Kirk McKnight

Since losing to Ocosta two weeks ago, the Naselle Comets girls volleyball team has ground out two solid victories without one of their key players, Emma Kragerud.

Wahkiakum County commissioners approved a temporary homeless shelter using a county-owned travel trailer, a rural health grant contract worth up to $497,828.38 annually, and a bid of up to $45,000 for a replacement dump truck during Tuesday's meeting. Commissioners also voted 2-1 against renewing Cathlamet Cannabis Company's cannabis license, approved repairs and upgrades for Wilson Creek Bridge, and moved forward with replacing the Grays River Covered Bridge sign.

The Wahkiakum High School girls volleyball team had to wait over a week to get the sour taste of the season's first loss out of their mouths, but

The Clatskanie Tigers' girls volleyball team's most recent loss took place nearly a month ago.

The Naselle Comets varsity girls volleyball team saw its five-game win streak end last Monday at the hands of Toledo, losing in four sets (25-22, 9-25, 23-25, 19-25), including three straight to the Riverhawks. “We were able to give them a fight,” said Head Coach Rebekah Wirkkala. “We had chances to pull out another set and take it to five, but just didn't quite fall in our favor tonight.”

Candidates for county and state offices answered questions on local government, public safety, taxes and rural representation during an Oct. 13 candidate forum at the Grays River Grange ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.

Wahkiakum County commissioners unanimously approved more than $46,000 in repairs and equipment upgrades for the Sheriff's Department, including two engine replacements and outfitting a patrol vehicle, as the department works to keep its fleet operational and control costs.

With their star Emma Kragerud injured last month, Naselle saw its perfect opening to a season spoiled against Ocosta.

The Clatskanie Tigers varsity girls volleyball team finished its league play this season with a perfect 13-0 record.

Clatskanie shut out Gaston 36-0 on Oct. 9 behind a strong rushing attack, then fell to Regis in a back-and-forth 42-38 loss despite four rushing touchdowns from quarterback Will Van Voorst. The 4-3 Tigers host Neah-Kah-Nie on Friday, Oct. 23.