed slopes. Depending on their location, soil type, size, and drop, the exposed slopes can threaten houses or roads. At a minimum, they can be a source of erosion and mud. Many of these…

Sheriff’s report

Emergency Information Lines: 795-3911 Toll Free from the Westend 877-795-3910 Wahkiakum County law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel handled a variety of reports during the last week, including:

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…