Wahkiakum County Eagle
| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Owner(s) | Jacob Nelson and Brandon J. Simmons |
| Founder(s) | S. G. Williams |
| Founded | 1891 |
| Circulation | 1,693 (as of 2022)[1] |
| OCLC number | 17377207 |
| Website | waheagle |
The Wahkiakum County Eagle is a weekly newspaper, originally founded in 1891, based in Cathlamet and covering Wahkiakum County in the U.S. state of Washington.[2][3]
History
[edit]The newspaper was founded as the Skamokawa Eagle in 1891 by S. G. Williams.[4] It joined the Cathlamet Gazette in the local news field in this lower Columbia River town.[5] In 1930, David Head of Cathlamet bought the paper; at the time it was thought to be the only newspaper in the Pacific Northwest still produced with a hand press.[4] Although one source states that the Gazette lasted only about five years,[5] a 1940 Oregon Journal news item states that it continued as the Columbia River Sun from the early 20th century until it merged with the Eagle in that year, and was renamed to simply The Eagle.[6]
It has been owned by several generations of the Nelson family since 1963. Rick Nelson, who took over as owner and publisher after his parents' death in 2006, died in 2023. His son Jacob and Jacob's husband, Brandon Simmons, took over after Rick's death. Both expect to continue in their existing careers while managing the Eagle.[7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Decline of Local News and Its Impact on Democracy" (PDF). League of Women Voters of Washington Education Fund. 2022-11-14.
- ^ https://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00012517/00001
- ^ Profiles of America. Millerton, NY: Grey House Pub. 2003. p. 2137. ISBN 978-1-891482-80-9.
- ^ a b "Skamokawa Eagle Sold: Pioneer Downriver Newspaper Goes To Cathlamet Man". The Oregonian. January 6, 1930. p. A5.
- ^ a b Bagwell, Steve; Stapilus, Randy (2013). New Editions: The Northwest's newspapers as they were, are, and will be. Carlton, Oregon: Ridenbaugh Press. p. 195. ISBN 978-0-945648-10-9. OCLC 861618089.
- ^ "Cathlamet Paper To Print Last Issue". The Oregon Journal. February 18, 1940. pp. A7.
- ^ Webb, Patrick (August 3, 2023). "Paper's new leaders pledge to expand connections - The Eagle stays in the family". The Astorian.
- ^ Dudley, Brier (May 11, 2023). "Locals shine in Pulitzers, Cathlamet paper in limbo, Google pays some". The Seattle Times.
External links
[edit]- Wahkiakum County Eagle official website
- Chronicling America page
- Mondo Times page