Cathlamet News

Wahkiakum County commissioners approved the hiring of a new public health nurse and a contract for a film company's use of the ferry Wahkiakum when they met Tuesday.

I hope all of you have been slathering on the sunscreen as we've really had a wonderful stretch of sunshine lately! Having this dry, warm weather means we often stay in the sun a little too long, so whether you are working or playing in it, I hope you're keeping safe, and taking precautions for yourself and children.

Cathlamet resident Dixie Kolditz has announced she will be a Republican candidate for state representative.

Last weekend promised to bring some sunshine to our area but after a brief amount on Saturday morning, the clouds took over and it was rather gloomy all day.

News from Naselle: Sports calendar for the Naselle Comets this week include today -high school track at Raymond at 3 p.m.; Monday-middle school track at South Bend at 3:30 p.m. Go Comets! It's that time of year for signing up your kindergarten students.